Baylor Hospice RN
Pathways Healthcare
Stoneham, Massachusetts
Posted Jun 23 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- 10-hour weekends only3 shifts · 30 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- Rehab · HospicePreferably 2+ years of nursing experience, with a focus on geriatrics.
- License
- RN licenseLicensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of MA.
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed New nurses are encouraged to apply; we offer an exceptional training program.
- License
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of MA.
- License
- Possess a valid driver's license and own a reliable, insured vehicle.
- Certification
- Maintain current BLS CPR certification.
- Experience
- Preferably 2+ years of nursing experience, with a focus on geriatrics.
- Also asks
- New nurses are encouraged to apply; we offer an exceptional training program.
- Also asks
- Excellent bedside manners and exceptional communication skills.
- Also asks
- Working knowledge of healthcare laws and regulations.
- Also asks
- Why Join Pathways?
- Also asks
- Work in a supportive team environment and amazing corporate culture.
- Also asks
- Impact patients' lives directly by providing in-home care.
- Also asks
- Opportunities for continued growth and professional development.
- Also asks
- Benefits &
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
What it pays
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Account
More benefits (2)
- Mileage Reimbursement
- 401(k) Match
The role and schedule
- Hours stated
- Fri/Sat/Sun or Sat/Sun/Mon - 30 hours per weekend - 3 ten-hour days.
- Weekends
- Weekends required
- On call
- On-call rotation
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for holiday and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Hospice has an opening for new graduates. This employer welcomes new graduates for this role. See the posting’s qualifications and orientation details.
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About Us
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.
We are proud to have ranked in Boston Globe's Top Places to Work in Massachusetts and USA Today's Best Places to Work in the United States since 2023!
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!
What's around it?
Stoneham, MAFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 6% above the US average
- Median rent
- $2,035/mo
- Household income
- $113,964/yr, all local households, not nurse pay