Registered Nurse (RN)

About the role

Northwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Lowell is seeking per diem Registered Nurses to join the team. Openings are available on all shifts. The facility is a 123‑bed skilled nursing center. As a Registered Nurse you will provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise the day‑to‑day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants to maintain the highest quality of care.

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.
• Render 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.
• Comply with facility Privacy Practices Policies and Procedures and protect residents’ individual health information.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Director of Nursing and other managerial team members.

Requirements

• At least a nursing degree from an accredited college or school.
• Current and active RN license in the state.
• CPR certification.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to long‑term care.
• Leadership and supervisory ability; willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non‑professional personnel.
• Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures necessary for quality care.
• Accurate and comprehensive assessment skills.
• Familiarity with drug actions and interactions.
• Knowledge of restorative nursing rehabilitation policies and ability to utilize them appropriately.
• Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Willingness to seek out new methods and principles and incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively to appropriate personnel regarding emergencies.
• Willingness to comply with facility vaccination policy (COVID and flu vaccinations up to date or signed declination).

Pay

$42 to $47 per hour, depending on the shift. Weekly pay is provided.

Schedule

Openings on all shifts; evenings, overnights, and weekends receive shift differentials.

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