Registered Nurse (RN)

Athena Health Care Systems; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Holiday pay

Overtime pay

Career advancement opportunities

Exclusive employer discount program

Employer-paid life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation and personal time

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Northwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Lowell is seeking per diem Registered Nurses to join our team. Openings on all shifts with pay ranging from $42 to $47 per hour and shift differentials for evenings, overnights, and weekends. Weekly pay is offered.

As a Registered Nurse, you will provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise nursing assistants to ensure high-quality care. New graduates are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree from an accredited college or school is required.
• CPR certification required.
• Current and active RN license in the state.
• New graduates welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to residents.
• Supervise day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants.
• Follow physician’s orders and render complete nursing care, treatments, dressings and other orders.
• Transcribe physician’s orders accurately and promptly.
• Review and document resident records and nursing notes daily.
• Visit residents daily to evaluate needs and adjust care as needed.
• Administer medications according to procedures and maintain drug safety.

Education

Nursing degree

CPR certification

RN license in MA

New graduates welcome

Job description

Northwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Lowell is looking for per diem Registered Nurses to join our team!

Openings on all shifts. $42 to $47 an hour, depending on the shift. Evenings, overnights, and weekends have shift differentials. Weekly pay.

Northwood is a 123-bed skilled nursing facility.

As a Registered Nurse, you provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by the nursing assistants to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Education and Experience:

• At least a nursing degree from an accredited college or school is required.
• Must be CPR certified.
• Must have a current and active RN license in the state.
• New graduates welcome!

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 Athena 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 willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
• Must be able to communicate effectively to appropriate personnel regarding emergencies.

Benefits:

• Competitive and Weekly Pay
• Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
• Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Available for Eligible Team Members:

• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• 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. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed facilities/agencies follow 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).