Baylor Hospice RN

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!