RN - Hospice

0090 Presbyterian System Services; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Certification reimbursement

Wearable safety badge for staff

Shift differentials

Malpractice insurance

Loan forgiveness programs

EPIC electronic charting system access

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is seeking a Hospice RN to provide compassionate end-of-life care with tailored hospice plans that respect cultural values and family involvement.

You will deliver expert clinical care, lead interdisciplinary teams, and advocate for patients' final wishes while maintaining thorough documentation and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
• RN licensure valid in state and compact/multi-state license accepted.
• BLS certification required at time of hire.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert end-of-life care with patient-centered planning and comfort measures.
• Assess and manage physical, emotional, and spiritual needs with teamwork.
• Lead interdisciplinary care coordination with clinicians and partners.
• Mentor and precept new hires and students on hospice care practices.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation per state and quality standards.
• Balance caseloads and adapt to rotating weekends and holidays.
• Advocate for patients and families to honor final wishes.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

RN Licensure - Compact/M

BLS

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Location Address: 8100 Constitution Pl NE Albuquerque, NM 87110-7643

Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $43.66 Maximum Offer $63.99

Summary

At Presbyterian, hospice is more than a nursing specialty—it is a profound philosophy and a daily calling. How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

Type of Opportunity: PRN FTE: 0.00 Job Exempt: No Work Shift: Days (United States of America)

Responsibilities

As a Hospice RN, you will forge deep, meaningful relationships with patients and their families during life’s most tender transitions, delivering expert clinical skill along with deep compassion. We champion individualized, patient-centered care that honors unique cultural values, deeply involves loved ones, and fiercely advocates for every patient’s final wishes. Bring your clinical expertise and your heart to a team dedicated to providing dignity, comfort, and unwavering support.

• Compassionate Clinical Excellence: Deliver expert physical, emotional, and spiritual end-of-life care through comprehensive assessments and tailored hospice plans of care.
• Proactive Skilled Nursing: Execute physician orders, administer specialized interventions, and continuously monitor symptom management and patient response.
• Collaborative Team Leadership: Lead interdisciplinary care coordination, guiding LPNs, CNAs, physicians, and community partners to ensure seamless support.
• Mentorship & Precepting: Shape the future of hospice nursing by precepting new hires and clinical students while serving as a trusted clinical resource.
• Regulatory & Quality Assurance: Maintain pristine clinical documentation aligned with state, federal, and QAPI/PIP quality standards.
• Dynamic Caseload Management: Balance outpatient visits schedules in real time while consistently meeting department productivity and visit targets.
• Reliable Patient Advocacy: Communicate schedule updates proactively, accommodating patient preferences and ensuring unwavering support for families.
• Flexible Care Continuity: Participate in rotating weekends, holidays, and shift coverage to guarantee uninterrupted, compassionate patient support.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing
• Registered Nurse Licensure - Compact/Multi
• Minimum one year in direct patient care setting or home health care.
• Valid Driver's License
• BLS required at time of hire

We're all about well-being, starting with yours. Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more. Learn more about our employee benefits.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses. Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Compensation Disclaimer The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services Here, we’re committed to a different way to make a difference. Presbyterian's story is really the story of the remarkable people who have chosen to work here. Starting with Reverend Cooper who began our journey in 1908, the hard work of thousands of physicians, nurses, employees, board members, and volunteers brought Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system, serving more than one in three New Mexicans. We are part of New Mexico's history and committed to its future. That is why we will continue to work just as hard and care just as deeply to serve New Mexico for years to come.