PROGRAM MANAGER (RN) - PALLIATIVE CARE (81317): CHW-Northridge Hospital Medical Center

PROGRAM MANAGER (RN) - PALLIATIVE CARE (81317)

FACILITY INFORMATION

Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 411-bed facility serving the San Fernando Valley for more than 50 years. As a nonprofit, community-based hospital, Northridge Hospital offers a full spectrum of healthcare programs and Centers of Excellence.

Northridge Hospital is affiliated with Catholic Healthcare West (CHW) and shares with them a long and rich legacy of caring and compassion.


POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Program Manager, Palliative Care
The Palliative Care Program Manager (RN) is responsible for the development and maintenance of a strong base of collaboration to design and implement a palliative care program. The Program Manager is a key member of an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, chaplains, social workers, pharmacist, dietitian and other personnel whose purpose is to relieve suffering and support the best possible quality of life. Will collaborate with team to generate palliative care patient referrals and will serve as an expert regarding end of life and the dying process, terminal/chronic illness, pain and symptom management and advance care planning.
The Program Manager will participate in family conferences and assist staff in identifying and developing strategies which address patient/family needs, their values, beliefs and culture.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) required, Masters degree preferred. Current CA RN License. Minimum 3 years of nursing experience with previous leadership experience required. Experience in either Palliative Care, Oncology, or Hospice required. Certification in Hospital and Palliative Care (CHPN) preferred. Current AHA BLS cert.

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