Bereavement Coordinator - Hospice

Company: VitalCaring Group
Location: Gulfport
Posted on: May 28, 2023

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.

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