Hartford Healthcare is seeking a dedicated clinician for Manchester Hospice. In this role, you'll provide compassionate end-of-life care to patients and families, focusing on comfort, dignity, and emotional support. Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, symptom management, care coordination, and patient/family education. You'll collaborate with an interdisciplinary team in a culture defined by teamwork, compassion, and excellence. We offer access to advanced medical tools, strong mentorship, and ongoing professional development within a leading not-for-profit healthcare system.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate hospice care to patients and families in the Manchester area, following Hartford Healthcare standards and care plans
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, monitor symptoms, and communicate changes to the interdisciplinary team
- Coordinate with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and caregivers to deliver holistic, person-centered end-of-life care
- Administer medications and treatments, ensuring comfort, safety, and adherence to hospice protocols
- Educate patients and families on disease progression, comfort measures, and available support services
- Document care, assessments, and interventions accurately in the electronic health record
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to individualized care planning
- Support bereavement and emotional needs of families with empathy and professionalism
Required Skills
- Hospice care
- Palliative care
- Patient assessment
- Symptom management
- Care planning
- Electronic health records (EHR)
- Medication administration
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient and family education
- Pain management
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