Admissions RN

Pathways Hospice•Fort Collins, CO

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Pathways Hospice has an immediate opening for an RN Admissions. This role provides assessment, supportive care, and education to prospective patients and families regarding hospice services. The RN Admissions determines hospice appropriateness of the patient and assists in admitting patients to the hospice program. This role also acts as a liaison with assigned hospitals, facilities, and physicians.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current Colorado RN licensure
Current CPR certification
Valid Colorado State driver’s license and auto insurance
Minimum 1-2 years of experience in hospice palliative and/or home health care, medical/surgical, public health, oncology, acute care or home health.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred

Responsibilities

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.
Communicates pertinent patient/family information to the interdisciplinary team and follows through to facilitate a smooth transition.
Completes the full Comprehensive Assessment at admission.
Completes inventory of current medications, and determines which medications relate to the terminal illness.

Benefits

Paid Mileage/Shift Diffs/Stipends
Mileage reimbursement at sixty-two and a half cents per mile
Two free, confidential, and robust benefit programs
Employer pays over 90% of employee medical premium in some plans
Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Funding ($1,000 Single, $2,000 Family)
Extensive Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation Pay/Sick Leave): 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
Discover-a-Star Team Member Referral Program
Team Member Service Awards
Early Wage Access
Legal and Identity Protection
Robust Leadership Development Training Programs