Hospice RN Visiting Nurse | PM Shift - Santa Clara

ANX Home Healthcare & Hospice Care•San Jose, CA

13d•$57 - $64•Onsite

About The Position

ANX provides 24/7 hospice care for individuals with limited life expectancies or for patients no longer willing to seek aggressive medical treatment. Hospice care is provided by our specially-trained team of health care professionals, including a medical director/physician, medical social worker, skilled nurse, home health aide, spiritual counselor and hospice volunteer. ANX has been awarded Best Places to Work (2017 to 2025), has the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission, is CMS Certified, and is a preferred partner for Health Plan of San Mateo, Kaiser Permanente, and Dignity Health. They also boast 5.0 Star Reviews on Indeed and a 4.6 Star Glassdoor Rating with 95% CEO approval.

Requirements

Must be available to work full-time in the Santa Clara County area on the PM shift.
Current CA Registered Nurse (RN) license
Current CPR card for Healthcare Providers
Minimum one (1) year experience as an RN preferably in hospice or palliative care
Minimum one (1) year of Hospice/home health experience preferred
Must be computer proficient in typing and various programs, including a background in EMR preferred.
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
Understands the philosophy of Hospice concepts.
Experience with the terminally ill patient.
Demonstrated skill in nursing practice, ability to cope with family emotional stress and tolerance of individual lifestyles.
Demonstrates excellent observation, problem-solving, verbal and written communication skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Minimum one (1) year experience as an RN preferably in hospice or palliative care
Minimum one (1) year of Hospice/home health experience preferred
Background in EMR preferred.

Responsibilities

Answering all calls, meeting patient needs, and making visits.
Providing support to patients and family members following the plan of care.
Answering calls for clinical issues.
Reviewing clinical referral information and responding to requests and inquiries.
Collaborating with the Director of Patient Care regarding the eligibility and appropriateness of clients for hospice services.
Performing ongoing comprehensive assessments of the patient and family to determine hospice needs.
Providing a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es) while being aware of the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects.
Gathering data on social, economic, and cultural factors that may influence health, well-being, and quality of life.
Coordinating patient care for assigned caseload and providing direct care to patients, maintaining the highest level of comfort and quality of life.
Applying nursing principles and techniques in the treatment of patients.
Providing nursing care, emotional support, and education to patients and families.
Encouraging patients and family members to participate in the patient's plan of care to meet established goals.
Coordinating with hospice physicians for required in-person or virtual face-to-face meetings.
Participating in On-Call duties as assigned and defined by the Director of Patient Care.
Supervising LVNs and HHAs, ensuring they are following the patient's plan of care.
Participating in the on-call and holiday work rotation.
Being trained on how to do hospice admissions as a backup.