Hospice Nurse Liaison (Hospital Setting)
Granite VNA, Inc.
Concord, NH, USA
2 days ago
Full-time Onsite
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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