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Nurse, Public Health - Palliative/Oncology
At Kaiser Permanente our nurses are leaders, clinicians, researchers, innovators, and scientists who are contributing toward being an industry-leading voice for advancing evidence-based care. Whether supporting the patient directly in our hospitals or clinics, providing care at home, serving our patients through innovative virtual technology, or managing care delivery teams, Kaiser Permanente nurses utilize scientific evidence and our integrated care model to optimize the total health of our members and the communities we serve. We invite nurses who are passionate about nursing excellence, high-quality compassionate care delivery, professionalism, integrity, teamwork and patient and family centeredness to join our teams so that we can continue to sustain and build upon our culture of excellence.
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Job Schedule: Full-time
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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
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Shift: Day
Success Profile
We’re looking for Nurse Leaders who possess the following traits.
- Collaborative
- Compassionate
- Flexible
- Leadership
- Socially Conscientious
- Trustworthy
Benefits
We offer several benefits to our nurses.
Our Culture
At Kaiser Permanente, we cultivate an environment of compassion, integrity, trust, and open communication that helps our teams do their best work. We believe that lifelong learning will expand our knowledge so we can better serve our patients. Our practice is rooted in research and evidence-based care. Our nurses reflect the rich diversity of our members and communities and provide culturally responsive and competent care that promotes understanding of our members needs and preferences. At Kaiser Permanente, nurses are highly skilled professionals who exemplify leadership, critical thinking, and collaborative problem solving and deliver the right care, at the right time, in the right setting.
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Nurse, Public Health - Palliative/Oncology
Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary Palliative Care Team to provide quality, cost-effective clinical coordination/care management for the population of patients who meet the eligibility criteria for palliative care. This care can be provided in the inpatient, or clinic setting. Assists in the identification of patients who may benefit from palliative care and advocates for appropriate services. Assesses needs, develops and implements plans of care for patients transitioning across care settings. Acts as an expert consultant in symptom management and facilitates optimal end of life care through a team approach. Provides/facilitates ongoing education of staff regarding palliative care.
- As a member of an interdisciplinary team assesses the physical, medical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of the patient and family to identify goals of care and develop a plan of care to provide coordinated care that emphasizes supportive services. Collaborates with discharge planners, physicians, Clinic and CCS staff, and patients/families to identify appropriate program/services and plan for transitions of care when needed. Arranges and participates as a member of the health care team in case/family conferences and consults as appropriate. Develops and maintains effective relationships with all key stakeholders necessary for the success of both the individual case and the program. Provides patient care/consultation utilizing systems assessment, evidence standards and practice related to palliative care. Functions as an expert clinician/role model in assessment of patient needs, development of a plan of care and evaluation of outcomes for this specific patient population. Facilitate end of life goal setting with patients and families. Collaborates with facility staff to assist with discharge planning when needed.
- Provide support and education to family and staff when death occurs in the inpatient setting. Assures that patient/family receive right care at the right time so that quality and utilization are simultaneously enhanced.
- Provides education and program development functions, including: Participates in orientation and ongoing CCS and volunteer education regarding transition of patients across care settings. Provides leadership in planning with CCS personnel to develop and implement policies and procedures related to patient transfers across care settings. Collaborates and communicates with CCS and Care Coordinator staff to assure provision of appropriate, timely care to patients in the home setting. Collaborates with others in the interdisciplinary healthcare team to assure that regulatory and compliance standards are met. Participates in quality and utilization management activities. Participates in professional committees/task forces as needed/requested. Performs other duties as requested. Assures professional competency through maintaining state-of-the-art skills and knowledge consistent with Medicare and JCAHO regulations, applicable nurse practice acts and agency policies.
- Minimum two (2) years of experience in an acute care setting with experience in Medical/Surgical, Oncology and/or Critical Care Nursing OR a minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience in Palliative Care or Hospice, within the last eight (8) years.
- Associates Degree in Nursing.
This job requires credentials from multiple states. Credentials from the primary work state are required at hire. Additional Credentials from the secondary work state(s) are required post hire. within 6 months of hire
Registered Nurse License (Washington) within 6 months of hire OR Compact License: Registered Nurse within 6 months of hire
Registered Nurse License (Oregon) within 6 months of hire
Drivers License (in location where applicable) required at hire
- Basic Life Support required at hire
- Demonstrated ability to interrelate with physicians, nurses, support staff and patients.
- Familiar with care processes and systems in settings internal and external to Kaiser Permanente.
- Familiar with and able to collaborate with community resources.
- Working knowledge of Medicare regulations and criteria for levels of care for Hospice.
- Thorough knowledge of principles of teaching, learning and delegation.
- Knowledge of the principles of patient teaching and delegation, physical assessment and care planning, and appropriate utilization of acute hospital, long term care and home care resources.
- Demonstrates customer-focused service skills.
- Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary approach as a consultant vs. direct care provider.
- Minimum two (2) years of working in a palliative care program (Inpatient, home or clinic).
- Minimum three (3) years of hospital experience, preferably medical/surgical or critical care nursing experience.
- Minimum four (4) years of experience in continuing care (home health/hospice/home based palliative), with a minimum of two (2) years in hospice.
- Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing Certification (CHPN) within six (6) months of hire.
- Discharge planning experience preferred.
- Working knowledge of Palliative Care.
- Working knowledge of Medicare regulations and utilization guidelines for acute care facilities.
- Familiarity with PC environment and ability to use computers.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Notes:
- Variable shifts, day, weekends and holidays
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