Inpatient Palliative Care Team Lead

Vitas Healthcare Corporation; Deerfield Beach (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

VITAS Healthcare Corporation in Deerfield Beach, FL seeks an experienced Nurse Manager to direct all patient care services for the team, including bereavement and volunteers, ensuring these services are integrated within the interdisciplinary plan of care. You will review admissions and alive discharges to meet eligibility and timeliness, and collaborate on pain and symptom management.

You will supervise staff, coordinate 24/7 team coverage, lead interdisciplinary meetings, and participate in

Qualifications

• RN license active in Florida; required for management role.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; advanced degree valued.
• Minimum two years of supervisory hospice experience.
• Strong knowledge of palliative care and bereavement services.

Responsibilities

• Directs all patient care services for the team.
• Reviews admissions, discharges, and documentation for eligibility.
• Leads team meetings and on-call rotation.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and quality initiatives.

Skills

Supervisory experience

RN License

Palliative care knowledge

Bereavement understanding

Education

Registered Nurse License (Florida)

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

VITAS information system (Vx)

Job description

VITAS Healthcare Corporation in Deerfield Beach, FL seeks an experienced Nurse Manager to direct all patient care services for the team, including bereavement and volunteers, ensuring these services are integrated within the interdisciplinary plan of care. You will review admissions and alive discharges to meet eligibility and timeliness, and collaborate on pain and symptom management.

You will supervise staff, coordinate 24/7 team coverage, lead interdisciplinary meetings, and participate in