Hospice Registered Nurse

Pathways Healthcare; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account

Flexible schedule

Leadership development

Job summary

Pathways Healthcare in Massachusetts seeks a dedicated RN to provide in-home patient care across Taunton, Attleboro, and nearby areas. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and a robust benefits package, with a Monday–Friday schedule and the opportunity to impact lives directly.

You will assess patients, write and adjust plans of care, collaborate with physicians, document thoroughly, and participate in ongoing training to maintain high-quality care.

Qualifications

• 2+ years nursing experience, preferably in geriatrics
• Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution
• Proficient with electronic medical records
• Excellent bedside manner and communication skills
• Working knowledge of health care laws and regulations
• Maintain current BLS CPR certification
• Possess a valid driver's license and own a reliable, insured vehicle

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient's status by writing and initiating plan of care
• Regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs
• Develop care plans with goals based on nursing diagnosis
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
• Document accurate clinical notes and changes in patient condition
• Communicate with physicians regarding patient needs and orders
• Provide a safe patient environment and attend interdisciplinary meetings

Skills

Bedside manner

Communication skills

EMR proficiency

BLS CPR certification

Driver's license

Healthcare regulations knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Why Join Pathways?

• Work in a supportive team environment and amazing corporate culture.
• Impact patients' lives directly by providing in-home care.
• Opportunities for continued growth and professional development.

Position Details:

• Main Office location: Westwood, MA.
• Service Area: Taunton, Attleboro, Middleborough, Bridgewater, Rehoboth areas.
• Job Type: Full-time
• Schedule: Monday - Friday
• Salary Range: $78k-95k/Annual Salary

_ Patient Care: _

• Assesses and evaluates patient's status by:
• Writing and initiating plan of care.
• Regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs.
• Participating in revising the plan of care as necessary.
• Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.
• Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician's plan of care.
• Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient's condition and care given. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
• Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports changes in the patient's condition; obtains/receives physicians' orders as required.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient.
• Attends interdisciplinary group meetings.

_ Additional Duties: _

• Participates in on-call duties.
• Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.
• Supervises ancillary personnel and delegates responsibilities when required.
• Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-service classes.
• Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or accepted case assignments.
• Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
  

Qualifications:

• 2+ years' nursing experience, preferably in geriatrics is desirable.
• New nurses, feel free to apply! We have a great training program.
• Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Proficient with electronic medical records.
• Excellent bedside manner and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of health care laws and regulations.
• Maintain current BLS CPR certification.
• Possess a valid driver's license and own a reliable, insured vehicle.

Benefits & Compensation:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) match, HMO & PPO Plans, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Flexible Spending Account.
• Flexible schedule to promote work-life balance.
• Opportunities for leadership development and professional growth.
• Consistent day-shift hours and work schedule.

Pathways Healthcare is committed to providing exceptional care to our patients and fostering a positive work environment for our team members. If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives and possess the required qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!