Hospice Nurse Team Lead – Clinical Operations

SERENITY HOSPICE CARE; Burlington (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Serenity Hospice Care in New Jersey is seeking an experienced Assistant Team Lead RN to support the clinical leadership team and guide our hospice nursing staff. The role combines direct patient care with leadership responsibilities and mentoring of RN Case Managers and other clinicians.

Based in Burlington County, the position oversees scheduling, coordination of patient visits, and ensures continuity of care while maintaining regulatory compliance and adherence to the hospice plan of care.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New Jersey.
• Associate degree in nursing required; BSN preferred.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of professional nursing experience.
• Previous hospice, home health, palliative care, or end-of-life care experience strongly preferred.
• Previous leadership, charge nurse, preceptor, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and appropriate automobile insurance.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work independently while functioning effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and standard computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Team Lead with daily clinical operations and coordination of the hospice nursing team.
• Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to RN Case Managers and other clinical staff.
• Assist with assigning and coordinating patient visits based on patient needs, staffing, and geographic coverage.
• Monitor patient care to promote continuity, quality, and compliance with the hospice plan of care.
• Assist nurses with clinical questions, challenging patient situations, symptom management, and changes in patient condition.
• Participate in patient care and make nursing visits as needed to support the clinical team.
• Assist with reviewing clinical documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
• Help monitor timely completion of assessments, recertifications, care plans, orders, and other required clinical documentation.
• Assist with identifying changes in patient condition and ensuring appropriate communication with physicians, hospice providers, patients, and families.
• Support coordination between nursing, aides, social work, chaplain, volunteers, providers, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Serve as a clinical resource and role model for nursing staff.
• Participate in interdisciplinary group meetings and other clinical meetings as assigned.
• Respond appropriately to urgent clinical situations and assist with escalation of patient-care concerns.

Skills

RN license

CPR/BLS certification

Leadership

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Serenity Hospice Care in New Jersey is seeking an experienced Assistant Team Lead RN to support the clinical leadership team and guide our hospice nursing staff. The role combines direct patient care with leadership responsibilities and mentoring of RN Case Managers and other clinicians.

Based in Burlington County, the position oversees scheduling, coordination of patient visits, and ensures continuity of care while maintaining regulatory compliance and adherence to the hospice plan of care.