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Team Manager Home Care

VITAS Healthcare

San Diego, California

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Posted Aug 1, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 1, 2026

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The Team Manager is the leader of the Patient Care Team and that member of the team whose function is to: supervise, evaluate and coordinate the various component members of the interdisciplinary team; assure continuity of care from admission to discharge or transfer to bereavement; serve as patient advocate and coordinator for other social service and health care providers in the community who are involved in the care of the team's patients; assume responsibility for the maintenance of patient records from intake through discharge or transfer to bereavement.

Skills for this role

Patient Care

Requirements

  • Current and valid R.N. License to practice in the state where the VITAS program is located
  • Reliable transportation with appropriate license and insurance coverage for driver and passengers
  • Private telephone in home
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of primary medical and nursing care, with at least a working knowledge of oncologic nursing and palliative care
  • Basic understanding of the interpersonal dynamics operative within the working relationships of an interdisciplinary health care team, and knowledge of the process of dying and bereavement
  • Working knowledge of VITAS information system (Vx) and the ability to utilize management reports
  • Two years successful supervisory experience or equivalent in a health care organization
  • Bachelor's degree preferred

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
  • Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match
  • Cancer and/or critical illness benefit
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off

About the employer

VITAS Healthcare
Hiring organization

VITAS Healthcare is a hospice care provider operating in Schertz, Texas, specializing in comfort-focused, palliative end-of-life care rather than curative treatment. Nurses in this organization provide care to hospice patients in a variety of settings, including private residences, assisted living…

What reviewers appreciate

  • Mileage reimbursement at $0.70 per mile
  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration with social workers, physicians, chaplains, and nurses
  • Variety of care settings including private residences, assisted living, and skilled nursing facilities

What reviewers flag

  • Emotionally demanding work focused on end-of-life and bereavement care
  • Significant driving required for daily home visits across multiple locations
  • Relief Team Manager role involves covering during PTO/FMLA absences, which may create unpredictable scheduling demands
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Living in San Diego, CA

San Diego pairs year-round beach weather with a laid-back outdoor lifestyle that makes it easy to trade scrubs for surfboards after a shift. Balboa Park offers trails and museums, while neighborhoods like Hillcrest give nurses walkable dining and nightlife options.

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