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Job description
Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse
About Us:
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 Top Places to Work in Massachusetts and USA Today's Best Places to Work in the United States since 2023!
Why Join Pathways?
Work in a supportive team environment and amazing corporate culture.
Impact patients' lives directly by providing in-home care.
Opportunities for continued growth and professional development.
Main Office location: Westwood, MA
Service Area: Dorchester and Surrounding Areas
Job Type: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00
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.
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.
Medical Coverage: Choice of HMO and PPO medical plans to meet the needs of you and your family
Life Insurance: Employer-provided life insurance for added peace of mind
Paid Time Off:
3 weeks of PTO annually, accrued throughout the year
4 weeks of PTO annually accrued throughout the year, after two years of service
Sick Time: 1 week (40 hours) of paid sick time per year
Short-Term Disability: 100% company-paid short-term disability coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax accounts available for healthcare and dependent care expenses
401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
Employee Assistance & Benefits Support through Bennie
Voluntary Benefits including supplemental life, accident, and disability insurance
8 Paid Holidays observed annually
Professional Development & Training Opportunities
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Worksite address
westwood, MA, 02090, US
Who can apply
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