Registered Nurse (RN)

Registered Nurse OpportunityNorthwood 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 PayHoliday Pay for Hourly and Salaried EmployeesOvertime Pay for Hourly EmployeesCareer Advancement OpportunitiesExclusive Employer Discount ProgramAvailable for Eligible Team Members:Employer-Paid Life Insurance401(k) with Employer MatchVacation and Personal TimeHealth, Dental, and Vision InsuranceWe 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).