Registered Nurse - Home Health

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

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage Reimbursement

PTO 3 weeks annually + 1 week sick

Paid Federal Holidays (8)

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer"s

Health Insurance (BCBS)

Dental & Vision

Short-term disability (company-paid)

FSA

Professional Development

Employee Assistance

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Pathways Healthcare is a leading home health and hospice organization delivering patient-centered care. We are seeking a Registered Nurse - Home Health to join our team in Westwood, MA, serving Cambridge and surrounding areas.

The role offers a full-time schedule (8:30-5:00) with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of nursing experience (geriatrics preferred), a BSN, valid driver's license, and proficiency with EMR systems.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of nursing experience, preferably in geriatrics.
• Great training program for new nurses.
• 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 vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient status and write/initiate plan of care.
• Re-evaluate patient and family/caregiver needs.
• Revise plan of care as necessary.
• Develop goals-based care plans including family participation.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Record accurate clinical notes and track pain/symptom changes.
• Communicate with the physician about patient needs and orders.
• Maintain a safe patient environment.
• Attend interdisciplinary group meetings.
• Participate in on-call duties.
• Arrange equipment and services as needed.
• Supervise ancillary personnel and delegate tasks.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and education.

Skills

Nursing experience

Communication skills

EMR proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

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!

Job Description:

• Role: Registered Nurse - Home Health
• Rate: $72,000 - $92,000/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