Weekend Nurse (RN or LPN)

Company: Deaconess Abundant Life Communities
Location: Reading
Posted on: May 6, 2022

Job Description:

Rivercrest is seeking an experienced RN or LPN to join our Skilled Nursing Community in a 5 star staff to patient ratio 35 bed community. We are committed to a high quality of work life for our front line workers. Shift: Saturdays and Sundays 7am-3pm (every weekend) We offer competitive rates up to $40/hr PLUS shift differentials Rivercrest Wellness & Rehab is Newbury Court's Skilled Nursing Unit for long-term and short-term care, and rehab services. Our 35-bed community provides a high level of care and home-like environment to our residents. You want to join the Rivercrest Team because: We have a high staff to patient ratio at Rivercrest allowing for the best possible care of our residents and quality of work life for our staff We are not like other nursing homes. Rivercrest is newly renovated and has a comfortable, home like environment Newbury Court has a long tradition of providing care, compassion, and an exceptional quality of life for residents and employees. We exceed our residents' (and their families) expectations in quality of care, services and amenities in all three communities on our Concord campus Ranked BEST Nursing Home by US News : Included as one of the best Nursing Homes in the Boston area by Boston Magazine: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical and Dental insurance, starting on your first day of work. Competitive pay and shift differentials Immediate placement in schedule after orientation is complete Weekly pay 401(k) and Roth retirement plans with company match and discretionary profit share Free use of campus fitness center and indoor pool Flexible paid time off for sick, vacation, and personal time Free garage parking Free Snacks on Tuesdays and other staff appreciation events College Tuition Benefit reimbursement and scholarship programs Free English Language tutoring Employer sponsored Short Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance with additional voluntary coverage Employee Referral bonuses Discounts at Verizon Wireless and more QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and must have a current license as an RN or LPN in the State of Massachusetts. Must be able to read and write in English sufficient to understand care plans and other documents and communicate in writing with other staff. Must be able to speak and understand spoken English at a level that will allow effective communication with residents and staff. Must be able to spend the majority of the shift walking, standing, as well as moving, positioning and lifting residents. Must also be able to hear differences in heartbeat and breathing, read gauges and dials, and have color vision sufficient to perceive changes in skin color and the colors of medicines. Additional Qualifications: Previous skilled nursing experience, in a long-term care setting Ability to work rotating weekends and holidays as needed Current MA RN or LPN license in good standing A great team player and positive attitude A passion for providing excellent care to the senior community EOE

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