Hospice Registered Nurse

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.

• Service Area:
  Worcester territory.
• Job Type: Full-time.
• Schedule:
  
  Monday – Friday.
• Salary Range: $78k-95k/Annual Salary.

• Assesses and evaluates patient’s status.
• Writes and initiates plan of care.
• Regularly re-evaluates patient and family/caregiver needs.
• Participates in revising the plan of care as necessary.
• Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions, including 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.
• Completes, maintains, and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient’s condition and care given, recording 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 physician’s orders as required.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient.
• Attends interdisciplinary group meetings.

• Participates in on-call duties.
• Ensures 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.

• 2+ years’ nursing experience, preferably in geriatrics.
• 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.

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) match, HMO & PPO Plans, 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.