Hospice Team Lead: Patient Care & Care Coordination

Vitas Healthcare Corporation; Lathrop (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

VITAS Healthcare Corporation is seeking a Team Manager to lead the Patient Care Team, supervise and coordinate interdisciplinary staff, and ensure continuity of care from admission to discharge or bereavement.

You will advocate for patients, collaborate with physicians and social services, manage schedules, participate in on-call rotation, and contribute to quality improvement within a hospice program.

Qualifications

• Current and valid RN License to practice in the state where the VITAS program is located.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Two years supervisory experience or equivalent in a health care organization.
• Knowledge of hospice and palliative care practices.
• Knowledge of interdisciplinary team dynamics and care planning.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, evaluate and coordinate interdisciplinary patient care team.
• Assure continuity of care from admission to discharge.
• Maintain patient records and documentation for recertification.
• Manage team schedule and 24/7 coverage.
• Participate in on-call rotation and team meetings.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient advocacy

Education

RN license (state-level)

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

VITAS information system (Vx)

Job description

VITAS Healthcare Corporation is seeking a Team Manager to lead the Patient Care Team, supervise and coordinate interdisciplinary staff, and ensure continuity of care from admission to discharge or bereavement.

You will advocate for patients, collaborate with physicians and social services, manage schedules, participate in on-call rotation, and contribute to quality improvement within a hospice program.