Hospice RN Team Lead — Clinical Ops & Mentorship

Ocean Healthcare

Newark (NJ)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Serenity Hospice Care 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 duties and mentoring across the Essex/Union County area.

Qualified candidates hold an NJ RN license, an Associate Degree in Nursing (BSN preferred), 2–3 years of nursing experience, and CPR/BLS. Full-time, schedule 8:30am–4:30pm, Monday–Friday; travel as needed within the region.

Qualifications

Current, unrestricted RN license in New Jersey.
Associate Degree in Nursing; BSN preferred.
2–3 years of professional nursing experience.
Hospice/home health/end-of-life care experience preferred.
Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
CPR/BLS certification.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Proficiency with electronic medical records.

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.