RN Nurse Team Lead - Hospice

Peace Health 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 Peace Health 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.

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.

• 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.

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

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

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

• 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)

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…