HopeWest
Hiring organization · Based in Montrose, CO
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Benefits
HopeWest offers a comprehensive benefits package for RNs including: medical, dental, and vision insurance effective the first of the month following start date; immediate accrual of PTO and medical leave; employer-paid life insurance; EAP and disability coverage; 403b retirement plan with up to 3% employer match; tuition assistance program for nursing career advancement; cell phone and laptop provided for documentation; mileage reimbursement at 65 cents/mile; leased vehicle program option; $5,000 sign-on bonus; $5/hr weekend differential; $1/hr additional pay for CHPN or WCC certifications; and a 15% discount at Spoons Bistro & Bakery and Heirlooms locations.
Who they are
HopeWest is a community-based hospice and palliative care organization headquartered in Montrose, Colorado, serving patients across the Western Slope region including Grand Junction.
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More about HopeWest
The organization provides a comprehensive range of services including hospice care, palliative care, dementia support, grief support for adults and children, a PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program, and veteran recognition services. HopeWest emphasizes a mission-driven approach to transforming the experiences of aging, serious illness, and grief for families in their community. Nurses at HopeWest work in a community-based setting with significant autonomy, managing assigned caseloads of patients. The organization provides cell phones and laptops for documentation, mileage reimbursement, and even a leased vehicle program option, reflecting the mobile nature of the work. Primary RN roles involve managing patient caseloads with flexibility to plan their own schedules. The organization appears to foster a strong mission-centered culture, with employee reviews highlighting a supportive environment, clear sense of purpose, and opportunities to learn new things.
HopeWest's mission is to profoundly change the experiences of aging, serious illness, and grief — one family at a time, through creativity, volunteerism, and philanthropy. The organization's stated values include: Honor and respect, Openness and curiosity, Personal accountability, Enjoyment and appreciation, Wisdom-seeking, Empathy, Volunteerism, and Teamwork with trust. Leadership describes HopeWest as 'a feeling' demonstrated in how they care for those they serve, their community, healthcare partners, and each other.
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Culture and working life
What to consider
HopeWest holds an overall rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars on Indeed based on 86 employee reviews. Detailed sub-ratings include: Work-life balance 4.1/5, Pay and benefits 3.9/5, Job security and advancement 3.8/5, Management 3.9/5, and Culture 4.2/5. Reviewers consistently highlight a supportive environment, the ability to learn new things, and a clear sense of purpose as top positive aspects. The lowest-rated categories are job security and advancement (3.8) and pay and benefits (3.9), suggesting some room for improvement in career growth opportunities and compensation competitiveness.
The good
- Strong mission-driven culture with a clear sense of purpose (rated 4.2/5 for culture on Indeed)
- Good work-life balance with autonomy and flexibility to plan your own schedule (rated 4.1/5)
- Supportive environment noted by multiple employee reviewers
- Comprehensive benefits package including tuition assistance, 403b with employer match, and immediate PTO accrual
- $5,000 sign-on bonus for RNs, plus weekend differential of $5/hr and certification pay for CHPN/WCC
- Practical support for field nurses including mileage reimbursement at 65 cents/mile, leased vehicle program option, and provided cell phone and laptop
The hard parts
- Pay and benefits rated below other categories at 3.9/5, suggesting compensation may not be as competitive as larger systems
- Job security and advancement opportunities rated lowest at 3.8/5, indicating limited career growth pathways
- Position requires reliable personal transportation, valid Colorado driver's license, and auto insurance coverage
- Hourly starting pay range of $38.02-$43.05 may be lower than some hospital-based RN roles in Colorado
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