Patient Care Team Manager; RN- Lombard, IL

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.

• Full Time- M-F 8-5 in Office
  - In the field with team 4/6 times per month
• Salaried
• Competitive compensation
• Generous PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Health (Including Dental & Vision), Life and Disability Insurance
• Roadside Assistance
• 401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match
• Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Cancer and/or critical illness benefit
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Insurance
• Affinity Program

• 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.
• Current and valid R.N. License to practice in the state where the VITAS program is located.