Nurse Case Manager Hospice

Company: Physicians Choice Home Health
Location: Wilsonville
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Posting: Nurse Case Manager Hospice Starting at $55.00 per hour Company: VistaRiver HealthcareJob Description VistaRiver Healthcare invites qualified nursing professionals to apply for the position of Nurse Case Manager Hospice. This essential role is designed for a compassionate and dedicated individual ready to make a significant difference in the lives of patients and their families during sensitive times. As a Nurse Case Manager specializing in Hospice care, the successful candidate will deliver exceptional patient-centered care grounded in empathy and medical expertise. This is a Full-Time opportunity that requires onsite presence, as it is not a remote position. The chosen candidate will be part of a devoted healthcare team, working to ensure the continuity and quality of care within the community-based settings of our patients. Duties and Responsibilities Completes initial, comprehensive, and ongoing assessments of patient and family to determine hospice needs, including a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illnesses. Utilizes all elements of the nursing process to provide professional nursing care. Assesses and evaluates patient's status by writing and initiating a plan of care, regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs, and participating in revising the plan of care as necessary. Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician’s plan of care. Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs. Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan, assisting the patient with activities of daily living and facilitating the patient’s efforts toward self-sufficiency and optimal comfort care. Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload. Completes, maintains, and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient’s condition and care given. Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required. Communicates with community health-related persons to coordinate the care plan and teaches the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate. Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient, assists the patient and family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity of care. Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy. Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available. Supervises ancillary personnel and delegates responsibilities when required. Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities. Requirements Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state of Oregon. Graduate of National League for Nursing accredited school of nursing. Maintains a current CPR certification. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order. Minimum of two years’ experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health, home care, or hospice nursing is preferred. Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision. Experience in supervising hospice aides is not required but responsible for supervising when necessary. Demonstrates excellent observation, problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills; nursing skills per competency checklist. Ability to organize and prioritize workload independently. Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position, and/or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping bending, kneeling, and/or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.

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