Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance

Registered Nurse (RN) – Hospice

Full-Time | San Diego County, CA


About Topkare Hospice


Topkare Hospice is a nurse-owned and operated hospice organization dedicated to transforming the end-of-life experience through compassionate, personalized, and holistic care.


We believe exceptional patient care begins with a supported and valued team. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, professional growth, employee well-being, and a fresh approach to hospice care.


What Makes Us Different:

• Supportive, accessible leadership
  
  
• Hands-on Medical Director support
  
  
• Holistic and integrative approach to hospice care
  
  
• Employee wellness events
  
  
• Collaborative, patient-centered work environment
  
  
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference
  
  

Position Overview


We are seeking a compassionate, experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our hospice team. The RN provides skilled nursing care, coordinates individualized plans of care, and supports patients and families throughout their end-of-life journey.


The ideal candidate is organized, self-directed, clinically competent, and passionate about delivering exceptional hospice care.


Key Responsibilities


Patient Care & Case Management

• Perform comprehensive initial and ongoing patient assessments.
  
  
• Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care.
  
  
• Provide skilled nursing care focused on comfort, symptom management, and quality of life.
  
  
• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders.
  
  
• Coordinate care for an assigned patient caseload.
  
  
• Educate patients and families regarding medications, symptom management, disease progression, and end-of-life care.
  
  
• Identify changes in patient condition and communicate promptly with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
  
  
• Support patients and families with emotional, physical, and psychosocial needs.
  
  

Communication & Documentation

• Complete accurate, timely clinical documentation.
  
  
• Communicate effectively with physicians, caregivers, facilities, and team members.
  
  
• Participate in interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings.
  
  
• Coordinate necessary medical equipment, supplies, and services.
  
  
• Promote continuity of care and patient safety.
  
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Supervise hospice aides and ancillary personnel as assigned.
  
  
• Participate in the on-call rotation.
  
  
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
  
  
• Maintain clinical competencies through continuing education and training.
  
  
• Follow organizational policies and applicable hospice regulations.
  
  

Qualifications


Required:

• Current, unrestricted California RN license.
  
  
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience.
  
  
• Minimum 1 year of hospice experience.
  
  
• Minimum 1 year of case management experience.
  
  
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and automobile insurance.
  
  
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and organizational skills.
  
  
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
  
  
• Ability to meet the physical demands of providing direct patient care, including lifting, transferring, bending, and standing.
  
  

Preferred:

• Two or more years of nursing experience in hospice, home health, or community-based care.
  
  
• Experience coordinating interdisciplinary care and supervising hospice aides.
  
  

Schedule

• Employment: Full-time, 40 hours per week
  
  
• Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
  
  
• Location: In-person, providing care throughout San Diego County
  
  

Schedules may be adjusted based on organizational and patient care needs.


Benefits

• 401(k) with employer matching
  
  
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  
  
• Paid time off (PTO)
  
  
• Paid sick time
  
  
• Supportive leadership and professional development opportunities
  
  
• Employee wellness activities
  
  

Join Our Team


At Topkare Hospice, every team member plays an essential role in our mission. If you're passionate about end-of-life care and want to be part of an organization that values both its patients and employees, we'd love to hear from you.


Help us create a better end-of-life experience, one patient and family at a time.