Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Health

Pathways Healthcare; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

PTO, 3 weeks annually

Paid federal holidays

401(k) with employer match

BCBS medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Pathways Healthcare, a leading home health and hospice provider, seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse for our Cambridge-area service. The role is full-time in Westwood, MA with a 8:30-5:00 schedule, Monday through Friday, serving Cambridge and surrounding areas.

The position offers a salary range of $62,000–$80,000 per year, and benefits including PTO, holidays, 401(k) with employer match, health/dental/vision, and more. Training for new nurses is provided.

Qualifications

• Two+ years nursing experience, preferably geriatrics.
• Nursing degree from an accredited institution.
• Proficient with electronic medical records (EMR).
• Excellent bedside manner and communication skills.
• Knowledge of health care laws and regulations.
• Current BLS CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license with reliable insurance vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient status and initiate care plans.
• Re-evaluate patient and family needs regularly and adjust plans.
• Implement preventive and rehabilitative nursing actions.
• Administer medications as prescribed and document care.
• Maintain accurate clinical notes and report changes to physician.
• Ensure a safe patient environment and participate in team meetings.
• Participate in on-call duties and coordinate equipment needs.

Skills

Nursing experience

LPN license

EMR proficiency

Bedside manner

Communication skills

CPR/BLS certification

Driver's license

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse 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.

As one of the first home health agencies to adopt AI-assisted documentation, we're investing in tools that give our clinicians time back – saving 5 to 10 hours per week! We have made a deliberate decision not to raise our productivity expectations, so the patients and clinicians win in the end. Technology handles the paperwork and your clinical judgment stays at the center of every note!

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

Job Description:

• Role: Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Health
• Rate: $62,000 - $80,000/year
• Main Office location: Westwood, MA
• Service Area: Cambridge and Surrounding Areas
• Schedule: Monday - Friday
• Job Type: Full Time (8:30-5:00pm)

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.

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.

What We Offer:

• Mileage Reimbursement
• 3 weeks PTO annually accrued and 1 week paid sick time!
• Paid Federal Holidays (8 observed annually)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical (Choice of HMO/PPO), Dental, Principal Vision and Life insurance
• 100% company-paid short-term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax accounts available for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Reduced Electronic Documentation Time!
• Professional Development & Training Opportunities
• Employee Assistance & Benefits Support through Bennie
• Voluntary Benefits including supplemental life, accident, and disability insurance

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!