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General Description The Team Leader – Hospice assesses and identifies patient needs in accordance with the hospice concept of care. Coordinates with the Interdisciplinary Team to provide complete patient/family care. Maintains the continuity of care by ensuring that patient needs are met. Provides clinical supervision of assigned nursing staff. Coordinates referrals, admissions, and discharges. Reports to Hospice Supervisor/Manager. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.Enrollment in a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program within 3 years of hire.Completion of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within 5 years of hire. Requires an understanding and acceptance of the Hospice concept of care, and a working knowledge of current pain and symptom management.Requires knowledge and experience appropriate to the needs of hospice patients and their families.Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as outlined in the HFHS’ Customer Service Policy: Communication; Ownership; Understanding; Motivation; Sensitivity; Excellence; Teamwork; Respect.Must practice the customer skills as provided through on-going training and in-services.Must possess the following personal qualities: Be self-directed; Be flexible and committed to the team concept; Demonstrate teamwork, initiative, and willingness to learn; Be open to new learning experiences; Accepts and respects diversity without judgment; Demonstrates customer service values.CERTIFICATION / LICENSURES REQUIRED:Current Michigan licensure as a Registered Nurse.Requires a valid driver license, an acceptable driving record, and reliable transportation.PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:Hospice certification preferred.Additional Information
Organization: Henry Ford Allegiance Hospital
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This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
OverviewUnder the leadership of President and CEO Robert G. Riney, Henry Ford Health is a
$6 billion integrated health system comprised of six hospitals, a health plan, and 250+ sites
including medical centers, walk-in and urgent care clinics, pharmacy, eye care facilities and
other healthcare retail. Established in 1915 by auto industry pioneer Henry Ford, the health system
now has 32,000 employees and remains home to the 1,900-member Henry Ford Medical Group, one
of the nation’s oldest physician groups. An additional 2,200 physicians are also affiliated with the
health system through the Henry Ford Physician Network. Henry Ford is also one of the region’s
major academic medical centers, receiving between $90-$100 million in annual research funding and
remaining Michigan’s fourth largest NIH-funded institution. Also an active participant in medical
education and training, the health system has trained nearly 40% of physicians currently practicing
in the state and also provides education and training for other health professionals including nurses,
pharmacists, radiology and respiratory technicians. visitHenryFord.com.BenefitsWhether it's offering a new medical option, helping you make healthier lifestyle choices or
making the employee enrollment selection experience easier, it's all about choice. Henry
Ford Health has a new approach for its employee benefits program - My Choice
Rewards. My Choice Rewards is a program as diverse as the people it serves. There are
dozens of options for all of our employees including compensation, benefits, work/life balance
and learning - options that enhance your career and add value to your personal life. As an
employee you are provided access to Retirement Programs, an Employee Assistance Program
(Henry Ford Enhanced), Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Employee Health and Wellness, and a whole host of other benefits and services. Employee's classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerEqual Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is
committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to
race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,
weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,
or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
