In-Home Hospice Nurse: Compassionate Patient Care & Growth

Pathways Healthcare, Llc; Westwood (MA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

401(k) match

Job summary

Pathways Healthcare, a leading home health and hospice organization in Massachusetts, seeks a qualified registered nurse to lead in-home care. The role includes initiating preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures, administering medications, and assessing patient and family needs in the home setting.

You will collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop plans of care, provide caregiver support, supervise home health aides, and identify discharge needs.

Qualifications

• Active Nursing license in Massachusetts.
• Preferably 2+ years of nursing experience with a geriatrics focus.
• Nursing degree from an accredited institution.
• Excellent bedside manners and exceptional communication skills.
• Working knowledge of healthcare laws and regulations.
• Maintain current BLS CPR certification.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and own a reliable, insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Conduct initial assessments of patients and families to determine home care needs.
• Perform thorough physical assessments and gather comprehensive medical histories.
• Develop and revise individualized plans of care based on patient status and evolving needs.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, and interdisciplinary teams to create robust Plans of Care for each patient.
• Responsively address inquiries and concerns from patients, caregivers, and medical teams.
• Provide counseling and support to patients and caregivers before, during, and after treatment.
• Supervise home health aides as required.
• Identify discharge planning needs and proactively implement them as part of the care plan development.

Skills

Nursing

Geriatrics

Communication

Healthcare regulations

Assessments

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Pathways Healthcare, a leading home health and hospice organization in Massachusetts, seeks a qualified registered nurse to lead in-home care. The role includes initiating preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures, administering medications, and assessing patient and family needs in the home setting.

You will collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop plans of care, provide caregiver support, supervise home health aides, and identify discharge needs.