RN

Apploi; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Holiday pay for hourly and salaried

Overtime pay for hourly employees

Career advancement opportunities

Exclusive employer discount program

Job summary

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

As an RN, you will provide direct nursing care and supervise nursing assistants to maintain high-quality resident care. New graduates are welcome to apply and support continuous improvement in a skilled nursing environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a nursing degree and CPR certification.
• Current and active RN license in MA.
• New graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to residents.
• Grow and supervise nursing assistants.
• Follow physician orders and administer care.
• Transcribe orders accurately.
• Review and document patient records daily.
• Visit residents daily to assess needs.
• Maintain safety and privacy of resident information.
• Initiate emergency procedures as needed.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

Skills

Independent decision making

Communication

Tactful interaction

Nursing knowledge

Leadership

Planning and organizing

Assessment skills

Drug actions & interactions

Restorative nursing rehabilitation

Calm under pressure

Education

Nursing degree from accredited college

CPR certification

Massachusetts RN license

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 be able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.

• Must possess knowledge 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 have 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 effective 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).