Nurse Care Manager – Compassionate Care Program

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Nurse Care Manager coordinating person-centered kidney, palliative, and hospice care. Guiding patients through care decisions for Evergreen Nephrology’s value-based kidney care programs.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage the healthcare journey of patients referred to the Evergreen Compassionate Care Program based on their healthcare needs, goals, and wishes
  • Take full ownership of an assigned patient panel and help patients with kidney disease understand their diagnosis, prognosis, and available services
  • Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary team members
  • Perform assessments and advance care planning, including goals-of-care discussions
  • Assess patients for hospice appropriateness and hospice-mindedness
  • Refer patients to appropriate Evergreen kidney care programs or coordinate continued nephrologist care
  • Coordinate transitions to hospice care with community providers
  • Act as a clinical liaison and educator for internal and external partners
  • Build empathetic relationships with patients and families
  • Provide patient and family education regarding diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options, and access to preferred treatment
  • Analyze collected data and identify opportunities to improve symptom palliation
  • Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise collaborative plans of care
  • Address social determinants of health through internal resources
  • Participate in huddles, interdisciplinary team sessions, and patient case conferences
  • Coordinate care and access to services across multiple providers and disciplines
  • Maintain accurate patient records and documentation
  • Maintain current hospice and palliative care nursing knowledge and competency
  • Educate partners about the ECCP and referral criteria
  • Represent Evergreen Nephrology to patients, families, and the community
  • Perform other duties consistent with the role as assigned

Requirements:

  • Active RN license in good standing
  • 3+ years of clinical practice in an intensive care unit, or a hospice or palliative care role
  • Experience having goals of care discussions and discussions regarding end-of-life care decisions
  • Ability to pivot quickly on priorities in a quickly changing startup environment
  • Intermediate skills with MS Office Suite, including Outlook and Teams
  • Ability to work effectively in a remote environment
  • Minimum download speed of 25 Mbps and upload speed of 10 Mbps
  • Wired-to-the-house internet connection recommended, using Cable, Fiber, or DSL
  • Dedicated workspace without ongoing interruptions to protect PHI/HIPAA information
  • CHPN certification preferred
  • Compact RN licensure preferred
  • BSN preferred
  • 1+ years of utilization management experience preferred

Benefits:

  • Paid time off starting at 4 weeks for full-time employees
  • 12 paid holidays per year
  • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance, including an HSA with employer match
  • Reimbursement for continuing medical education for eligible roles
  • 401(k) program with Evergreen matching up to 4% of contributions after six months of tenure
  • Paid parental leave
  • Robust training and development program from onboarding throughout your career
  • Annual bonus eligibility