What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Hospice Clinical Coordinator, full-time position at VNA Care?
RN Hospice Clinical Coordinator
**Job Summary:**
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Hospice Clinical Coordinator to join our team on a full-time basis. The Hospice Clinical Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating all clinical activities within our hospice program to ensure high-quality care for patients.
**Qualifications:**
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field required; Master's degree preferred
- Active RN license in the state of practice
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in hospice care
- Strong knowledge of hospice regulations and guidelines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to lead and mentor clinical staff
- Detail-oriented and organized
**Responsibilities:**
- Coordinate and manage all clinical aspects of the hospice program
- Supervise and support clinical staff, including nurses and aides
- Ensure compliance with all regulations and standards of practice
- Develop and implement care plans for patients in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
- Conduct regular assessments of patients' needs and update care plans as necessary
- Provide education and support to patients and families
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and performance improvement activities
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide holistic care to patients
- Maintain accurate and complete patient records
**Benefits:**
- Hospice certification preparation and test reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement savings plan
- Medical and Daycare Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Life and Disability insurance plans
- Supportive work environment with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals
About VNA Care:
VNA Care is one of the Commonwealth's largest home health and hospice providers, serving more than 200 communities in Eastern and Central Massachusetts. Our nonprofit includes VNA Care Network, VNA of Boston, VNA Hospice & Palliative Care, and At Home Private Care. Working together, we provide a full range of home health, palliative, hospice, private care, and community services to patients with a wide range of health care needs. VNA Care focuses on promoting the health and wellbeing of patients and families by providing high-quality, cost-effective health care to vulnerable individuals in their homes, assisted living facilities, and other settings.
