Registered Nurse - Home Health

Pathways-Healthcare; Shirley (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks PTO annually

1 week paid sick time

Federal Holidays observed

401(k) employer match

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Short-term disability

FSA

Professional development

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Pathways Healthcare is a physician- and nurse practitioner–led home health and hospice organization delivering patient-centered care at home. We integrate AI-assisted documentation to save clinicians time while keeping clinical judgment front and center.

We serve communities across Devens, Shirley, Ayer, Pepperell, Townsend, and nearby towns with a Monday–Friday schedule and full-time employment. Our team values training, quality improvement, and compassionate care with a strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• 2+ years nursing experience; geriatrics 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.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and own a reliable, insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient status; write and initiate plan of care.
• Regularly re-evaluate patient and family/caregiver needs.
• Revise care plans as necessary; involve patient and family.
• Develop care plans based on nursing diagnosis and goals.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Record and communicate changes in patient condition with physician.
• Provide a safe environment and participate in group meetings.
• Attend on-call duties and coordinate equipment/services.

Skills

Nursing experience

Geriatrics

Bedside manner

Excellent communication

Health care laws knowledge

BLS CPR certification

EMR proficiency

Driver's license

Reliable vehicle

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 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
• Service Area: Devens, Shirley, Ayer, Pepperell, Townsend, Fitchburg, Leominster and Lunenburg areas.
• Schedule: Monday-Friday (8:30-5:00pm)
• Job Type: Full Time

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 maintain 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:

• 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!