RN - Admissions

The Denver Hospice • Denver, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Denver Hospice is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Admissions Registered Nurse to join their team. This full-time role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting patients and families during the transition to hospice care. A $3,500 Sign-On Bonus is available.

Requirements

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

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.

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
• 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

What This Job Offers

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