Hospice RN Team Leader

Lighthouse Hospice Care•Downers Grove, IL

6d•$100,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Lighthouse Hospice is driven to provide a professional hospice workplace where the employee is respected and valued. We recognize that creating a culture of trust, kindness and appreciation is required to retain the best talent, dedicated to making a difference in the lives of the people we serve. Our team members all have one special thing in common. We deeply care for each other as much as we care for our patients and families. Each member of our team has been carefully chosen, not only for their exceptional skill set but also for their gifts of compassion and respect for others. We found that hiring people for this reason, combined with creating an environment where each individual can showcase their strengths, enables our team to achieve their highest potential. If you are searching for a great place to work, a place where you can make a real difference, where you can learn and grow with some of the best talent in the area, then we would love to speak with you! Job Title: Hospice RN Team Leader Reports to: Clinical Director Job Summary: The Hospice RN Team Leader oversees patient care delivery, coordinates interdisciplinary teams, and ensures compliance with care plans and standards. Manages nursing schedules, supports admissions and discharges, and acts as a liaison between patients, families, and the care team to provide high-quality, compassionate care.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
Current state license as a registered nurse (RN) and/or in accordance with the Board of Nurse Examiners rules for Nurse Licensure Compact.
Current driver’s license.
Minimum of two years’ experience as a registered nurse in a clinical care setting.
Hospice experience required.
Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice.
In-depth knowledge of hospice regulations, Medicare/Medicaid guidelines, and best practices in end-of-life care.
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Compassionate, empathetic, and committed to the mission of hospice care.
Must read, write, and comprehend English.
Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.
Requires prolonged sitting with the ability to operate office equipment, as well as, heavy lifting, bending, standing, and walking with the ability to lift and move patients up to 50 lbs.
Requires ability to always handle stressful situations in a calm and courteous manner.
Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs, and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition.

Nice To Haves

Management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee team operations, including triaging referrals, patient calls, and resource allocation.
Provide clinical leadership for clinical staff, assist with rostering, budgeting, and daily scheduling.
Coordinate interdisciplinary team meetings, chart reviews, and follow-ups.
Ensure compliance with hospice protocols, develop policies, and deliver education to staff and community partners.
Evaluate and manage patient admissions, discharges, and hospice eligibility criteria.
Utilize the nursing process to provide home-based care and maintain thorough documentation.
Conduct comprehensive assessments addressing physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs.
Develop, implement, and update care plans to ensure quality and continuity of care.
Educate patients, families, and caregivers on disease management, self-care, and end-of-life care.
Provide clinical direction to clinical staff, ensuring adherence to care standards.
Maintain detailed progress notes, communicate with physicians, and monitor third-party compliance.
Perform on-call responsibilities and ensure effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
Assess and document patient needs and care plans in coordination with the interdisciplinary team.
Provide nursing care adhering to infection control protocols and ensure timely paperwork submission.
Support care transitions and maintain productivity and compliance standards.
Conduct ongoing assessments to ensure care quality, address compliance, and correct identified issues.
Monitor service providers, prepare reports, and perform audits (admissions, recertifications, discharges).
Maintain logs and coordinate infection, ER/hospital care, and fall management.
Orient new staff on documentation and auditing practices.
Support public relations efforts and foster community and physician relationships.
Assist with special projects and initiatives as directed by leadership.