Registered Nurse - Hospice Acute Care Coor

Shift: Days

Status: 40 hours per week;  every other weekend rotation along with holiday rotation.

Location: Primary location will be HF Ascension Novi but must be able and willing to cover shifts if needed at all HF Ascension Hospitals.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Functions as a care coordinator for Hospice within the hospice setting. Assesses and identifies patient needs in accordance with the hospice concept of care. Coordinates with interdisciplinary team to provide complete patient/family care and referral. Provides pain management and symptom control. Maintains the continuity of care by ensuring patient needs are met.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Requires an Associate's Degree or Diploma in Nursing.
• Requires understanding and acceptance of the Hospice concept of care, and a working knowledge of current pain and symptom management.
• Requires interpersonal skills to present a positive image of hospice to those whom are referred to the program.
• Possess the ability to be flexible in adapting policies and procedures to meet the needs presented by hospice patients and families.
• Previous hospice experience preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

Requires current licensure in the State of Michigan as a Registered Nurse. Hospice certification preferred.