About this opportunity
Gentiva lists this Palliative Care RN opportunity in austin, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Provide Compassionate Care. Educate Families. Transform Palliative Services.
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Palliative Registered Nurse to join our team. Reporting to the Market Director, this role provides high-quality palliative care to patients in their homes, assisted living facilities, and skilled nursing facilities. The Palliative RN collaborates with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to assess, educate, and coordinate care while ensuring comfort and quality of life.
Essential Functions of Position:
Conduct in-person and telephonic RN assessments and screenings for palliative care patients.
Complete Risk Stratification Assessments to identify patient support needs in consultation with the Nurse Practitioner.
Observe patient visit frequency based on individual needs and risk identification.
Educate patients and families on disease processes, self-care, end-of-life care, medications, nutrition, and treatments.
Communicate findings to the Palliative Nurse Practitioner and/or PCP, including changes in condition or signs of decline.
Coordinate care with palliative team members and support hospice referral as appropriate.
Document timely clinical records including assessments, progress notes, care plans, physician orders, and treatments.
Support care plan development from initial assessment through discharge, addressing functional decline, symptom management, nutrition, cognition, and family/caregiver needs.
Collaborate on modifications to individualized palliative plans of care.
Facilitate care delivery and obtain additional resources as needed in accordance with the Plan of Care.
Participate in evening/weekend on-call rotation as required.
Facilitate prescription transmission to pharmacies, manage lab and diagnostic results, and request durable medical equipment as medically necessary.
Maintain effective relationships with supportive care team members and other healthcare providers.
Communicate and document clinical findings, treatment plans, and care provided in accordance with nursing standards and regulatory requirements.
Adhere to company policies, HIPAA privacy standards, business ethics, and mandatory compliance programs.
Implement marketing and promotional initiatives as directed.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
About You
Required Qualifications:
Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license with no board actions
Minimum 2 years of clinical RN experience, preferably in skilled nursing, home health, palliative care, hospice, geriatrics, or oncology
Demonstrated ability to provide quality care in high-empathy environments
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and electronic medical records
Exceptional communication, time management, and critical thinking skills
Keen observation skills with the ability to identify changes in condition and escalate appropriately
Comfortable working independently in the field and within interdisciplinary care models
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation (field-based role)
Preferred Experience:
Previous experience in palliative care, hospice, or oncology nursing
Familiarity with risk stratification, symptom management, and home-based care planning
Experience working in or with assisted living and skilled nursing facilities
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
Location
Empatia
Our Company
At Empatia, 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.
Worksite address
austin, TX, 78716, US
Who can apply
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