Join Pathways Hospice and be part of one of the best—a 4-star hospice recognized
for delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients and families across
Northern Colorado. Our supportive, mission-driven team is committed to clinical
excellence and continually elevating care, while offering excellent benefits and
meaningful work that makes a difference.
Pathways Hospice has an immediate opening for an Admissions RN.
LOCATION: Larimer/Weld County
STATUS: Full-time, 40 hours per week
SCHEDULE: 4 days x 10 hours per week (weekends included)
ANNUAL PAY RANGE: $88,296 - $96,948 annually
SUPPLEMENTAL PAY: Based on position, schedule and/or availability: Paid
Mileage/Shift Diffs/Stipends
MILEAGE AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT: Sixty-two 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 work-life 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.
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
Healthcare Benefits are effective on the 1st of the month following 30 days
of employment.
Extensive Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation Pay/Sick Leave): 17 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
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 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.
WHAT WE ARE GOING TO LOVE ABOUT YOU:
Minimum Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN
preferred.
Minimum Experience: 1-2 years of experience in hospice palliative and/or
home health care, medical/surgical, public health, oncology, acute care or
home health.
Required License: Current Colorado RN licensure. Current CPR certification.
Valid Colorado State driver’s license and auto insurance.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to lift minimum of 35 lbs.
Care Synergy is a network of mission driven, nonprofit healthcare organizations
dedicated to caring for very ill, frail, and primarily elderly individuals by
keeping them at home and out of the hospital while maximizing comfort, dignity,
and quality of life.
The Care Synergy enterprise includes a group of collaborating nonprofit
Affiliates across Colorado’s Front Range that share resources, expertise, and
infrastructure to deliver high quality, compassionate care. Collectively, the
enterprise generates approximately $100 million in annual revenue and serves
thousands of individuals and families each year through hospice, home health,
palliative care, CAPABLE, wellness, and PACE programs.
Across the Care Synergy network, the organizations provide significant community
impact, including more than 7,000 hospice patients served annually, more than
2,000 palliative care patients, more than 355,000 hospice days of care each
year, and more than $1.6 million in charitable care provided annually.
Care Synergy affiliated programs include The Denver Hospice, Pathways Hospice,
Pikes Peak Hospice and Palliative Care, Colorado Visiting Nurse Association,
CAPABLE, and Superior Medical Equipment, along with PACE programs including
Colorado PACE and Pathways PACE.
If you need assistance completing the electronic application please contact our
Talent Acquisition team via email at cs-recruitment@caresynergynetwork.org. You
may also call the Human Resources Department at (303) 228-5647. Applications can
be completed in-person 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.