Peterson Health is a not-for-profit rural community hospital located in Kerrville, TX. We are among the nation’s Best Places to Work and pride ourselves on our compassionate and team-oriented culture. We offer competitive pay, paid time off, as well as health and retirement benefits to our employees.
The Team Lead is a professional nurse who support the case managers, aides, and hospice team members in the daily clinical activities and needs for the hospice patient's care in their home environment (private residence, assisted living, nursing homes, etc.) based on individual needs. The Team Lead serves the Hospice team by utilizing advanced assessment, teaching and decision-making skills and professional and effective leadership skills, all while keeping the individual patient goals of care in the forefront. The Team Lead documents in the medical record in a thorough and timely manner according to agency requirements. The Team Lad assists in facilitating team meetings. The Team Lead performs Administrative On-Call responsibilities, Holiday staffing and assists with emergency preparedness needs.
Other Items of Note:

• Readers Choice Award for Kerrville 2017 to 2022
• 5 Star rating on care compare website: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/results?searchType=Hospice&page=1&city=Kerrville&state=TX&zipcode=78028&sort=alpha&tealiumEventAction=Landing Page - Search&tealiumSearchLocation=search bar
• Medical Director is Hospice & Palliative Care Certified
• Modern Healthcare Best Places to Work 2021 and 2022

Required Education:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Preferred Education:
BSN
Required Technical Skills:
Nursing skills as defined by generally accepted standards of practice. Basic knowledge and skills to care for the clinical needs of the population served. Professional and efficient verbal and written communication skills. Good interpersonal skills. Ability to multi-task, basic organizational and time management skills. Basic computer skills. Knowledge of general office and administrative practices and procedures. Knowledge of how to utilize office equipment (copy machine, fax machine, etc.) Ability to be open, sensitive, flexible and ecumenical. Must have demonstrated experience in working with patients and caregivers dealing with acute and chronic illnesses. Must be capable of prioritizing and handling multiple tasks of critical importance simultaneously.

Preferred Technical Skills:
Home Care Home Base experience; Experience with smart phones and smart devices; Experience with Microsoft Office

Required Licensure /Registration /Certification:
Current Texas state license in appropriate discipline; Current American Heart Association CPR; Current Texas state driver's license; Current auto insurance. Must have reliable transportation.

Required Experience:
Two years' experience in healthcare setting in respective discipline

Preferred Experience:
Medical-Surgical experience; Experience in Case Management; Supervisory position in healthcare setting; Home Care or Hospice experience.