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Bristol Hospice

Charleston, South Carolina

RN

Posted Aug 4

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Role

Term
Permanent
Setting
Hospice
Accepts
RN
Experience
3-5 years

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Company Description Bristol Hospice is dedicated to providing patients and families with hospice care delivered with compassion, respect, and high clinical quality. The organization offers comprehensive, interdisciplinary services that address physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs through individualized plans of care. Care is provided wherever patients call home, including private residences, hospitals, nursing facilities, and hospice centers.

With locations across multiple states, Bristol Hospice partners closely with families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to deliver trusted, community-focused hospice services. Team members collaborate across disciplines to ensure comfort, dignity, and support for patients and those who care for them. Role Description The Registered Nurse (RN) at Bristol Hospice provides direct, compassionate nursing care to hospice patients and supports families and caregivers throughout the end-of-life journey.

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This full-time, on-site role in Charleston, SC includes completing patient assessments, developing and updating individualized plans of care, and managing symptoms in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. The RN administers medications and treatments, monitors patient status, and documents clinical information in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards. Day-to-day responsibilities also involve coordinating with physicians and other care team members, educating patients and families about disease processes and comfort measures, and participating in care conferences.

The RN supports quality, safety, and compliance initiatives while promoting dignity, comfort, and emotional support for patients and loved ones. Qualifications Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of South Carolina, in good standing; current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Demonstrated clinical nursing skills in assessment, care planning, symptom management, and medication administration, preferably in hospice, palliative care, home health, or acute care settings.

Strong communication, interpersonal, and patient/family education skills, with the ability to build trust and collaborate effectively with an interdisciplinary care team. Proficiency in clinical documentation, use of electronic health records, and adherence to regulatory, safety, and infection control standards. Ability to work independently in patients’ homes and facility settings, manage time and caseload effectively, and respond calmly to changing clinical needs.

Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel locally to patient residences and care facilities as needed. Commitment to compassionate, person-centered end-of-life care; sensitivity to diverse cultural, spiritual, and family needs. Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required; hospice or palliative care certification, and prior hospice experience are preferred.

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Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of South Carolina, in good standing; current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • Demonstrated clinical nursing skills in assessment, care planning, symptom management, and medication administration, preferably in hospice, palliative care, home health, or acute care settings.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and patient/family education skills, with the ability to build trust and collaborate effectively with an interdisciplinary care team.
  • Proficiency in clinical documentation, use of electronic health records, and adherence to regulatory, safety, and infection control standards.
  • Ability to work independently in patients’ homes and facility settings, manage time and caseload effectively, and respond calmly to changing clinical needs.
  • Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel locally to patient residences and care facilities as needed.
  • Commitment to compassionate, person-centered end-of-life care; sensitivity to diverse cultural, spiritual, and family needs.
  • Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required; hospice or palliative care certification, and prior hospice experience are preferred.
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Place

City
Charleston, South Carolina
Median rent
$1,722/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$92,414/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
1% above the national average

Charleston area index 101.0, where 100 is the national average.

Charleston blends Southern charm with coastal living, where historic architecture and horse-drawn carriages line cobblestone streets. Nurses drawn to warm weather and beach access will find a growing healthcare corridor anchored by the Medical University of South Carolina. The city's food scene and nearby barrier islands make off-duty hours feel like a permanent vacation.

Map showing the location of Charleston, SC
Approximate location in Charleston, SC. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities.

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