RN Registered Nurse

The Highlands • Fitchburg, MA

5d

About The Position

Life Care Center - The Highlands is seeking Registered Nurses to join its skilled nursing team. All shifts are available, and new graduates are welcome; a professional practice program is available. Applicants waiting to take the NCLEX-RN are also encouraged to apply. The position delivers quality nursing care through interpersonal contact and provides services that support patients in attaining or maintaining the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The RN evaluates patient needs through ongoing assessment, revises care plans as patient conditions change, and provides clinical supervision to CNAs and LPNs. Life Care Centers of America is a privately owned healthcare organization with more than 200 locations across the U.S. The employer offers weekly pay and a monthly employee appreciation lunch.

Requirements

• Nursing diploma, associate's degree in nursing, or bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Currently licensed or registered in the applicable state.
• Maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
• CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation; certification must remain current during employment.
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.

Nice To Haves

• One year of skilled nursing experience is preferred.
• New graduates are welcome; a professional practice program is available.
• Applicants waiting to take the NCLEX-RN are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care to patients through interpersonal contact.
• Provide care and services to support patients' physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
• Evaluate patient needs through ongoing assessment.
• Revise care plans based on changes in patients' conditions.
• Provide clinical supervision to CNAs and LPNs.
• Implement and interpret department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients.
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Monthly employee appreciation lunch
• Professional practice program available for new graduates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree