Job: RN Pool - Admissions

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Jobing Description

As the region's leading hospice since 1978, The Denver Hospice provides an unprecedented level of expert,comprehensive and personalized care. Our programs, our people and our passion form a continuous circle that centers around our patients. More than 30,000 families, friends and medical professionals throughout our community have turned to the circle for expert advice, heart-felt compassion, and a level of care that goes beyond standard practice. The Denver Hospice empowers caregivers by providing an unsurpassed and complete set of resources designed to educate, to comfort, and above all, to provide understanding.

We are currently looking for a RN Pool to join our winning team.

Facility: Field Services
Department: Admissions
Schedule: Pool (PRN)
Shift: Days (Weekdays and Weekends)
Hours: Mon - Sun Days and Evenings ON CALL Associate's Degree Colorado Nursing License Required 3 years of experience required
Provides initial information to patient/family regarding hospice services and assesses for hospice appropriateness; assists in admitting patients to hospice program. Obtains accurate documentation for medical record. Provides Hospice and patient information to appropriate parties. Acts as liaison with assigned hospitals, nursing homes, physicians to provide information regarding hospice and establish positive relationships.

Essential Duties:
- Provides patient assessment at various hospitals, nursing home and home locations according to The Denver Hospice criteria. Coordinates, monitors, and evaluates patient admission with Admissions Department, Team Manager, Medical Records, vendors, insurance provider, physicians, etc.
- Develops and maintains positive relationships with referrers (physicians, discharge planners, social workers, etc.) and promotes the appropriate admission of patients to hospice care.
- Provides appropriate, timely documentation, fulfilling all the necessary requirements for patient/family assessments and admissions.
- Participates in The Denver Hospice meetings as required.
- Other duties as assigned, e.g., PCN visits.

Skills / Requirements

Requirements:
- Must have current Colorado RN license
- 3+ years nursing experience in hospice, home health, oncology, med-surg, ICU, ER, or acute care
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Strong computer skills with previous experience with an electronic medical record
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships quickly and effectively
- Must have reliable transportation, valid driver's license and auto insurance
- Must be willing to drive anywhere in the Denver Metro area, wherever the patient is located
- Must have valid driver's license, reliable transportation and minimum liability insurance