Systemwide Palliative Care Nurse Leader

Alameda Health Sytem; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Alameda Health System seeks a Systemwide Clinical Palliative Care Nurse Coordinator to lead assessment and coordination for palliative care across hospitals, clinics, and skilled nursing facilities. You will work with the interdisciplinary team including physicians, APPs, social workers and chaplains to ensure comprehensive, patient-centered care across the care continuum.

Responsibilities include system-wide triage, education, and advance care planning, with a focus on optimizing patient flow,

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing program with a BSN.
• 1 year of experience in palliative care, hospice or with the seriously ill population; five years of nursing in hospital/clinic/SNF/home care in a related clinical area.
• Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California (CA RN).
• CHPN certification must be obtained within two years from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead the identification and comprehensive assessment of seriously ill patients across the system.
• Ensure the appropriateness of palliative care consultations for patients in various units and facilities.
• Develop and enhance system-wide structures to support palliative care team assignments and manage patient volumes.
• Manage morning census and daily staffing needs across all facilities.
• Attend morning rounds and contribute to patient discussions with insights for all units.
• Oversee triage processes and resource management across the system.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Clinical coordination

Palliative care

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

CA RN license

CHPN certification

Job description

Alameda Health System seeks a Systemwide Clinical Palliative Care Nurse Coordinator to lead assessment and coordination for palliative care across hospitals, clinics, and skilled nursing facilities. You will work with the interdisciplinary team including physicians, APPs, social workers and chaplains to ensure comprehensive, patient-centered care across the care continuum.

Responsibilities include system-wide triage, education, and advance care planning, with a focus on optimizing patient flow,