Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Health

Pathways-Healthcare; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage Reimbursement

PTO 3 weeks annually

Paid Federal Holidays (8 observed)

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer</

Health/Dental/Vision & Life insurance

Company-paid short-term disability

FSA pre-tax accounts

Job summary

Pathways Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse - Home Health for the Westwood, MA area. You will support patients in Newton, Allston, Brookline, Brighton and surrounding areas, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, in a full-time role.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of nursing experience (geriatrics preferred), a nursing degree, and proficiency with electronic medical records. Training programs and a strong bedside manner are valued, with a focus on compliant, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• 2+ years nursing experience, preferably geriatrics.
• New nurses encouraged to apply with strong training program.
• Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Proficient with electronic medical records.
• Excellent bedside manner and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of healthcare laws and regulations.
• Maintain current BLS CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient status and write/initiate care plans.
• Regularly re-evaluate patient and family needs.
• Revise the plan of care as necessary.
• Develop care plans based on nursing diagnosis and patient/family input.
• Administer medications and treatments per physician’s order.
• Complete and submit accurate clinical notes of patient care.

Skills

Bedside manner

Communication skills

EMR proficiency

Patient assessment

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.

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: Registered Nurse - Home Health
• Main Office location: Westwood, MA
• Service Area: Newton, Allston, Brookline, Brighton and Surrounding Areas
• Schedule: Monday to Friday (8:30-5:00pm)
• Job Type: Full Time

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!