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 afterhours
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 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
We Offer Benefits for All Associates (Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem):
Competitive Pay