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Mayo Clinic Health System La Crosse, WI is seeking a Director of Home Health/Hospice, responsible for planning, directing and coordinating operational and personnel activities to ensure the provision of quality services to meet the needs of those served by the Home Care/Hospice Department. The Director provides leadership based on the Franciscan Healthcare mission, vision, and values. The role includes ongoing collaboration and communication utilizing shared goal setting and decision making with physicians, associate providers, department staff and multidisciplinary team members. The Director will maintain a professional environment and on-going development of staff. The Director applies current leadership and management theories and participates in the development and implementation of strategic and operational plans.
Qualifications:
• RN License or eligible in state(s) of practice.
• MSN or related master’s preferred.
• Minimum of five years clinical/technical experience in area(s) of assigned practice preferred. Leadership/management experience with progressive increase in responsibilities.
Knowledge of and experience with continuous quality improvement and change management processes. Experience in a multidisciplinary, collaborative setting. Demonstrated excellence in leadership abilities. Demonstrated excellent communication skills. Able to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relations with a variety of people. Able to adapt to unpredictable situations. Able to manage and cope effectively with stress related to the care of those being served and leadership of employees. Flexibility to adjust schedule to meet departmental needs and director workload. Ability to collect, compare, sort, and prioritize information to be used in the decision making process for groups of customers and employees. Ability to use informed judgment and individual competence in seeking consultation, accepting responsibilities, and delegating activities to others. Able to maintain a good sense of humor.
For more information about Mayo Clinic Health System and this position please visit our Web Site at mayoclinichealthsystem.org or contact Nikki Emerson, Employment Representative at 608-392-4424, emerson.nikki@mayo.edu.
EEO/AA, post-offer/pre-employment drug screening required.
As a nationally recognized pioneer, North Memorial Home Health & Hospice has been leading the way for over 25 years with an abiding commitment to helping individuals live every day fully and completely throughout the final stages of life’s journey.
Our interdisciplinary hospice team works with the patient and their family to create a personalized plan of care for both patients and families. The plan of care will address physical, emotional and spiritual needs with a focus on comfort.
We currently have a full time opportunity for a professional with experience in grief and loss support services to coordinate activities of hospice staff and volunteers in the provision of support to survivors, patient, family or other caregivers including children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics who are deemed at risk for problems in the bereavement period. This individual will also provide support to hospice staff as appropriate.
Qualifications:
Learn more and apply online via our website at:
www.northmemorial.com/jobs
Reference to Req # 6142
North Memorial Health Care
Minneapolis, MN 55422
EOE/AA
Position: RN-Hospice Clinical Manager
Agency : Fairview Home Care and Hospice
Location : Minneapolis, MN
Please apply online: http://www.fairview.org/Careers/
Please reference job #12-38740
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Manages, supervises and coordinates home care services provided by members of an interdisciplinary team. Works with Staffing Department and Human Resources Department to assure adequate number and level of staff to meet patient needs. Achieves revenue and profitability targets while assuring quality care, regulatory compliance and customer satisfaction.
Would have after-hours admin on call responsibilities (Monday- Sunday) approximately 3-4 times a year.
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Minimum Education
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum License/Certification/Registration
Current RN license in the state of MN.
Current CPR certification (BLS for HealthCare Providers)
Minimum Experience
Direct care experience in home care/hospice required.
Preferred Experience
2 years of supervisory experience preferred.
Additional Requirements
Competent in the point of care computer system.
Must have reliable transportation, current Minnesota driver’s license (or license that matches your permanent residence) and current/adequate automobile insurance.
Contact:
Christofer Burgers
612-672-2946
2344 Energy Park Drive
St Paul, MN 55108
AseraCare is seeking a Regional Nurse Specialist in Home Health & Hospice, covering AseraCare agencies in SD, MN, WI and IN.
AseraCare Hospice is one of the nation’s premiere providers of hospice and palliative care services. We treat each of our patient’s end-of-life journey with respect, kindness, compassion and support.
Our family-centered approach works to ensure that the needs and wishes of both our patients and their family members are met throughout the hospice experience. We provide a wide range of hospice care services that include physician, nursing, therapy, social work, counseling, personal and spiritual care.
For more information contact Marcia Hartmann at marcia.hartmann@goldenliving.com, or 877.330.3540.
St. Cloud Hospital/CentraCare Health System has an opening for a Bereavement Coordinator.
As a member of the interdisciplinary team, this person is responsible for assessing the bereavement needs of Hospice and Palliative Care families and provide follow up bereavement support. Make referrals to specially trained volunteers or other community resources for additional bereavement services as needed for complicated grief. Implements and abides by Customer Service Standards. Supports and implements patient safety and other safety practices as appropriate. Supports and demonstrates Family Centered Care principles with patients and their families and with co-workers.
EDUCATION
Advanced degree in counseling, psychology, social work or ministry required.
EXPERIENCE
Experience in counseling and dealing with grief, loss, and end-of-life issues required. Demonstrates clinical experience in the areas of life-threatening and chronic illness, grief, and loss required. Knowledge and ability to work with interdisciplinary team. Strong organizational and group facilitation skills and ability to prioritize required.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Transportation available for off campus activities required. A valid Minnesota driver’s license, a driving record in good standing, and the minimum amount of insurance liability coverage required.
To apply for this position please visit http://www.centracare.com/career/index.html.
Essentia Health – Duluth, MN
Title: Director, Hospice & Palliative Care
Job Description:
Responsible for the direction, management and supervision of all components of the Hospice Program and the Palliative Care Program. Assumes responsibility for program development, strategic planning, financial management and quality improvement. The Hospice and Palliative Care Program Director ensures the hospice program/palliative care program complies with the requirements of The Joint Commission, Hospice Medicare Conditions of Participation, Hospice State Licensure, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulatory and/or accrediting agencies.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
Education/Experience:
MA in Health Care, Health Care Administration, Nursing, or related field.
Minimum of five years’ successful health care management experience, including experience in strategic planning and leading programs. Some of that experience must be in hospice and/or palliative care.
Licensure/Credentials:
Requires valid driver’s license with insured vehicle.
To apply for this position, please visit www.essentiahealth.org.
N.C. Little Hospice is an eight bed residential hospice in Edina. We are currently seeking a compassionate CNA to join our team. Part time and casual positions are available. Hospice experience preferred.
The N. C. Little Memorial Hospice is a not-for-profit, independent hospice organization providing expert pain management, symptom control and compassionate care for people living with a terminal illness. We serve patients throughout the State of Minnesota and beyond.
Please call Alexis Wood, Director of Nursing, at 952.928.9394 ext. 12.
N.C. Little Hospice is an eight bed residential hospice in Edina. We are currently seeking a compassionate RN to join our team. Part time and casual positions are available. Hospice experience preferred.
The N. C. Little Memorial Hospice is a not-for-profit, independent hospice organization providing expert pain management, symptom control and compassionate care for people living with a terminal illness. We serve patients throughout the State of Minnesota and beyond.
Please call Alexis Wood, Director of Nursing, at 952.928.9394 ext. 12.
HEALTHPARTNERS
HOSPICE HOME HEALTH ASSISTANT ON-CALL
Job ID 22181
The culture at HealthPartners is one of ownership, pride, service, and most importantly, partnership. That spirit of partnership among employees, and with patients and the community is just one of the many reasons we were recently named one of the Twin Cities best places to work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Join us for a career that offers respect, support and encouragement. You’ll stay for the power of partnership.
We are currently seeking an on-call Hospice Home Health Assistant to join HealthPartners Hospice and Palliative Care group. This position is responsible for assisting terminally ill patients in maintaining their personal care requirements, maximizing their Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), and achieving the highest level of comfort and quality of life in their home consistent with their health status.
Additional responsibilities:
1. Assist patients with personal and self-care skills in the home environment.
A. Assist with common personal hygiene and self-care requirements.
1. Bathing with or without assistance
2. Foot soaks
3. Shampoo
4. Combing/brushing, makeup, shaving, and fingernails as required.
B. Perform personal hygiene tasks clients are unable to perform without assistance.
1. Perform total bath requiring turning and repositioning.
2. Perform perineal care.
3. Perform skin care measures, e.g. application of topical ointments, as directed.
4. Provide for oral/teeth care.
C. Perform or assist the client in performing activities related to mobility – passive range of motion, turning/repositioning, transfers, ambulation – with the aid of another person or assistive equipment or devices as needed.
D. Perform routine observations and treatments as assigned by nurse and report results:
1. Take vital signs: temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure.
2. Do simple, non-sterile dressing changes.
3. Maintain routine bowel and bladder programs.
4. Do daily Foley catheter and condom care.
5. Do routine ostomy cares, e.g., changes ostomy collection bags.
6. Perform other procedures after direct instruction at the discretion of the nurse.
E. Perform or assist the patient in performing the normal activities of daily living such as eating and dressing.
F. Assist the patient in taking self-administered oral medications.
G. Use encounters with patients as an opportunity for psychosocial support to enhance morale, observe cognitive functions and observe for and maintain environmental safety.
H. Perform light housekeeping duties to maintain the patient’s level of function: prepare light meals, change bed linens, clean and straighten the patient’s immediate personal environment.
2. Report significant observations and changes in the patient’s condition to the nurse in a timely way.
3. Participate in care conferences during which patient care is planned or reviewed.
4. Document all patient-care activities as assigned by the nurse in a timely way according to departmental policies and procedures on the appropriate forms.
5. Maintain required statistical data.
6. Implement infection control and safety measures in patient care following departmental policies and procedures.
7. Demonstrate concern for quality assurance issues related to position responsibilities.
8. Uphold the rights of individual hospice patients and demonstrate a commitment to excellence of service.
9. Participate in education programs to maintain certification and enhance skill development.
This position requires:
• Certified as a home health aide or nursing assistant with a 75-hour program.
• Six months of successful previous experience as a home health aide or one year as a certified nursing assistant.
• Able to complete competency testing prior to employment.
• Current CPR certification upon hire or within six months of employment
• Current MN Driver’s License and daily access to reliable, insured vehicle.
• Computer literacy.
• Able and willing to drive a car in weather conditions typical of the upper Midwest
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English.
For more information and to apply go to http://www.healthpartners.jobs and search for job ID 22181.
Health is what we do.
Partnership is how we do it.
Prairie Home Hospice is looking for a part-time LPN to work at the Hospice House.
Prairie Home Hospice is a nonprofit organization incorporated in 1984 to provide hospice care and services to terminally ill persons and their families. Prairie Home Hospice is Medicare and Medical Assistance certified and licensed by the State of Minnesota.
This position includes a variety of possible hours.
Send resumes to info@prairiehomehospice.org pick up an application at 1104 East College Drive Suite A or call 507-537-9247