Hospice Bereavement Coordinator

Job Title

Bereavement Coordinator

Director of Nursing

The Bereavement Coordinator is responsible for developing a comprehensive bereavement program and for ensuring that patients and their families receive any bereavement support that may be needed.

• Upon patient’s admission, reviews the Plan of Care with the Hospice Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) to assess bereavement risk and need Qi Farbe for services.
• Offer support and information on grief and loss to patients and family.
• Upon a patient's death, develops a bereavement Plan of Care based on the family’s needs and contacts within 48 hours of the patient's death.
• Initiate contact with families prior to death when classificados.
• Ensures that the bereavement Plan >= Care is followed and provides ongoing bereavement assessment.
• Assumes and maintains accountability for bereavement program compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Facilitates or participates in grief support groups.
• Completes all required documentation.
• Participates in IDG meetings.
• Facilitates memorial service for bereaved families at least annually.
• Participates in CQI activities.
• Provides bereavement training for volunteers.
• Assists in the admission process as required.
• Participates in staff training and education programs.
• Participates in an on-call rotation.

• Comply with all applicable laws.
• Conduct affairs in accordance with the highest ethical standards.
• Support the company goals and avoid conflicts of interest.
• Strive to attain the highest standards for all aspects of patient care.
• Provide equal opportunity and respect the dignity of all employees.
• Maintain appropriate levels of confidentiality and privacy of all information.
• Conduct all business practices with honesty and integrity.
• Ensure a secure workplace conforming to all regulations regarding occupational health and safety.

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, counseling, pastoral ministry, social work, sociology or related field would be preferred but not required.
• Previous training and/or experience in death and loss issues.
• Knowledgeable in cultural, ethnic and spiritual diversity.
• Ability to work well independently and within the interdisciplinary team setting.
• Demonstrated excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to socially interact professionally with the appropriate attitude.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.

non-exempt

• Ability to read, write and converse in English.
• Ability to communicate with staff, residents, families, vendors, support agencies and others.
• Ability to remain calm and composed during stress.
• Bending, lifting, grasping, fine hand/eye coordination, pushing/pulling, prolonged sitting/standing.
• Ability to respond to auditory stimulation.
• Mathematical ability (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, standard measurements).
• Ability to evaluate/interpret information and make independent judgements/decisions within job position parameters.