Nurse Team Leader Hospice

Overview

• Lead and mentor a team of hospice nurses, ensuring high-quality patient care and professional development.
• Collaborate with the Hospice Nurse Manager to implement policies and achieve program goals effectively.
• Balance fieldwork and office responsibilities, with 80% fieldwork and 20% office-based activities.
• Carry a reduced caseload, providing direct patient care and case management services.
• Support staff orientation and precepting, ensuring smooth integration and skill development.
• Promote professional growth among team members through mentorship and training initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with hospice and palliative care standards and regulations.
• Work in a dynamic environment with rotating weekend schedules and flexible hours.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Provide leadership and guidance to hospice nursing staff, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Supervise and mentor nursing staff, ensuring adherence to best practices and professional standards.
• Carry a reduced caseload, delivering patient care and managing cases effectively.
• Assist in staff orientation and training, enhancing team capabilities and integration.
• Collaborate with the Hospice Nurse Manager to achieve program objectives and improve service delivery.
• Perform fieldwork to oversee case management and supervise staff activities.
• Ensure compliance with hospice care policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote professional development among staff through targeted training and mentorship programs.

Job Requirements

• Associate of Science in Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Minimum of six years of nursing experience, preferably in hospice care.
• Supervisory or leadership experience preferred, with strong mentoring capabilities.
• New York State RN licensure required; CHPN certification preferred or obtained within one year.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Windows applications.
• Ability to effectively supervise and mentor hospice nursing staff.
• Strong communication and organizational skills to manage fieldwork and office responsibilities.
• Commitment to providing high-quality hospice and palliative care services.