Registered Nurse - Hospice On-Call Coordinator - Full Time - Midnights
Henry Ford Health System, West Bloomfield, MI, United States
Registered Nurse - Hospice On-Call Coordinator - Full Time - Midnights
Assesses and identifies patient needs after hours in accordance with the hospice concept of care. Coordinates with the Interdisciplinary Team to provide patient/family care. Maintains the continuity of care by ensuring that patient needs are met. May perform triage on call for the hospice program after hours as assigned, or provide home visits after hours as needed.
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affidative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
Education & Experience
Requires graduation from an accredited school of nursing, and current Michigan licensure as a Registered Nurse.
Requires a minimum of one year Hospice R.N. experience.
Requires an understanding and acceptance of the Hospice concept of care, and knowledge of normal and abnormal responses of patients and families to hospice care and terminal illness.
Requires a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record. Hospice certification preferred.
Requires interpersonal skills to present a positive image of Hospice to those whom are referred to or enrolled in the program.
Requires the ability to be flexible in adapting policies and procedures to meet the needs presented by Hospice patients and families.
Additional Information
Organization: Community Care Services
Department: Hospice - On-Call_Triage
Shift: Night Job
Union Code: Not Applicable
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Assesses and identifies patient needs after hours in accordance with the hospice concept of care. Coordinates with the Interdisciplinary Team to provide patient/family care. Maintains the continuity of care by ensuring that patient needs are met. May perform triage on call for the hospice program after hours as assigned, or provide home visits after hours as needed.
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affidative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
Education & Experience
Requires graduation from an accredited school of nursing, and current Michigan licensure as a Registered Nurse.
Requires a minimum of one year Hospice R.N. experience.
Requires an understanding and acceptance of the Hospice concept of care, and knowledge of normal and abnormal responses of patients and families to hospice care and terminal illness.
Requires a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record. Hospice certification preferred.
Requires interpersonal skills to present a positive image of Hospice to those whom are referred to or enrolled in the program.
Requires the ability to be flexible in adapting policies and procedures to meet the needs presented by Hospice patients and families.
Additional Information
Organization: Community Care Services
Department: Hospice - On-Call_Triage
Shift: Night Job
Union Code: Not Applicable
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