Clinical Team Leader (RN) - Hospice (40718)

The Care Team; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wellness Programs

PTO

Tuition Assistance

Mileage Reimbursement

401(k) Match

Career Path Program

Job summary

The Care Team Hospice seeks an experienced Registered Nurse ready to step into clinical leadership as Clinical Team Leader. You will support daily clinical operations and help nurses, aides, social workers, chaplains, and others deliver high-quality hospice care at the branch level.

You’ll guide clinicians, strengthen documentation and care planning, coordinate staffing and patient needs, and ensure the team has resources to succeed.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted RN license in state of practice.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; ADN or BSN accepted.
• Minimum of two years RN experience within the previous 36 months.
• Hospice or Home Health experience strongly preferred.
• Previous supervisory/leadership or clinical management experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Strong clinical judgment with coaching ability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily clinical operations with the Branch Director.
• Provide leadership, coaching, education, and clinical guidance to nurses and interdisciplinary team members.
• Review patient care plans, clinical documentation, orders, admissions, discharges, and workflows for quality and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor quality and performance through audits and metrics, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with physicians, patients, families, referral partners, and team members to ensure exceptional patient and family experiences.
• Support clinician onboarding, competency development, performance evaluations, and ongoing education.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Coaching & mentoring

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organization

Education

Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Clinical Team Leader (RN)

Lead the team. Support great clinicians. Improve patient care.

The Care Team Hospice is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse ready to take the next step into clinical leadership. As a Clinical Team Leader, you'll work alongside the Clinical Manager and Administrator to support the day-to-day clinical operations of the branch while helping nurses, aides, social workers, chaplains, and other team members deliver exceptional hospice care.

This is a great opportunity for an RN who enjoys being the person others turn to for guidance. You'll help clinicians solve problems, strengthen documentation and care planning, coordinate staffing and patient needs, and ensure the team has the support and resources needed to be successful.

You’ll still use your clinical expertise, but your impact becomes bigger than a single caseload. You’ll help develop clinicians, improve processes, strengthen quality, and influence the care delivered across the entire branch.

At The Care Team, you’ll be supported by a collaborative team and a culture that values Compassion, Innovation, Integrity, and Respect while providing opportunities to continue growing your leadership career.

Who We Are

At The Care Team Hospice, we are a mission-driven, patient-centered provider dedicated to delivering compassionate end-of-life care. Our goal is to be the most trusted partner in hospice, supporting patients and their families with comfort, dignity, and respect during life's most important moments.

We offer a supportive, growth-focused environment along with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, plus Wellness Programs
• Career Path Program with opportunities for advancement and increased compensation
• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and Certification Assistance
• Mileage Reimbursement
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Additional Voluntary Coverage
• Great Total Rewards Package!!

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the Branch Director to oversee daily clinical operations, staffing, patient care coordination, and overall branch clinical performance.
• Provide leadership, coaching, education, and clinical guidance to nurses and interdisciplinary team members while helping clinicians grow and succeed.
• Review patient care plans, clinical documentation, orders, admissions, discharges, and workflows to promote quality, continuity of care, and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor quality and performance through QAPI activities, documentation audits, patient outcomes, and other clinical metrics while identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with physicians, patients, families, referral partners, and interdisciplinary team members to resolve concerns and ensure an exceptional patient and family experience.
• Support clinician onboarding, competency development, performance evaluations, survey readiness, and ongoing education.
• Provide direct patient care and on-call support when needed to ensure continuity of care and support the clinical team.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice required.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing accepted.
• Minimum of two years of Registered Nurse experience within the previous 36 months required.
• Hospice or Home Health experience STRONGLY preferred.
• Previous supervisory, leadership, charge nurse, or clinical management experience preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment with the ability to coach others, prioritize competing needs, and make confident decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, organization, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance required.