Hospice Registered Nurse- Full Time New San Jose

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

Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) – Full-Time – South Bay

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 a compassionate, dependable, and experienced full-time Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) to care for patients throughout the South Bay, including San Jose and surrounding communities.

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

Job Type: Full-Time
Service Area: South Bay, including San Jose and surrounding communities

The Role

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

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 the assigned South Bay service area.

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 Jose and surrounding South Bay communities.
• Comfortable using electronic medical records and mobile technology for clinical documentation.
• Availability to work full-time.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• 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 full-time hospice position in the South Bay 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 the South Bay.