Registered Nurse (RN) – Hospice Liaison

HOSPICE OF SURRY COUNTY•Winston-Salem, NC

14h•Onsite

About The Position

At Mountain Valley Hospice, what we do is personal—for the patients and families we serve, and for those of us who choose this work. Each day, we walk alongside individuals facing serious and terminal illness, providing support that is physical, emotional, social, and spiritual. We also work to help our communities better understand hospice and end-of-life care. For those called to this work, there is nothing more meaningful. An Excellent Opportunity Mountain Valley Hospice is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice Liaison to serve on-site at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. In this role, you will serve as the connection between the hospital and hospice—working closely with physicians, case managers, patients, and families to ensure a smooth, timely transition to hospice care when appropriate. You will respond to hospice referrals, provide education, complete assessments, and facilitate admissions—often meeting patients and families during critical decision-making moments. What This Role Looks Like Maintain a consistent hospice presence within the hospital Partner with physicians, case managers, and hospital staff to support patient care planning Educate patients and families on hospice services and the end-of-life care journey Complete initial nursing assessments and facilitate hospice admissions Coordinate the referral-to-admission process, including documentation and care planning Perform hospice-in-place (hospital) admissions when appropriate This role requires strong clinical judgment, the ability to communicate clearly and compassionately, and comfort supporting patients and families facing serious illness and end-of-life decisions. Schedule Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Requirements

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
BLS certification
Valid driver’s license
Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a hospital setting

Nice To Haves

Experience in hospice, palliative care, or acute care preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain a consistent hospice presence within the hospital
Partner with physicians, case managers, and hospital staff to support patient care planning
Educate patients and families on hospice services and the end-of-life care journey
Complete initial nursing assessments and facilitate hospice admissions
Coordinate the referral-to-admission process, including documentation and care planning
Perform hospice-in-place (hospital) admissions when appropriate