Registered Nurse - Home Health

Pathways Healthcare; Shirley (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks PTO annually + 1 week sick

Federal holiday pay

401(k) employer match

Medical, dental, vision, life

Short-term disability coverage

FSA

Professional development

Employee assistance program

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 serve Devens, Shirley, and surrounding areas with a Monday-Friday schedule.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of nursing experience, preferably geriatrics, and a degree in Nursing. Proficiency with EMR, solid bedside manner, knowledge of healthcare laws, and a valid BLS CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' nursing experience, preferably in geriatrics.
• 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 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.
• Initiates preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures and administers medications as prescribed.
• Completes, maintains and submits accurate clinical notes and documents changes.
• Communicates with the physician regarding patient needs and reports changes.
• Provides and maintains a safe patient environment.
• Attends interdisciplinary group meetings.
• Participates in on-call duties.
• Ensures equipment and services are available and delegates tasks when required.
• Pursues ongoing professional development and continuing education.

Skills

Nursing experience

EMR proficiency

Bedside manner

Healthcare regulations

BLS CPR

Driver's license

Education

Nursing degree

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
• 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 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:

• 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!