AdventHealthPalliative Care Coordinator

Deland, FL

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

· Benefits from Day One

· Paid Days Off from Day One

· Student Loan Repayment Program

· Career Development

· Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift : Days M-F 8a-4:30p

The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth DeLand

The role you’ll contribute:

The Palliative Care Coordinator assists in formalizing and developing care into a clinical service line for acute care patients and families. Provides initial and ongoing clinical assessment for patients with advanced and/or progressive medical conditions who are referred for palliative care consultation. Major focus includes symptom management, assistance with decision making, especially in the context of the critical care settings and nonbeneficial treatment, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to provide and facilitate emotional, spiritual, and bereavement support, and coordination of care until death or discharge. Modifies the plan of care, as needed, in collaboration with the attending and/or consulting physicians and through the use of approved order sets. Acts as a resource for clinical issues that arise. Participates in quality improvement activities. Organizes, conducts, and supports the palliative care interdisciplinary group meetings.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

· Performs initial palliative evaluation with patient/family - inclusive of health history, and psychosocial determinants.

· Assists with palliative care consultations and interventions for early initiation of chronic disease management of symptoms related to life-limiting conditions.

· Collaborates with patient’s physician, other health care team members, the patient and family in developing realistic care expectations based on the patient’s goals of care.

· Assists in the development and implementation of the interdisciplinary treatment plan with members of the palliative care consult team.

· Assists patients with advance care planning.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed :

Minimum qualifications :

Associate degree in Nursing with minimum of 3 years clinical, hospice, or hospital setting.

State of Florida Registered Nurse license

Preferred qualifications:

· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in nursing.

· Clinical nursing care experience in palliative care, oncology, hospice, geriatrics, or intensive care.

· Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN).

· Care Management experience in a hospital setting.

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.