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Afterhours Palliative Care RN - Advanced Illness…
- Gentiva (Canonsburg, PA)
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Overview
Make a difference when life matters most.
We’re looking for a compassionate and skilled **After Hours/On Call Registered Nurse (RN)** to join our **Advanced Illness Management (AIM)** team in Canonsburg, PA. 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.
_Schedule is 7 days on - 7 days off. 5pm-8am Weekdays and 5pm Friday-8am Monday._
_RN Licensure - PA_
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 afterhours
+ 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
+ Auditing patient charts as needed
About You
Registered Nurse / RN Requirements:
Education:
+ Associate or bachelor’s degree in Nursing
Experience:
+ 2 years of prior skilled Registered Nurse experience
+ Demonstrated ability to provide quality patient care
+ Nursing 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 to help you be successful 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 actions
+ CPR Certification
Equipment/Tools/Work-Aids:
+ Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) and Microsoft Office
Specialized Knowledge and Skills:
+ Competent to perform afterhours 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
+ Strives for independence and sound critical decision-making regarding the delivery of patient care
+ Organized, empathetic, and calm under pressure
+ Always maintains patient confidentiality
+ Good time management skills
We 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)
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: 2025-129073
Category: Registered Nurse
Position Type: Full-Time
Company: Illumia
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