Clinical Team Lead, RN - Hospice

Talbot Hospice; Easton (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Talbot Hospice seeks an experienced Hospice Clinical Team Lead to oversee clinical services and intake operations. You will provide leadership, ensure compassionate care, and support staff development while maintaining regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

You will lead the interdisciplinary team, manage staffing, and participate in on-call rotations, shaping clinical excellence across the organization and contributing to high-quality end-of-life care.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in the state.
• Hospice/home care experience preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of management or supervisory experience.
• CPR certification maintained.
• Understanding of hospice philosophy and issues around death.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight of hospice services.
• Coordinate referrals, admissions, and intake operations.
• Supervise and support clinical staff with coaching and feedback.
• Lead IDT meetings and promote cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Monitor quality measures, patient outcomes, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure staffing, scheduling, and productivity effectiveness.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and staff retention.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and patient-centered culture.
• Participate in on-call rotation as Clinical Manager.
• Serve as clinical resource for staff, patients, families, and partners.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical leadership

IDT coordination

Staff coaching

Education

RN licensure

BSN preferred

Job description

Lead with Compassion. Inspire Excellence. Make a Difference.

Talbot Hospice is seeking an experienced and passionate Hospice Clinical Team Lead to provide leadership, oversight, and coordination of our hospice clinical services and intake operations. This leadership role ensures patients and families receive exceptional, compassionate care while supporting staff development, quality outcomes, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight of hospice services.
• Coordinate patient referrals, admissions, and intake operations.
• Supervise and support clinical staff through coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings and promote collaboration across disciplines.
• Monitor quality measures, patient outcomes, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure appropriate staffing, scheduling, and productivity.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, orientation, and retention of clinical team members.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and foster a positive, patient-centered culture.
• Participate in Clinical Manager On Call rotation.
• Serve as a clinical resource for staff, patients, families, referral sources, and community partners.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for a clinical leader who is passionate about mentoring others, advancing quality hospice care, and making a meaningful impact on patients, families, and staff. You'll work alongside a dedicated interdisciplinary team while helping shape the future of clinical excellence at Talbot Hospice.

Requirements

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

1. Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state.
2. Graduate of NLN accredited school of nursing with a BSN degree is preferred.
3. Previous experience in hospice/home care setting and with two (2) years management or supervisory experience. Proven ability to work within an interdisciplinary setting.
4. Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
5. Has excellent observation, good nursing judgment and communication skills. Understands hospice philosophy and issues of death/dying.
6. Understands principles of pain/symptom management.
7. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
8. Complies and maintains current CPR certification.
9. Demonstrates excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills.