Registered Nurse; RN

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Base pay range: $42.00/hr – $47.00/hr all shifts available with weekly pay between $42 and $47 an hour. Evenings, overnights, and weekends come with shift differentials.

Our full‑time and part‑time Registered Nurses join our dynamic care team at Oakland Grove Health Care Center in Woonsocket.

As an RN, you provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise the day‑to‑day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. You ensure the highest degree of quality care at all times.

• Minimum Nursing Degree from an accredited school of nursing or college.
• CPR certified.
• Current and active RN license in the state, or in the process of obtaining one.
• New graduates welcome!

• Meet the nursing and rehabilitation needs of each resident.
• Maintain current resident care plans on all residents under his/her care.
• Follow physician’s 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 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.
• 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 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 the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are 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, 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.

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. Through our commitment to improving both the lives of our residents and the quality of our environments, we have transformed our managed facilities into thriving communities where residents enjoy an enhanced quality of life, and employees find a fulfilling and supportive work environment.

• Competitive and weekly pay
• Holiday pay for hourly and salaried employees
• Overtime pay for hourly employees
• Career advancement opportunities
• Exclusive employer discount…