RN - Nurse Weekends and Per Diem

Colonial Group; Newton (MA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays

Meal discount

Paid training

Uniforms

Referral bonus

Wellness programs

401k

Medical/Vision/Dental

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living in Newton, MA is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver high-quality nursing care to residents in a warm, home-like environment. You will join a supportive team and play a key role in assessment, care coordination, and mentoring of Resident Care Assistants.

Requirements include an active RN license, CPR certification, and 1–2 years of experience in elder care. Benchmark offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth within a

Qualifications

• Current state RN license and CPR certification.
• Graduate of an approved RN program.
• 1–2 years nursing experience preferred.
• Experience with elderly care is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess, communicate, and document residents’ status.
• Mentor Lead Resident Care Assistants and supervise RCA staff.
• Coordinate care with community providers and case management.
• Balance service demands with resident independence and safety.

Skills

Nursing

Compassionate care

Education

RN degree/diploma

Job description

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*
• Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits*
• 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.