§ Provide emotional support after the death of a loved one to the bereavement designee and continue on-going support for 13 months per Medicare guidelines and company policies. Ongoing support includes but are not limited to phone calls, mailings, grief group referral, and out of area referrals.§ Provide emotional support to staff members as needed or as requested by management.§ Meet compliance requirements including but not limited to condolence cards, monthly mailings, and chart maintenance.§ Work cross-functionally to communication internally regarding plan of care for patient and family including quality assessments and improvement plans for high-risk bereaved.§ Remain on the Psychosocial on-call rotation for weekend coverage.§ Provide training and remain as an available resource to new employees including Chaplain, newly acquired Bereavement Coordinators, and Volunteer Coordinator.§ Implemented and maintain quarterly reporting showing bereavement program performance metrics.§ Established and maintain new grief group effective March 2024.§ Committee chairperson for CAHPS and Scribe for IDG.§ Coordinate and manage bi-annual memorial services.§ Named Employee of the Month: March 2024

As Spiritual CounselorRepresents spiritual care in IDT meeting and assesses patient/family for spiritual care and provides appropriate documentation. Assesses spiritual needs of patient/family as determined by plan of care and completes spiritual care assessment and documentation according to agency guidelines. Develops individualized interventions and services based on assessment, and ensures that a spiritual care plan is developed, documented, and maintained. Provides pastoral care and counseling to patient/caregivers consistent with the ethics of professional chaplaincy and agency standards of care. Ensures spiritual plan of care is documented and implemented in accordance with established guidelines and policy.As Volunteer Counselor:Responsible for the development and implementation of an effective and rewarding volunteer program including the identification of volunteer opportunities, volunteer recruitment, training, supervision, daily debriefings and community outreach and education.As Bereavement Coordinator:Responsible for overall management of a bereavement program. Responsibilities include the planning, implementation, maintenance and provision of services necessary to patients, identified caregivers, hospice staff, and the community at large. Hospice bereavement services extend for the time period of the patient's admission to hospice services until at least thirteen months after the death of the patient.Provides grief and bereavement support to patients and families consistent with needs of the patient. Serves as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team to develop the plan of care. Acts as liaison between community and hospice program. Adheres to system and department compliance policies, and any and all applicable laws and regulations.

Represents spiritual care in IDT meeting and assesses patient/family for spiritual care and provides appropriate documentation. Assesses spiritual needs of patient/family as determined by plan of care and completes spiritual care assessment and documentation according to agency guidelines. Develops individualized interventions and services based on assessment, and ensures that a spiritual care plan is developed, documented, and maintained. Provides pastoral care and counseling to patient/caregivers consistent with the ethics of professional chaplaincy and agency standards of care. Ensures spiritual plan of care is documented and implemented in accordance with established guidelines and policy. Assists in the assessment of family needs for bereavement services and conveys information to bereavement staff.

As Volunteer Counselor:Responsible for the development and implementation of an effective and rewarding volunteer program including the identification of volunteer opportunities, volunteer recruitment, training, supervision, daily debriefings and community outreach and education.As Bereavement Coordinator:Responsible for overall management of a bereavement program. Responsibilities include the planning, implementation, maintenance and provision of services necessary to patients, identified caregivers, hospice staff, and the community at large. Hospice bereavement services extend for the time period of the patient's admission to hospice services until at least thirteen months after the death of the patient.Provides grief and bereavement support to patients and families consistent with needs of the patient. Serves as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team to develop the plan of care. Acts as liaison between community and hospice program. Adheres to system and department compliance policies, and any and all applicable laws and regulations.

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As Spiritual CounselorRepresents spiritual care in IDT meeting and assesses patient/family for spiritual care and provides appropriate documentation. Assesses spiritual needs of patient/family as determined by plan of care and completes spiritual care assessment and documentation according to agency guidelines. Develops individualized interventions and services based on assessment, and ensures that a spiritual care plan is developed, documented, and maintained. Provides pastoral care and counseling to patient/caregivers consistent with the ethics of professional chaplaincy and agency standards of care. Ensures spiritual plan of care is documented and implemented in accordance with established guidelines and policy.As Volunteer Counselor:Responsible for the development and implementation of an effective and rewarding volunteer program including the identification of volunteer opportunities, volunteer recruitment, training, supervision, daily debriefings and community outreach and education.As Bereavement Coordinator:Responsible for overall management of a bereavement program. Responsibilities include the planning, implementation, maintenance and provision of services necessary to patients, identified caregivers, hospice staff, and the community at large. Hospice bereavement services extend for the time period of the patient's admission to hospice services until at least thirteen months after the death of the patient.Provides grief and bereavement support to patients and families consistent with needs of the patient. Serves as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team to develop the plan of care. Acts as liaison between community and hospice program. Adheres to system and department compliance policies, and any and all applicable laws and regulations.

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Represents spiritual care in IDT meeting and assesses patient/family for spiritual care and provides appropriate documentation. Assesses spiritual needs of patient/family as determined by plan of care and completes spiritual care assessment and documentation according to agency guidelines. Develops individualized interventions and services based on assessment, and ensures that a spiritual care plan is developed, documented, and maintained. Provides pastoral care and counseling to patient/caregivers consistent with the ethics of professional chaplaincy and agency standards of care. Ensures spiritual plan of care is documented and implemented in accordance with established guidelines and policy. Assists in the assessment of family needs for bereavement services and conveys information to bereavement staff.

Respond to Traumas and Codes throughout the hospital as needed to provide emotional support to patients and families.

CPE Resident for the Pastoral Care Department.

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