Hospice Registered Nurse

pathways-healthcare-careers; Richmond (NH); On-site; USD 78,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Pathways Healthcare is seeking a dedicated nurse to join our home health and hospice team in Londonderry, NH. You will assess patients, develop and update care plans, and coordinate with physicians to deliver high-quality in-home care.

Responsibilities include on-call duties, supervising staff, and maintaining documentation, with a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• 2+ years nursing experience, preferably 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 vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and evaluates patient status and writes plan of care.
• Regularly re-evaluates patient and family/caregiver needs.
• Participates in revising the plan of care as necessary.
• Develops a care plan with goals based on nursing diagnosis.
• Initiates nursing procedures and administers prescribed treatments.
• Completes clinical notes and records changes in pain/symptom management.
• Communicates with physician regarding patient needs and changes in condition.
• Provides and maintains a safe patient environment.
• Attends interdisciplinary group meetings.
• On-call duties and ensures equipment/services are available.
• Supervises ancillary personnel and delegates responsibilities.

Skills

Nursing

Geriatrics focus

EMR proficiency

Bedside manner

Healthcare laws knowledge

BLS CPR certified

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

About Us:

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.

Position Details:

• Main Office location: Londonderry, NH
• 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:

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.
• 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.