Afterhours Palliative Care RN - Advanced Illness Management

Overview :

Make a difference when life matters most.

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

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

Compensation may vary within the salary range provided based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate's location, experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications and department equity. Gentiva provides associates with a comprehensive benefits and total rewards package, of which base pay is just one piece.

Salary Range – $66,890-$78,645

Location : Illumia Our Company :

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.