Admissions Nurse Liaison at Good Shepherd Community Care

Admissions Nurse Liaison

Named by the Boston Globe as one of the Top Places to Work in Massachusetts for the last three years, our community based, mission-driven hospice and palliative care organization seeks an Admissions Nurse Liaison to join its expanding Intake and Admissions team. Travel is required for this position. Care is provided in patient’s private homes and residential facilities throughout Greater Boston and parts of Metrowest.

Job Responsibilities:

The Admissions Nurse Liaison (ANL) is responsible for ensuring a comprehensive and smooth admission process for patients being admitted to Good Shepherd Community Hospice. The ANL provides explanation of hospice services to patients, families and referral sources, conducts clinical assessments, coordinates admissions, and maintains professional relationships with referral sources and Good Shepherd clinical staff.

Schedule and Weekly Hours:

Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm (40 hours)

Education, Skills and Experience:

• Licensed by the Commonwealth of MA as a Registered Nurse.
• At least two years of experience preferred in community health, oncology, hospice, or palliative care.
• Highly skilled at providing patient assessments and evaluations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with hospital staff, Good Shepherd colleagues, patients, and their families and referral sources.
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Competency with accepted standards of hospice nursing practice.

Good Shepherd Benefits:  

• Competitive salary 
• Four weeks paid time off in first year, to increase with tenure
• 12 paid holidays 
• Health, dental, and vision insurance: coverage begins as of your start date
• Life insurance
• 403(b) with company match
• Flexible Spending Account
• Short and Long Term Disability 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Partnership with Regis College for reduced tuition rates 

Pay Range:

$89,000 - $106,000: This number reflects an average starting range for this position. Individual pay is determined through a variety of factors including experience, education, certifications, and skills and can exceed the starting range.

Industry:

Healthcare 

Employment Type:

Full Time 

About Us:

Good Shepherd Community Care is one of the most trusted health care organizations in Greater Boston focusing on hospice and palliative care. Founded as Hospice of the Good Shepherd in 1978, we are the original Massachusetts hospice. After decades of caring for our community, we continue to remain an independent, not-for-profit, non-sectarian organization. We believe in the importance of mutual respect and acceptance and value diversity in our patients, families and caregivers, employees, volunteers, community, and partner organizations. We are committed to these values and honor the dignity of each individual through the care, support and education we provide. Our team members benefit from a collaborative work environment in a welcoming office, easily accessible to I-95, with on-site parking in Newton. 

Good Shepherd Community Care does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotyping, marital status, pregnancy, religion or age in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services and activities.