Registered Nurse - Hospice

Pathways Healthcare; Worcester (MA); Presencial; USD 75.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Mileage reimbursement

PTO 3 weeks annually

Paid federal holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Health insurance (BCBS)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability (100% company‑p0

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Professional development

Employee assistance program

Voluntary benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Pathways Healthcare in Worcester, MA seeks a Registered Nurse - Hospice to join a physician- and nurse practitioner-led home health and hospice team. You will assess patients, develop and revise plans of care, administer medications, and collaborate with physicians to ensure high-quality palliative care at home.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of nursing, prefer geriatrics, and hold an accredited nursing degree with EMR proficiency. A valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle are required.

Formación

• 2+ years nursing experience, geriatrics preferred.
• Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Proficient with electronic medical records.
• Current BLS CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle.
• Excellent bedside manner and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of health care laws and regulations.

Responsabilidades

• 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 based on nursing diagnosis and palliative actions.
• Initiates preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures and administers meds.
• Completes and documents clinical notes and tracks pain/symptom changes.
• Communicates with physician regarding patient needs and orders.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient.
• Attends interdisciplinary group meetings.

Conocimientos

Nursing experience

Geriatrics

EMR proficiency

Bedside manner

Communication skills

Healthcare regulations knowledge

BLS CPR certification

Educación

Nursing degree

Herramientas

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Descripción del empleo

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 - Hospice
• Service Area: Worcester territory.
• 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:

• 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!