Palliative Care Team Leader

Vitas Healthcare Corporation; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

VITAS Healthcare Corporation seeks a Team Manager to lead the Patient Care Team within our hospice program. The role oversees supervision, evaluation, and coordination of interdisciplinary team members, ensuring continuity of care from admission to discharge or transfer to bereavement, and advocating for patients and families.

The Team Manager coordinates with social services and health care providers in the community, maintains patient records, and participates in on-call rotations to ensure

Qualifications

• Private transportation with license and insurance coverage.
• RN license in the state of practice.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Two years supervisory experience in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises the Patient Care Team and coordinates care.
• Ensures continuity of care from admission to discharge or transfer.
• Collaborates with physicians regarding palliative care measures.
• Maintains accurate patient records from intake through discharge.
• Participates in on-call rotation and 24/7 team coverage.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

VITAS information system (Vx)

Advocacy and coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

RN license to practice in state

Tools

Vx information system

Job description

VITAS Healthcare Corporation seeks a Team Manager to lead the Patient Care Team within our hospice program. The role oversees supervision, evaluation, and coordination of interdisciplinary team members, ensuring continuity of care from admission to discharge or transfer to bereavement, and advocating for patients and families.

The Team Manager coordinates with social services and health care providers in the community, maintains patient records, and participates in on-call rotations to ensure