Palliative Care Clinical Coordinator & Patient Advocate

Job Description - Clinical Coordinator Palliative Care (2600302)

Clinical Coordinator Palliative Care

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Clinical Coordinator of Palliative Care works under the direction of the Senior Director of Nursing and performs activities in accordance with the mission and vision of the organization and the philosophy of the department of nursing. The coordinator works collaboratively with other members of the interdisciplinary team; functioning as a registered nurse, team leader and central coordinator for clinical services rendered to our palliative care patients.

The clinical coordinator is a patient and family advocate, facilitating services according to the patient’s wishes. The coordinator participates in patient’s rounds, leads weekly team meetings, works with the Medical Director and Attending Physicians on the Palliative Care Service Team to plan monthly program meetings and is available as a resource to staff. The Palliative Care Coordinator assumes an active role in the Graduate Medical Education Program.

The coordinator is responsible for maintaining information pertinent for quality assurance purposes and program development. Promotes cooperation, a positive attitude, and creates a safe environment in which the patient and family are comfortable and supported in sharing information. Responsible for knowing and adhering to established hospital policies and procedures, including all aspects of safety.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In collaboration with the team; performs comprehensive formal assessments of the referred patient and family, documenting reasons for admission, and reviewing problems and symptoms as a basis for developing a plan of care.
• Participates and may lead team and family conferences.
• Functions as a team leader and resource to other staff concerning palliative care.
• Communicates with social worker and case management in planning patient’s care.
• Reports and records patient’s symptoms, response to therapeutic measures and progress.
• Participates in daily patient rounds, as determined by the inter-disciplinary team.
• Participates in the discharging planning and maintains an active knowledge of community resources.
• Chairs the Ethics Committee

Collects and reports Palliative care Data to SBUH for collaboration and alignment of Quality Initiatives.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current Licensure to practice in New York State.
• Bachelors in nursing.
• Experience in hospice/palliative care.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS :

Master's degree in nursing .

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

• Standing, walking 90% of the time.

Lifting patients with assistance .

As part of employment at Southampton Hospital, there may be occasions when travel to other locations is needed to support operational needs.

Special Notes
: Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment.
  
  Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
• All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.

This function/position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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