POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Clinical Coordinator of Palliative Care works under the direction of the Senior Director of Nursing and performs activities in accordance with the mission and vision of the organization and the philosophy of the department of nursing. The coordinator works collaboratively with other members of the interdisciplinary team; functioning as a registered nurse, team leader and central coordinator for clinical services rendered to our palliative care patients. The clinical coordinator is a patient and family advocate, facilitating services according to the patient’s wishes. The coordinator participates in patient’s rounds, leads weekly team meetings, works with the Medical Director and Attending Physicians on the Palliative Care Service Team to plan monthly program meetings and is available as a resource to staff. The Palliative Care Coordinator assumes an active role in the Graduate Medical Education Program. The coordinator is responsible for maintaining information pertinent for quality assurance purposes and program development. Promotes cooperation, a positive attitude, and creates a safe environment in which the patient and family are comfortable and supported in sharing information. Responsible for knowing and adhering to established hospital policies and procedures, including all aspects of safety.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In collaboration with the team; performs comprehensive formal assessments of the referred patient and family, documenting reasons for admission, and reviewing problems and symptoms as a basis for developing a plan of care. 
• Participates and may lead team and family conferences. 
• Functions as a team leader and resource to other staff concerning palliative care. 
• Communicates with social worker and case management in planning patient’s care. 
• Reports and records patient’s symptoms, response to therapeutic measures and progress. 
• Participates in daily patient rounds, as determined by the inter-disciplinary team.
• Participates in the discharging planning and maintains an active knowledge of community resources. 
• Chairs the Ethics Committee

• Collects and reports Palliative care Data to SBUH for collaboration and alignment of Quality Initiatives. 

   

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current Licensure to practice in New York State. 
• Bachelors in nursing. 
• Experience in hospice/palliative care. 
• Excellent communication Skills. 

• Computer literate.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in nursing. 

   

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Standing, walking 90% of the time. 

• Lifting patients with assistance. 

   

As part of employment at Southampton Hospital, there may be occasions when travel to other locations is needed to support operational needs.

Special Notes: Resume/CV should be included with the online application. 

• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
• All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary. 
• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair. 

• This function/position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities. 

   

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established based on relevant experience.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents SBSH’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck!

Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements: 

Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s Employee Health Services*

• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen*
• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre-employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer. 

*The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

Company Overview:

Stony Brook Southampton Hospital as part of Stony Brook Medicine provides direct access to the highest level of academic-based medical care. Located in the heart of the village of Southampton, two hours from New York City, the hospital provides healthcare services to a diverse community of year-round residents, second homeowners and vacationers. The population, about 75,000 in the winter months, increases sharply to more than 300,000 in the summer. Stony Brook Southampton Hospital has been recognized as a Long Island Top Workplace by Newsday among large employers (defined as having 500+ employees). 

StaffCo is a Professional Employer Organization, commonly referred to as a PEO, duty organized and registered under the New York Professional Employer Organization Law. StaffCo and SUNY have entered into a professional employer agreement under which StaffCo is the employer of Stony Brook Southampton employees and responsible for employment, including, promotions, disciplines, terminations, the day-to-day direction and supervision of work, as well as labor relations and collective bargaining. StaffCo is fully responsible for providing all payroll and human resource services, including the payment of wages, collecting and reporting payroll taxes and maintaining any and all employee benefits.  SUNY Stony Brook Hospital is responsible for the operation of the hospital and provision of health care and is the co-employer as is necessary to conduct its responsibilities and for related licensure, regulatory or statutory requirements and obligations.    

Given StaffCo’s employment responsibilities, it is deemed the “employer” for employment and labor law purposes.  Thus, the employees are private sector employees of StaffCo, not public sector employees of SUNY.  The private sector nature of the StaffCo employees has been approved by NYS Civil Service and upheld in a decision by the US National Labor Relations Board.

Stony Brook Medicine is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, consistent with our shared core values and our intent to achieve excellence, remains dedicated to supporting healthier and more resilient communities, both locally and globally.