Nurse Palliative Care Coordinator

Exeter Hospital, Inc.; Exeter (NH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Retirement plan

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Exeter Hospital, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, is seeking a dedicated RN for inpatient palliative care. The role focuses on timely triage, initial patient contact, and rounds to coordinate care across teams.

Requirements include a BSN, NH RN license (or Compact State), and a preference for Palliative Care certification within 2 years. The position offers Magnet recognition and strong benefits in Exeter, NH.

Qualifications

• BSN - graduate of accredited program 3 to 5 years
• Directly related RN license - NH or other Compact State
• Palliative Care certification preferred or work toward certification within 2 years

Responsibilities

• Ensures timely patient triage and consults. Provides initial patient contact and rounds on patients.
• Performs clinical assessment of patients and documents in EMR and quality tracking system.
• Provides patient education and follow-up post consult to ensure needs are met.
• Facilitates documentation of patient advance directives and ensures goals of care are communicated.
• Acts as liaison between palliative care team and other disciplines and post-acute facilities.
• Evaluates and reports quality of transitions of care to post-acute agencies; identifies improvement opportunities.
• Supports liaison role with outpatient cancer center for admitted patients.
• Leads development and maintenance of quality monitoring system and data tracking.
• Collaborates with nursing leadership to identify palliative care education needs.

Skills

Palliative care

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

BSN

NH RN license or Compact State

Palliative Care certification preferred

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Exeter Hospital, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, is a nationally recognized, non-profit community hospital that has been caring for the Seacoast region since 1896. With more than 1,400 employees and 370 affiliated physicians, Exeter Hospital provides comprehensive services across cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, breast health, maternity, and more—all supported by advanced technologies and an unwavering commitment to patient-centered care. At Exeter Hospital, you’ll find a close-knit, collaborative environment where every team member is valued, supported, and empowered to make a difference in the lives of patients and their families. Reports to Director of Inpatient Services. Possesses in-depth knowledge, competencies, and skills in the care of the seriously ill and palliative care. Assures that patient's care is well coordinated as inpatient and through transitions to post-acute settings. Acts as liaison between palliative care team and others. Job Description:

Why Join Us

• Magnet-recognized hospital known for nursing excellence and quality care
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and retirement plans beginning on day 1 of employment
• Career growth and leadership development opportunities across Beth Israel Lahey Health
• Free onsite parking
• Strong sense of community and teamwork where your contributions are recognized
• State-of-the-art facilities and advanced technology to support exceptional care
• Located in scenic Exeter, New Hampshire—just minutes from the Seacoast, with easy access to Boston and Portland

Major Responsibilities

• Ensures timely patient triage and consults. For appropriate patients, provides initial patient contact, introduction to palliative care, and rounds on patients to follow up.
• Performs clinical assessment of patients as needed and documents in EMR and quality tracking system as appropriate. Communicates and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team on the patient's plan of care.
• Provides patient education. Provides patient follow up post consult to assure patient needs are met. Assesses and updates patient education and marketing materials.
• Facilitates documentation of patient advance directives. Assures that goals of care documentation accurately reflects patient's wishes and is communicated to post-acute agency when applicable.
• Acts as primary liaison between Palliative care team and other disciplines/departments/facilities. Communicates with post-acute receiving agency to ensure clear transition of care plan as applicable. Monitors effectiveness of liaison function for improved communication and care coordination. May follow up with post-acute patients after discharge, as needed.
• Evaluates and reports quality of transitions of care to post-acute agencies to support palliative care quality metrics. Identifies trends or barriers that reduce optimal care and makes recommendations for improvement. May lead / facilitate improvement initiatives.
• Supports liaison role with outpatient cancer center for patients who are admitted to hospital.
• Leads development and maintenance of quality monitoring system. Performs clinical data tracking, reporting and analysis. Delegates quality monitoring tasks appropriately to administrative support staff.
• Collaborates with nursing leadership to identify palliative care nursing education needs. Leads development of hospital staff (RN) education to increase the primary palliative care competencies. Serves as mentor to designated staff learners interested in palliative care certification.

Requirements

• BSN - graduate of accredited program 3 to 5 years
• Directly related RN license - NH or other Compact State
• Palliative Care certification preferred or work toward certification within 2 years

Pay Range: $36.05 - $65.05 The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.