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: Dorchester and Surrounding Areas
- Job Type: Full Time
- Schedule: Monday - Friday
- Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00
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.
Our Benefits:
- Medical Coverage: Choice of HMO and PPO medical plans to meet the needs of you and your family
- Dental & Vision: Comprehensive dental and vision coverage
- 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
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!