LPN - Home Health

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

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage Reimbursement

PTO & Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

401(k) Plan

Medical Insurance (BCBS)

Dental & Vision

Short-term Disability

FSA

Professional Development

EAP & Bennie

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Pathways Healthcare in Westwood, MA is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our home health team serving Cambridge, Somerville, Charlestown and surrounding areas. The role is full-time, Monday–Friday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, with a salary range of $62,000–$80,000 per year and mileage reimbursement.

We value experienced nurses, especially in geriatrics, who can manage patient plans, collaborate with physicians, and maintain documentation in an EMR system.

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.
• Knowledge of health care laws and regulations.
• Maintain current BLS CPR certification.
• Driver's license and own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and evaluates patient’s status by writing and initiating plan of care.
• Regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs.
• Participates in revising the plan of care as necessary.
• Develops a care plan based on nursing diagnosis and palliative actions.
• Initiates preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures and administers medications.
• Completes and submits clinical notes and tracks pain/symptom changes.
• Interacts with physician regarding needs and orders.
• Provides and maintains a safe patient environment.
• Attends interdisciplinary group meetings.
• Participates in on-call duties and coordinates equipment/services.
• Supervises ancillary personnel and pursues ongoing education.

Skills

Nursing experience

Electronic Medical Records

Bedside manner

Communication skills

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

EMR systems

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, Somerville, Charlestown and Surrounding Areas
• Schedule: Monday - Friday
• Job Type: Full Time (8:30-5:00pm)

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.

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