RN | Registered Nurse | Weekend Team Lead | Hospice House

MIDLAND CARE CONNECTION INC•Topeka, KS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Midland Care Connection is a not for profit, community based organization dedicated to helping older adults and seriously ill individuals stay independent and supported in their homes. Established in 1978, we offer a full continuum of care, including hospice, palliative care, home health, grief and loss counseling, and our signature PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program. Our mission centers on "meeting individual needs through innovative care solutions," and we serve people across multiple counties in northeast Kansas. Hospice House A peaceful, 12 bed, in patient facility dedicated to providing compassionate, end of life care when a home setting is no longer feasible. Here, patients receive around the clock, skilled hospice care from a multidisciplinary team—nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other specialists—focused on managing pain and symptoms with dignity and respect. The environment is designed to feel like home, offering comfort not just to the patients but also to their loved ones, providing space for visitation, emotional support, and moments of peace in the final chapter of life. RN Weekend Team Leader Provides leadership and supervision for weekend and on-call hospice staff, ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with agency policies. The role combines clinical expertise, administrative oversight, and direct patient care. Responsibilities include guiding and training staff, monitoring documentation and quality standards, coordinating admissions and patient visits, participating in on-call rotation, serving as a pharmacy liaison, and supporting policy and procedure development. The team lead also engages in community education, quality improvement initiatives, and staff development, ensuring weekend operations run smoothly and patients and families receive consistent, compassionate hospice care

Requirements

Current, unrestricted Kansas RN license
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Critical thinking and decision-making skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in hospice or palliative care
Previous leadership or supervisory experience
Experience with EMR systems and clinical documentation
Knowledge of hospice regulations and standards of practice
Experience in quality improvement initiatives and staff training

Responsibilities

Provides leadership and supervision for weekend and on-call hospice staff
Ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with agency policies
Guiding and training staff
Monitoring documentation and quality standards
Coordinating admissions and patient visits
Participating in on-call rotation
Serving as a pharmacy liaison
Supporting policy and procedure development
Engaging in community education, quality improvement initiatives, and staff development
Ensuring weekend operations run smoothly and patients and families receive consistent, compassionate hospice care

Benefits

Health insurance options for employees and dependents
Dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Accounts (HSA), with employer contributions
Paid Time Off (PTO), Personal and Taking Care of You Days
Holiday pay (six holidays per year)
403(b) ERISA Retirement Plan, match provided
Free group life and AD&D insurance of $20,000
On-site education center to provide professional development and CEU credits
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and dependents
Paid monthly volunteer time at non-profit organizations
Uniform Allowance Program