Working as a Hospice Liaison at Bristol Hospice
Hospice liaison work is meaningful because it connects people to care at one of the most important moments of life. At Bristol Hospice, liaisons are trusted partners to patients, families, and referral teams, with the support and structure needed to build strong relationships and guide smooth transitions into hospice care.
This page is for professionals who already understand relationship-based healthcare and want to know what it is really like to work as a hospice liaison.
What Working as a Hospice Liaison Feels Like
Hospice liaisons often describe their role as people-first and relationship-driven. You are not just sharing information. You are helping families and referral partners understand what hospice can provide and guiding them through the next steps with clarity, compassion, and confidence.
Liaisons work closely with interdisciplinary teams including RN case managers, social workers, chaplains, CNAs, and physicians. Communication is clear, collaboration is encouraged, and your role is respected as essential to patient-centered care.
Day to Day Responsibilities
A hospice liaison role blends relationship building with coordination and communication. On a typical day, you may meet with hospital case managers, skilled nursing facility teams, physician offices, or community partners to explain hospice services, answer questions, and support appropriate referrals.
You also help coordinate admissions by communicating with families and internal clinical teams, ensuring transitions into hospice care are smooth, timely, and respectful.
Schedule, Territory, and Work Life Balance
Many hospice liaison positions follow structured weekday schedules, often Monday through Friday during daytime hours. Roles are typically organized by territory or referral sources, allowing consistency and deeper relationships.
This structure supports predictability, reduces burnout, and helps deliver a high-quality experience for referral teams and families.
Team Culture and Support
Culture is built on integrity, trust, accountability, and mutual respect. Liaisons are supported, heard, and equipped to succeed with responsive leadership and collaborative teams.
Strong teamwork and shared responsibility allow liaisons to focus on relationships and patient access rather than administrative friction.
Explore Hospice Liaison Openings
If you are looking for a hospice liaison role where your work is respected and your team supports you, we invite you to explore current opportunities.
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Bristol Hospice and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers.