Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)
Job Type: Full-Time (Weekend availability required)
Reports To: Clinical Directors
Location: Field-based
Why Join Comfort and Peace Hospice?
At Comfort and Peace Hospice, we are proud to be a locally and clinician-owned organization. We foster a genuinely supportive, team-oriented culture where every team member is valued and empowered to thrive. We specialize in delivering personalized, patient-centered care to individuals with life-limiting illnesses, ensuring every individual is treated with dignity, compassion, and integrity.
Our MissionTo deliver the absolute best hospice care from the perspective of the patient and their loved ones, fully aligned with Medicare guidelines.
Our commitment to courtesy, transparent communication, and exceptional care experiences is at the core of everything we do. As a recipient of The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval®, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of clinical care.
If you are a compassionate clinician eager to make a profound difference when it matters most, we would love to welcome you to our team.
Position Overview
As a Registered Nurse, you will act as a key clinical resource across the full spectrum of care. In this versatile field role, you will perform initial admissions assessments, routine/urgent PRN visits, and crucial Service Intensity Add-on (SIA) care during end-of-life transitions across private homes, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Comprehensive Care Delivery: Act as a primary field resource for hospice care by conducting initial admissions, routine care visits, urgent PRN responses, and Service Intensity Add-on (SIA) visits near end-of-life.
- Admissions & Assessment: Evaluate hospice eligibility per Medicare guidelines, establish individual plans of care, and guide patients and caregivers as they begin hospice services.
- Patient & Caregiver Education: Educate patients, caregivers, and community partners on hospice philosophy, symptom management, and care expectations.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Partner closely with Clinical Leadership, physicians, Intake Coordinators, and Liaisons to ensure seamless care coordination and rapid symptom response.
- Documentation Excellence: Complete accurate, timely, and compliant EMR documentation (HospiceMD) to support quality care, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Licensure: Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
- Education:
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Experience: Minimum of 1 year of clinical nursing experience (Hospice or Home Health experience preferred).
- Skills: Strong clinical assessment, symptom management, clear communication, and adaptability to changing visit priorities (Admissions, PRN, Routine, SIA).
- Tech-Savvy: Proficiency with electronic medical records (experience with HospiceMD is a plus).
- Mobility: Valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel.
- Shift Hours: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM or 12:00 PM – 8:30 PM
- Weekend availability required
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
- Paid training & mileage reimbursement
- Supportive, team-oriented environment with opportunities for professional growth and development
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you are ready to bring your clinical expertise and heart to a team that truly values you, apply today to join the Comfort and Peace Hospice team!
Pay: $53.00 - $58.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How comfortable are you using Electronic Medical Record (EMR) software alongside daily digital tools like professional emailing, texting, and secure messaging apps for field-based care coordination?
A) Expert – Very comfortable. I regularly use EMRs (like HospiceMD), email, and secure text/messaging apps on mobile devices for real-time team updates.
B) Proficient – Comfortable. I am used to using mobile devices for professional email and texting, and I adapt quickly to new EMR platforms.
C) Basic – I can manage basic email and texting, but I need guidance navigating clinical software or team platforms.
D) Uncomfortable – I prefer phone calls and traditional paper-based communication over digital tools.
- Our shift hours are 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM or 12:00 PM – 8:30 PM, with weekend availability required. Which of the following best describes your availability?
A) Fully available for both shift times and required weekend shifts.
B) Available for the shift times, but limited weekend availability.
C) Available weekends, but prefer different shift hours.
D) Not available for these shift hours or weekends.
- This field position requires driving anywhere within San Diego County to conduct visits. Are you willing and able to meet this travel requirement?
Experience:
- Hospice: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: On the road
