RN Clinical Liaison

Care Synergy•Colorado Springs, CO

5d•$77,326 - $90,916•Onsite

About The Position

Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care, named one of The Gazette’s Best Workplaces of 2025, is a trusted leader in compassionate end-of-life care. Our dedicated professionals provide exceptional support to every patient and family, and they stay because of our supportive culture, high clinical standards, and meaningful connections throughout the organization and community. Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care has an opening for an RN Clinical Liaison. Must have RN license.

Requirements

Minimum Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
Minimum Experience: 1-2 years of experience in hospice and/or palliative care, medical/surgical, public health, oncology, acute care or home health.
Current Colorado RN licensure.
Valid Colorado State driver’s license and auto insurance.
Current CPR certification (for Pathways, The Denver Hospice and Pikes Peak affiliates).
CPR must be provide and/or obtained within 14 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

Acts as a liaison with assigned hospitals, facilities and physicians with an emphasis on building effective relationships to promote communication, problem-solving and positioning the affiliate as a premier high quality hospice and palliative care provider.
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.
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.
Addresses, communicates and assists in all resolutions.
Provides discharge planning assistance to appropriate staff.
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.
Rounding at the assigned hospital to help educate and identify patients that qualify for General Inpatient services when appropriate.

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