Compassionate Hospice RN — Independent Field Care

Health Link Home Health & Hospice; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement for field travel

Company-provided devices for remote/dw

Strong clinical and admin back-office 

Independence and flexibility in the -

Job summary

Health Link Home Health and Hospice is seeking a compassionate, experienced Hospice Registered Nurse to care for patients in the South Bay, including San Jose. The role emphasizes independent practice with strong team support, clinical autonomy, and a focus on comfort and quality of life for patients with life-limiting illnesses in home settings.

You will assess needs, manage pain and symptoms, educate caregivers, and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the State of California.
• Minimum of 1 year nursing experience.
• Hospice or home health experience is highly preferred.
• Comfortable working independently in the field with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care in accordance with each patient’s hospice plan of care.
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and ongoing evaluations of patients’ 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 with the care team.
• Educate patients and families about medications, symptoms, disease progression 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 and pharmacies.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and care planning.
• Complete clinical documentation using Kinnser/WellSky on company devices.
• Maintain compliance with hospice regulations and safety requirements.

Skills

RN license in CA

Hospice/home health experience

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Independence in field work

Job description

Health Link Home Health and Hospice is seeking a compassionate, experienced Hospice Registered Nurse to care for patients in the South Bay, including San Jose. The role emphasizes independent practice with strong team support, clinical autonomy, and a focus on comfort and quality of life for patients with life-limiting illnesses in home settings.

You will assess needs, manage pain and symptoms, educate caregivers, and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care.