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Registered Nurse (RN) - PalliativeGentiva • Athens, TX, US
Registered Nurse (RN) - Palliative

Registered Nurse (RN) - Palliative

Gentiva • Athens, TX, US
4 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description

Job Description

Gentiva is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Palliative for a nursing job in Athens, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty : Palliative
  • Discipline : RN
  • Duration : Ongoing
  • Employment Type : Staff

\nOverview : \n

Extend Compassion. Support Families. Deliver Exceptional Afterhours Care.

We’re looking for a compassionate and skilled Afterhours Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Advanced Illness Management (AIM) team. 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.

Work schedule is seven days on, seven days off. 5pm-8am during the week, and 5pm Friday through 8am Monday.

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
  • \n\nAbout You : \n

    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
  • \n\nWe Offer : \n

    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)
  • \n\nLegalese : \n

  • 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
  • \n\nLocation : \nIllumia\n\nOur Company : \n

    At Illumia, part of Gentiva, it is our privilege to offer compassionate care in the comfort of wherever our patients call home. We are a national leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, with nearly 600 locations and thousands of dedicated clinicians across 38 states.

    Our place is by the side of those who need us – from helping people recover from illness, injury, or surgery in the comfort of their homes to guiding patients and their families through the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of a serious illness or terminal diagnosis.

    Our nationwide reach is powered by a family of trusted brands that include :

  • Hospice care :  Gentiva Hospice, Emerald Coast Hospice Care, Heartland Hospice, Hospice Plus, New Century Hospice, Regency SouthernCare, SouthernCare Hospice Services, SouthernCare New Beacon
  • Palliative care :  Empatia Palliative Care, Emerald Coast Palliative Care
  • Home health care :  Heartland Home Health
  • Advanced illness management :  Illumia Health
  • With corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and providers delivering care across the U.S., we are proud to offer rewarding careers in a collaborative environment where inspiring achievements are recognized – and kindness is celebrated.

    \n\nRelated Job Titles : \n

    RN, Registered Nurse, hospice RN jobs, case manager nurse, end-of-life care RN, home health RN, compassionate nursing jobs, hospice careers, palliative care RN

    Gentiva Job ID #2025-130311. Posted job title : Afterhours Palliative Care RN - Palliative Care

    About Gentiva

    Gentiva is a family of industry-leading hospice, palliative, and home health providers that are passionate about caring for others. With more than 550 locations and thousands of compassionate clinicians across 38 states, our place is by the side of those who need us – from helping people recover from illness, injury, or surgery in the comfort of their homes to guiding patients and their families through the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of a serious illness or terminal diagnosis. Gentiva’s corporate headquarters is in Atlanta, Georgia, with providers delivering care across the U.S.

    Benefits

  • Continuing Education
  • Medical benefits
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Vision benefits
  • Discount program
  • Pet insurance
  • Holiday Pay
  • Wellness and fitness programs
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Dental benefits
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Life insurance
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