Palliative Care RN - Advanced Illness Management

Position: After hours Palliative Care RN - Advanced Illness Management

After hours Palliative Care RN - Advanced Illness Management

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Overview

Extend Compassion. Support Families. Deliver Exceptional After hours Care.

We’re looking for a compassionate and skilled After hours Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Advanced Illness Management (AIM) team. In this vital palliative care role, you’ll provide after‑hours clinical support to patients and families facing serious illness—through in‑person visits, phone triage, and virtual interventions.

Work schedule is seven days on, seven days off. 5 pm–8 am during the week, and 5 pm Friday through 8 am Monday.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Provide high‑impact care in a patient‑centered setting
• Work with a collaborative interdisciplinary team
• Enjoy a balance of autonomy and team support during after hours
• Be part of a mission‑driven organization focused on dignity, comfort, and quality of life

Key Responsibilities

• Triage and respond to urgent calls from palliative care patients and families after hours
• Conduct initial nursing evaluations to determine eligibility for palliative care services
• Provide clinical support via phone, video, or in‑person visits as needed
• Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, and the interdisciplinary team (IDT)
• Assess and manage patients’ physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs
• Document care accurately and timely in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Communicate changes in condition to the appropriate care team, including PCPs and supervisors
• Assist with medication, DME, and supply needs in accordance with care plans
• Ensure continuity of care and contribute to advanced illness care planning
• Audit patient charts as needed

Education

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Nursing

About You

• 2 years of prior skilled Registered Nurse experience
• Demonstrated ability to provide quality patient care
• Experience in palliative care, hospice, home health, oncology, or geriatric care preferred
• Prior experience in triage nursing, emergency care, or crisis response is a plus
• Additional preferred experience: hospital Staff RN, Med‑Surg, PACU, Float pool, ER or emergency room, critical care, acute care, cardiac, geriatric, admissions, wound care, telemetry, or travel nursing

Licenses, Certifications And/or Registration

• Active and unrestricted RN license in the state with no board actions
• CPR Certification

Equipment/Tools/Work‑Aids

• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) and Microsoft Office

Specialized Knowledge And Skills

• Competent to perform after hours in‑person visits
• Knowledge of palliative care principles, symptom management, and patient advocacy
• Strong assessment and critical thinking skills
• Strong, compassionate phone communication
• Ability to work independently with sound clinical judgment
• Independent decision‑making regarding patient care delivery
• Organized, empathetic, and calm under pressure
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times
• Good time‑management skills

Benefits For All Associates (Full‑Time, Part‑Time & Per Diem)

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• National & Local Recognition Programs
• Teammate Assistance Fund

Additional Full‑Time Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
• Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
• Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
• Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)
• Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Company‑paid Life & Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)

Legalese

• This is a safety‑sensitive position
• Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
• Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
• We are proud to be an EEO employer
• We maintain a drug‑free workplace

Job Details

• Company:
  Illumia (Gentiva)
• Position Type:
  Full‑Time
• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

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