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.
Requirements
Current and valid R.N. License to practice in the state where the VITAS program is located
Bachelor's degree preferred
Two years successful supervisory experience or equivalent in a health care organization
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
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
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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
Miramar sits in Broward County between Miami and Fort Lauderdale, giving nurses suburban comfort with quick access to urban amenities. Its western edge meets the Everglades, offering a distinctive natural escape between shifts.