Admissions RN

TieTalent - Fort Collins, CO

Job Title: Admissions RN

Position: Registered Nurse for Admissions in Hospice Care

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $73,236 - $86,070 annually

Shift: Monday-Friday, with Rotating Weekends

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Location

Address:

City: Fort Collins

State: CO

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Job 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 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.
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.
Completes the full Comprehensive Assessment at admission.
Completes inventory of current medications, and determines which medications relate to the terminal illness.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Clinical assessment
Patient care
Communication with interdisciplinary teams
EMR proficiency
Hospice education

Preferred Skills

BSN
1-2 years of experience in hospice palliative care
Experience in home health care, medical/surgical, public health, oncology, acute care

Requirements

Experience: 1-2 years of experience in hospice palliative and/or home health care, medical/surgical, public health, oncology, acute care or home health.

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.

License & Certification:

Current Colorado RN licensure
Current CPR certification
Valid Colorado State driver’s license
Auto insurance

Schedule:

Monday-Friday
Rotating Weekends

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

Low healthcare premiums
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

Supplemental Pay

Paid Mileage
Shift Differentials
Stipends

Special Notes

Pathways Hospice is affiliated with Care Synergy, a nonprofit network of community-based hospice and palliative care organizations serving Colorado’s Front Range.
The organization does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on various protected characteristics.

Facility Details

Name: TieTalent

Description: Pathways Hospice is affiliated with Care Synergy, providing mission support services to equip Pathways Hospice to operate independently while sharing best practices.

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