RN, Care Manager, Hospice, Full Time

Adventist Health Portland; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 61,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Portland seeks a Registered Nurse with hospice experience to coordinate and deliver end-of-life care in the Portland, Oregon area. The RN will manage a caseload, assess needs, develop individualized care plans, and provide skilled nursing interventions according to hospice philosophy.

Responsibilities include meds management, symptom control, education for patients and families, and collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Nurses coordinate end-of-life care.
• Strong assessment and communication abilities.
• Ability to educate patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments and update plans of care.
• Deliver skilled nursing care including medication management, pain and symptom control, and wound care.
• Serve as primary case manager for a defined patient caseload and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team.
• Document accurately in EMR and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Participate in on-call rotation and respond to after-hours needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Assessment skills

Care planning

Medication management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Job Description

Our home health and hospice agencies are located throughout California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington. They serve the entire community and offer personalized in-home care, and many have been recipients of Home Care Elite awards.

Job Summary

Coordinates and delivers comprehensive end-of-life care to terminally ill patients in accordance with hospice philosophy and regulatory guidelines. Manages a caseload of patients, conducting thorough assessments, developing individualized care plans, and providing skilled nursing interventions to address physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs. Serves as the primary point of contact for patients, families, and the interdisciplinary hospice team, ensuring seamless communication and continuity of care. Handles symptom management, medication administration, patient and family education, coordination with physicians and support staff, and ongoing evaluation of care effectiveness.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred
• Five years' hospice nursing experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Valid Driver's License (DL) and must be at least 21 years of age or older: Required
• Current automobile insurance and a reliable automobile: Required

Essential Functions

• Conducts initial and ongoing assessments of patients’ physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs and develop and update individualized plans of care in coordination with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
• Delivers skilled nursing care including medication management, pain and symptom control, and wound care and educate patients and families on disease process, symptom expectations, medications, and hospice philosophy. Provides emotional support and crisis intervention to patients and families as needed.
• Serves as the primary case manager for an assigned caseload (typically 12–18 patients), ensuring continuity of care. Communicates regularly with physicians, social workers, chaplains, hospice aides, and other team members. Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings to review and revise care plans.
• Ensures timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) in compliance with regulatory requirements. Ensures compliance with all Medicare, Medicaid, and state/federal hospice regulations.
• Participates in the on‑call rotation and respond promptly to after‑hours patient needs.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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JOB INFO

Job Identification : 70184

Job Category : RN

Posting Date : 2026-08-03T19:43:17+00:00

Locations :

Portland, OR, United States

Assignment Category : Full-time regular

Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $43.98 to $65.91. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

Hiring Department : Hospice - Skilled Nursing (AHHC - AHPL)

Shift Length : 8 Hours