Afterhours Palliative Care RN - Advanced Illness Management

Illumia • Athens, TX

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About The Position

Overview 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

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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

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

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• National & Local Recognition Programs
• Teammate Assistance Fund
• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees