Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse (RN)
Pay: $60.00 - $68.00 per hour
Schedule: Part Time, PRN
Coverage Area: Santa Clara | San Mateo | Alameda
About UsAt Sequoia Hospice, we're passionate about delivering life-changing service to our patients and their families. Serving a uniquely diverse community, we provide individualized care with dignity, compassion, and excellence.
As part of the Cornerstone Group, a nationwide network of over 75 home health and hospice agencies, we operate with the heart of a local team. Our culture is built on trust, innovation, and a commitment to our core values: CAPLICO - Celebration, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk Taking, Customer Second, and Ownership.
Position SummaryWe are seeking a compassionate and experienced Hospice Admissions RN to join our growing team. This role is essential in initiating hospice care during weekend hours, ensuring patients and families receive timely, empathetic support.
Responsibilities- Conduct hospice admission assessments in homes, facilities, or hospitals.
- Evaluate patient eligibility based on Medicare guidelines and Sequoia policies.
- Educate patients and families on hospice philosophy and services.
- Complete informed consent and admission documentation.
- Initiate care plans and communicate with the interdisciplinary team.
- Collaborate with physicians, case managers, and referral sources.
- Provide emotional support during the admission process.
- Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR system.
- Respond to urgent weekend admissions and support triage as needed.
Qualifications- Active RN license in California.
- Minimum 2 years of nursing experience (hospice, palliative care, or home health preferred).
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to work independently during weekend hours.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Why Join Sequoia?- Competitive pay rates.
- Supportive, mission-driven team culture.
- Mileage reimbursement and mobile documentation tools.
- Opportunities for growth and learning.
- Freedom to innovate and serve your community.
Apply today to be part of a team that's redefining hospice care in the Bay Area.The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.