Registered Nurse (Per Diem)

Pathways-Healthcare; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Pathways Healthcare is a leading home health and hospice organization offering a patient-centered care model designed to support healing at home with dignity.

We seek an RN or LPN to join our team serving Reston and surrounding areas. You will assess patients, develop and update care plans, administer prescribed treatments, and coordinate with physicians to ensure quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' nursing experience, preferably in geriatrics.
• Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution and an active nursing license in Virginia.
• 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

• Assess and evaluate patient status; write and initiate plan of care.
• Regularly re-evaluate patient and family needs.
• Develop and revise the plan of care with patient/family involvement.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Record and submit accurate clinical notes and pain/symptom changes.
• Communicate with physician regarding needs and changes.
• Provide safe patient environment and participate in group meetings.

Skills

Nursing experience

Bedside manner

Communication skills

EMR proficiency

Healthcare regulations

BLS CPR

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Active VA Nursing License

Tools

EMR system

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.

We are proud to have ranked in Boston Globe's Best Places to Work in Massachusetts and USA Today's Best Places to Work in the United States since 2023!

We will consider RNs and LPNs for this role!

• Main Office location: Springfield, Virginia
• Service Area: Reston, Centreville and Surrounding Areas
• Job Type: Full Time

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.
  

Qualifications:

• 2+ years' nursing experience, preferably in geriatrics is desirable.
• Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution and an active nursing license in Virginia.
• 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.

Benefits & Compensation:

• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) match, PPO Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Flexible Spending Account.
• Flexible schedule to promote work-life balance.
• Opportunities for leadership development and professional growth.
• Consistent day-shift hours and work schedule.

Pathways Healthcare is committed to providing exceptional care to our patients and fostering a positive work environment for our team members.