Hospice Patient Care Team Lead (RN)

Vitas Healthcare Corporation; Tinley Park (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

VITAS Healthcare Corporation in Illinois seeks a Team Manager to lead an interdisciplinary Patient Care Team, coordinating admission through discharge and bereavement processes. The role focuses on patient advocacy, care continuity, and effective collaboration with physicians and community providers.

The position is office-based with one field day per week and a salary range of $95,000–$110,000 plus mileage and full benefits, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; RN license required.
• Two years supervisory experience or equivalent in a health care organization.
• Knowledge of hospice principles and practices.
• Working knowledge of palliative care and oncologic nursing.
• Familiarity with VITAS information system (Vx) and ability to use management reports.

Responsibilities

• Directs all patient care services for the team, including volunteer and bereavement, as part of the interdisciplinary plan.
• Reviews admissions and alive discharges to ensure eligibility and appropriateness criteria.
• Collaborates with team physician and attending physician on palliative care measures.
• Ensures complete and accurate data for recertification decisions and timely action.
• Manages team schedule and coordinates 24/7 coverage for all patients.
• Facilitates team meetings with interdisciplinary input into care plan updates.
• Participates in on-call rotation.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Patient advocacy

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

RN license

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

VITAS information system (Vx)

Job description

VITAS Healthcare Corporation in Illinois seeks a Team Manager to lead an interdisciplinary Patient Care Team, coordinating admission through discharge and bereavement processes. The role focuses on patient advocacy, care continuity, and effective collaboration with physicians and community providers.

The position is office-based with one field day per week and a salary range of $95,000–$110,000 plus mileage and full benefits, commensurate with experience.