Afterhours Palliative Care RN - Advanced Illness Management

Gentiva; Bethel Park (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Afterhours Palliative Care RN to join their Advanced Illness Management team. This role involves providing compassionate care and support to patients and families, ensuring quality of life through effective communication and clinical interventions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nursing, particularly in palliative care, and a commitment to enhancing patient comfort and dignity. Join a supportive team that values personal growth and offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

Generous Paid Time Off

401(k) with company matching contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Free Continuing Education Units

Qualifications

• 2 years of prior skilled Registered Nurse experience.
• Nursing experience in palliative care, oncology, or hospice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Triage patient needs over the phone until a nurse can visit.
• Respond to crisis calls from patients and families after hours.
• Collaborate with the patient/family and attending physician.

Skills

Compassionate phone skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Communication

Education

Associates/Bachelor’s degree Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Our Company

Illumia Health is a fast-growing part of Gentiva, an industry leader in hospice and palliative care. Our clinical teams serve as an extension of physicians’ care, partnering with them and other specialists to offer advanced illness management, a specialized form of high-touch palliative care designed to provide relief from the symptoms and stress of illness while improving quality of life wherever our patients call home. This flexible, collaborative approach is provided alongside curative treatments as an extra layer of physical, emotional, and social support. As a close-knit team bringing compassionate expertise to the unique journey of every patient, we proudly celebrate each other’s successes in an inclusive atmosphere of generous support and rewarding career growth.

Our Company

Illumia Health is a fast-growing part of Gentiva, an industry leader in hospice and palliative care. Our clinical teams serve as an extension of physicians’ care, partnering with them and other specialists to offer advanced illness management, a specialized form of high-touch palliative care designed to provide relief from the symptoms and stress of illness while improving quality of life wherever our patients call home. This flexible, collaborative approach is provided alongside curative treatments as an extra layer of physical, emotional, and social support. As a close-knit team bringing compassionate expertise to the unique journey of every patient, we proudly celebrate each other’s successes in an inclusive atmosphere of generous support and rewarding career growth.

Overview

Join us to make a difference when life matters most

We believe every day is an opportunity to make care more personal and life more comfortable. That’s why we offer personal care, palliative care and hospice to give people the care they need with dignity, grace, and love.

The Afterhours RN in our Advanced Illness Management (AIM) program will report directly to the Director of AIM. Responsible for identifying and coordinating patient/family needs and for providing preventive and supportive care to the palliative patients and family. Utilizes assessment, intervention, and teaching skills to maximize patient comfort and to enhance the quality of life. Assumes afterhours coverage for the designated teams and functions as an interdisciplinary advanced illness management and support, along with telephonic, video, and in person interventions afterhours.

As a Registered Nurse / RN, You Will

• Be able to triage patient needs over the phone until a nurse can provide an in-person visit
• Respond appropriately and with urgency to crisis calls from patients and families after hours
• Make the initial nursing evaluation in determining eligibility for palliative serves, as part of a patient visit, within 48 hours of referral
• Identify the patient/family’s physical, psychosocial, emotional, and environmental needs and re-assesses as needed
• Collaborate with the patient/family, attending physician and other members of IDG in providing patient and family care
• Timely document the problems, appropriate goals, interventions, and patient/family response to palliative care
• Maintain accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient’s condition
• Be responsible to effectively communicate with members of the AIM team, clinical supervisor, and the patient’s PCP, if any, regarding changes in patient status and/or patient needs occurring during afterhours call
• Report patient condition and any identified needs/issues to supervisor, nurse practitioner, or PCP
• Assist in overseeing the utilization of medications, DME and supplies related to the plan of care in a manner consistent with the needs of the patent, physician orders, and the performance goals of the AIM agency
  
  

About You

Registered Nurse / RN Requirements:

Education

• Associates/Bachelor’s degree Nursing
  
  

Experience

• 2 years of prior skilled Registered Nurse experience
• Demonstrated ability to provide quality patient care
• Nursing experience in palliative care, oncology, hospice, or geriatric care preferred
• Additional, preferred experience to help you be successful in a hospice role: 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 unrestrictive RN license to practice in the state without any board action
• CPR Certification
  
  

Equipment/Tools/Work-Aids

• Fluent competence in computer programs Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel
• Fluent in electronic medical record documentation
  
  

Specialized Knowledge And Skills

• Prior clinical experience
• Strong compassionate phone skills
• Strives for independence and sound critical decision-making regarding the delivery of patient care
• Competent to perform afterhours in person visits
• Familiar with the concepts and needs of patients/families who are facing advanced illnesses
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Always maintains patient confidentiality
• Good problem-solving skills
• Good time management skills
  
  

We Offer

As a Registered Nurse / RN, you will be eligible for:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
• Wellness Program and Resources including:
• A dedicated Accolade Care Coordinator for personalized care management support of all your healthcare needs
• Telemedicine Program
• Type 2 Diabetes Management Program via Virta Health
• A complete Joint and Spine Program with concierge services via Nimble Orthopedics
• Generous Paid Time Off (plan increases with tenure) and 7 paid holidays
• Pre-tax FSA and HSA plans (HSA w/company contributions)
• 401(k) with company matching contributions
• Career growth opportunities available at both the branch and corporate levels
• One on One Onboarding Program
• Free Continuing Education Units
• Tuition Program that includes:
• Access to 280+ program at 25+ learning partners
• Programs at every education level from ASN to BSN or BSN to MSN
• Online classes with flexible start dates
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term care, critical illness, accident insurance, and pet insurance
• Local and national award programs
• Referral bonus program
• Mileage reimbursement or Fleet Program
• Financial assistance program supporting teammates in times of need
  
  

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
  
  

ReqID: 2025-120113

Category: Registered Nurse

Position Type: Full-Time

Company: Illumia

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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