Job Description:

Clinical Coordinator - Pediatric Palliative Care - F/T Days

Overview

How have you impacted someone's life today? At Hackensack Meridian Health our teams are focused on changing the lives of our patients by providing the highest level of care each and every day. From our hospitals, rehab centers and occupational health teams to our long-term care centers and at-home care capabilities, our complete spectrum of services will allow you to apply your skills in multiple settings while building your career, all within New Jersey's premier healthcare system.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Clinical Coordinator at Hackensack Meridian Healthincludes:

Conduct patient assessments, interventions, and evaluations for pediatric palliative care patients, as needed
• Facilitate patient palliative care referrals as appropriate


• Participate in family meetings and family centered rounds, as needed


• Consult with palliative care physicians or designees, as needed


• Maintain communication with attending physicians, residents, consulting physicians, nursing staff and other service providers,
  as needed


• Participate in bi-weekely palliative care team rounds


• Provide bereavement support, as needed


• Develop, plan and coordinate patient, staff and community education regarding palliative care issues; assist in planning and
  coordinating educational activities


• Participate in external regulatory agency survey activities (JCAHO, etc)


• Assist with Quality/Performance Improvement activities
  
  

Qualifications

• Current and valid New Jersey Registered Nurse license required


• BLS/CPR certification by American Heart Association required


• At least 2 years of nursing experience required


• Pediatric nursing experience preferred


• National certification preferred


• BSN preferred

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