Graduate Nurse

BayviewHCC; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Holiday & Overtime Pay

Career Advancement Opportunities

Exclusive Employer Discount Program

401(k) with Employer Match

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Vacation and Personal Time

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Job summary

Parsons Hill Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is hiring Graduate Nurses who are ready to start their nursing career in Worcester, MA. Shifts include 7a-3p, 3p-11p, and 11p-7a with weekly pay. LPNs earn $35-$40/hour and RNs $42-$47/hour depending on the shift.

Under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, new grads will provide care to residents while awaiting NCLEX, with supervision and training to ensure competency and safe practice.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must possess ability to make independent decisions when warranted.
• Must possess ability to communicate tactfully with residents, families, and staff.
• Must have knowledge of nursing practices and long-term care guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Meet the nursing and rehabilitation needs of each resident.
• Maintain current resident care plans for residents under your care.
• Follow physician's orders and assist with nursing care, treatments, and dressings.
• Transcribe orders promptly and accurately.

Skills

English language

Independent decision-making

Communication

Leadership potential

Education

Nursing program graduation within 1 year

Job description

We are hiring Graduate Nurses at Parsons Hill Rehabilitation & Health Care Center who are ready to start their nursing career!

Shift openings include 7a-3p, 3p-11p, and 11p-7a with weekly pay! Hourly rate ranges from $35 to $40 for LPNs and $42 to $47 for RNs, depending on the shift.

Under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, graduate nurses can begin providing care to residents while they wait to take their NCLEX.

Education:

Must have graduated from a Massachusetts board-approved nursing education program within one year of hire date. Can be for LPN or RN.

What we will need:

• Documentation from your nursing program showing your graduation date.

• Proof of scheduled NCLEX licensure exam within 90 days of hire.

What we will do:

Our team will provide supervision and training under a licensed nurse to ensure you are comfortable with providing care. Your assigned tasks will not exceed your level of academic preparation or outside the scope of your competency level.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meet the nursing and rehabilitation needs of each resident.

• Maintain current resident care plans on all residents under his/her care.

• Follow physician’s orders. Renders and/or assist with complete nursing care, treatments, dressings, and other physician orders.

• Transcribe physician’s orders promptly and accurately.

• Review patient records daily to assure accuracy and completeness.

• Document comprehensive and complete nursing notes.

• Visit each resident daily to evaluate resident needs.

• Maintain accurate awareness of residents on alert list.

• Document and report any unusual or significant findings; contact the physician when necessary.

• Administer medication according to procedure.

• Maintain an accurate and safe control of all drugs for which he/she is responsible.

• Initiate any and all emergency procedures as necessary.

• Demonstrate correct safety techniques in accord with orientation and training processes of the facility and your specific job description.

• Complies with facility Privacy Practices Policies and Procedures and protects residents’ individual health information.

• Other duties assigned by Director of Nursing and other managerial team members.

Specific Requirements:

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions.

• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.

• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long term care.

• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.

• Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.

• Must possess accurate and comprehensive assessment skills.

• Must be familiar with drug actions and interactions.

• Must have knowledge of restorative nursing rehabilitation policies and utilizes appropriately.

• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.

• Must be able to communicate effectively to appropriate personnel regarding emergencies.

Benefits:

• Weekly Pay

• Holiday & Overtime Pay

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• Exclusive Employer Discount Program

• 401(k) with Employer Match

Available for Full-Time Staff:

• Employer-Paid Life Insurance

• Vacation and Personal Time

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Our facility follows federal and state guidelines regarding staff vaccinations. Our policy requires all staff to be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations, or acknowledge a declination of the vaccination(s).