Nurse Case Manager Hospice
Company: Physicians Choice Home Health
Location: Wilsonville
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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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.
Keywords: Physicians Choice Home Health, Corvallis , Nurse Case Manager Hospice, Healthcare , Wilsonville, Oregon