Registered Nurse - Home Health

pathways-healthcare-careers; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Pathways Healthcare is seeking an experienced registered nurse to join our in-home care team in Cranston, RI. You will assess patients, develop and revise care plans, and administer prescribed treatments in a patient-centered environment.

Responsibility includes documenting clinical notes, coordinating with physicians, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes. Must have a valid driver's license and BLS certification.

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.
• 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; writes plan of care.
• Regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs.
• Participating in revising the plan of care as necessary.
• Develops a care plan with goals based on nursing diagnosis.
• Initiates preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures; administers medications as prescribed.
• Completes and maintains accurate clinical notes; reports changes in patient condition.
• Communicates with the physician regarding patient needs and orders.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient.
• Attends interdisciplinary group meetings.
• Participates in on-call duties.
• Ensures equipment and services are available.
• Supervises ancillary personnel and delegates where needed.
• Pursues ongoing professional development and education.
• Engages in quality assessment and performance improvement activities.

Skills

Nursing

Patient assessment

Care planning

Family communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

EMR software

Job description

About Us:

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.

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!

Why Join Pathways?

• Work in a supportive team environment and amazing corporate culture.
• Impact patients' lives directly by providing in-home care.
• Opportunities for continued growth and professional development.

Position Details:

• Main Office location: Cranston, RI
• Service Area: Cranston, Warwick, West Warwick, Coventry, East Greenwich, Providence.
• Job Type: Full Time
• Schedule: Monday to Friday

Responsibilities:

Patient Care:

• 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.

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.

Why Join Pathways?

• Work in a supportive team environment and amazing corporate culture.
• Impact patients' lives directly by providing in-home care.
• Opportunities for continued growth and professional development.

Benefits & Compensation:

• Salary Range: $72K-90K Annual Salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) match, PPO Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Flexible Spending Account.
• Flexible schedule to promote work-life balance.
• Opportunities for leadership development and professional growth.
• Consistent day-shift hours and work schedule.