Palliative Care Nurse Manager

Mercy; Missouri; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking an experienced RN Manager for Palliative Care to lead our night shift, overseeing clinical operations and ensuring compassionate, evidence-based care for patients. You will supervise RNs and support staff, coordinate interdisciplinary care plans, and manage staffing and scheduling to maintain high standards.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, social workers, and chaplains to optimize symptom management and family support while upholding Mercy’s mission of

Qualifications

• RN license required; leadership experience in nursing teams preferred.
• Experience in palliative care leadership and care coordination.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor RN and support staff.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care plans with clinicians and support services.
• Manage staffing and scheduling for night shift.
• Monitor quality, safety and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with physicians, social workers and chaplains to optimize symptom management and family support.

Skills

Leadership

RN management

Palliative care

Education

RN license

Job description

Mercy seeks an experienced RN Manager for Palliative Care on our full-time night shift. In this leadership role, you will oversee clinical operations for palliative patients, ensuring safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care. Responsibilities include supervising and mentoring RN and support staff, coordinating interdisciplinary care plans, managing staffing and scheduling, and monitoring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. You’ll collaborate with physicians, social workers, and chaplains to optimize symptom management, support families, and advance Mercy’s mission of holistic, patient-centered care.