RN - Hospice Home Care - Full Time

Pathways Healthcare Nursing Position
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.
Impact patients' lives directly by providing in-home care.
Opportunities for continued growth and professional development.
Main Office location: Service Area: Ashland, Framingham, Hopkinton, Lincoln, Marlborough, Natick, Sherborn, Sudbury areas.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday – Friday
Patient Care:

Writing and initiating plan of care.
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. Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports changes in the patient's condition; obtains/receives physicians' orders as required.
Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.
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.
Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
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.
• Working knowledge of health care laws and regulations.
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) match, HMO & PPO Plans, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Flexible Spending Account.