Hospice Registered Nurse- Full Time

Health Link • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

Health Link Home Health and Hospice is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and experienced full-time Hospice Registered Nurse to care for patients throughout the South Bay, including San Jose and surrounding communities. The nurse provides skilled care to patients with life-limiting illnesses in their homes, focusing on comfort, dignity, and quality of life. The role includes assessing patient needs, managing pain and symptoms, coordinating care, and educating and supporting patients and caregivers.

The Hospice Registered Nurse works with the Hospice Clinical Director and an interdisciplinary team that includes physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, hospice aides, and administrative staff. The position involves field visits and offers clinical independence, flexible scheduling, company-provided technology for remote charting, and clinical and administrative support.

Requirements

• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California.
• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage patients independently in the field while collaborating closely with an interdisciplinary team.
• Compassionate, dependable, and patient-centered approach to end-of-life care.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
• Valid California driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel throughout San Jose and surrounding South Bay communities.
• Comfort using electronic medical records and mobile technology for clinical documentation.
• Availability to work full-time.

Nice To Haves

• Hospice or home health experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care in accordance with each patient’s individualized hospice plan of care.
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and ongoing evaluations of patients’ physical, emotional, and comfort needs.
• Provide pain and symptom management to promote comfort and quality of life.
• Administer medications and treatments and evaluate patient response.
• Monitor changes in patient condition and communicate promptly with the Hospice Clinical Director, physicians, and interdisciplinary team.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about medications, symptom management, disease progression, safety, and end-of-life care.
• Provide emotional support and guidance to patients and families throughout the hospice journey.
• Coordinate care with physicians, hospice aides, social workers, chaplains, facilities, pharmacies, and other care-team members.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, care planning, and coordination of services.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation using Kinnser/WellSky on company-provided devices.
• Maintain compliance with hospice regulations, company policies, clinical standards, and safety requirements.
• Serve as a trusted clinical resource and advocate for patients and their families.
• Travel to patient visits throughout the assigned South Bay service area.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Paid sick time.
• Mileage reimbursement for field travel.
• Company-provided devices for convenient remote documentation.
• Strong clinical and administrative back-office support.
• Responsive leadership and office support.
• Independence and flexibility in the field.
• Collaborative and supportive interdisciplinary team.
• Professional, respectful, transparent, and inclusive work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed