You'll answer clinical calls and make visits to hospice patients.
Posted Sep 18
Shift and hours
PM shift in Santa Clara County Must be available to work full-time in the Santa Clara County area on the PM shift.
Unit and setting
Hospice ANX also provides 24/7 hospice care for individuals with limited life expectancies or for patients no longer willing to seek aggressive medical treatment.
License
RN license Current CA Registered Nurse (RN) licensecurrent California RN license
Term
Permanent Must be available to work full-time in the Santa Clara County area on the PM shift.Full-time
Do you qualify?
License
current California RN licenseCurrent CA Registered Nurse (RN) licenseCheck your license
Certification
current CPR card for healthcare providersCurrent CPR card for Healthcare Providers
Experience
1 year of RN experienceMinimum one (1) year experience as an RN preferably in hospice or palliative care
Also asks
computer proficient in typing and common programsMust be computer proficient in typing and various programs, including a background in EMR preferred.
Also asks
licensed driver with insured, working carMust be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
Also asks
understands hospice philosophyUnderstands the philosophy of Hospice concepts.
Also asks
experience with terminally ill patientsExperience with the terminally ill patient.
Also asks
demonstrated nursing skill and ability to cope with family emotional stressDemonstrated skill in nursing practice, ability to cope with family emotional stress and tolerance of individual lifestyles.
Also asks
strong observation, problem-solving and communication; passes nursing competency checklistDemonstrates excellent observation, problem-solving, verbal and written communication skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
Also asks
works self-directed with minimal supervisionSelf-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
Preferred
Experience
1 year of hospice or home health experienceMinimum one (1) year of Hospice/home health experience preferred
Experience
hospice or palliative care RN experience
Also asks
background in EMR
What it pays
Against similar roles
In range for California staff rolesCalifornia staff postings that state pay run $34/hr to $95/hr, the middle half $46/hr to $73/hr, across 4,561 postings.
Benefitsmedical, dental and vision coverageMedical, Dental and Vision Coverage
Benefitspaid time off, sick time and holiday payPaid time off, sick time and holiday pay
BenefitsFSA, dependent care and commuter benefit optionsOptions for FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits
Benefitscompany-paid life insuranceCompany paid life insurance
Benefitsemployee discount programEmployee Discount Program
The role and schedule
Patients
patients with limited life expectancies or who are no longer seeking aggressive medical treatmentANX also provides 24/7 hospice care for individuals with limited life expectancies or for patients no longer willing to seek aggressive medical treatment.
Day to day
supervise LVNs and HHAs to make sure they follow the patient's plan of careSupervise LVNs and HHAs - ensuring they are following the patient's plan of care.
Day to day
face-to-face visits with hospice physicians, in person or virtualCoordinate with hospice physicians with required hospice MD in person or virtual face-to-face.
Day to day
ongoing comprehensive assessment of each patient's and family's hospice needsWill do an ongoing comprehensive assessment of the patient and family to determine hospice needs.
Day to day
decide with the Director of Patient Care whether clients qualify for hospiceCollaborates with the Director of Patient Care regarding the eligibility and appropriateness of clients for hospice services.
Day to day
trained as backup for hospice admissionsWill be trained on how to do hospice admissions as a backup.
On call
on-call duties as assigned by the Director of Patient CareParticipates in On-Call duties as assigned and defined by the Director of Patient Care.
Holidays
on-call and holiday work rotationParticipates in the on-call and holiday work rotation.
Details
works on a hospice team with a physician, social worker, skilled nurse, aide, spiritual counselor and volunteer
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 worker, 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 Santa Clara 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.
Neighborhoods+Japantown is the named authentic cultural neighborhood, with everyday dining and local festivals rather than a tourist strip. The East Side is where residents send people for Mexican and Vietnamese food and a less polished commercial texture. Downtown concentrates murals, Cesar Chavez Park, The Tech Interactive, and the SoFA nightlife district, while Santana Row is the luxury shopping-and-dining pocket often compared to Rodeo Drive. South toward Almaden the city opens into hill parks; sources do not map nurse-specific enclaves or per-neighborhood rents, and citywide housing is uniformly expensive.
Japantown is the named authentic cultural neighborhood, with everyday dining and local festivals rather than a tourist strip. The East Side is where residents send people for Mexican and Vietnamese food and a less polished commercial texture.
Downtown concentrates murals, Cesar Chavez Park, The Tech Interactive, and the SoFA nightlife district, while Santana Row is the luxury shopping-and-dining pocket often compared to Rodeo Drive. South toward Almaden the city opens into hill parks; sources do not map nurse-specific enclaves or per-neighborhood rents, and citywide housing is uniformly expensive.
Getting around+The average commute is about 29 minutes, but residents flag congested freeways, scarce parking, and a Transit Score of 40 that leaves most people in cars. Walk Score is 51 and Bike Score 62; buses and light rail exist but are described as limited in coverage and frequency. Regional options include Caltrain and BART plus three airports (Mineta San Jose, San Francisco, and Oakland). Housing costs push many workers into longer drives. Sources do not name hospital campuses or the routes nurses actually use to reach them.
The average commute is about 29 minutes, but residents flag congested freeways, scarce parking, and a Transit Score of 40 that leaves most people in cars. Walk Score is 51 and Bike Score 62; buses and light rail exist but are described as limited in coverage and frequency.
Regional options include Caltrain and BART plus three airports (Mineta San Jose, San Francisco, and Oakland). Housing costs push many workers into longer drives.
Sources do not name hospital campuses or the routes nurses actually use to reach them.
Outdoors+The Municipal Rose Garden is billed as one of the country's best public rose gardens. The Guadalupe River Trail is a flat path through the urban core, and the Coyote Creek corridor draws walkers, bikers, and bird-watchers. Alum Rock Park and Almaden Quicksilver County Park—rolling hills, historic mining sites, and oak woodland south of downtown—are the named local hiking defaults. Farther out, Castle Rock State Park's redwoods, Kelley Park, Cinnabar Hills Golf Club, Mt. Hermon Adventures in Felton (ropes and zip-lines), and Santa Cruz day trips fill weekends; mild weather makes outdoor plans reliable most of the year.
The Municipal Rose Garden is billed as one of the country's best public rose gardens. The Guadalupe River Trail is a flat path through the urban core, and the Coyote Creek corridor draws walkers, bikers, and bird-watchers.
Alum Rock Park and Almaden Quicksilver County Park—rolling hills, historic mining sites, and oak woodland south of downtown—are the named local hiking defaults. Farther out, Castle Rock State Park's redwoods, Kelley Park, Cinnabar Hills Golf Club, Mt. Hermon Adventures in Felton (ropes and zip-lines), and Santa Cruz day trips fill weekends; mild weather makes outdoor plans reliable most of the year.
San Jose is Silicon Valley's actual city—California's third-largest—where tech campuses, immigrant neighborhoods, and oak-covered hills share one metro. What is distinct is everyday access to East Side Vietnamese and Mexican food, an authentic Japantown, and trailheads at Alum Rock and Almaden Quicksilver after a shift. Downtown stacks the Tech Interactive, mural walks, SoFA nightlife, and Sharks games at SAP Center; Santana Row is the glossy alternative. Weather is the other gift: mild winters that rarely freeze, little rain from spring through fall, and hundreds of sunny days, so the Guadalupe River Trail and Municipal Rose Garden become year-round habits. The tradeoff is severe. Average rents around $3,300 and homes near $2 million mean a nursing wage in the $80k–$150k range buys a smaller, farther, or shared life than it would almost anywhere else. Expect congested freeways, a 29-minute average commute that lengthens when housing pushes you outward, thin light rail, visible homelessness, and a high-stress, high-cost grind. Come for the job, the food, and the outdoor access; stay only if the paycheck still works after rent.
