This is a Registered Nurse on-call position for our Pediatric Hospice Program in the East Bay
Posted Oct 4
Unit and setting
Hospice This is a Registered Nurse on-call position for our Pediatric Hospice Program in the East BayPediatric Hospice Program patients and families
License
RN license Current licensure in State of CA and CPR certification.Current California RN licensure
Term
Permanent
Do you qualify?
License
Current California RN licensureCurrent licensure in State of CA and CPR certification.Check your license
Certification
Current CPR certification
Education
Graduate of a National League of Nursing accredited school of nursingGraduate of a National League of Nursing accredited school of nursing.
Experience
One year of professional nursing experience within the last three yearsRegistered nurses shall have a minimum of one (1) year of experience as a professional nurse within the last three (3) years
Also asks
Excellent observation, verbal and written communication, problem-solving and basic math skillsExcellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
Also asks
Nursing skills per competency checklist
Also asks
Prolonged or considerable walking or standingProlonged or considerable walking or standing.
Also asks
Ability to lift, position and/or transfer patientsAble to lift, position and/or transfer patients.
Licensed driver with insured, working automobileMust be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
Preferred
Experience
Two years of nursing experienceMinimum of two (2) years’ experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health, home care, or hospice nursing is preferred.
Experience
Public health, home care or hospice nursing experience
Provide professional nursing care using the nursing processThe Hospice Team Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients by utilizing all elements of nursing process.
Day to day
Assess and evaluate patient statusAssesses and evaluates patient’s status
Day to day
Initiate and revise the plan of care as status and needs changeInitiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
Day to day
Develop a care plan with goals and palliative nursing actions, including patient and familyDevelops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions.
Day to day
Act as Case Manager when assigned and coordinate care for assigned caseloadActs as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.
Day to day
Complete, maintain and submit accurate clinical notesThe Hospice Team Nurse completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient’s condition and care given.
Day to day
Record pain and symptom management changes and outcomesRecords pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
Day to day
Communicate with physicians on patient needs and changes, and obtain ordersCommunicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required.
Day to day
Communicate with community health persons to coordinate the care planCommunicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.
Day to day
Communicate and collaborate with community physicians and family members on patient careThe professional nurse is also responsible for communication and collaboration with community physicians as well as family members regarding individual patient care.
Day to day
Supervise hospice aidesResponsible for supervising hospice aides.
On call
on-callThis is a Registered Nurse on-call position for our Pediatric Hospice Program in the East Bay
This is a Registered Nurse on-call position for our Pediatric Hospice Program in the East Bay
Are you looking for a work place where you can make a genuine difference?
Company Culture that feels supportive, genuine and appreciative of all?
Anchor Health is committed to the communities of which we serve, the patients and families we have the honor of caring for and the EMPLOYEES who have chosen us as their work family.
The registered nurse plans, organizes and directs hospice care services specific to each patient/family which includes instruction and evaluation in the home. The professional nurse is accountable to the Director of Patient Care Services for implementing the patient plan of care and communicating each patient needs to the Interdisciplinary team. The professional nurse is also responsible for communication and collaboration with community physicians as well as family members regarding individual patient care. Anchor Health offers competitive salaries, great benefits and a compassionate work environment.
Requirements
Patient Care
The Hospice Team Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients by utilizing all elements of nursing process.
. Assesses and evaluates patient’s status
Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.
Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.
Communication
The Hospice Team Nurse completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient’s condition and care given. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required.
Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.
Position qualifications
Graduate of a National League of Nursing accredited school of nursing.
Current licensure in State of CA and CPR certification.
Registered nurses shall have a minimum of one (1) year of experience as a professional nurse within the last three (3) years; OR have a baccalaureate degree in nursing from a program accredited by the National League of Nursing and a current RN license.
Minimum of two (2) years’ experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health, home care, or hospice nursing is preferred.
Management experience not required. Responsible for supervising hospice aides.
Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position and/or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping bending, kneeling and/or crouching.
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
Neighborhoods+Concord provides distinct residential pockets tailored to different commuting patterns and lifestyles. Downtown and Todos Santos Plaza feature walkable, transit-oriented living with condos and multifamily residences right by the Concord BART station. Sun Terrace offers classic 1960s ranch-style homes with a direct trail connection to North Concord BART. For suburban layouts with larger lots, Dana Estates, Holbrook Heights, and Canterbury Village deliver well-established residential streets, while Bishop Estates stands as a higher-end pocket featuring custom homes. Those seeking hillside privacy and trail access often choose Turtle Creek near Lime Ridge, whereas Clayton Valley and Clayton Valley Highlands provide structured family neighborhoods close to local schools and neighboring Walnut Creek.
Concord provides distinct residential pockets tailored to different commuting patterns and lifestyles. Downtown and Todos Santos Plaza feature walkable, transit-oriented living with condos and multifamily residences right by the Concord BART station.
Sun Terrace offers classic 1960s ranch-style homes with a direct trail connection to North Concord BART. For suburban layouts with larger lots, Dana Estates, Holbrook Heights, and Canterbury Village deliver well-established residential streets, while Bishop Estates stands as a higher-end pocket featuring custom homes.
Those seeking hillside privacy and trail access often choose Turtle Creek near Lime Ridge, whereas Clayton Valley and Clayton Valley Highlands provide structured family neighborhoods close to local schools and neighboring Walnut Creek.
Getting around+Commuting across Concord relies heavily on a central highway network and two local BART stations: Concord and North Concord/Martinez. Interstate 680 and State Route 242 serve as the primary automotive spines connecting southward to Walnut Creek and northward to State Route 4. For regional transit, BART lines connect commuters westward into Oakland, Berkeley, and San Francisco, as well as south through the East Bay. Driving during peak commute windows involves significant congestion on major freeway segments, making hybrid train-and-drive routines common for East Bay workers. Because the city is spread out, daily errands and intra-city travel outside of the downtown core require personal vehicles.
Commuting across Concord relies heavily on a central highway network and two local BART stations: Concord and North Concord/Martinez. Interstate 680 and State Route 242 serve as the primary automotive spines connecting southward to Walnut Creek and northward to State Route 4. For regional transit, BART lines connect commuters westward into Oakland, Berkeley, and San Francisco, as well as south through the East Bay.
Driving during peak commute windows involves significant congestion on major freeway segments, making hybrid train-and-drive routines common for East Bay workers. Because the city is spread out, daily errands and intra-city travel outside of the downtown core require personal vehicles.
Outdoors+Outdoor enthusiasts have direct access to East Bay foothill terrain and dedicated regional recreation paths. The open spaces of Lime Ridge Open Space offer miles of hiking, trail running, and scenic views overlooking the valley toward Mount Diablo. Within the city, Markham Nature Park and Arboretum provides a serene escape featuring quiet paths, native plant collections, and a redwood grove. Cyclists and walkers take advantage of the paved Iron Horse Regional Trail, while families cool off in the summer at the Six Flags Hurricane Harbor water park.
Outdoor enthusiasts have direct access to East Bay foothill terrain and dedicated regional recreation paths. The open spaces of Lime Ridge Open Space offer miles of hiking, trail running, and scenic views overlooking the valley toward Mount Diablo.
Within the city, Markham Nature Park and Arboretum provides a serene escape featuring quiet paths, native plant collections, and a redwood grove. Cyclists and walkers take advantage of the paved Iron Horse Regional Trail, while families cool off in the summer at the Six Flags Hurricane Harbor water park.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Concord
Concord offers healthcare professionals a grounded, accessible home base in the East Bay, combining everyday convenience with exceptional regional transit links. Centered along Interstate 680, State Route 242, and two dedicated BART stations (Concord and North Concord/Martinez), the city makes shift travel across Contra Costa County and into Oakland or San Francisco exceptionally practical. Living options range from transit-oriented condos around historic Todos Santos Plaza to mid-century ranch homes in Dana Estates and scenic foothill retreats near Lime Ridge Open Space. Concord’s cultural rhythm revolves around outdoor community life, featuring year-round farmers markets, headlining concerts at the Concord Pavilion, and an expansive food scene highlighted by its famous Taco Trail, the culinary variety of Park and Shop, and local dining at The Veranda. While peak highway congestion and a spread-out layout require a car for day-to-day routines, Concord provides generous yard space, strong neighborhood diversity, and direct access to Mount Diablo recreation without the inflated cost and pretension of neighboring communities.
