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.
Position Details:
- Main Office location: Westwood, MA.
- Service Area: Taunton, Attleboro, Middleborough, Bridgewater, Rehoboth areas.
- Job Type: Full-time
- Schedule: Monday – Friday
- Salary Range: $78k-95k/Annual Salary
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.
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.
Benefits & Compensation:
- 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.
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!