RN Palliative Care Manager

$7,500 sign‑on bonus for external candidates.

As the Palliative Care Manager, you will provide expert palliative care support to patients and families while strengthening primary palliative care capabilities across clinical teams. You will improve quality of life for patients with serious illness by leading advanced communication and goals‑of‑care discussions, supporting symptom management, coordinating care, and collaborating across interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home dyad visits
• Conduct telephonic nursing follow‑up
• Assess patient and family understanding, values, and preferences to guide care decisions
• Develop, implement, and adjust individualized palliative care plans aligned with clinical status and patient goals
• Coordinate care across settings (primary care, specialty care, inpatient, SNF, hospice, home health, community partners)
• Support advance care planning, including POLST, advance directives, and DPOA documentation
• Document complex cases, care plans, and transitions clearly and in a timely manner
• Manage competing priorities independently while adhering to organizational policies and regulatory requirements
• Educate and coach staff on serious illness communication, symptom management, and palliative care principles
• Promote interdisciplinary collaboration and patient‑centered care practices
• Participate in case reviews and team meetings
• Engage in ongoing professional development in palliative care best practices
• Foster a collaborative, respectful, and patient‑centered work environment
• Maintain strong relationships with patients, families, providers, and community partners
• Demonstrate professionalism, adaptability, and emotional intelligence
• Support organizational mission, values, and continuous improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Current, active RN licensure in the State of Washington
• Current BLS certification or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of employment hire date
• 3+ years of experience in a physician’s office, clinical, hospice, or hospital setting
• Valid driver’s license within the state of work
• Reliable transportation for daily travel to various locations as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN
• Certification or specialized training in palliative care
• Experience in palliative care, hospice, geriatrics, complex case management, or serious illness care
• Experience working with geriatric populations
• Experience providing staff education, coaching, or clinical training

Pay

The salary for this role ranges from $60,200 to $107,400 annually based on full‑time employment. Pay is determined by factors such as local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401(k) contribution
• Sign‑on bonus of $7,500 for external candidates