Registered Nurse - Home Health

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

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage Reimbursement

3 weeks PTO annually

Paid Federal Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer 1

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Short-term disability coverage

FSA for healthcare and dependent care

Professional Development & Training

Employee Assistance & Bennie

Voluntary Benefits including life, etc

Job summary

Pathways Healthcare in Kennebunk, ME is seeking a Registered Nurse - Home Health to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care at home. This role emphasizes clinical judgment and AI-assisted documentation to support clinicians.

We require 2+ years of nursing experience, a Maine RN license (NH license preferred), and EMR proficiency. New grads are encouraged to apply; training is provided. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:30–5:00, full-time with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years nursing experience, geriatrics desirable.
• New nurses welcome; great training program provided.
• Active Maine nursing license required; NH license also preferred.
• Proficient with electronic medical records and strong communication.
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and evaluates patient's status; writes and initiates plan of care.
• Regularly re-evaluates patient and family/caregiver needs.
• Participates in revising the plan of care as necessary.
• Develops a care plan with goals based on nursing diagnosis and family involvement.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Completes and submits accurate clinical notes; tracks pain/symptom changes.
• Communicates with the physician regarding patient needs and orders.
• Maintains a safe environment for the patient.
• Attends interdisciplinary group meetings.

Skills

Nursing experience

New grads welcome

RN license

Maine license

New Hampshire license preferred

EMR proficiency

Bedside manner

Healthcare laws knowledge

BLS CPR

Driver's license

Education

Nursing degree

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!

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!