Team Leader Hospice

Overview

• Lead and mentor a team of hospice nurses, ensuring quality care delivery and professional growth.
• Balance fieldwork and office responsibilities, providing direct patient care and administrative support.
• Collaborate with the Hospice Nurse Manager to align team goals with organizational objectives.
• Provide mentorship and supervision to nursing staff, fostering a culture of excellence.
• Ensure compliance with hospice and palliative care policies and procedures.
• Engage in professional development initiatives to enhance staff capabilities and service quality.
• Maintain a reduced caseload compared to field staff, focusing on leadership duties.
• Work primarily in the field with occasional office-based tasks.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Provide direct patient care, managing a reduced caseload while ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Supervise and mentor hospice nursing staff, guiding their professional growth and development.
• Assist in staff orientation and training, ensuring seamless integration into the team.
• Collaborate with the Hospice Nurse Manager to implement strategic initiatives and operational improvements.
• Conduct field visits to oversee case management and provide support to nursing staff.
• Participate in quality assurance activities to maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
• Facilitate communication between field staff and management, ensuring alignment of goals.
• Engage in professional development activities to enhance team capabilities and service quality.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution preferred.
• Minimum of six years of hospice nursing experience required; supervisory experience preferred.
• Active New York State RN licensure required; CHPN certification preferred or obtained within one year.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Windows applications necessary.
• Strong ability to supervise and mentor hospice nursing staff effectively.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills to manage field and office responsibilities.
• Commitment to maintaining compliance with hospice and palliative care standards.
• Capability to balance patient care, staff supervision, and professional development tasks.