Palliative Care Nurse Specialist - Nantucket
 Nantucket Cottage Hospital (NCH) | |
$73,881.60 - $143,156.00 / yr
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 United States, Massachusetts, Nantucket | |
| 57 Prospect Street (Show on map) | |
 Sep 17, 2026 | |
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Site: Nantucket Cottage Hospital
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Job Summary 20 hours per week, day shiftThe Palliative Care Nurse Specialist is responsible for providing direct patient care and clinical management for patients and families. The Palliative Care Nurse works collaboratively with the Nurse Practitioner Director of PASCON to provide comprehensive palliative care for patients and families. The Palliative Care Nurse Specialist collaborates with physicians, Mid-level providers, nurses, social workers, and other appropriate staff within the hospital organization, as well as with outside agency staff to ensure team-based, coordinated, comprehensive care and seamless transitions for patients in any setting (hospital, home, nursing home). Does this position require Patient Care? Yes Essential Functions -Works collaboratively with Palliative Care Department Nurse Practitioner Manager to Organize, develop, plan, implement, and evaluate Palliative & Supportive Care Program goals, objectives, policies, and procedures necessary for a comprehensive program, in accordance with hospital policy and appropriate standards. -Provides high quality direct patient care, including education and counseling, to departmental patients in any setting - home, hospital, office, or nursing home. -Performs and records the patient history and physical exam and discusses findings with the NP Manager and physician as needed. -Follows and manages patients (in collaboration with the NP manager and physician) enhancing continuity of care. -Performs, oversees, and assures completion of specialized procedures mutually agreed upon with collaborating physician. Qualifications Education -Strong EMR/computer skills -Willing to learn/become trained in the field of Hospice and Palliative Care Additional Job Details (if applicable) Remote Type Work Location Scheduled Weekly Hours Employee Type Work Shift Pay Range $73,881.60 - $143,156.00/AnnualGrade 7NTEMP At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.EEO Statement: At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline. | |