Admissions Registered Nurse

Anchor Health Walnut Creek, CA, US

$58 / hour

***ELIGIBLE FOR SIGN-ON BONUS***

Description

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.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Admissions Registered Nurse is an Interdisciplinary Team member whose primary responsibility is to present ANCHOR HEALTH services and philosophy to patients and families in a manner that results in the admission of appropriate patients.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE ADMISSIONS REGISTERED NURSE

1. Admissions Registered Nurse participates in the information gathering, analysis, education, and form completion aspects of the admissions process

2. Admissions Registered Nurse evaluates patients for hospice appropriateness, e.g. medical records review as requested.

3. Admissions Registered Nurse Obtains agreement for admission of referred patients and families who meet admission criteria.

4. Admissions Registered Nurse analyzes data collected by the admission staff or ANCHOR HEALTH clinicians to facilitate/obtain admission orders

5. Admissions Registered Nurse builds effective referral source relationships to support the high quality and responsiveness expectations associated with ANCHOR HEALTH.

6. Admissions Registered Nurse maintains clinical and professional competence.

7. Admissions Registered Nurse takes the initiative in developing effective relationships internally with the appropriate admissions and patient care resource persons.

8. Admissions Registered Nurse utilizes interpersonal skills to help appropriately educate and address any questions the patient and/or patients’ family has concerning hospice and palliative care.

9. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ADMISSIONS REGISTERED NURSE

1. Admissions Registered Nurse has knowledge of the principles of the intake, admission, and transition to care process with the ability to further develop skills in these competency areas.

2. Admissions Registered Nurse has the ability to communicate effectively with patients and families, physicians, referral sources and colleagues.

3. Admissions Registered Nurse has the knowledge of clinical manifestations of diseases and ability to develop ANCHOR HEALTH specific clinical knowledge.

4. Admissions Registered Nurse has the ability to use the ANCHOR HEALTH information system and mobile technology platforms.

5. Admissions Registered Nurse has reliable means of transportation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands of the Admissions Registered Nurse are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of the Admissions Registered Nurse, the employee is regularly required to:

1. Assist in lifting and transferring patients, as required.

2. Lift objects in excess of 20 pounds

3. Stand or walk in excess of one hour per day

The Admissions Registered Nurse will be required to sit and stoop, kneel, and crouch.

DIRECTION RECEIVED

The Admissions Registered Nurse reports to the Admissions Manager designated in the location. In the event the location does not have an Admissions Manager, the Admissions Registered Nurse will receive direction from the Patient Care Administrator or program designee

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ADMISSIONS REGISTERED NURSE

1. Graduate of a National League of Nursing accredited school of nursing.

2. Current licensure in State of CA and CPR certification.

3. 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.

4. Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist. Admissions Registered Nurse is expected to have strong presentation skills.

5. 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.

6. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Benefits Include:

Competitive compensation
Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
Life insurance
401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match
Paid Time Off

Many of our positions offer the opportunity to work day or night shifts, weekdays or weekends.

Hourly Rates from $58/hour and up dependent on experience as Hospice RN

Share this job

Related Jobs

Pediatric Hospice Registered Nurse

Anchor Health Fairfield, CA

PEDIATRIC HOSPICE RN CASE MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION Overview The Hospice Pediatric RN Case Manager will work with our Pediatric team. Primarily responsible for providing professional nursing care to assigned patients. With input from the IDT (interdisciplinary team), patient and family, assesses, develops, implements and evaluates the plan of care. Ensures appropriate communication and plan of care coordination to all internal/external customers All successful candidates must be fully vaccinated, subject to certain limited exceptions required by applicable law. Our Mission: To enhance the quality of life for those nearing the end of life’s journey and for those who grieve. We place a high importance on our employees and reward staff in several ways such as: • Competitive hospice industry compensation • Benefits package with multiple plan offerings and generous employer contribution • 401(k) Retirement plan with employer match • Supportive work culture which encourages work life balance • Substantial Paid Time Off, paid holidays & birthday benefit • Employee development program managed by in-house education department to support individualized orientation and professional growth needs. • Monthly mileage reimbursement • Employee Referral Program • Business casual attire for office staff Responsibilities JOB DUTIES/KNOWLEDGE/JOB PERFORMANCE: • Develops written plan of care in coordination with an interdisciplinary Team (IDT). • Oversees implementation of plan, evaluates and changes plan as necessary to meet patient/family needs. • Responsible for the direction of care provided by LVN and HA in accordance with patient’s plan of care. • Responsible for the supervision of services provided by the LVN and HA per TEH policy and regulatory requirements. • Communicates all changes to IDT and primary MD. • Performs job duties in clinical areas as stated in clinical competency checklist, policies/procedures, standards of care, and critical competencies based on Scope of Practice. • Maintains timely patient documentation using “point care” electronic charting. • Implements and maintains established hospice policies and procedures as well as Standards of Care and regulatory requirements. • Provides health care instruction to patient and family members. • Orients, instructs, and trains assigned personnel. • Participates in providing 24 hour, seven days a week coverage to patients/families (on-call and census fluctuation). • Performs admission assessment and admission when necessary. DEGREE OF TRAVEL: • Travel required for patient visits. • Occasional travel for educational purposes. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: • Must have Associates Degree, Bachelor Degree preferred. • Must have one year of acute or hospice pediatric experience • At least 12 months experience with 1-2 years preferred in acute care. • Current CA RN license. • Current CA driver’s license with proof of insurance. • Current CPR/BLS • Prefer certification as hospice nurse. • Pediatric experience preferred. • Proof of recent TB test result • Bilingual preferred. • Computer skills (word processing), use of adding machine, calculator, fax, photocopier.

Hospice

1 week ago

Hospice RN Case Manager

HealthFlex Fairfield, CA

Description Who We Are: Founded by nurses who believe that healthcare begins in the home, we have been providing quality Home Health Services to Bay Area communities since 2012. Today, we’re extremely proud to be one of the largest, fastest growing, independently owned home health companies in Northern California. Because of our strong core values and exceptional service, HealthFlex has been awarded: “Home Care EliteTop 500 Agency” “Best & Brightest Companies to Work For Bay Area” “SF Business Times Fast 100 & Top Women Owned Business” Five Star Rated Quality Outcomes 4.7 Glassdoor rating and 92% CEO approval Benefits of joining our team: Sign On Bonus Up to $5K (dependent up on position, location and experience) Strong market competitive compensation plans Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage Choice of 9 medical plans, including two at 100% coverage Retirement matching up to 4% after 90 days of employment Competitive paid vacation, sick time and holiday pay Company Car Paid CEUs & CPR Options for FSA and HSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits Life Insurance Employee Discount Program Gym Reimbursement Program Paid Mileage, Toll and Parking Ipad and Cell Phone Provided Position Summary: HealthFlex is seeking a compassionate and experienced Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager who strives to make a real impact for our community. By joining our team you will be providing skilled services to help patients and families cope with the End of Life process. Schedule: Full Time, Part Time or Per Diem Responsibilities: Completes an initial, comprehensive and ongoing assessments of patient and family to determine hospice needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es). Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process. Write and initiate plan of care Regularly re-evaluates patient and family/caregiver needs Participates in revising the plan of care as necessary Use health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis 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. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician’s plan of care. Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan. Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient’s efforts toward self-sufficiency and optional comfort care. Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload. 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. Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate. Provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician and recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients and families/caregivers. Works in concert with the interdisciplinary group. Works in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice Interdisciplinary Group Members to meet the emotional needs of the patient and family/caregiver. What sets us apart: Manageable Caseloads Clustered Territory Flexible Schedule Work Remote and Independently Successful Onboarding Program Supportive Leadership Team Responsive Internal Support Requirements Qualifications: Current and unrestricted CA license 1+ years of Hospice Case Manager Experience required Current AHA CPR certification Driver's License Able to travel to our Oakland office for weekly IDG meetings Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision

Manager/Supervisor

Home Health

2 weeks ago

Field Clinical Supervisor - Registered Nurse

HealthFlex Fairfield, CA

Description At HealthFlex Home Health & Hospice, we believe the best clinical leaders never lose touch with the patients they serve. That's why we're looking for an experienced RN to step into our Field Clinical Supervisor role, a position designed for nurses who are ready to grow as leaders without giving up the bedside moments that brought them into home health in the first place. In this role, you'll guide and develop a team of RN, LVN & HHAs, sharing your expertise through hands-on training, shadow visits, and field supervision that shapes how care is delivered across our communities. You'll have a real voice in quality, from leading case conferences and reviewing utilization to digging into the root causes of rehospitalizations and building education that keeps patients safely at home. And you'll still be in the field, completing Start of Care evaluations and seeing patients directly, so your leadership is grounded in real, current clinical practice. This is a salaried position , which means predictable, guaranteed income every pay period. No more worrying about cancelled visits, slow weeks, or chasing productivity to make your paycheck work. You can focus on doing the job well, knowing your compensation is stable. If you're a skilled home health nurse who's ready to mentor others, strengthen clinical quality, and make a bigger impact while staying connected to patient care, we'd love to meet you. Position Summary: The Field Clinical Supervisor combines direct field clinical practice with office-based case management and quality functions to support HealthFlex Home Health Services' patient outcomes, regulatory compliance, and staff development. This role blends hands-on Start of Care (SOC) nursing evaluations, field supervisory oversight, and new staff training with office responsibilities including utilization review, documentation compliance, scheduling coordination, and rehospitalization prevention analysis. The Field Clinical Supervisor serves as a clinical resource bridging field operations and administrative/quality functions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: This section describes the essential functions of this role; however, this is not intended to be all-inclusive. Other duties may be assigned, as necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Field Responsibilities Complete Start of Care (SOC) skilled nursing evaluations, including the comprehensive assessment and OASIS, in accordance with Medicare Conditions of Participation and agency policy Conduct field supervisory visits for LVNs, home health aides, and other clinical staff per California nursing practice requirements, Medicare Conditions of Participation supervision requirements (42 CFR §484.80), and agency competency standards Conduct field supervisory visits for RNs, LVNs, and home health aides associated with annual performance review Collaborate with the Clinical Supervisor on Annual Performance Evaluations (APE) for RNs, LVNs, and home health aides, providing field-based observations, performance feedback, and clinical input as appropriate Provide hands-on training and clinical onboarding for newly hired RNs and LVNs, including shadow visits and competency validation Deliver direct patient care visits as needed to support caseload coverage Document all field encounters accurately and timely in WellSky, consistent with clinical record integrity standards Oversee 5–7 Full Time Equivalents Office Responsibilities Manage assigned case load administratively, including care plan oversight, coordination with interdisciplinary team members, concierges and schedulers as needed Monitor clinician scheduling activity and address instances where evaluations are moved without appropriate notification. Meet with clinicians to discuss scheduling concerns, clarify expectations, and communicate required next steps. In collaboration with the Clinical Supervisor, determine when clinician scheduling access in Kinnser should be suspended based on ongoing scheduling compliance issues. Document scheduling concerns, follow-up discussions, and actions taken to ensure accountability and adherence to scheduling procedures. Participate in and/or lead interdisciplinary case conferences as assigned to review patient progress, clinical needs, plan of care, barriers to care, and coordination of services with the interdisciplinary team Perform utilization review to ensure visit frequency, duration, and skilled nursing services align with plan of care, payer authorization, and medical necessity standards Review and respond to patient complaints related to clinical care, coordinating investigation and resolution with clinical leadership Conduct root cause analysis for rehospitalizations, identify trends, and develop/deliver staff education aimed at rehospitalization prevention Support other quality and compliance initiatives as assigned Respond and evaluate Livanta appeals as needed Working Conditions Ability to travel within assigned service territory for field visits, supervisory visits, and patient care as needed Ability to perform skilled nursing assessments and procedures in the home, including patient assessment, medication management and education, wound care, and other treatments within agency scope Ability to lift/assist patients consistent with safe patient handling standards (including gait belt protocol) Prolonged periods of computer work for office-based documentation and utilization review duties Hybrid role requiring regular travel to patient homes across assigned territory and time in the HealthFlex office for administrative, training, and quality functions Exposure to varied home environments; adherence to infection control and safety protocols required Requirements Current, unrestricted California Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing Current CPR certification Minimum [1–2] years of home health experience preferred; prior supervisory, mentoring, or training experience preferred Working knowledge of Medicare Conditions of Participation, OASIS, and California home health regulatory requirements Proficiency with WellSky (or willingness to train) and Paylocity or similar HRIS Valid California driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance meeting agency minimums Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to train and mentor clinical staff effectively Ability to independently manage competing field and office priorities

School

Contract

1 week ago

Registered Nurse School Setting in Fremont, CA

Soliant Health Fremont, CA

$35.77 - $55.77 / hour

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of students as you step into a rewarding contract opportunity working with schools as a Registered Nurse. This role is ideal for compassionate, adaptable professionals eager to promote student health and create a supportive learning environment. Located in the vibrant Fremont, CA area, you’ll collaborate with educators, families, and healthcare partners to ensure every student’s well-being remains a top priority. Preferred Qualifications & Experience: Current and valid RN license Previous school nursing experience preferred, but not required Strong communication skills to interact effectively with students, parents, and staff Ability to assess, triage, and provide care for a wide range of student health needs Familiarity with California state guidelines for school health services Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and upholding ethical standards Key Responsibilities: Deliver direct care to students, including administering medications, monitoring chronic health conditions, and responding to urgent medical concerns Conduct health screenings (vision, hearing, immunization status) and keep accurate health records Develop and implement individualized health care plans Provide health education to students and staff on wellness, safety, and illness prevention Act as a liaison between the school, families, and external healthcare providers Support compliance with state health regulations and school policies Embrace the opportunity to work in a dynamic school setting where each day brings something new and impactful. Your skills and compassion will be essential in supporting student success and enhancing the overall school community. If you’re ready to bring your expertise and positive energy to this important role, we encourage you to apply today and make a meaningful impact in the lives of students. Compensation for this position ranges from $35.77 to $55.77. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here . This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.

Hospice

Full-time

1 month ago

Spanish Speaking Registered Nurse (RN)

Suncrest Hospice San Francisco, CA

$50 - $60 / hour

Why Suncrest At Brighton/Suncrest Hospice, we're more than a hospice provider—we're a compassionate team on a mission to change the expectation of hospice care in our communities. Our rapid growth is driven by one simple belief: exceptional patient care starts by investing in our people. We are proud to be a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP)-certified hospice. If you have a commitment to providing the highest quality of care to patients and their families, we would like to hear from you! Benefits Pay: $50-60/hour 144 PTO & 40 Sick Hours per calendar year Monthly bonus opportunities Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement Medical, HSA, Dental, Vision, Life, EAP 401k plan with employer match and immediate 100% vesting after 90 days of employment No on-call obligations Ongoing opportunities for professional growth and career advancement Details Join a team that's redefining hospice care! Brighton/Suncrest Hospice is dedicated to providing exceptional care and service through a compassionate, supportive team that values communication, integrity, teamwork, and continuous growth. As a Registered Nurse (RN), you'll provide compassionate, individualized hospice care wherever patients call home—including private residences, skilled nursing facilities, and assisted living communities. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of nurses, Social Workers, Chaplains, CNAs, and volunteers to develop care plans that support the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and their families. We prioritize quality over quantity by maintaining lower clinician caseloads and higher staff-to-patient ratios. This allows our nurses to spend more meaningful time with patients and families, build lasting relationships, and provide the compassionate, personalized care every patient deserves. Depending on your strengths and interests, we have various nursing opportunities available. Qualifications Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in the state of practice A passion for providing exceptional, patient-centered hospice care Strong collaboration and communication skills with interdisciplinary care teams Ability to work independently while effectively managing your daily schedule Excellent time management and organizational skills to balance patient visits, documentation, meetings, and urgent needs Comfort learning and utilizing electronic medical record (EMR) systems Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and current auto insurance to travel throughout the service area