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Athena Health Care Systems Registered Nurse (RN) in Wareham, Massachusetts
Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN)
Company: The Tremont Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in Wareham
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dynamic care team at The Tremont Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center. As a Registered Nurse, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families.
Full-time opening (32 hours) on 3p-11p and part-time opening (24 hours) on 11p-7a. Weekly pay ranging from $47 to $53 an hour, depending on the shift. Evenings, overnights, and weekends come with pay differentials.
Job Summary:
The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing direct nursing care to residents and supervising 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. The RN will also maintain accurate and comprehensive resident care plans, follow physician's orders, and document comprehensive and complete nursing notes.
Responsibilities:
Provide direct nursing care to residents, including medication administration, wound care, and treatments
Supervise and coordinate the activities of the nursing assistants to ensure that resident care is delivered in accordance with established standards and policies
Develop, implement, and maintain accurate and comprehensive resident care plans
Follow physician's orders and 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
Requirements:
Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited school of nursing or college
Must be CPR certified
Must have a current and active RN license in the state, or be in the process of obtaining one
New graduates welcome!
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 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 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
We 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).