RN Admissions

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 immediate opening for Admissions RN's for the Colorado Springs area. Sign‑on bonus $3,500.

• LOCATION: Colorado Springs, CO
• STATUS: Full‑time
• SCHEDULE(S): Saturday‑Wednesday 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. or Monday‑Friday 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
• PAY RANGE: $77,376 – $90,916 annually
• SUPPLEMENTAL PAY: Paid mileage, shift differentials, stipends (based on position, schedule, and availability)
• MILEAGE & EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT: $0.625 per mile – one of the highest in the industry!

• Engagement, community, and outreach initiatives support a work environment where all team members feel respected and valued.
• Work‑life balance with two free, confidential benefit programs.
• Low healthcare premiums: no increase for 4 years.
• Employer pays over 90% of employee medical premium in some plans.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with significant employer funding: $1,000 (single), $2,000 (family).
• Benefits effective the 1st of the month following hire.
• Extensive PTO: 18 days in the first year for full‑time team members.
• Seven paid holidays plus an additional floating holiday.
• 403(b) retirement plan with 50% match up to 8% of compensation.
• Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Career & logo wear, education reimbursement, clinical career ladders.
• Certification pay, discover‑a‑star referral program, team member service awards.
• Early wage access, legal and identity protection, robust leadership development training.

• Provides assessment, supportive care and education to prospective patients and families regarding hospice services; determines hospice appropriateness; assists in admitting patients to the program.
• Acts as a liaison with assigned hospitals, facilities, and physicians.
• Assesses and counsels patients and families during initial interviews, gathers information, reviews charts, and records data; provides education on hospice philosophy.
• Efficiently and accurately completes all admission paperwork and initiates the clinical record through the EMR process.
• Assesses and places orders for immediate medication needs; oversees placement of durable medical equipment, supplies, and oxygen.
• Consults with staff of hospitals, SNFs, or ALFs to determine discharge orders and facilitate transition to home, SNF, or other residence.
• Interfaces with referring physicians, nurses, ancillary providers, and discharge planners to facilitate a well‑coordinated transition into hospice.
• Completes the full Comprehensive Assessment at admission and inventory of current medications.
• Communicates pertinent patient/family information to the interdisciplinary team and follows through to facilitate a smooth transition.

• Minimum Education:
  
  Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Minimum Experience:
  
  One to two years in hospice palliative and/or home health care, medical/surgical, public health, oncology, acute care or home health.
• Required License:
  Current Colorado RN licensure, CPR certification, and valid Colorado State driver’s license with auto insurance.

• Ability to lift a minimum of 35 lbs.

Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care is affiliated with Care Synergy, a nonprofit network of community‑based hospice and palliative care organizations serving Colorado’s Front Range and the Region’s Largest Home Health, Hospice, and Palliative Care Network. Care Synergy provides mission support services while enabling Pikes Peak to operate as a distinct and independent organization.

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.