Position Details:
- Service Area: Stoneham, MA and surrounding areas
- Job Type: Full-time
- Schedule: Fri/Sat/Sun or Sat/Sun/Mon - 30 hours per weekend - 3 ten-hour days.
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 give
- 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:
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of MA.
- Preferably 2+ years of nursing experience, with a focus on geriatrics.
- New nurses are encouraged to apply; we offer an exceptional training program.
- Excellent bedside manners and exceptional communication skills.
- Working knowledge of healthcare laws and regulations.
- Maintain current BLS CPR certification.
- Possess a valid driver's license and own a reliable, insured vehicle.
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.
Benefits & Compensation:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package including HMO & PPO Plans, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Flexible Spending Account.
- Mileage Reimbursement.
- 401(k) Match.
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!