Graduate of an accredited nursing school; BSN preferred.
1-2 years of experience in hospice, palliative care, or related fields.
Current Colorado RN licensure and CPR certification required.
Valid Colorado driver's license and auto insurance necessary.
Ability to lift a minimum of 35 lbs.
Responsibilities
Assess and counsel patients and families to determine care needs.
Complete admission paperwork and initiate clinical records via EMR.
Order immediate medication needs and oversee durable medical equipment placement.
Consult with healthcare staff to facilitate patient discharge and transition to hospice.
Conduct comprehensive assessments at admission.
Inventory current medications related to terminal illness.
Communicate patient information to the interdisciplinary team for smooth transitions.
Benefits
Employer covers over 90% of employee medical premiums in some plans.
Health Savings Account with significant employer funding.
18 days of Paid Time Off in the first year for full-time employees.
403(b) retirement plan with 50% employer match up to 8%.
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
Education reimbursement program available.
Robust leadership development training programs offered.
Full Job Description
Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care has immediate openings for RN Admissions for the Colorado Springs area.
LOCATION: Colorado Springs, CO
STATUS: Full-time
SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 11a-8p, rotating weekends
ANNUAL PAY RANGE: $82,784 - $93,620
SUPPLEMENTAL PAY: Based on position, schedule and/or availability: Paid Mileage/Shift Diffs/Stipends
MILEAGE AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT: Sixty-two and a half cents per mile - one of the highest in the industry!
CULTURE, BENEFITS AND PERKS:
We value engagement, community, and outreach initiatives and know it matters for our team members and our patients. We provide welcoming and supportive care to our patients and a work environment where all team members feel respected and valued.
We support a culture of work-life balance and provide team members with two, free, confidential and robust benefit programs designed to provide solutions to the logistical and financial problems that arise in life.
Employer pays over 90% of employee medical premium in some plans
Health Savings Account (HSA) with significant Employer Funding: Single $1,000, Family $2,000
Extensive Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation Pay): 18 days in the first year for FT team members
Seven Paid Holidays with an additional Floating Holiday
403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match: 50% match up to 8% of total compensation
Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Career & Logo wear
Education Reimbursement Program
Clinical Career Ladders
Certification Pay
Generous Discover-a-Star Team Member Referral Program
Team Member Service Awards
Early Wage Access
Legal and Identity Protection
Robust Leadership Development Training Programs
REWARDING WORK YOU WILL DO:
Provides assessment, supportive care and education to prospective patients and families regarding hospice services. Determines hospice appropriateness of the patient; assists in admitting patients to the hospice program. Acts as a liaison with assigned hospitals, facilities and physicians.
Assesses and counsels the patients and families during the initial interviews to properly determine the level of care as well as the physical and psychosocial needs of the prospective patient. Accurately gathers information and data, reviews charts, and records information. Provides education on hospice philosophy.
Efficiently and accurately completes all admission paperwork and initiates the clinical record through the EMR process demonstrating knowledge of the admission protocol.
Assesses and places orders for immediate medication needs. Oversees the placement orders for durable medical equipment, supplies and oxygen as needed.
Consults with staff of hospital, skilled nursing facility (SNF) or Assisted Living Facility (ALF) to determine discharge orders and to facilitate discharge to home, SNF or other residence. Interfaces with referring physicians, nurses, ancillary providers and discharge planners to facilitate a well-coordinated transition into hospice for patients and families.
Completes the full Comprehensive Assessment at admission.
Completes inventory of current medications, and determines which medications relate to the terminal illness.
Communicates pertinent patient/family information to the interdisciplinary team and follows through to facilitate a smooth transition.
WHAT WE ARE GOING TO LOVE ABOUT YOU:
Minimum Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
Minimum Experience: One to two years of experience in hospice palliative and/or home health care, medical/surgical, public health, oncology, acute care or home health.
Required License: Current Colorado RN licensure. Current CPR certification. Valid Colorado State driver's license and auto insurance.
