University Physicians' Association

Practice support for physician groups

Registered Nurse - Palliative Care

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeKnoxville, TN, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An active Registered Nurse license in good standing is required.
At least 2 years of clinical experience is required.
Strong communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills are required.
The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team is required.
Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification for Health Care Providers is required.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including physical, emotional, and psychosocial evaluations.
Support symptom management, medication reconciliation, and patient education.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Facilitate advance care planning discussions and goals-of-care conversations as appropriate.
Coordinate outpatient services, including scheduling, prior authorizations, and follow-up care.
Communicate test results and care updates to patients and families with empathy and clarity.
Provide triage support for urgent medical issues during clinic hours and on a rotating basis.
Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record.
Assist the inpatient service with triage and phone coverage as needed.
Build trusting relationships with patients and families by offering emotional support and guidance.

Desired Qualifications

Clinical experience in oncology, hospice, or palliative care is preferred.
Familiarity with electronic health record systems and outpatient workflows is preferred.

Description

University Physicians Association is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse to join our University Palliative Care team. This role is ideal for a nurse who thrives in a collaborative, patient-centered environment and is passionate about improving quality of life for patients with serious illnesses. The position is based within the UT Medical Center Cancer Institute and involves close coordination with physicians, patients, and families to deliver holistic, supportive care.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including physical, emotional, and psychosocial evaluations.
Support symptom management, medication reconciliation, and patient education.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Facilitate as appropriate advance care planning discussions and goals-of-care conversations.
Coordinate outpatient services including scheduling, prior authorizations, and follow-up care.
Communicate test results and care updates to patients and families with empathy and clarity.
Provide triage support for urgent medical issues during clinic hours and on a rotating basis.
Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
Assist inpatient service with triage and phone coverage as needed.
Build trusting relationships with patients and families, offering emotional support and guidance.

Full benefit package available including PTO, Sick Leave, Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, 401k with company match and immediate vesting, Life Insurance, and more!

Requirements

RN License (active and in good standing) required.
Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience, preferably in oncology, hospice, or palliative care.
Strong communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
CPR certification for Health Care Providers required.
Familiarity with EHR systems and outpatient workflows preferred.

About the Company

University Physicians' Association

Practice support for physician groups

University Physicians' Association provides administrative and practice-management support for physicians and clinical groups in Tennessee. Its services help medical practices manage billing, finance, human resources, operations and other non-clinical functions that support patient care. The organization works alongside affiliated physicians and health-system partners rather than replacing the clinicians delivering treatment. UPA’s role is healthcare administration and physician enterprise support, making it distinct from a university, hospital or independent insurance carrier. Service delivery depends on clinical, operational and administrative teams working across its care settings.

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