Pediatric Palliative Care Nurse Coordinator

Where Kids and Families are Always First

MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital is the state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and the only pediatric hospital in Washington’s South Sound Region dedicated to a comprehensive network of health services for children and adolescents. Our vision is to be the highest quality and safest place for children to receive care, where every child has a medical home and is supported by nationally recognized services and experience.

Mary Bridge Children’s multi-disciplinary approach to care includes pediatric experts for emergency services, inpatient care, and outpatient specialty clinics, all specializing in kids and their unique needs. We’re continually recognized as a ‘Top Children’s Hospital’ by The Leapfrog Group, an independent hospital rating organization.

FTE : 0.01, Shift : Day, Schedule : Variable - Per Diem

Position Summary

The Palliative Care Coordinator functions as a consultant, clinician and mentor in the delivery and evaluation of palliative care services to patients; assists with triaging and coordination of consultations. In collaboration with the multidisciplinary healthcare team, the Coordinator is responsible and accountable for the provision of educational opportunities to promote an optimal level of knowledge and performance skills for nursing personnel to enhance the quality of patient care; is responsible for assisting in the development and maintenance of educational information / programs for caregiver teams, providers and students affiliating within the MultiCare Health System. This position assists with staff debriefing and with the confronting moral distress; assists with the development of policies and practice improvement. The Palliative Care Coordinator also develops, institutes, and maintains patient / family education and support material / programs as appropriate. Utilizing the principles of growth and development over the life span, the Coordinator demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide / teach age appropriate care within the assigned clinical areas.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Nursing, or obtained within five (5) years from the initial date of hire; RN with 15+ years of service or internal candidates hired before January 1, 2021 may be considered in satisfaction of this requirement in lieu of an education agreement

Advanced degree in Nursing (MSN, PhD, DNP, ARNP) preferred

Current Registered Nurse license in Washington State or Multistate License endorsement (MLS)

Current BLS Certification

Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing

Five (5) years critical care or oncology experience

Why Mary Bridge Children's?

Mission-driven :  Partnering for healing and a healthy future for the patients and communities we serve

Award-winning :  Named ‘Top Children’s Hospital’ for five years by the Leapfrog Group; physicians consistently named on ‘Top Doctors’ lists by Seattle Magazine, Seattle Met and the Tacoma News Tribune

Growing :   New pediatric hospital facility and medical office building opening in 2026

Leading research :  MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation partners with our pediatric providers, offering ground-breaking research and clinical trials

Employee-centric :  MultiCare is consistently ranked among “America’s Best Employers by State” by Forbes

Lifestyle :  Live and work in the Pacific Northwest surrounded by breathtaking mountain, forest and water views

Explore our services at marybridge.org

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $59.86 - $89.80 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to : skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and / or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here .