Registered Nurse; RN - Palliative
Listed on 2026-01-02
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, Palliative Care Nurse
Gentiva is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Palliative for a nursing job in Kettering, Ohio.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty:
Palliative - Discipline:
RN - Duration:
Ongoing - Employment Type:
Staff
Overview:
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Advanced Illness Management (AIM) Palliative Care Team. This is a field-based position that provides in-person and telephonic care coordination, education, and assessments to patients with serious or life-limiting illnesses.
The AIM Palliative RN will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including Nurse Practitioners, Social Workers, and Primary Care Providers. This role ensures high-quality, patient-centered care and supports comfort, dignity, and quality of life for patients in private homes, assisted living communities, and skilled nursing facilities.
Key Responsibilities:- Conduct in-home and telephonic nursing assessments and screenings for palliative care patients
- Complete risk stratification assessments and determine frequency of visits based on patient needs
- Deliver patient and family education on disease progression, medications, nutrition, and end-of-life care
- Collaborate with NPs and PCPs to identify changes in patient condition and escalate care appropriately
- Coordinate care transitions and facilitate hospice referrals when needed
- Accurately document clinical findings, assessments, care plans, and education in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
- Support the development and regular updates of individualized Palliative Care Plans
- Communicate lab results, order DME, and manage prescriptions in accordance with state RN scope of practice
- Participate in rotating on-call coverage for evenings and weekends
- Foster strong communication and collaboration across the care team, including social work and case management
- Ensure adherence to all HIPAA, compliance, ethical, and professional standards
Required Qualifications:
- Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license with no board actions
- Minimum 2 years of clinical RN experience, preferably in skilled nursing, home health, palliative care, hospice, geriatrics, or oncology
- Demonstrated ability to provide quality care in high-empathy environments
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and electronic medical records
- Exceptional communication, time management, and critical thinking skills
- Keen observation skills with the ability to identify changes in condition and escalate appropriately
- Comfortable working independently in the field and within interdisciplinary care models
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (field-based role)
Preferred Experience:
- Previous experience in palliative care, hospice, or oncology nursing
- Familiarity with risk stratification, symptom management, and home-based care planning
- Experience working in or with assisted living and skilled nursing facilities
Offer:
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)
- 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
Compensation may vary within the salary range provided based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s location, experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications and department equity. Gentiva provides associates with a comprehensive benefits and total rewards package, of which base pay is just one piece.
Salary Range – $66,890-$78,645
Location:Illumia Our Company:
At Illumia,…
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