Posted Jul 26, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 27, 2026
About this role
Duties of Hospice Registered Nurse Include:
Completes an initial, comprehensive and ongoing comprehensive assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs.
Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness.
Conducts home visits and assesses/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.
Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
Attends and participates in Interdisciplinary Group Meetings.
Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient's condition and care given.
Supervises ancillary personnel and delegates responsibilities when required.
Qualifications:
Graduate of accredited school of nursing
Current RN license in California
Current CPR Certificate
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Registered nurses shall have a minimum of (a) one year of experience as a professional nurse within the last three years OR (b) have a baccalaureate degree in nursing from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing and current RN license. Minimum of two years experience, at least one of which is in the area of public, home care, or hospice nursing.
Must have a valid CA driver license and an automobile that is insured in accordance with the requirements of state of California and is in good working order.
Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills and nursing skills per competency checklist.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Per diem
Requirements
Graduate of accredited school of nursing
Current RN license in California
Current CPR Certificate
Minimum one year of experience as a professional nurse within the last three years OR baccalaureate degree in nursing from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing
Minimum of two years experience, at least one of which is in the area of public, home care, or hospice nursing
Valid CA driver license
Automobile insured in accordance with requirements of state of California and in good working order
Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills
About the employer
Anchor Health
Hiring organization
Workplace not named in the posting.
Anchor Health is a California-based healthcare organization operating Anchor Health Homecare Services, providing in-home nursing care and hospice/palliative care services. The organization employs Registered Nurses in field-based roles conducting in-home patient assessments (initial evaluations, reassessments, and PRN visits) as well…
What reviewers appreciate
+Autonomy in field-based nursing role with independence of home health visits
+Steady caseload providing work stability
+Support from an experienced clinical team
What reviewers flag
−Documentation must be completed within tight timeframes (48 hours for initial/PRN visits, 5 days for reassessments)
−Field work requires reliable personal transportation and valid driver's license
−Phone triage role demands quick clinical decision-making based on telephone assessments alone
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