Admissions RN

Care Synergy • Fort Collins, CO

8d • $88,296 - $96,948 • Remote

About The Position

Join Pathways Hospice and be part of one of the best—a 4-star hospice recognized for delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients and families across Northern Colorado. Our supportive, mission-driven team is committed to clinical excellence and continually elevating care, while offering excellent benefits and meaningful work that makes a difference. Pathways Hospice has an immediate opening for an Admissions RN.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Minimum Experience: 1-2 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.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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

• Excellent benefits
• 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
• Healthcare Benefits are effective on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Extensive Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation Pay/Sick Leave): 17 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level