Bereavement Coordinator

Description

Hello! Thank you for your interest in joining the Wellspring team as a Bereavement Coordinator. As a statewide nonprofit serving seniors, families and children in need of support, we take a whole-person approach to our organization and delivery of our services — because we believe we must find the strengths in people and build on these for lasting change to occur.

As a Bereavement Coordinator with the Frankenmuth Hospice team at Wellspring, you’ll be part of a team of nurses, CNAs and senior support staff committed to helping seniors and families within the Saginaw, Frankenmuth, and surrounding areas. In this position, you'll bring a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or a human services related field, with two years of work experience in a healthcare setting. You'll also bring experience with the Medicare Hospice insurance program and participation in community activities (preferred).

As a Bereavement Coordinator, you will:

• Implement the bereavement component of the team plan of care following the initial bereavement contact; this may include, but is not limited to, monthly bereavement mailings, support groups, telephone contacts or scheduled visits and coordination of the hospice memorial services
• Attend the interdisciplinary group meeting and participate in evaluating all services delivered to the patient and family
• Maintain the clinical record on families/caregivers receiving bereavement services  Participate in volunteer training as designated
• Compile a monthly or quarterly bereavement activity report and review with Patient Care Coordinator and/or Quality Coordinator; the report includes, but is not limited to:
• number of patients/families on active bereavement care
• number of discharges
• number of personal patient/family contacts
• number of telephone patient/family contacts
• results of Bereavement Satisfaction Surveys
• Coordinate mailing, compilation and reporting results of a Bereavement Care Satisfaction Survey sent at the time of discharge of a family from bereavement care
• Acts as Camp Director for Camp Hope according to the camp guidelines
  
  

Why Choose Wellspring?

You may be wondering why Wellspring would be a good option for you. Here are some of the benefits to being part of nursing team with Wellspring:

You'll be part of a dedicated and caring team of nurses, caregivers and administrative staff and connect through weekly meetings and trainings

You'll receive clinical supervision and support as needed

You'll create meaningful connections with each patient and family member

You'll be a part of a team that values communication as a priority

Your starting salary will be $44,928 per year based on experience and education

You'll work on-site at the Wellspring hospice office in Frankenmuth, with the occasional travel to see patients and families in-home and in skilled nursing facilities within the community

• You'll receive mileage reimbursement
• You'll be able to enroll in our benefits, such as Health, Vision & Dental insurance, 403b Retirement plans, PTO, Paid Holidays
• You'll have the flexibility to be paid on demand with DailyPay
• You'll have access to Wellspring SupportLinc, which is an employee assistance plan
  
  
  

This position reports to the Wellspring FRANKENMUTH Hospice office:

Wellspring Lutheran Services

100 Mayer Rd

Frankenmuth MI, 48734