Baylor Hospice RN

United States·Stonehammid

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Key Responsibilities

Patient Care: Assesses and evaluates patient’s status by: Writing and initiating plan of care. Regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs.

Requirements Summary

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.

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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.

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

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Patient Care:

→Assesses and evaluates patient’s status by:
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- →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.

Requirements

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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.