RN Admissions

Care Synergy•Colorado Springs, CO

About The Position

Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care is hiring a part-time RN Admissions nurse in the Colorado Springs area. The nurse assesses prospective patients and families, explains hospice services and philosophy, determines hospice appropriateness and level of care, and assists with admission to the hospice program. The role coordinates transitions into hospice with hospitals, skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, physicians, nurses, ancillary providers, and discharge planners. The RN completes the comprehensive admission assessment, gathers and records relevant information, reviews charts, initiates the clinical record through the electronic medical record process, and completes admission paperwork. The nurse assesses immediate medication needs, reviews current medications and their relation to the terminal illness, and coordinates orders for durable medical equipment, supplies, and oxygen. The position communicates pertinent patient and family information to the interdisciplinary team and follows through to support a coordinated transition and ongoing comfort, dignity, and quality of life. This position is scheduled Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., for 24 hours per week. The hourly pay range is $39.67–$46.61. Supplemental pay may include mileage, shift differentials, and stipends, depending on position, schedule, and/or availability. Mileage and expense reimbursement is 62.5 cents per mile.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
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 driver's license and auto insurance.
Ability to lift a minimum of 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess prospective patients and families and provide supportive care and education about hospice services.
Determine hospice appropriateness and assist with admitting patients to the hospice program.
Act as a liaison with assigned hospitals, facilities, and physicians.
Assess and counsel patients and families during initial interviews to determine the appropriate level of care and identify physical and psychosocial needs.
Gather information and data, review charts, and accurately record information.
Educate patients and families about hospice philosophy.
Complete admission paperwork and initiate the clinical record through the electronic medical record process in accordance with admission protocol.
Assess and place orders for immediate medication needs.
Oversee orders for durable medical equipment, supplies, and oxygen as needed.
Consult with hospital, skilled nursing facility, or assisted living facility staff to determine discharge orders and facilitate discharge to home or another residence.
Coordinate with referring physicians, nurses, ancillary providers, and discharge planners to support a well-coordinated transition into hospice.
Complete the full comprehensive assessment at admission.
Inventory current medications and determine which medications relate to the terminal illness.
Communicate pertinent patient and family information to the interdisciplinary team and follow through to facilitate a smooth transition.

Benefits

Employer pays over 90% of employee medical premiums in some plans.
Health Savings Account with employer funding of $1,000 for single coverage or $2,000 for family coverage.
Paid time off/vacation pay; 17 days in the first year for full-time team members.
Seven paid holidays and an additional floating holiday.
403(b) retirement plan with a 50% employer match up to 8% of total compensation.
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
Education reimbursement program.
Clinical career ladders.
Certification pay.
Team member referral program.
Team member service awards.
Early wage access.
Legal and identity protection.
Leadership development training programs.
Paid mileage, shift differentials, and stipends may be available depending on position, schedule, and/or availability.
Mileage and expense reimbursement at 62.5 cents per mile.
Two free, confidential benefit programs designed to help with logistical and financial challenges.