About Corewell Health South - Lakeland Hospitals
The health system comprises threehospitals, an outpatient surgery center, a regional cancer center, rehabilitation centers, two long-term care residences, home care and hospice services, and 34 affiliate physician practice locations. We provide both inpatient and outpatientmedical servicesthroughout Southwest Michigan.
Scope of Work
In collaboration with the entire interdisciplinary team, assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor and evaluate the strategies and services required to meet a patient/family's end-of-life care needs. An outcome-based plan of care is created and continually adjusted through utilization of the nursing process, relationship centered care principles and holistic philosophy assuring the changing needs of the patient/family are met while facilitating a symptom-free, peaceful, sacred death.
Spectrum Health Hospice specializes in providing end of life care and symptom management to individuals with a life expectancy of six month or less, serving individuals in their home, nursing facilities, and in the hospital. Team members enjoy how rewarding their job is, feel a strong sense of satisfaction while appreciating the interdisciplinary team approach to caring for patients and their families. They also experience healthier work-life balance with the flexibility that comes with hospice care for patients in their homes.
How we will care for you, while you care for our patients
Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
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Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Essential Functions
Exhibit "Patients and Families First" attitude. Responds with compassion, flexibility and urgency to each patient need. Provides the care that patients want, when they want it.
Develop a comprehensive plan of care that addresses physical, emotional, cultural and spiritual needs of the patient/family with input from the patient/family and the interdisciplinary team. Evaluate this plan and makes interventions as necessary.
Advocate for pain/symptom management.
Educate and provide the support to patient/family regarding care issues. Committed to the continuous improvement of the patient experience which includes patient safety, quality of care and excellent service. Adheres to the organization's Mission, Service Standards and Code of Conduct.
Direct and supervise LPN and CENA.
Administer and document medications/treatments as ordered by the physician according to policies in an accurate and timely manner.
Identify and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
Attend shift reporting and IDT meetings as necessary to facilitate communication of decisions related to the patients care.
Qualifications:
Associate's Degree Nursing - Required
Bachelor's Degree Nursing - Preferred
1 year of relevant experience of acute care, emergency, or rehab facility experience - Preferred
Registered Nurse (RN) in State of Michigan required upon hire
Experience with dying patients and their families. Preferred
AHA American Heart Association (BLS) within 90 Days required
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Primary LocationSITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph
Department NameReferral Management - Hospice - CHS
Employment TypePart time
ShiftEvening (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours0.01
Hours of Work1030-19:30; 11:30-20:30; 12:30-21:30
Days WorkedVaries
Weekend FrequencyVariable weekends
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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.
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