PRN Afterhours Palliative Care RN - Advanced Illness Management

Company: Illumia
Location: Wyoming
Posted on: July 14, 2025

Job Description:

Overview: Join us to make a difference when life matters most We believe every day is an opportunity to make care more personal and life more comfortable. That’s why we offer personal care, palliative care and hospice to give people the care they need with dignity, grace, and love. The Afterhours AIM RN will report directly to the Director of AIM. Responsible for identifying and coordinating patient/family needs and for providing preventive and supportive care to the palliative patients and family. Utilizes assessment, intervention, and teaching skills to maximize patient comfort and to enhance the quality of life. Assumes afterhours coverage for the designated teams and functions as an interdisciplinary advanced illness management and support, along with telephonic, video, and in person interventions afterhours. As a Registered Nurse / RN, you will: Be able to triage patient needs over the phone until a nurse can provide an in-person visit Respond appropriately and with urgency to crisis calls from patients and families after hours Make the initial nursing evaluation in determining eligibility for palliative serves, as part of a patient visit, within 48 hours of referral Identify the patient/family’s physical, psychosocial, emotional, and environmental needs and re-assesses as needed Collaborate with the patient/family, attending physician and other members of IDG in providing patient and family care Timely document the problems, appropriate goals, interventions, and patient/family response to palliative care Maintain accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient’s condition Be responsible to effectively communicate with members of the AIM team, clinical supervisor, and the patient’s PCP, if any, regarding changes in patient status and/or patient needs occurring during afterhours call Report patient condition and any identified needs/issues to supervisor, nurse practitioner, or PCP Assist in overseeing the utilization of medications, DME and supplies related to the plan of care in a manner consistent with the needs of the patent, physician orders, and the performance goals of the AIM agency About You: Registered Nurse / RN Requirements: Education: Associates/Bachelor’s degree Nursing Experience: 2 years of prior skilled Registered Nurse experience Demonstrated ability to provide quality patient care Nursing experience in palliative care, oncology, hospice, or geriatric care preferred Additional, preferred experience to help you be successful in a hospice 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 action CPR Certification Equipment/Tools/Work-Aids: Fluent competence in computer programs Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel Fluent in electronic medical record documentation Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Prior clinical experience Strong compassionate phone skills Strives for independence and sound critical decision-making regarding the delivery of patient care Competent to perform afterhours in person visits Familiar with the concepts and needs of patients/families who are facing advanced illnesses Excellent written and verbal communication Always maintains patient confidentiality Good problem-solving skills Good time management skills We Offer: As a Registered Nurse / RN, you will be eligible for: Competitive Pay 401(k) with company matching contributions Career growth opportunities available at both the branch and corporate levels One on One Onboarding Program Free Continuing Education Units Local and national award programs Referral bonus program Mileage reimbursement Financial assistance program supporting teammates in times of need 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 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.

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