Registered Nurse; RN - Palliative

Staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Palliative - $78K-90K per year at Gentiva summary:
This position is for a Registered Nurse specializing in palliative care, providing after-hours clinical support to patients and families facing serious illness through in-person visits, phone triage, and virtual care. The role involves collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to assess and manage patients' physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs, ensuring continuity of care. It requires a valid RN license, nursing experience in palliative or related care, and strong clinical judgment while offering competitive benefits and career development opportunities.
Gentiva is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Palliative for a nursing job in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty:
Palliative

• Discipline: RN

• Duration:
Ongoing

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Employment Type:

Staff
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 after hours

• 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 after hours 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…