Job Description:
- Role: Registered Nurse - Home Health
- Rate: $72,000 - $92,000/year
- Main Office location: Westwood, MA
- Service Area: Cambridge and Surrounding Areas
- Schedule: Monday - Friday
- Job Type: Full Time (8:30-5:00pm)
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:
Patient Care:
- 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!
Registered Nurse - Home Health in Cambridge employer: Pathways Healthcare
Pathways Healthcare is an exceptional employer that prioritises a supportive team environment and a vibrant corporate culture, making it an ideal place for Physical Therapists to thrive. With a focus on in-home patient care, employees benefit from flexible schedules, competitive salaries, and comprehensive benefits, alongside ample opportunities for professional development and leadership growth. Located in Westwood, MA, the company fosters a work-life balance while empowering staff to make a meaningful impact in the lives of their patients.
