RN Manager-Palliative Care- FT Days

Mercy; Mehlville (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition support

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

Mercy in Missouri is seeking a Manager of the Palliative Care Program to lead clinical operations, ensure quality patient care, and align with Mercy’s care model. This full-time night shift role partners with the Medical Director to guide an interdisciplinary team.

You will oversee the Palliative Care Coordinator team, drive program goals and metrics, and uphold licensure and certification standards to support compassionate, safe, and cost-conscious care.

Qualifications

• Requires RN license in hiring state and/or compact licensure
• Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) or within 1 year of hire
• Basic Life Support certification or completed within 30 days of hire
• Minimum 3 years of Palliative Care experience
• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Directs the inpatient Palliative Care Program in collaboration with the Medical Director
• Establishes program goals and outcome metrics aligned with Mercy’s strategic direction
• Oversees the Palliative Care Coordinator team and daily operations
• Ensures quality patient-focused care and adherence to best practices
• Maintains program leadership, documentation, and interdepartmental collaboration

Skills

Clinical Competence

Documentation

EMR Technology

Communication

Collaboration

Critical Thinking

Decision Making

Adaptability

Emotional Intelligence

Education

Associate's Degree / Diploma / BSN

Master’s degree in nursing

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!The Manager of the Palliative Care Program is responsible for the direction, leadership and oversight management for the Palliative Care Department. This position is designed to facilitate an effective process of the Mercy Care Model supporting quality patient care, patient safety and financial components; promoting integration of a seamless care model, optimizing performance and adoption of best practice.

Manages, monitors and coordinates the inpatient Palliative Care Program in conjunction with the Medical Director of Palliative Care, to ensure an organized multidisciplinary team approach to quality care and identification of palliative care patients. Achieves quality patient focused care by: establishing program goals and outcome metrics aligning with Mercy’s strategic direction.

Responsible for management and oversight of Palliative Care Coordinator team.

Position Details:Manager-Palliative CareFull- Time, Nights (40/hr weekly)

Required Education:

• Graduated from a school of nursing (Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN).

Preferred Education:

• Master’s degree in nursing.

Required Experience:

• 3 years of Palliative Care experience.
• 2 years of leadership experience.

Licensure:

• Is personally responsible for obtaining and maintaining a current RN license within the hiring state and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all state board of nursing requirements.

Certifications:

• Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) or obtained within 1 year of hire.
• Basic Life Support certification or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire.

Skills:

• Clinical Competence
• Documentation
• EMR Technology
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Critical Thinking
• Decision Making
• Adaptability
• Emotional Intelligence

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.