PALLIATIVE CARE COORD in Hattiesburg, Mississippi at Forrest General Hospital

Job Summary:

• Performs under the direct supervision of the Medical Director of Palliative Care and is accountable for planning, implementing, evaluating, and integrating Palliative Care (PC) activities.
• Coordinates the day-to-day activities of the department by maintaining a database for all patients on PC service. Responsible for providing coordination of the referral process for PC.
• Coordinates advance care planning, advance directives and/or living wills for the PC patients and family members.
• Participates in the initial screening and intake of referrals for PC services.
• Analyzes data to determine program direction by maintaining a data base of consults, visits, and discharges.
• Works closely with post-acute care services in the Forrest Health System. Works closely with dc planners to enhance coordination of palliative care services post discharge.
• Improves patient care processes and outcomes by utilizing evidence-based approaches with the input of the PC Medical Director. Provides education to physicians and staff accordingly.
• Guides the PC interdisciplinary committee.
• Collaborates with administrative and clinical leaders to resolve issues.
• Conducts internal marketing and education that promotes utilization of PC throughout Forrest Health System.
• Coordinates the development of policies and protocols for grief, bereavement and emotional needs in collaboration with Patient Care Services and the PC Medical Director.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to appropriately communicate and interact with the patients, families, and visitors of all age groups while being sensitive to their cultural and religious beliefs.
• Performs other job duties as needed.

Performance Expectations:

• Demonstrates the ability to triage patient consults for palliative care and to organize daily workload/activities for the department.
• Provides counseling, guidance and assistance with development of advance care planning, advance directives, and/or living wills.
• Demonstrates knowledge and competency in treatment of palliative care patients.
• Demonstrates ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary team members in providing patient care.
• Demonstrates understanding of program development.
• Demonstrates ability to improve the quality of patient care, and reduce gaps in care.
• Demonstrates the ability to provide education, training and development of hospital staff in concepts of palliative care.
• Demonstrates the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work.

Qualifications:

Education/Skills

Graduation from an approved non-online RN program required. Bachelor degree required. Management and/or Leadership experience preferred.

Work Experience:

A minimum of five years of diverse clinical nursing practice required.

Certification/Licensure:

Required to hold a current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Mississippi.

Additional Certification/Licensure - Obtained based on required timeframe below

• Basic Life Support

Within 30 Days of Employment

Required

Mental Demands:

Ability to work cooperatively with others at all levels, prioritize multiple tasks, set priorities and meet deadlines, be detail and outcome oriented, function under stress, exhibit leadership, and demonstrate initiative. Must consistently demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively relate to patients/families, hospital and medical staff, and external agencies.