Registered Nurse​/LPN – Per Diem, Overnight

Overview

RN/LPN Per Diem
- Overnights

River Woods is currently seeking a Per Diem RN or LPN to provide direct resident care in a team-focused environment where our residents are at the heart of what we do. The primary need at this time is Overnight coverage.

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay determined by years of experience
  - pay starts at $39.50/hr or more including Per Diem Stipend. Additional shift differentials exist!
• Low Resident to staff ratios
• 403(b) Retirement plan
• Wellness Programs
• On-site fitness opportunities
• Employee meal program
• Education assistance

• 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. Updates care plans as necessary. Participates in Resident Care Plan Meetings.
• Institutes care protocols as indicated 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 in order 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

• Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree or Diploma from an accredited college, University or nursing school.
• Long term care facility 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 CEU's annually. CPR is required.