Registered Nurse; RN

Overview

We are hiring Registered Nurses (RN) to join our dynamic care team at Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Sandwich. Up to a $5,000 sign-on bonus is available. Weekly pay ranges from $45 to $51, depending on the shift, with evenings, overnights, and weekends earning differentials. Openings include full-time and part-time on 7a-3p, part-time on 3p-11p, and full-time on 11p-7a with every other weekend.

At Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization. We strive to deliver high-quality care and customer service to patients and their families while growing as an employer of choice. We aim to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.

• As a Registered Nurse, provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants to ensure the highest quality care at all times.
• Meet the nursing and rehabilitation needs of each resident.
• Maintain current resident care plans on all residents under care.
• Follow physician’s orders and render/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 and maintain safe control of all drugs under responsibility.
• Initiate emergency procedures as necessary and demonstrate correct safety techniques per orientation and training processes.
• Comply with facility Privacy Practices Policies and Procedures and protect residents’ health information.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing and managerial team members.

• 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, be in the process of obtaining one, or recently graduated from a Massachusetts nursing program. New graduates welcome!
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when warranted.
• Must be able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the public.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, and relevant laws, regulations, and guidelines for long-term care.
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and be willing to work with professional and non-professional personnel.
• Must be able to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, policies, and procedures necessary for quality care.
• Must possess accurate and comprehensive assessment skills and be familiar with drug actions and interactions.
• Must have knowledge of restorative nursing rehabilitation policies and practices.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and willingness to handle difficult residents; open to new methods and principles in nursing practice.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with appropriate personnel regarding emergencies.

Since its establishment in 1984, Athena Health Care Systems has pioneered the delivery of exceptional healthcare services. Operating nursing homes and hospice agencies across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as a healthcare leader in Southern New England.

Athena’s 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, regardless of characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed facilities/agencies follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they have an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.