Registered Nurse - Home Health

Pathways-Healthcare; Kennebunk (ME); On-site; USD 72,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

PTO 3 weeks annually

Paid federal holidays

401(k) with employer match

Health insurance (BCBS)

Short-term disability

Job summary

Pathways Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse - Home Health to provide patient-centered care in Kennebunk and surrounding areas. The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule, full-time hours, and a compensation range of $72,000 to $92,000 per year.

Ideal candidates hold an active Maine RN license, have 2+ years of nursing experience (geriatrics preferred), and are proficient with EMR systems. A valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle are required.

Qualifications

• Active Maine RN license required.
• New graduates encouraged to apply with our training program.
• Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Active license in the state of Maine required; New Hampshire license also preferred.
• Proficient with electronic medical records.
• Excellent bedside manner and communication skills.
• Knowledge of healthcare laws and regulations.
• Maintain current BLS CPR certification.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and own a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient status and document care plans.
• Write and initiate plans of care with patient/family involvement.
• Regularly re-evaluate patient and family needs and revise plans as necessary.
• Administer medications and treatments per physician’s orders.
• Complete accurate clinical notes and record pain/symptom changes.
• Communicate with physicians regarding patient needs and changes.
• Provide a safe patient environment and participate in interdisciplinary meetings.
• Attend on-call duties and assist with equipment and supplies.

Skills

Communication skills

EMR proficiency

BLS CPR certification

Education

Nursing degree

Maine RN license

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

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
• Service Area: Kennebunk 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.
• Active license in the state of Maine required
• Active license in the state of New Hampshire also preferred
• 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!