Provide longitudinal palliative care support for people with serious illness, especially oncology patients and their caregivers, through phone, email, and video visits. Conduct symptom assessments, advance care planning, goals-of-care conversations, and end-of-life discussions while helping manage clinical escalations and coordinating with the broader care network. The role is part of a tech-enabled, value-based oncology care model with close collaboration across nursing leadership, medical directors, payers, and providers.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive symptom assessments and support members with serious illness over time.
- Provide palliative care counseling, advance care planning, and goals-of-care conversations.
- Facilitate end-of-life care discussions when appropriate.
- Manage urgent clinical escalations and provide clinical consult support.
- Coordinate care with members, caregivers, care team colleagues, payers, and providers.
- Participate in case conferences to review progress and align on support plans.
- Use documented care processes, systems, and technology tools to support efficient operations.
- Address social needs such as food access and transportation through collaboration with non-clinical team members.
Required
- Active, unrestricted compact Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Degree in Nursing (ADN or BSN).
- At least 5 years of nursing experience.
- At least 3 years of experience in outpatient palliative care and/or home hospice caring for oncology patients and caregivers.
- OCN certification at time of hire or a commitment to obtain it within 2 years of hire.
Preferred
- BSN degree.
- New York, Illinois, and/or Michigan licensure.
- CHPN certification or oncology-related certifications such as OCN, AOCN, AOCNS, or CCM.
- Fluency in Spanish, written and verbal.
Benefits & Perks
- Full-time, non-exempt position.
- Hourly pay of $46.35.
- Eligible for holiday coverage with premium holiday pay.
- Remote role for candidates located within the lower 48 United States.
- Work within a value-based, tech-enabled care model.