Therapeutic Musician

4 weeks ago

Alexandria, United States Knute Nelson Full time
Scope

• Provide music interventions for patients to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship.

• Collaborates, educates and promotes music therapy within the Interdisciplinary team. Communicates regularly with the interdisciplinary team, completes necessary documentation and updates the RN Case Manager with any changes with patient and/or family.

• Works closely with patients and families to meet the individualized goals established.

Knute Nelson Values

Christian Heritage

We believe that our Christian heritage is an integral part of the care we provide.

Valuing People

We believe that our success depends on an engaged workforce that is able to carry out meaningful work, has a clear organizational direction and the opportunity to learn in order to achieve a high standard of performance.

Customer-Focused Excellence

We will seek to understand our customer's desires, respond to their voice and deliver a valuable experience.

Community Engagement

We believe we are an integral part of the communities we serve and will invest time and resources to benefit the communities, which will benefit those we serve.

Stewardship

We believe we must be good stewards of our financial resources to ensure adequate funds are available to fulfill our mission.

Competencies

• Accountability and Trust - Relentless about accomplishing company priorities. Identifies what needs to be done and proactively takes prompt action to accomplish objectives and achieve goals. Has a strong sense of urgency about solving problems and striving for excellence in performance to company strategies and goals. Instills mutual trust and confidence; creates a culture that fosters high standards of ethics; behaves in a fair and ethical manner toward others and demonstrates a sense of company responsibility, confidentiality and commitment of service.

• Customer First Attitude - Makes the customer experience a primary focus of one's actions; is accessible and provides prompt service. Develops and sustains mutually beneficial customer relationships. Quickly and effectively solves customer problems. Inspires, motivates, and guides others toward goal accomplishments. Consistently develops and sustains cooperative working relationships. Encourages and facilitates cooperation within the organization and with customer groups; fosters commitment, team spirit, pride, trust.

Education and Experience Required

• Music therapy skills as defined as generally accepted therapy standards. Must be proficient at performing with at least one instrument.

• Passion for prevention and wellness.

• Requires excellent organizational, analytical and time management skills.

• Ability to follow well-defined instructions and comply with regulations, standards and procedures.

• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with team members, patients, physicians, etc.

• Ability to interact with others in a calm, friendly and caring manner.

• Active listening skills and empathy toward others.

• Excellent bedside manner with solid customer-oriented presentation skills.

• Proficient computer skills.

• Must have a valid driver's license and use of an insured personal vehicle.

• Must complete and pass a state required background study.

• Able to physically perform the duties required by the position.

• Required to have the ability to read, write and speak English well enough to communicate with staff, residents and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Care - Demonstrate respect, sensitivity, and concern for patients needs with a professional and pleasant manner. Interacts cooperatively and with consideration towards patients, families and hospice staff. Develop and execute individualized treatment plans for assigned patients including specific therapy goals. Reevaluate and modify plans as necessary. Evaluate patient responses to music therapy through direct patient interview, monitoring changes in perceived stress level changes.

• Communication - Collaborate with the Hospice Interdisciplinary Teams to assess and implement a plan of care for patients and families utilizing music therapy. Confer with physicians, case managers, social workers, chaplains and facility staff as well as patient's family members to clarify patient needs and to discuss issues related to patient care. Communicate with the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team of the effectiveness of music therapy and any other necessary changes.

• Therapeutic Techniques and Facilitation - Include techniques using the knowledge of music therapy. Provide opportunities for individual, small group and large group participation, as appropriate. Develop the program to provide both regular scheduled activities and special events. Participate and assist in planning of the annual memorial services as appropriate.

• Other Duties as Assigned - Provides staff education on Music Therapy and its benefits. Assists with special projects as assigned by the Vice President of Hospice. The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

Other Details

Exemption Status: Hourly Non-Exempt

Direct Reports: None

Leadership Received: Life Enrichment Coordinator

Department: Ancillary Services

Division: Hospice

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