Palliative Care Nurse Specialist - Nantucket

IntelliResume; Nantucket (MA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 143,000; Part time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham in Nantucket, MA is seeking a Palliative Care Nurse Specialist to provide direct patient care and coordinate palliative services across settings.

The role requires a BSN, MA RN license, and 2–3 years of nursing experience, with hospice/palliative care preferred; part-time day shift. The team collaborates with the NP manager and physicians to ensure high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing is required; master's preferred.
• 2–3 years of nursing experience; hospice/palliative experience preferred.
• Current MA RN license is required.

Responsibilities

• Organize, develop, plan, implement, and evaluate palliative care program goals and policies.
• Provide high quality direct patient care, including education and counseling.
• Perform and record patient history and physical exams.
• Manage patients in collaboration with the NP manager and physician.
• Oversee and assure completion of specialized procedures with collaborating physician.

Skills

Direct patient care

Education and counseling

Collaborative care

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing

Job description

About This Role

The Palliative Care Nurse Specialist is responsible for providing direct patient care and clinical management for patients and families, working collaboratively to ensure comprehensive palliative care across various settings.

Highlights

• Pay: $73,881.60 - $143,156.00/Annual
• Location: Nantucket, MA
• Facility: Nantucket Cottage Hospital
• Schedule: Part-Time, Day shift

What You'll Do

• Organize, develop, plan, implement, and evaluate Palliative & Supportive Care Program goals and policies.
• Provide high quality direct patient care, including education and counseling.
• Perform and record patient history and physical exams.
• Manage patients in collaboration with the NP manager and physician.
• Oversee and assure completion of specialized procedures with collaborating physician.

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required, Master's Degree in Nursing preferred

Experience:

• 2-3 years in nursing required; 2-3 years in hospice and palliative nursing care preferred

Licenses & Certifications:

• Current MA RN license required

About Mass General Brigham

Mass General Brigham is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They rely on a wide range of professionals to advance their mission of supporting patient care, research, teaching, and community service.