RN Admissions

Pikes Peak Hospice and Palliative Care•Colorado Springs, CO

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care is seeking to hire an RN Admissions for the Colorado Springs area. This is a part-time position, 24 hours per week, with a schedule of Sunday/Monday/Friday from 11 am to 8 pm. The pay range is $41.11 - $45.01 per hour, with additional weekend differentials, mileage reimbursement, and other supplemental pay based on position, schedule, and availability. Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care is recognized as a leader in compassionate end-of-life care, offering a supportive culture, high clinical standards, and meaningful connections.

Requirements

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

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

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