Perinatal Bereavement Specialist, Per Diem
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Job Location:
Voorhees, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 37 - 57
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At Virtua Health we exist for one reason to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether thats wellness and prevention experienced specialists life-changing care or something in-between we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.
If you live or work in South Jersey exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14000 colleagues including over 2850 skilled and compassionate doctors physician assistants and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies treatments and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report weve received multiple awards for quality safety and outstanding work environment.
In addition to five hospitals seven emergency departments seven urgent care centers and more than 280 otherlocations were committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through ourEat Well food access program telehealth home health rehabilitation mobile screenings paramedic programs and convenient online scheduling. Were also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences and the Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.
Location:
Voorhees - 100 Bowman DriveRemote Type:
On-SiteEmployment Type:
EmployeeEmployment Classification:
Per DiemTime Type:
Part timeWork Shift:
1st Shift (United States of America)Total Weekly Hours:
0Additional Locations:
Job Information:
*Seeking a passionate experienced RN who has Labor & Delivery and/or Neonatal Intensive Care experience in perinatal bereavement.
Schedule:
Covers three Virtua hospitals: Camden Voorhees and Willingboro
Minimum coverage one day per week includes evenings and weekends.
Job Summary:
The Perinatal Bereavement Specialist will support the Perinatal Bereavement Manager. Responsibilities include providing supportive compassionate care to grieving families collaborating with the healthcare team and resources needed based on the individual needs of the patient; assessment and plan of care for the patients physical and emotional wellbeing; data collection and reporting; maintain perinatal bereavement and palliative care best practices and facilitation of group support sessions.
Position Responsibilities:
Performs a bereavement/palliative care assessment of the patient leading to development implementation and evaluation of a plan of care. Develops a plan of care that is based on the individuals unique physical emotional and spiritual needs. Collaborating with health care professionals and connecting community resources available to the patient
Administers monitors and documents therapeutic interventions and regimes as it relates to bereavement/palliative care.
Educates patient and family/responsible party regarding fetuses diagnosis and quality of life implications along with individual care needs for the infant and parents.
Provides sensitive bereavement communication to patients after a perinatal loss offering anticipatory guidance for memory making disposition of the baby physical care of self and ongoing emotional support.
Provides empathetic compassionate and supportive plan of care for palliative care patients. Facilitates individualized care planning meetings with the family and care team.
Assists in managing bereavement resources for the Maternal Child Health departments across the Virtua Health System. This includes participation in the process and procedures for funeral home notification sensitivity training orientation for new staff on perinatal bereavement and community outreach.
Maintain electronic records documentation and statical information regarding program consults and relevant data.
Align best practices in perinatal bereavement and compliance with Autumn Joy Stillbirth and Dignity Act
Provides ongoing support to the community facilitating group perinatal support sessions.
Position Qualifications Required:
Required Experience:
Excellent communication skills; At least 3 years experience in NICU and/or Labor and Delivery and support of perinatal loss at the bedside.
Required Education:
RN Bachelor of Science
Training / Certification / Licensure:
Certification in perinatal bereavement or required within 6 months of hire.
Hourly Rate: $37.21 - $57.68 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicants experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues including but not limited to: medical/prescription dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws short-term disability and optional long-term disability colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.For more benefits information click here.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Crane
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- OSHA
- Team Management
- Catheterization
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- EHS
About Company
Virtua Health is an academic health system committed to helping South Jersey be well, get well, and stay well, offering a full range of health care services.
