Admissions Registered Nurse

HOPEWEST•Grand Junction, CO

1d•$38 - $43

About The Position

The Admissions (Access) RN at Grand Junction Community Hospice provides information about HopeWest services and community resources to individuals with serious illnesses. The nurse helps patients and families determine which HopeWest service line best fits their needs and assesses eligibility. As the primary point of contact for hospital discharge planners, the Admissions RN coordinates and completes referrals and admissions in home, hospital, and facility settings. The schedule is four 10-hour shifts, 8 a.m.–6 p.m., on rotating days of the week, including some weekends (an average of two weekends per six-week schedule). The position participates in on-call, holiday, weekend, and after-hours programs. Pay ranges from $38.02–$41.75 per hour for an ASN and $39.20–$43.05 per hour for a BSN. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

Requirements

Valid and current RN license in Colorado, maintained throughout employment.
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Hospice experience required.
Must obtain hospice certification (CHPN) by the end of the third year of employment.
Valid Colorado driver’s license, unlimited access to reliable transportation, and adequate automobile insurance, maintained throughout employment.
Ability to work in a variety of environments.
Ability to set priorities and follow through.
Clinical excellence in assessing patient and family situations.
Ability to participate in on-call, holiday, weekend, and after-hours programs.
Current CPR certification, maintained throughout employment.
Effective written and verbal communication with a variety of customers.
Adequate computer skills, preferably with Microsoft Office products.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide information about HopeWest services and community resources to individuals with serious illnesses.
Help patients and families determine which HopeWest service line best meets their needs and determine eligibility.
Serve as the primary point of contact for hospital discharge planners.
Coordinate and complete referral and admission processes in home, hospital, and facility settings.
Participate in on-call, holiday, weekend, and after-hours programs.
Maintain current CPR certification throughout employment.
Maintain a valid Colorado RN license, driver’s license, reliable transportation access, and adequate automobile insurance throughout employment.