Registered Nurse RN and Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

Job Description

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 – Registered Nurse (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), full-time and part-time positions available. We are seeking highly motivated and qualified Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses to join our nursing department. Predictable schedule with weekend rotation required.

Pay (base, by experience): LPN $40.00 – $47.00 per hour; RN $44.00 – $54.00 per hour. Shift differentials: $5.00 per hour for weekday evenings and nights and weekend days; $6.00 per hour for weekend evenings and nights.

Sign-on bonus: RN $6,000 full-time; LPN $2,500 full-time; prorated for part-time. Paid under a written sign-on bonus agreement.

As a 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.

Requirements

•      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 a weekend rotation.

Benefits

Full-time and part-time opportunities available. We offer the following:

•      Competitive rates, above the market, including generous shift differentials for evenings, nights and weekends.

•      Weekly pay – every Friday!

•      Health, dental and vision insurance for employees scheduled 24 or more hours per week.

•      Life, accidental death and dismemberment, and long-term disability insurance, 100% paid by the employer, for employees scheduled 30 or more hours per week.

•      403(b) retirement savings plan through Lincoln Financial.

•      Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time and holiday pay.

•      Tuition assistance.

•      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.