RN - Admissions
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Job Description
The Denver Hospice has an immediate opening for an Admissions RN to assist with patient admissions into our hospice program.
LOCATION: Denver CO
STATUS: FullTime
SCHEDULE: Sunday Thursday 10am 7pm or 12pm 9pm
PAY RANGE: $37.02 $43.50 per hour
SUPPLEMENTAL PAY:Based on position schedule and/or availability: Paid Mileage/Shift Differentials/Stipends
MILEAGE AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT:Sixtytwo and a half cents per mile one of the highest in the industry!
CULTURE BENEFITS AND PERKS:
- We value engagement community and outreach initiatives and know it matters for our team members and our patients. We provide welcoming and supportive care to our patients and a work environment where all team members feel respected and valued.
- We support a culture of worklife balance and provide team members with two free confidential and robust benefit programs designed to provide solutions to the logistical and financial problems that arise in life.
- Low healthcare premiums: we have not increased our team member medical rates 4 out of the last 5 years
- Employer pays over 90 of employee medical premium in some plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with significant Employer Funding: Single $1000 Family $2000
- Healthcare Benefits are effective on the 1st of the month following date of hire
- 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
- CompanyPaid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Career & Logo wear
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Clinical Career Ladders
- Certification Pay
- Generous DiscoveraStar Team Member Referral Program
- Team Member Service Awards
- Early Wage Access
- Legal and Identity Protection
- Robust Leadership Development Training Programs
REWARDING WORK YOU WILL DO:
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 wellcoordinated transition into hospice for patients and families.
- Communicates pertinent patient/family information to the interdisciplinary team and follows through to facilitate a smooth transition.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
WHAT WE ARE GOING TO LOVE ABOUT YOU:
- Minimum Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
- Minimum Experience: 12 years of experience in hospice and/or palliative care medical/surgical public health oncology acute care or home health.
- Required License: Current Colorado RN licensure. Valid Colorado State drivers license and auto insurance.
- CPR certification required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to lift minimum of 35 lbs.
The Denver Hospice is affiliated withCare Synergy a nonprofit network of communitybased hospice and palliative care organizations serving Colorados Front Range and the Regions Largest Home Health Hospice and Palliative Care Network.Care Synergy provides mission support services to better equip The Denver Hospice to operate as a distinct and independent organization while working together to share best practices and serve more Coloradans along the Front Range.
If you need assistance completing the electronic application please contact our Talent Acquisition team via email at You may also call the Human Resources Department at. Applications can be completed inperson at any one of our affiliate office locations.
The Organization does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race color religion gender gender identity pregnancy national origin age disability creed ancestry genetic information marital status sexual orientation/identity transgender status military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment based on any of these protected classifications.
Employment Type
Full-Time
