Description:
Be the connection that helps patients and families receive compassionate care when they need it most.
Granite VNA is seeking a dedicated and relationship-focused Hospice Nurse Liaison to serve as our primary ambassador at a local hospital. In this highly visible role, you'll build trusted partnerships with hospital staff, educate patients and families about hospice services, and help ensure smooth, timely transitions to compassionate end-of-life care.
If you're passionate about patient advocacy, thrive in a collaborative healthcare environment, and enjoy building meaningful professional relationships, we'd love to meet you.
Full Time Benefits Designed to Support YOU
- Medical, dental Insurance, vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) Options
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Dependent Care Spending Account
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance Options
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Generous Earned Time
- Holiday Pay
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness & Employee Discount Programs
What You'll Do
As the Hospice Nurse Liaison, you'll play a key role in connecting patients, families, hospital providers, and the Granite VNA hospice team by:
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with physicians, nurses, case managers, social workers, and other key contacts at a local hospital.
- Serving as the on-site ambassador for Granite VNA's hospice program and promoting awareness of our services.
- Guiding referrals by facilitating the hospice intake process and transferring essential referral information from the hospital's electronic medical record (EMR) to our Intake team.
- Maintaining a visible presence throughout the hospital and serving as the go-to resource for hospice referrals and questions.
- Assessing patients and reviewing medical records to determine hospice appropriateness while conducting hospice informational visits and General Inpatient (GIP) hospice admissions as needed.
- Educating patients and families about hospice philosophy, eligibility, and goals of care with empathy and compassion.
- Partnering closely with the Palliative Care Team to identify patients who may benefit from hospice services.
- Ensuring seamless communication between hospital staff, hospice clinicians, facilities, and community partners.
- Collaborating with the General Inpatient (GIP) Nurse to provide responsive service, coordinate smooth transitions, and ensure continuity of care.
- Completing accurate and timely documentation.
- Monitoring hospital partner satisfaction and working with the Director of Community Engagement to strengthen relationships and improve service.
- Using critical thinking to navigate complex cases, educate referral sources, and identify opportunities for process and quality improvement.
- Coordinating with vendors to arrange durable medical equipment and infusion therapies when needed.
What You'll Bring
We're looking for someone who is:
- A nurse who has at least 6 months of hospice experience
- Passionate about delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.
- An exceptional communicator who builds trust and lasting relationships.
- Comfortable working independently while collaborating across interdisciplinary teams.
- Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced hospital environment.
- A critical thinker who enjoys solving problems and improving processes.
- Committed to providing outstanding service to patients, families, and healthcare partners.
Additional Responsibilities
- Participate in required education, training, and professional development.
- Perform additional responsibilities appropriate to the position.
- Travel to assigned work locations as needed.
- Follow all safety policies and procedures to protect yourself and others.
This is a full-time position with a schedule generally occurring: Monday–Friday | 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Hours may vary based on the needs of the agency.
Why Granite VNA?
At Granite VNA, you'll join a mission-driven organization where every interaction has the opportunity to make a meaningful difference. As a Hospice Liaison, you'll help patients and families navigate one of life's most important journeys while working alongside dedicated healthcare professionals who share your commitment to compassionate care.
Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, accompanied by current New Hampshire nursing license, or compact state license through the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
- At least 6 months of hospice related experience preferred
- Previous experience in business development or care coordination