Senior RN Hospice Team Leader: Care Coordination

Empath Health; Palm Harbor, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life

Retirement with company match

Wellness programs

PTO 5+ weeks

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Suncoast Hospice in Palm Harbor, part of Empath Health, seeks a Hospice Team Leader / Senior Staff Nurse (RN) to coordinate patient care and support a facility team. The role focuses on leadership, staff coverage, and ensuring high-quality end-of-life care in North Pinellas County.

The ideal candidate has an RN license in Florida, an associate degree or equivalent, CPR certification, and supervisory or hospice experience.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or 1–2 years related experience.
• Valid Florida RN license and valid Florida Driver’s License.
• CPR certification from ARC or AHA is required.
• Strong preference for 1+ year supervisory experience.
• Hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the nursing component of care on the IDT and ensure continuity of care.
• Assist with staffing planning, coverage, and on-call coordination.
• Review staff time sheets and patient care documentation for compliance.
• Support the Care Team Manager and participate in IDT meetings weekly.
• Ensure adherence to organizational standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff coordination

Nursing judgment

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Suncoast Hospice in Palm Harbor, part of Empath Health, seeks a Hospice Team Leader / Senior Staff Nurse (RN) to coordinate patient care and support a facility team. The role focuses on leadership, staff coverage, and ensuring high-quality end-of-life care in North Pinellas County.

The ideal candidate has an RN license in Florida, an associate degree or equivalent, CPR certification, and supervisory or hospice experience.