Per Diem Registered Nurse RN and Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

Neville Center; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Earned sick time

Move to part-time or full-time

Employee referral bonus

Parking on site

MBTA bus line nearby

Job summary

The Neville Center at Fresh Pond in Cambridge, MA is seeking motivated per diem Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to join our nursing department. Per diem shifts include at least one weekend shift per month, with opportunities for part-time or full-time status as positions become available.

Per diem rates include RN $51 base (up to $57 with differential) and LPN $46 base (up to $52 with differential). Weekday/evening/night and weekend differentials apply.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts license as RN or LPN required.
• One year nursing experience preferred.
• Per diem shifts, including at least one weekend shift per month.
• EHR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess health care needs and collaborate on an interdisciplinary plan.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with staff, residents, families, and medical providers.
• Monitor medications and treatments and provide feedback to the care team.
• Utilize PointClickCare EHR for charting and care coordination.
• Lead nursing staff to deliver safe, effective care.
• Apply infection control and safety policies to protect residents and staff.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Interdisciplinary communication

EHR proficiency

Infection control

License MA RN/LPN

Weekend availability

Education

Massachusetts RN/LPN license

Tools

PointClickCare

Job description

The Neville Center at Fresh Pond is a Joint Commission accredited, American Health Care Association Silver Quality Award-winning short-term rehab, long-term care and skilled nursing community. We are conveniently located at 640 Concord Avenue in Cambridge, on the Cambridge/Belmont line by the beautiful Fresh Pond Parkway, on the MBTA bus line and close to the Alewife Red Line Station. We are dedicated to our residents and team members – come join us!

Nursing Opportunities – per diem / PRN. We are seeking highly motivated and qualified per diem Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to join our nursing department. At least one weekend shift per month is required. Full-time and part-time opportunities may become available at any time.

Per diem rates: RN $51.00 per hour base (up to $57.00 with shift differential); LPN $46.00 per hour base (up to $52.00 with shift differential). Shift differentials: $5.00 per hour for weekday evenings and nights and weekend days; $6.00 per hour for weekend evenings and nights.

As a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse with Neville, your essential job responsibilities include:

• Assess the health care needs of each resident, make a nursing diagnosis and, in collaboration with the nursing team, develop an interdisciplinary plan of care using all available resources. Communicate the plan to all care providers in a way that ensures continuity of care.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with staff, other disciplines, residents, families, medical staff and the community.
• Assess and monitor the effects of medications and treatments and provide appropriate feedback to the interdisciplinary team and medical providers so each resident receives treatment appropriate to their individual needs.
• Use the Electronic Health Record (PointClickCare preferred).
• Lead and direct the nursing staff in the safe, effective delivery of care by providing structure. Educate residents about their health care issues and care plan strategies.
• Apply knowledge of infection control, fire and disaster policies, and other facility, state and federal policies and practices that provide a safe environment for residents, visitors and staff.
• Protect resident rights and treat residents, staff and the community with respect and dignity. Treat resident and facility property and information with honesty, confidentiality and respect.
• Current Massachusetts license as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, in good standing.
• One (1) year of nursing experience; skilled nursing or long-term care experience preferred.
• Experience with an Electronic Health Record; PointClickCare preferred.
• Availability for at least one weekend shift per month.

We offer the following for our per diem nurses:

• Competitive per diem rates, above the market, including generous shift differentials for evenings, nights and weekends.
• Weekly pay – every Friday!
• Earned sick time in accordance with Massachusetts law.
• Opportunity to move to part-time or full-time status as positions become available.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Monthly Employee Recognition and Fun Programs.
• Parking available on site.
• On the MBTA bus line, close to the Alewife Red Line Station.

The Neville Center at Fresh Pond is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.