Hospice & Palliative Care Nurse Case Manager

Kaiser Permanente; Oregon; On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Oregon is seeking a self-directed Hospice and Palliative Care Public Health Nurse to provide skilled nursing assessment, planning and coordination of care across settings to patients and families. The role includes case management, family education, and collaboration with the IDT to maintain the plan of care. Requires WA/OR RN licensure within 3 months and BLS; travel is expected.

Qualifications

• 1 year in medical-surgical, ICU, home health, hospice, SNF or ALF settings.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• RN license in WA or OR within 3 months; Compact license acceptable.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Valid driver’s license for patient home visits.
• Typing test required; reliable automobile for travel.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient/family needs and consult with physicians and IDT members to plan care.
• Coordinate hospice/palliative care across settings and ensure smooth transitions.
• Instruct caregivers and facility staff in hospice care basics and documentation.
• Participate in 24-hour on-call rotation and complete ongoing documentation.

Skills

Assessment skills

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Home health nursing

Bereavement support

Triage

Education

Bachelors in Nursing

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Oregon is seeking a self-directed Hospice and Palliative Care Public Health Nurse to provide skilled nursing assessment, planning and coordination of care across settings to patients and families. The role includes case management, family education, and collaboration with the IDT to maintain the plan of care. Requires WA/OR RN licensure within 3 months and BLS; travel is expected.