Registered Nurses Per Diem

About Our Organization and the Job

Heart of Hope Asian American Hospice Care is a non -profit Hospice licensed by California state in 2016 and accredited by CHAP with Zero deficiency in 2017 and 2023. We are looking for talented professionals to join our growing team in San Jose, California. It offers a unique opportunity to work with a professional team that is passionate about providing end-of-life care to the under-served community in the Silicon Valley.

High-level Job Description

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides skilled nursing and comprehensive assessment in the development of the hospice patient and family plan of care. Skilled nursing services include but not limited to patient assessment, evaluation, and case management of medical needs of the patients; the performance of prescribed medical treatment for pain and symptom control; and the provision of emotional support to both the patients and their families.

High-level Job Description

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides skilled nursing and comprehensive assessment in the development of the hospice patient and family plan of care. Skilled nursing services include but not limited to patient assessment, evaluation, and case management of medical needs of the patients; the performance of prescribed medical treatment for pain and symptom control; and the provision of emotional support to both the patients and their families.

Pay Rate and Benefits

Highly compatible pay rate and benefits based on relevant work experience and qualification.

Hourly rate of $50-55

$250 per patient admission visit

$150 per regular visit

Weekday evening on call $150

Weekend on call $250

Paid Sick Leave

401K retirement plan with optional company matching

Qualifications/Requirements

1. Minimum of 1 year of experience as a professional nurse within the last 3 years; or a baccalaureate degree in nursing from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing.

2. Current licensure in the State of California.

3. Work independently and have excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, and nursing skills per competency checklist.

4. Able to cope with emotional stress tolerant of different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values.

5. Knowledge of and commitment to hospice philosophy of care.

6. Experience in hospice and homecare are advantages.

7. Bilingual Chinese/English Speaking welcomed but not required.

8. Compliant with Covid-19 healthcare personnel requirement in all City, County, State and Federal level.

Heart of Hope Asian American Hospice Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Fair Chance Act Compliance Statement

Heart of Hope Asian American Hospice Care will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Heart of Hope is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage at