Hospice Admission/liaison Registered Nurse

Tufts Medical Center Melrose, Massachusetts, US

About the Role

Tufts Medical Center seeks a compassionate Hospice Admission/Liaison Registered Nurse to guide patients and families through the hospice admission process and coordinate seamless transitions of care. In this field-based role, you will conduct comprehensive assessments, explain hospice services, obtain consents, and develop initial care plans aligned with patients’ goals. You’ll act as a key liaison between referring providers, inpatient teams, and the hospice care team, ensuring timely communication and high-quality, patient-centered care. You’ll document in the EMR, support symptom and pain management at admission, and educate families on end-of-life care, reflecting Tufts’ commitment to innovation, collaboration, and community health.

Responsibilities

  • - Conduct comprehensive admissions assessments and coordinate transitions of care
  • - Liaise between referring providers, inpatient teams, and hospice care team to ensure timely communication
  • - Document in EMR, educate families on end-of-life care and support symptom management at admission

Qualifications

  • RN licensure
  • experience in hospice or palliative care preferred
  • bachelor’s degree in nursing or equivalent

Required Skills

nursing hospice end-of-life care EMR care coordination

Keywords

hospice admission liaison registered nurse palliative care

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Job Overview

Date Posted 18 hours ago
Location Melrose, Massachusetts, US
Job Type Full-time
Work Mode Onsite
Category Health information technology

About the Company

Tufts Medical Center