Bereavement Coordinator - Hospice
Company: VitalCaring Group
Location: Gulfport
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview:At VitalCaring, our goal is to deliver compassionate,
one-on-one quality healthcare to our patients in the comfort of
their own home. We do this by bringing together like-minded people
who are called to care and who are supported by a positive
organizational culture that is unmatched in the industry. With more
than 70 locations throughout the South, VitalCaring offers
comprehensive benefits coverage for you and your family, as well as
a generous paid time off package for our full-time, regular
employee with an accrual of up to 30 days annually (includes
holidays).Responsibilities:Primary function of the HOSPICE
BEREAVEMENT COORDINATOR is to provide coordinated care for hospice
families of all age groups and provide counseling and referrals to
meet the needs of the hospice family under the supervision of a
qualified professional and as part of the organized program for the
provision of bereavement services.Implements bereavement counseling
in a manner consistent with standards of practice.Assesses hospice
family to identify grief counseling needs as evidenced by
documentation, and community resource referrals.Provides
bereavement information and referral services to the bereaved, as
needed, in accordance with the patient's Plan of Care.Provides
bereavement support to hospice staff as needed.Documents
bereavement services provided and progress of bereaved on a
clinical progress note that is incorporated in the electronic
medical record.Attends IDG meetings as needed to promote
coordination of bereavement care.Meets mandatory continuing
education requirements of the Hospice.Demonstrates commitment,
professional growth, and competency by maintaining a working
knowledge of public and private eligibility standards.Promotes
Hospice philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of
care.Provides continued bereavement support to hospice families as
evidenced by documentation.Uses effective interpersonal relations
and communication skills.Qualifications:Education: High School
Graduate, Bachelor's degree preferred.Experience: Documented
evidence of appropriate training and experience in the care of the
bereaved received under the supervision of a qualified
professional.Skills: Working knowledge of community resources. Good
people skills.Transportation: Reliable transportation, current
Driver's License, and valid and current auto liability
insurance.
Keywords: VitalCaring Group, Gulf Port , Bereavement Coordinator - Hospice, Healthcare , Gulfport, Mississippi
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