Palliative Care Nurse Manager

San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Weekday Shuttle Service to and from Gl

Job summary

San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living in San Francisco, CA, is seeking a Palliative Care Nurse Manager to elevate nursing practice and lead palliative care services for 50-75 residents. You will provide direct clinical support, coach staff, and work with the Chief Nursing Officer to advance quality care.

The role requires a California RN license, BSN, and experience in geriatric or palliative care; MSN preferred.

Qualifications

• California RN License required.
• BSN required.
• MSN in Adult Gerontology preferred; palliative care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a palliative care program.
• Educate physicians, staff, patients/residents and families on palliative care.
• Collaborate with Palliative Care Medical Director to deliver and expand services.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Palliative care

Staff education

Quality improvement

Education

California RN License

BSN

MSN in Adult Gerontology preferred

Job description

Nestled in San Francisco's Excelsior neighborhood on a nine-acre campus, the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living (SFCJL) is the leading senior services organization in Northern California. Our continuum of care includes: the Frank Residences assisted living and memory care; the Jewish Home and Rehabilitation Center, offering long-term skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, an acute geriatric psychiatric unit for adults over the age of 65; and our Foundation.

Founded in 1871 and formerly known as the Jewish Home, our legacy grounds us as our vision propels us forward. Today, we've evolved to support more than 2,500 older adults each year through innovative, comprehensive programs rooted in the Jewish values of compassion, community, and excellence. We are equally proud of our inclusive culture, where 950 team members of diverse faiths and backgrounds work together in shared purpose.

WHY WORK WITH US

• Mission-driven nonprofit organization
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Meaningful work that positively impacts the lives of older adults every day
• Inclusive community, welcoming to all (you do not need to be Jewish to live or work here)
• Supportive, team-oriented environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Collaborative leadership focused on enhancing the employee experience

Position Overview

The Palliative Care Nurse Manager is responsible for developing and advancing the quality of nursing practice for the patients-residents through specialized direct patient care, leadership, coaching, collaboration, consultation, education and research. The Palliative Care Nurse Manager works closely with the Chief Nursing Officer and the Clinical Leadership Team.

Essential Functions

• Works collaboratively with the facility leadership and staff to develop, implement and maintain a palliative care program.
• Educates physicians, staff, patients/residents and families on palliative
• Works collaboratively with Palliative Care Medical Director to deliver and expand palliative care services as appropriate.
• Develops, reviews and revises protocols, policies and procedures, order sets and processes specific to targeted population care needs.
• Collaborates with organizations to maintain and update professional standards of care, and participates in ongoing palliative care continuing education.
• Maintains primary responsibility for consult data tracking.
• Audits compliance with core metrics of programs developed to improve quality care
• In collaboration with Palliative Care Medical Director, routinely reports on program outcomes and data, along with recommendations for improvement to appropriate organization departments/leaders.
• Serves on committees, project groups and task forces as necessary to achieve facility’s goals and objectives.
• Interfaces with other departments to support practice issues specific to geriatric and palliative patients and staff who care for them.
• Provide clinical support (assessment, collaboration, education, interventions) as needed to all staff, for matters related to palliative care and palliative care patients.
• Manages panel of approximately 50-75 residents, determining follow up needs and triaging new consult requests.
• Comply with billing and documentation requirements with facility leadership.

Education (Practice)

• Provides and promotes education of physicians, staff and
• Acts as role model and instructor for

Qualifications

• Valid California RN License
• BSN required
• Minimum of 2 years RN clinical experience preferred
• MSN in Adult Gerontology preferred
• Palliative care experience preferred

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift, push, pull a minimum of twenty-five (25)
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to assist in evacuation of residents during emergency
• Ability to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, sit, and reach
• Fine motor skills
• Visual acuity
• Perform tasks listed above with or without the aid of mechanical devices

OUR INVESTMENT IN YOU

• Comprehensive benefits, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; a 403(b) Retirement Plan; Paid Time Off (PTO); Tuition Reimbursement; Commuter Benefits; and Weekday Shuttle Service to and from Glen Park BART Station.

The San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.