About the role
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.
* Full-time employment.
* Flexible scheduling.
* Paid sick time.
* 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.