RN Days - Inpatient Care Center

Care Synergy•Denver, CO

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Denver Hospice has an immediate opening for a Registered Nurse - Day Shift, Inpatient Care Center. This role 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. The RN is a member of the Interdisciplinary Team/Group (IDT/IDG) and provides skilled nursing coordination of care to patients (neonates to geriatrics) as determined by the Plan of Care (POC). The role involves using education, mentoring, guidance and interventions to achieve goals of care, collaborating across disciplines, and participating in POC in IDT/IDG meetings. The RN demonstrates appropriate nursing care, including communicating with the attending provider for medications and supplies, and educates patients, families, caregivers, and the community regarding hospice philosophy and palliative treatments or home health. The position also includes supervising Certified Nurse Aides (CNA) and delegating specific tasks per agency policy, participating in related services such as community education, team training, staff/board committees, and orientation of employees. Understanding the acute care needs of patients admitted to the Inpatient/Critical Care Units and completing initial nursing assessments and admissions processes for newly admitted patients are also key responsibilities. The role manages customer service needs unique to a care unit.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
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 (for Pathways, The Denver Hospice and Pikes Peak affiliates). CPR must be provided and/or obtained within 14 days of hire.

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.
The RN is a member of the Interdisciplinary Team/Group (IDT/IDG).
Provides skilled nursing coordination of care to patients (neonates to geriatrics) as determined by the Plan of Care (POC).
Uses education, mentoring, guidance and interventions to achieve goals of care.
Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate patient care; 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 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.
Understands the acute care needs of patients admitted to the Inpatient/Critical Care Units.
Completes initial nursing assessment and admissions processes for newly admitted patients.
Manages customer service needs that are unique to a care unit.

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): 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