Afterhours Palliative Care RN - Advanced Illness ...

Our Company:  Illumia Health is a fast-growing part of Gentiva, an industry leader in hospice and palliative care. Our clinical teams serve as an extension of physicians' care, partnering with them and other specialists to offer advanced illness management, a specialized form of high-touch palliative care designed to provide relief from the symptoms and stress of illness while improving quality of life wherever our patients call home. This flexible, collaborative approach is provided alongside curative treatments as an extra layer of physical, emotional, and social support. As a close-knit team bringing compassionate expertise to the unique journey of every patient, we proudly celebrate each other's successes in an inclusive atmosphere of generous support and rewarding career growth.      Overview: Join us to make a difference when life matters mostWe 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 After hours AIM (Advanced Illness Management) RN-FT (7 on/7 off schedule)  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 visitRespond appropriately and with urgency to crisis calls from patients and families after hoursMake 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 neededCollaborate with the patient/family, attending physician and other members of IDG in providing patient and family careTimely document the problems, appropriate goals, interventions, and patient/family response to palliative careMaintain accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient's conditionBe 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 callReport patient condition and any identified needs/issues to supervisor, nurse practitioner, or PCPAssist 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 experienceDemonstrated ability to provide quality patient careNursing experience in palliative care, oncology, hospice, or geriatric care preferredAdditional, 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: Current RN license to practice in the stateCPR Certification Equipment/Tools/Work-Aids: Fluent competence in computer programs Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft ExcelFluent in electronic medical record documentation Specialized Knowledge and Skills:Prior clinical experience Strong compassionate phone skillsStrives for independence and sound critical decision-making regarding the delivery of patient careCompetent to perform afterhours in person visits Familiar with the concepts and needs of patients/families who are facing advanced illnessesExcellent written and verbal communicationAlways maintains patient confidentiality Good problem-solving skills Good time management skills We Offer: As a Registered Nurse / RN, you will be eligible for:Competitive PayMedical, Dental, Vision Plans Wellness Program and Resources including:A dedicated Accolade Care Coordinator for personalized care management support of all your healthcare needsTelemedicine ProgramType 2 Diabetes Management Program via Virta Health A complete Joint and Spine Program with concierge services via Nimble OrthopedicsGenerous Paid Time Off (plan increases with tenure) and 7 paid holidaysPre-tax FSA and HSA plans (HSA w/company contributions)401(k) with company matching contributionsCareer growth opportunities available at both the branch and corporate levelsOne on One Onboarding Program Free Continuing Education UnitsTuition Program that includes:Access to 280+ program at 25+ learning partnersPrograms at every education level from ASN to BSN or BSN to MSNOnline classes with flexible start datesTuition reimbursement Company paid life and long-term disability insuranceVoluntary long-term care, critical illness, accident insurance, and pet insurance Local and national award programsReferral bonus programMileage reimbursement or Fleet ProgramFinancial assistance program supporting teammates in times of need Legalese: This is a safety-sensitive positionEmployee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefitsWhere applicable, employee must meet state specific requirementsWe are proud to be an EEO employerWe maintain a drug-free workplace Location: Illumia

Created: 2024-11-01