Registered Nurse - Home Health

Pathways Healthcare, a physician- and nurse practitioner-led home health and hospice organization, is seeking a Registered Nurse for Home Health to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care in patients' homes. This full-time position offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on patients' lives while working in a supportive team environment with consistent day-shift hours.

Clinical Setting

You will provide home health services across a service area including Cranston, Warwick, West Warwick, Coventry, East Greenwich, and Providence, Rhode Island, working from the main office location in Cranston. The organization's innovative Medical Rehabilitation Program offers patients a meaningful alternative to institutional rehabilitation, supporting healing at home with dignity and purpose.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient status, writing and initiating plans of care
• Regularly re-evaluate patient and family/caregiver needs and revise the plan of care as necessary
• Develop care plans that establish goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporate palliative nursing actions, including patients and families in the planning process
• Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician
• Complete, maintain, and submit accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient condition and care provided
• Record pain and symptom management changes and outcomes as appropriate
• Communicate with physicians regarding patient needs and report changes in patient condition; obtain and receive physician orders as required
• Provide and maintain a safe environment for patients
• Attend interdisciplinary group meetings
• Participate in on-call duties
• Ensure arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available
• Supervise ancillary personnel and delegate responsibilities when required
• Maintain and upgrade professional knowledge and practice skills through continuing education and in-service participation
• Fulfill requested and accepted case assignments
• Actively participate in quality assessment and performance improvement teams and activities

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution
• Active RN license
• Current BLS CPR certification
• Valid driver's license and reliable, insured vehicle
• Proficiency with electronic medical records
• Excellent bedside manner and communication skills
• Working knowledge of health care laws and regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of nursing experience, preferably in geriatrics

Schedule

• Full-time position
• Monday to Friday
• Consistent day-shift hours
• Flexible schedule to promote work-life balance

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary Range: $72,000 to $90,000 annually
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) match, PPO health plan, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, and flexible spending account
• Opportunities for leadership development and professional growth

Additional Information

New nurses are encouraged to apply. Pathways Healthcare has a great training program for nurses new to home health. You must possess a valid driver's license and own a reliable, insured vehicle, as this position requires travel to patients' homes.