Admissions RN

Bristol Hospice, LLC; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Hospice, LLC is seeking an Admissions RN for a full-time, on-site role in Fall River, MA. You will coordinate hospice admissions, perform comprehensive nursing assessments, and explain hospice services to patients and families, securing necessary consents and documentation.

Work with physicians, clinical staff, and the interdisciplinary team to craft initial care plans and ensure a smooth transition into hospice services, including accurate EMR documentation and coordination with

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license in MA; hospice/home health experience preferred.
• Proficient in patient assessment, care planning, and symptom management in hospice/palliative care.
• Strong communication and ability to educate patients, families, and caregivers; coordinate with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete hospice admissions for eligible patients.
• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and document findings.
• Explain hospice services and philosophy to patients and families; obtain consents and documentation.
• Collaborate with physicians, clinical staff, and interdisciplinary team to develop initial plans of care.
• Document clinical encounters accurately in the EMR; ensure smooth transition into hospice services.
• Educate patients and families; advocate and coordinate ongoing care post-admission.

Skills

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation in EMR

Cultural sensitivity

Time management

Driver’s license

BLS certification

Care coordination

Education

Registered Nurse license (MA)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

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 team— including nurses, physicians, home health aides, social workers, counselors, spiritual care providers, therapists, dietitians, volunteers, and bereavement specialists—develops individualized plans of care to address physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs. Care is delivered wherever patients call home, such as private residences, hospitals, nursing facilities, and hospice centers. Services span nursing and physician care, symptom management, counseling, spiritual support, therapy, dietary services, durable medical equipment, medical supplies, volunteer support, and bereavement care. With locations across multiple states, Bristol Hospice partners with families, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and referral sources to provide trusted hospice care in the communities it serves.

Role Description

The Admissions RN is a full-time, on-site role based in Fall River, MA, responsible for coordinating and completing hospice admissions for eligible patients. This team member conducts comprehensive nursing assessments, explains hospice services and philosophy to patients and families, and obtains necessary consents and documentation. The Admissions RN collaborates closely with physicians, clinical staff, and interdisciplinary team members to develop initial plans of care and ensure a smooth transition into hospice services. Daily activities include symptom and pain assessment, verification of eligibility criteria, accurate documentation in the electronic medical record, and communication with referral sources and caregivers. The role also involves patient and family education, advocacy, and ongoing coordination to support a dignified and comfortable start to hospice care.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Massachusetts; hospice or home health experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in comprehensive patient assessment, care planning, and symptom management in hospice or palliative care settings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for educating patients, families, and caregivers about hospice services and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to accurately document clinical encounters, maintain detailed records in electronic health systems, and follow regulatory and organizational protocols.
• Demonstrated commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care, including cultural sensitivity and respect for diverse backgrounds and beliefs.
• Reliable organizational and time-management skills to manage multiple admissions, prioritize tasks, and respond to changing patient needs.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation, if travel to patient homes or facilities is required.
• Basic life support (BLS) certification; additional hospice or palliative care certifications are a plus.
• Experience collaborating with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and other healthcare professionals in an interdisciplinary care model.
• Comfort with working in emotionally sensitive