RN Nurse Team Lead - Hospice

PeaceHealth; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PeaceHealth is seeking a RN Nurse Team Lead - Hospice House for a Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Day position. The Team Lead provides professional nursing care in a hospice unit and leads a team under Hospice leadership to assure optimal patient care.

The role requires independent decision making, staff coordination, scheduling, and ongoing quality improvement while supporting patients and families. Salary range is $50.03 – $87.23 hourly, with pay dependent on education, experience, and bargaining

Qualifications

• Active RN license and BLS certification at hire.
• Minimum 1 year nursing experience; leadership experience preferred.
• Driver's license and proof of insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Assigns work and manages priorities to ensure quality care.
• Directs patient care activities and staffing for optimal outcomes.
• Mentors staff and supports hospital policies and quality initiatives.
• Documents care in the chart and ensures regulatory standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Hospice philosophy

Staff development

Age-specific care

Basic computer skills

Education

RN licensure

BSN preferred

Job description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a RN Nurse Team Lead - Hospice House for a Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $50.03 – $87.23. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Job Summary

Assures professional nursing care is provided for all patients in a hospice unit according to established standards and practices. The Team Lead is a team member in a leadership capacity under the direction of Hospice leadership. The Team Lead assists in coordinating unit activities which assure optimal patient care. The Team Lead supports and directs staff members in providing compassionate care and services to patients and families. Independent decision-making is expected in the execution of routine duties. Responsible for coordinating the day-to-day functions for assigned area. Assists with ensuring that departmental goals are achieved, timelines met and service excellence provided in all aspects of work. Subject matter expert.

Essential Functions

• Assigns work; plans and manages priorities, provides technical assistance, oversees staff schedules, monitors quality of work, monitors team projects, mentors staff, provides constructive feedback, oversees staff training, ensures quality improvement, provides leadership feedback on staff performance, and assists with goal setting for the team.
• Directs patient care activities in the department by making/adjusting staff assignments that ensures optimal patient outcomes.
• Supervises and assesses clinical practice. Directs and delegates other team members. Coordinates staffing optimal shift scheduling.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs.
• Documents patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards.
• Directs and delegates care to other team members in accordance with their education, credentials, and demonstrated competence.
• Ensures own professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
• Participates in the development of and maintains established hospital policies, procedures and objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection prevention program
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Accredited School of Nursing Required: Nursing
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year Required: relevant nursing experience
• Preferred: Previous leadership experience
• Drivers license and proof of insurance required.

Credentials

• Required: Upon Hire Registered Nurse
• Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment (Required)
• Able to support and interpret Hospice philosophy, policy and procedures (Required)
• Demonstrated interest in staff development (Required)
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs (Required)
• Basic computer skills (Required)

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).
• Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.
• Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.
• Bending/ stooping/ squatting/ reaching/ kneeling frequently.
• Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.

EEO Affi­rmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.