What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Coordinator position at University Home Care?
Job Summary:
University Home Care is looking for a compassionate and organized Hospice Coordinator to join our team in Livonia, Michigan as a Contractor Healthcare/Medical professional. As a vital member of our team, the Hospice Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating and providing support to our hospice patients and their families. This individual will work closely with our interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care and support during end-of-life care.
Compensation & Benefits:
The Hospice Coordinator position is an individual contributor role with a compensation range of $17 to $23 per hour, paid weekly.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate hospice care services for patients and their families in a timely and efficient manner
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans for each patient
- Educate patients and families on hospice services, procedures, and options for end-of-life care
- Conduct regular assessments and evaluations of patients to ensure their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs are being met
- Monitor and manage patient medications, symptom management, and pain control
- Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care
- Provide emotional support and counseling to patients and families during end-of-life care
- Maintain accurate and updated patient records, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations and documentation requirements
- Participate in on-call duties as needed to provide support and services outside of regular business hours
- Stay current on hospice care trends, techniques, and regulations through continuing education and training opportunities
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field from an accredited university, or equivalent experience (NOT REQUIRED)
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in hospice or palliative care setting
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid hospice regulations
- Compassionate, empathetic, and patient-focused attitude
- Basic computer skills and proficiency in using electronic medical records systems, office setting
- Must be able to pass a background check
EEOC Statement:
University Home Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, University Home Care complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Salary : $17 - $23
