Student Veterans of America Jobs

Overview St. Catherine of Siena Hospital is a proud member of Catholic Health and has served the residents of the Smithtown area for more than 50 years. St. Catherine’s is located on the north shore of Long Island in Smithtown. The campus is comprised of 296-bed not-for-profit community hospital; a 240-bed nursing and rehabilitation care center; and a 60,000 square foot medical office building. Our nurses, physicians, and support staff are devoted to providing advance health care in an environment of compassion to our patients, their families, and our community. Our Mission is to create an environment of healing and compassion, to offer care to those in need and to provide a spirit of mutual respect while upholding our religious mission. St. Catherine of Siena Hospital is dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care professionals can develop their expertise and strengthen their credentials. Our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence based practice to improve outcomes – to every patient, every time. Job Details Palliative Care Coordinator Responsibilities Coordinates and completes palliative care consults. Available as a consultant to patients, families and staff (hospital and hospice) regarding end of life issues and palliative Assisting with education and training of hospital employees; MDs, nurses, medical students, residents, social work and other members of the healthcare team as appropriate Coordinates with the Administrative Director and Medical Director annual strategic planning for palliative care program Oversight of program budget, review of performance measures, and use of staff resources proportional to activity and patient care Assures compliance with the Joint Commission and other regulatory standards Participates in quality assurance and assures compliance with and implementation of any resulting recommendations Qualifications : Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Board Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing (CHPN) within 1 year of hire Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required BLS certification required Two or more years hospice and/or palliative care experience preferred Two or more years as clinical nurse in acute care setting Demonstrated knowledge about homecare, hospice, palliative care, Advance directives, pain and symptom management and discharge planning Salary Range USD $85,000.00 - USD $110,000.00 /Yr. This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits. At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.