RN/ LPN Per Diem - All Shifts

About the Role

RiverWoods Durham is seeking a Per Diem RN or LPN for all shifts (Day, Evening, or Overnight) to provide direct resident care in a team-focused environment where our residents are at the heart of what we do.

Benefits

• Competitive pay starting at $39.50+/hr, including per diem differential, based on experience
• Low resident-to-staff ratios
• Wellness programs
• On-site fitness opportunities
• Employee meal program
• Education assistance

Responsibilities

• Performs professional duties in accordance with facility policies/procedures and standards of professional practice, State of New Hampshire Nurse Practice Act, OBRA, and HIPAA.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to formulate individualized resident care plans and updates them as necessary.
• Participates in Resident Care Plan Meetings.
• Institutes care protocols including falls prevention, safety and elopement, behavior management, weight management, skin integrity, bowel/bladder management, infection control guidelines (Standard Precautions), and pain assessment and management.
• Assesses and documents changes in residents’ physical or mental status and reports findings to the primary care physician and treatment team.
• Provides complete clinical data to facilitate decision-making.
• Provides leadership and direction for direct caregivers, prepares daily assignments, and delegates workload appropriately.
• Supervises direct care through observation and evaluation of direct care results.
• Establishes positive working relationships with team members, residents, and family members to facilitate open, direct communication.
• Obtains, administers, and documents medications and treatments given to residents following professional guidelines and Nursing department policies.
• Inventories and maintains locked system for narcotics.
• Supports, creates, and maintains a positive culture for team members and residents.

Qualifications

• Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree or Diploma from an accredited college, university, or nursing school.
• Long-term care facility experience and specialized knowledge of nursing care of the elderly and rehabilitative nursing is preferred.
• Must hold a registered nursing (RN, LPN) license within the State of New Hampshire.
• Certified in intravenous administration preferred.
• Must maintain CEUs annually.
• CPR certification is required.

About Us

Make a difference while making a living in an award-winning independent retirement community where your work helps change lives for the better every day. You have the opportunity to create connections and provide support with our residents.

RiverWoods Group: Northern New England’s Largest Family of CCRCs

Three Communities, One Philosophy: Providing Community and Peace of Mind. Since 1994, every day we honor our founding premise: we are here to make things better. Everyone who works here, who serves on our board, or who comes to live at one of our communities is connected to this concept. We are about making things better for people, every day. We believe that growing older should enhance, not diminish, the opportunity for a productive and rewarding life. Each member of our team plays a critical role in achieving our mission: to create community and provide peace of mind to our residents. At RiverWoods, you will have the opportunity to work in a bright, attractive, and vibrant community and enjoy a thriving long-term career. If you’re looking for work that has meaning, purpose, and a future – then RiverWoods is for you.