Per Diem Registered Nurse RN and Licensed Practical Nurse LPN
About The Position
The Neville Center at Fresh Pond is seeking motivated and qualified per diem Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for its nursing department. The center is a Joint Commission-accredited, American Health Care Association Silver Quality Award-winning short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and skilled nursing community in Cambridge, Massachusetts. At least one weekend shift per month is required. Full-time and part-time opportunities may become available. Per diem base rates are $51.00 per hour for RNs and $46.00 per hour for LPNs. Shift differentials are $5.00 per hour for weekday evenings and nights and weekend days, and $6.00 per hour for weekend evenings and nights. The role includes assessing residents, developing and communicating care plans, monitoring medications and treatments, using an electronic health record, and guiding nursing staff in the delivery of care.
Requirements
- Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse license in good standing.
- One year of nursing experience.
- Availability for at least one weekend shift per month.
Nice To Haves
- Skilled nursing or long-term care experience.
- Experience with an Electronic Health Record; PointClickCare is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assess each resident’s health care needs, make a nursing diagnosis, and collaborate with the nursing team to develop an interdisciplinary plan of care using available resources.
- Communicate care plans to providers to ensure continuity of care.
- 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.
- Use the Electronic Health Record.
- Lead and direct nursing staff in the safe and effective delivery of care by providing structure.
- Educate residents about their health care issues and care plan strategies.
- Apply infection control, fire and disaster policies, and facility, state, and federal policies and practices to help provide a safe environment.
- Protect resident rights and treat residents, staff, and the community with respect and dignity.
- Handle resident and facility property and information with honesty, confidentiality, and respect.
Benefits
- Competitive per diem rates with shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends.
- Weekly pay every Friday.
- Earned sick time in accordance with Massachusetts law.
- Opportunity to move to part-time or full-time status as positions become available.
- Employee referral bonus program.
- Monthly employee recognition and fun programs.
- On-site parking.
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