Nurse Educator

Position Details:

• Role: Nurse Educator
• Salary: $95,000-$105,000/year
• Main Office location: Westwood, MA
• Service Area: This position requires travel to our multiple locations in New England, Pennsylvania and Virginia.
• Schedule: Monday - Friday
• Job Type: Full Time

Qualifications:

• Preferably 2+ years of nursing experience, with a focus on geriatrics.
• Nursing degree from an accredited institution.
• 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.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in creating and implementing education curriculum with Clinical Education department.
• Demonstrates techniques and best practices for trainees.
• Assists in creating and implementing policies and procedures for all clinicians.
• Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Conduct initial assessments of patients and families to determine home care needs.
• Perform thorough physical assessments and gather comprehensive medical histories.
• Develop and revise individualized plans of care based on patient status and evolving needs.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, and interdisciplinary teams to create robust Plans of Care for each patient.
• Responsively address inquiries and concerns from patients, caregivers, and medical teams.
• Provide counseling and support to patients and caregivers before, during, and after treatment.
• Supervise home health aides as required.
• Identify discharge planning needs and proactively implement them as part of the care plan development.

What We Offer:

• 3 weeks PTO annually accrued and 1 week paid sick time!
• Paid Federal Holidays (8 observed annually)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical (Choice of HMO/PPO), Dental, Principal Vision and Life insurance

• 100% company-paid short-term disability coverage

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax accounts available for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Opportunities for travel to other sites paid.

• Professional Development & Training Opportunities

• Employee Assistance & Benefits Support through Bennie

• Voluntary Benefits including supplemental life, accident, and disability insurance

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!