RN - Nurse Weekends and Per Diem

Benchmark Senior Living; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays

Meal Program

Training & Uniforms

Referral Bonus

Wellness Programs

401k Match

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living in Newton, MA is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver nursing care in a warm, home-like environment for our residents.

You will assess residents, coordinate care with the care team, and supervise Resident Care Assistants while mentoring Lead RCAs and ensuring regulatory compliance. A valid RN license with CPR and 1–2 years of experience with the elderly are preferred.

Qualifications

• Current state license as an RN and CPR certification.
• Graduate of an approved RN program (per state requirements)
• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience as a nurse preferred
• Previous experience with the elderly in a paid or volunteer position is desirable

Responsibilities

• Assess, communicate, and document residents’ status.
• Observe and report significant changes to the care team per state regulations.
• Direct and supervise daily work of Resident Care Assistants.
• Mentor Lead Resident Care Assistants in all aspects of their job.
• Coordinate care needs with community providers via case management.
• Balance service demands with resident independence support.
• Recognize and report elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation per state regulations.
• Respond to emergencies and activate backup as needed

Skills

RN license

CPR

Education

RN program graduate

Job description

The Falls at Cordingly Dam, 2300 Washington St, Newton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Join, stay, and grow with Benchmark. Connect with your calling.

We are looking for a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team! As a Registered Nurse, your main role will be to deliver nursing care to our residents within a warm, comfortable, and home-like environment. You will be part of a team of dedicated, like-minded individuals whose support and camaraderie build community, and where long-lasting relationships with both associates and residents await.

Responsibilities

• Accurately assesses, communicates, and documents residents’ status.
• Observes and reports any significant changes in resident behavior and health to the Resident Care Director, physician, family, RCAs, and Executive Director per state regulations.
• Directs and supervises the daily work assignments of the Resident Care Assistants
• Closely mentors, guides, and directs the Lead Resident Care Assistants in all aspects of their job.
• Coordinates care needs with community providers via an effective case management process
• Effectively balances service demands with supporting resident independence.
• Recognizes and assists in the prevention of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation (financial and other) and reports to appropriate sources per state regulations.
• Responds to emergencies and personal emergency response system and knows when to call for backup.

Requirements

• Current state license as an RN and CPR certification
• Graduate of an approved RN program (per state requirements)
• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience working as a nurse preferred.
• Previous experience working with the elderly in a paid or volunteer position is highly desirable.

As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following:

• 8 holidays & 3 floating holidays
• Discounted Meal Program
• Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms
• Associate Referral Bonus Program
• Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match*
• Tuition Reimbursement Program*
• Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off*

*Eligibility may vary by employment status

Benchmark Senior Living is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We embrace and encourage our associates’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our associates unique.

The Falls at Cordingly Dam, 2300 Washington St, Newton, Massachusetts, United States of America