Registered Nurse; RN

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We are hiring full‑time, part‑time, and per diem Registered Nurses (RN) to join our dynamic care team at Heatherwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Newport.

Weekly pay ranges from $42.00/hr to $49.00/hr shift differentials are paid for evenings, overnights, and weekends. All shifts are available.

• 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. Massachusetts RNs encouraged to apply.
• New graduates welcome.

• Meet the nursing and rehabilitation needs of each resident.
• Maintain current resident care plans on all residents under your care.
• Follow physicians’ orders; 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 accurate and safe control of all drugs for which you are 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.
• Comply with facility Privacy Practices Policies and Procedures and protect residents’ individual health information.
• Other duties assigned by Director of Nursing and other managerial team members.

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• 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, and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long‑term care.
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and be willing to work harmoniously with professional and non‑professional personnel.
• Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures necessary for providing quality care.
• Must possess accurate and comprehensive assessment skills.
• Must be familiar with drug actions and interactions.
• Must have knowledge of restorative nursing rehabilitation policies and utilize them appropriately.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, and be willing to handle difficult residents.
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
• Must be able to communicate effectively to appropriate personnel regarding emergencies.

• Competitive and weekly pay.
• Holiday pay for hourly and salaried employees.
• Overtime pay for hourly employees.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Exclusive employer discount program.
• Employer‑paid life insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Vacation and personal time.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

Athena Health Care Systems, headquartered in Connecticut, has been a pioneer in delivering exceptional healthcare services since its establishment in 1984. Operating nursing homes across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as one of the premier and highly regarded providers of skilled nursing centers in Southern New England.

Entry level

Part‑time

Health Care Provider

Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

We are an equal‑opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed centers follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID‑19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.