Hospice Team Leader / Senior Staff Nurse (RN)

Senior Staff RN Opportunity at Suncoast Hospice

Suncoast Hospice, a part of Empath Health, is seeking a caring and motivated Senior Staff RN to support our Facility team in North Pinellas County. In this leadership-focused role, you will help coordinate patient care, support team members, and ensure the delivery of exceptional hospice services to patients and families. This role works 8 hours, 5 days a week.

Since 1977, Suncoast Hospice has been honored to serve our neighbors across Pinellas and Hillsborough counties with compassionate end-of-life care. As part of Empath Health, we help those living with advanced illness find comfort, dignity, and meaning, while supporting their families and caregivers with guidance and care every step of the way.

What You'll Do:

• Coordinates the nursing component of care on the IDT. Provides coverage/assistance to team members as needed and patient acuity dictates to ensure continuity of care for all patients on the team. Assures assignments and redistribution of nursing caseloads. Coordinates team staffing needs with the Care Team Manager, other teams, and additional staffing resources.
• Assist Care Team Manager with coordination of the Interdisciplinary weekly IDT meeting.
• Collaborate with the Care Team Manager to provide assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of team goals and support of staff.
• Coordinate the team responsibility of providing 24 hours a day, 7 days a week patient care. Involves planning nursing back-up and on-call persons when necessary to ensure quality and continuity of patient/family care.
• Review and approve staff time sheets and patient care documentation as assigned. Assure compliance with all organizational standards including productivity, timeliness, and adherence to documentation guidelines. Periodic chart audits are utilized to ensure compliance with all organizational standards as well as State and Federal regulations and accreditation requirements.

Why Join Empath Health?

• Earn Competitive Pay: Your skills and contributions are recognized and rewarded.
• Benefits & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement with company match, plus wellness programs to support your mind and body.
• Industry-Leading PTO: 5+ weeks to rest, recharge, and live your Full Life.
• Grow Your Career: CEU support, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities.
• Make a Difference: Join a mission-driven team dedicated to kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All.

What You'll Need:

• Education and/or Experience: Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licensure:
  • Valid Florida license as a Registered Nurse
  • Valid Florida State Driver's License
• Continuing education: As required for licensure
• Certifications: Valid CPR certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Strong preference for at least one (1) year supervisory experience.
• Strong preference for minimum of two (2) years Hospice experience.
• Strong computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Unified in empathy, we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All. Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through a connected network of services across Florida, including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, elder care (PACE), HIV and sexual health (EPIC), and dementia support. Full Life Care means caring for the whole person, body, mind, and spirit, with empathy and dignity. Our care goes beyond medicine to help people feel seen, supported, and valued at every stage of life. At Empath Health, you'll find purpose, partnership, and possibility in a culture where compassion drives excellence and every team member helps make life's journey more meaningful.

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