Hospice Admission/Liaison Registered Nurse

@ Tufts Medical Center
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Hospice Admission/Liaison Registered Nurse

Melrose, MA
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About the job

Tufts Medical Center provides innovative, community-focused healthcare. The Hospice Admission RN conducts assessments, educates families, and ensures seamless care transitions.

Requirements

  • Assess patient needs
  • Coordinate care transitions
  • Explain hospice services

Qualifications

  • Registered Nurse license
  • Hospice or palliative care experience
  • Strong communication skills

Full job description

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.
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