Hospice Registered Nurse

Pathways-Healthcare; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

HMO & PPO Plans

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Pathways Healthcare in Worcester, MA is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our in-home health and hospice team. You will assess patients, develop and revise plans of care with families, administer treatments, and collaborate with physicians to deliver high-quality, compassionate care.

You will work weekdays with a focus on patient-centered outcomes, driving improvements in home-based rehabilitation and palliative nursing care while maintaining strict compliance with healthcare

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

• Assesses and evaluates patient’s status by writing and initiating plan of care.
• Regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs.
• Develops a care plan based on nursing diagnosis with patient and family involvement.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
• Completes and maintains clinical notes and tracks pain/symptom changes.
• Communicates with the physician regarding patient needs and changes in condition.

Skills

Communication skills

Excellent bedside manner

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

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: Worcester territory.
• 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.