Registered Nurse - Home Health

Pathways Healthcare; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO Accrual

Paid Holidays

401(k) Match

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

Short-Term Disability

Free Gym Access

Job summary

Pathways Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse - Home Health to join our physician- and nurse practitioner-led team in Westwood, MA. The role covers the South Boston area with a Monday–Friday schedule, 8:30–5:00, full-time employment and a competitive salary of $72,000–$92,000 per year.

We leverage AI-assisted documentation to save clinicians 5–10 hours weekly, while clinical judgment remains central. Benefits include PTO, holidays, retirement plan, and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active Nursing license in the state.
• Preferably 2+ years of nursing experience, with a focus on geriatrics.
• New nurses and LPNs are encouraged to apply; we offer an exceptional training program.
• 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.
• Responsibly 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

Active RN license

Geriatrics experience

New grads welcome

Excellent communication

BLS CPR

Healthcare regulations

Education

Nursing degree

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 Top Places to Work in Massachusetts and USA Today's Best Places to Work in the United States since 2023!

Job Description

• Role: Registered Nurse - Home Health
• Rate: $72,000-$92,000/year
• Main Office location: Westwood, MA
• Service Area: South Boston and Surrounding Areas
• Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:30-5:00pm)
• Job Type: Full Time

Qualifications

• Must hold an active Nursing license in the State where the position is based.
• Preferably 2+ years of nursing experience, with a focus on geriatrics.
• New nurses and LPNs are encouraged to apply; we offer an exceptional training program.
• 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.

Responsibilitie s:

• 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.

What We Offer:

• 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
• Professional Development & Training Opportunities
• Employee Assistance & Benefits Support through Bennie
• Voluntary Benefits including supplemental life, accident, and disability insurance.
• Free Gym Access (Westwood Office).
• Free Snack Bar in the office!