Hospice House RN Team Leader

Summary

Reporting to the Clinical Manager and/or Clinical Director, the Registered Nurse – Hospice House Team Leader is responsible for admitting patients to the Kaplan Family Hospice House or Care Dimensions Hospice House and providing support to staff with patient and family needs. This position will serve as the designee of the Hospice House Director in their absence.

What You will Bring

Registered Nurse, currently licensed in Massachusetts in good standing. Associate's degree in nursing required; Bachelor's degree in nursing, or equivalent preferred. Minimum three years of varied work experience as a professional nurse, and preferably one of the three years in an acute setting; or, any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the incumbent with the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.

Demonstrated ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients and families in varied settings. Skilled in nursing practice, able to cope with family emotional stress and tolerant of individual lifestyles. Demonstrated understanding of hospice philosophy and principles.

Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligation and ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team. Must have great interpersonal skills to help keep associates and supervisors accurately informed. Ability to adapt to practices and procedures and work in a fast-paced environment.

Able to establish and maintain effective relationships quickly with patients, families and staff.

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Benefits are offered to employees that are scheduled to work 20+ hours/week, which include a generous earned time (vacation days) program, tuition reimbursement, scholarship programs, student loan paydown program, two retirement plans, in addition to medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, and so much more!

Care Dimensions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Applicants needing a reasonable accommodation during any part of the interview process may request one.