Admissions Registered Nurse

Bristol Hospice, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Hospice, LLC in Greater Los Angeles, CA, seeks an Admissions Registered Nurse to join our full-time, on-site team. You will perform timely hospice admission assessments, explain services to patients and families, and obtain necessary consents and documentation.

You will collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to determine eligibility, start care plans, coordinate transitions from hospitals or facilities, ensure regulatory compliance, and educate families on medications

Qualifications

• Active RN license in California; hospice or palliative care experience preferred.
• Strong communication with patients, families, and the care team.
• Proficient documentation and adherence to regulatory standards.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple admissions and transitions.
• Travel locally as needed to patient homes and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform timely, comprehensive hospice admission assessments.
• Explain hospice services and care options to patients and families.
• Obtain consents and documentation necessary for admission.
• Coordinate start of services and initial care plans with the interdisciplinary team.
• Educate patients and families on medications and process; ensure compliance.

Skills

Hospice care

Communication

Documentation

Organization

CA RN license

Travel locally

Cultural sensitivity

Job description

Company Description

Bristol Hospice is dedicated to providing patients and families with compassionate, respectful, and high-quality hospice care during serious illness. An interdisciplinary care team— including nurses, physicians, home health aides, social workers, counselors, spiritual care providers, therapists, dietitians, volunteers, and bereavement specialists—develops individualized plans of care that address physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Hospice services are delivered wherever patients call home, such as private residences, hospitals, nursing facilities, and hospice centers. Care offerings include symptom management, nursing and physician services, counseling, spiritual support, therapy, dietary guidance, medical equipment and supplies, volunteer support, and bereavement care. With locations across multiple states, Bristol Hospice partners closely with families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to provide trusted, community-focused hospice services.

Role Description

The Admissions Registered Nurse is a full-time, on-site role based in Greater Los Angeles, CA. This role is responsible for conducting timely, comprehensive hospice admission assessments, explaining hospice services and care options to patients, families, and caregivers, and obtaining necessary consents and documentation. The nurse collaborates with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to determine hospice eligibility, develop initial plans of care, and coordinate the start of services, including symptom management and safety planning. Day-to-day responsibilities include completing detailed nursing documentation, communicating changes in condition to the care team, educating patients and families on hospice processes and medications, and ensuring regulatory and agency compliance during the admission process. The Admissions Registered Nurse also supports smooth transitions from hospitals, facilities, and clinics to hospice care, promoting a compassionate, patient-centered admission experience.

Qualifications

• Clinical expertise in hospice, palliative, or home health nursing, including comprehensive patient assessment, symptom management, and end-of-life care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to educate patients, families, and caregivers, and to collaborate effectively with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
• Proficiency in documentation, electronic health records, and adherence to regulatory and agency standards for hospice admissions.
• Organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple admissions, prioritize urgent needs, and support efficient transitions of care.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of California; hospice or palliative care certification is preferred.
• Experience in hospice, oncology, home health, or related fields is highly beneficial.
• Ability to work on-site in the Greater Los Angeles, CA area, travel locally as needed, and provide compassionate care in diverse home and facility settings.
• Commitment to culturally sensitive, non-discriminatory, patient- and family-centered care.