The Denver Hospice has an immediate opening for a RN for our Centralized Call Center. Candidates must be based in Colorado for consideration.
LOCATION: Denver, CO - Remote
STATUS: Full-time
SCHEDULE: 36 hours/week
PAY RANGE: $42.13 - $46.13
SUPPLEMENTAL PAY: Based on position, schedule and/or availability: Shift Diffs/Overtime
MILEAGE AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT: Sixty-two and a half cents per mile - one of the highest in the industry!
REWARDING WORK YOU WILL DO:Responsible for answering after-hour calls in an effort to facilitate caller access to appropriate level of care. The RN-CCC functions as a resource and provides support across all affiliates.
- Responds to incoming calls in a timely, professional manner and triages (as appropriate) to address and/or support the needs of the caller.
- Coordinates and collaborates with providers, the medical directors, nurses, social workers, chaplains and other professionals to evaluate and address patient needs
- The RN-CCC assesses needs, offers clinical options, as well as referrals, to health care providers, services and community resources using telephone and information system technologies.
- Promotes wellness and informed decisions by providing general health information, home care advice and/or prevention concepts.
- Telephonically provides skilled nursing coordination of care to patient/family/facility as determined by plan of care (POC).
- Reviews care plan with patient/family and communicates with attending provider for medication and supply ordering. Provides nursing support based on patient/family goals to achieve life closure. Modifies care plan as necessary.
- Utilizes sound nursing judgement and strong assessment skills to perform complex telephone interview and triaging as appropriate.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
WHAT WE ARE GOING TO LOVE ABOUT YOU:- Minimum Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred.
- Minimum Experience: 1-2 years of experience in hospice/palliative care, medical/surgical, public health, oncology, acute care or home health.
- Required License: Current Colorado RN license. Valid Colorado state driver license and proof of auto insurance.
- Current CPR certification (for Pathways, The Denver Hospice and Pikes Peak affiliates). CPR must be provided and/or obtained within 14 days of hire.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:- Ability to lift minimum of 30 lbs.
If you need assistance completing the electronic application please contact our Talent Acquisition team via email at [redacted]. You may also call the Human Resources Department at [redacted]. Applications can be completed in-person at any one of our affiliate office locations.
