Hospice Registered Nurse- Full Time

Health Link; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Company-provided devices

Flexible scheduling

Independence in the field

Supportive interdisciplinary team

Job summary

Health Link Home Health and Hospice in San Francisco seeks compassionate Hospice Registered Nurses (RNs) for per diem or part-time roles in the field. You will provide skilled nursing in patients\' homes and residential settings, focusing on comfort, dignity, and quality of life.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and educate patients and caregivers on medications and symptom management, traveling across San Francisco as needed.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted RN license in California.
• Hospice or home health experience is highly preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, communication, and organizational skills.
• Comfortable managing patients independently in the field while collaborating 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 hospice team.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about medications and end-of-life care.
• Coordinate care with physicians, hospice aides, social workers, chaplains, and facilities.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation using Kinnser/WellSky.

Skills

Registered Nurse license

Hospice/home health experience

Communication

Independent field nursing

Tools

Kinnser/WellSky

Job description

Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) – Per Diem or Part-Time – San Francisco

Join a Hospice Team That Supports You in the Field

Health Link Home Health and Hospice has proudly served patients and families throughout the greater San Francisco Bay Area for nearly 20 years. Our mission is to provide compassionate, high-quality care while giving our clinicians the support, resources, and flexibility they need to focus on what matters most—their patients.

We are seeking compassionate, dependable, and experienced Hospice Registered Nurses (RNs) to care for patients throughout San Francisco. Per diem and part-time opportunities are available.

If you value meaningful patient relationships, clinical independence, teamwork, and a supportive work environment, we would love to hear from you.

Job Type: Per Diem or Part-Time
Service Area: San Francisco

The Role

As a Hospice Registered Nurse, you will provide skilled and compassionate nursing care to patients with life-limiting illnesses in their homes and residential care settings.

You will assess patient needs, manage pain and symptoms, coordinate care, and educate and support patients and caregivers. Your care will focus on each patient’s comfort, dignity, and quality of life.

You will work closely with our Hospice Clinical Director and interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, hospice aides, and administrative staff, to provide coordinated, patient-centered care.

Why Nurses Choose Health Link

Our experienced clinical and back-office teams provide day-to-day support so our field nurses can work efficiently and independently. With company-provided technology, remote charting capabilities, and a responsive office team, you will have the resources you need to succeed while maintaining flexibility in the field.

What You’ll Do

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 members of the care team.

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 San Francisco.

Qualifications

Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California.

Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience.

Hospice or home health experience is highly preferred.

Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, communication, and organizational skills.

Comfortable managing 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 Francisco.

Comfortable using electronic medical records and mobile technology for clinical documentation.

Availability to work on a per diem or part-time basis.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation based on experience.

Per diem and part-time opportunities.

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.

A collaborative and supportive interdisciplinary team.

A professional, respectful, transparent, and inclusive work environment.

The opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients and families while making a lasting difference in their lives.

Make a Meaningful Difference With Health Link

Hospice nursing is an opportunity to provide comfort, guidance, and compassionate care when patients and families need it most.

If you are a dedicated RN seeking a per diem or part-time hospice position in San Francisco with independence, flexibility, and strong clinical support, we encourage you to apply.

Join Health Link Home Health and Hospice and help us provide exceptional care, comfort, and dignity to patients and families throughout San Francisco.