Afterhours RN

Pikes Peak Hospice and Palliative Care•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•$36 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care is seeking Afterhours RN(s) for part-time and full-time positions. This role involves providing compassionate end-of-life care to patients in their place of residence, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, and educating patients and families. The organization is recognized as a leader in end-of-life care and offers a supportive work environment with high clinical standards.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
One to two (1-2) years of experience in hospice and/or palliative care, medical/surgical, public health, oncology, acute care, or home health.
Current Colorado RN license.
Valid Colorado state driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.
Current CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred

Responsibilities

Provides patient care using nursing skills and processes in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice, keeping within the policies, values, and mission of the organization.
Provides skilled nursing coordination of care to patients (neonates to geriatrics) as determined by the Plan of Care (POC), using education, mentoring, guidance, and interventions to achieve goals of care.
Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate patient care and participates in the POC in IDT/IDG meetings as assigned.
Demonstrates appropriate nursing care, including communicating with attending provider for medications and supplies.
Educates patients, families, caregivers, and the community regarding hospice philosophy and palliative treatments or home health, if applicable.
Supervises Certified Nurse Aides (CNA); delegates specific tasks per agency policy.
Participates in related services, such as community education, team training, staff/board committees, and orientation of employees.
Adapts care to meet the needs of patients at their place of residence including, but not limited to, the patients’ home, long-term care, or assisted living facilities.
Completes initial nursing assessment and provides ongoing comprehensive nursing care through medication, treatment, intervention, and evaluation.
Develops and maintains professional business relationships with facilities by providing excellent customer service to the patient, as well as the facility staff.

Benefits

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/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
Generous Discover-a-Star Team Member Referral Program
Team Member Service Awards
Early Wage Access
Legal and Identity Protection
Robust Leadership Development Training Programs
Paid Mileage/Shift Diffs/Stipends
Mileage and Expense Reimbursement: Sixty-two and a half cents per mile