Hospice RN Visiting Nurse | PM Shift - San Mateo/San Francisco

Socket.dev; Daly City (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

PTO & holidays

Company paid life insurance

Employee discount program

Job summary

ANX Hospice Care in the San Mateo/SF County area seeks a Visiting Registered Nurse (RN) to answer calls, assess patients, and visit per the plan of care. The RN supports patients and families following established hospice protocols.

The role requires a CA RN license and CPR, with at least 1 year of RN experience (hospice preferred). Full-time PM shift; driving required; EMR background helpful for charting and care coordination.

Qualifications

• CA RN license and CPR card required.
• Minimum 1 year RN experience, hospice preferred.
• Full-time PM shift in San Mateo/SF counties; driving required.
• Proficient with EMR and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Review referrals and coordinate hospice eligibility with Director of Patient Care.
• Ongoing comprehensive assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs.
• Provide a physical assessment and gather social/economic data affecting care.
• Coordinate patient care for assigned caseload and ensure comfort and quality of life.
• Apply nursing principles in treatment of patients and provide education to patients and families.
• Encourage patient/family participation in the plan of care to meet goals.
• Coordinate with hospice physicians for in-person or virtual visits.
• Participate in on-call duties and holiday rotations.
• Supervise LVNs and HHAs in following the patient’s plan of care.
• Trained on hospice admissions as a backup.

Skills

RN experience

Hospice care

EMR proficiency

Driver with car

Education

CA RN license

CPR certification

Tools

EMR software

Job description

About ANX:

Founded in 2007 by nurses whose visions for the company are built on client-focused quality care for patients and their families first– ANX is committed to providing expert, reliable care utilizing best practices with an emphasis on community health.

ANX Hospice Care:

ANX also 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 work, skilled nurse, home health aide, spiritual counselor and hospice volunteer.

With these strong values, we are able to partner with multiple insurances, offer an array of services, and have been awarded with:

• Best Places to Work (2017 to 2025) - SF Business Times/Silicon Valley Business Journal
• Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission for meeting rigorous performance standards in delivering quality, safe care
• CMS - Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services Certified
• Health Plan of San Mateo Preferred Partner
• Kaiser Permanente Preferred Partner
• Dignity Health Preferred Post-Acute Care Partner
• 5.0 Star Reviews on Indeed
• 4.6 Star Glassdoor Rating with 95% CEO approval

Benefits Of Joining ANX:

• Earn $57-$64/hour as a Visiting Registered Nurse (RN)
• Strong market competitive compensation plans
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Paid time off, sick time and holiday pay
• Options for FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits
• Company paid life insurance
• Employee Discount Program

Position Summary for Visiting Registered Nurse (RN):

The RN Visiting Nurse is responsible for answering all calls, meeting patient needs, and making visits. Responsible for providing support to patients, and family members following the plan of care. They will be responsible for answering calls for clinical issues.

• Reviews clinical referral information and responds to requests and inquiries as appropriate. Collaborates with the Director of Patient Care regarding the eligibility and appropriateness of clients for hospice services.
• Will do an ongoing comprehensive assessment of the patient and family to determine hospice needs.
• Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es) while being aware of the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects. Gather data on social, economic, and cultural factors which may influence health, well-being, and quality of life.
• Assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload and provides direct care to patients maintaining the highest level of comfort and quality of life.
• Applies nursing principles and techniques in the treatment of patients.
• Provides nursing care, emotional support, and education to patients and families.
• Encourages patients and family members to participate in the patient's plan of care to meet established goals.
• Coordinate with hospice physicians with required hospice MD in person or virtual face-to-face.
• Participates in On-Call duties as assigned and defined by the Director of Patient Care.
• Supervise LVNs and HHAs - ensuring they are following the patient's plan of care.
• Participates in the on-call and holiday work rotation.
• Will be trained on how to do hospice admissions as a backup.

Position Qualifications:

• Must be available to work full-time in the San Mateo/San Francisco 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.