Hospice Registered Nurse

Pathways Healthcare, Llc; Londonderry (NH); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Health, Dental, Vision

Flexible scheduling

Leadership development

Job summary

Pathways Healthcare, a leading home health and hospice organization, seeks a dedicated registered nurse to join our patient-centered Medical Rehabilitation Program, serving patients at home with dignity and purpose.

We offer a supportive team environment, opportunities for growth, and a stable full-time schedule. Applicants should have at least 2 years of nursing experience, a nursing degree, and a valid driver's license for duties in the Manchester and surrounding areas.

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.
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and evaluates patient's status and initiates plan of care.
• Re-evaluates patient and family needs; revises plan of care as needed.
• Delivers nursing care per physician's plan of care; administers medications/treatments.
• Maintains accurate clinical notes and tracks pain/symptom changes.
• Communicates with physicians and coordinates care; ensures safety.
• Participates in interdisciplinary group meetings.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Electronic Medical Records

Patient communication

BLS CPR

Driver's license

Education

BSN / Nursing degree

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Pathways Healthcare is a leading, physician- and nurse practitioner-led home health and hospice organization, committed to redefining recovery through comprehensive, patient-centered care. Our innovative Medical Rehabilitation Program offers a meaningful alternative to institutional rehab, helping people heal at home, with dignity and purpose.

We are proud to have ranked in Boston Globe's Top Places to Work in Massachusetts and USA Today's Best Places to Work in the United States since 2023!

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.
• Service Area: Manchester, Goffstown, Bedford, Hooksett, Concord, Bow, Suncook, Allenstown, Pembroke areas.
• Job Type: Full-time
• Schedule: Monday - Friday
• Salary Range: $78k-95k/Annual Salary

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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.