About The Briarwood Community

Proudly rated the #1 Continuing Care Retirement Community in Massachusetts by Newsweek Magazine for the past three years, The Briarwood Community offers a supportive, mission-driven environment where employees are respected, valued, and empowered to succeed.

Join a collaborative team where your work directly supports operational excellence and exceptional resident service.

Why Join Us?

• Weekly Pay
• Paid time off and holidays
• Health, dental, vision on day one
• Employer Sponsored life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Meal discounts and Employee Assistance Program
• Free access to indoor lap pool, fitness center, and sauna
• Supportive, collaborative team environment in a beautiful, well-maintained community

Position Summary

We’re seeking a dedicated LPN or RN to join our team at The Knollwood Nursing Center within The Briarwood Community located in Worcester, MA, where you’ll provide compassionate, quality-driven nursing care with manageable patient loads and the support of consistent CNAs and engaged leadership. You’ll enjoy a generous orientation and mentorship program, weekly pay, shift differentials, and exceptional benefits including tuition and student loan repayment, all in a welcoming on-site community with a heated pool, sauna, and gym.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary Range

LPN: $32 to $38.25 Base + Differential

RN: $40.51 to $49.82 Base + Differential

Pay dependent on license and years of experience.

Shift Type: 7 AM to 3 PM

YOUR ROLE

Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager and in collaboration with a dedicated care team, you will:

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and DPH regulations
• Monitor, assess, and document resident conditions and responses to treatment
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary staff to ensure optimal resident outcomes

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited RN program
• Current Massachusetts nursing license (RN)
• Long-term care or sub-acute 1 year of experience preferred
• Current CPR certification; IV therapy certification preferred
• Compliance with state CEU requirements

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS

• Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• FREE Life Insurance
• Sick Time + Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement & Loan Repayment Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free use of our heated pool, sauna, and state-of-the-art gym — open 7 days a week!

About Our Community

The Briarwood Community is a nonprofit Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) serving older adults throughout the Greater Worcester area since 1984.

Our campus includes independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing services — all designed to support residents through every stage of retirement living.

At Briarwood, our employees are part of a compassionate team dedicated to enhancing the physical, social, and spiritual well-being of every resident we serve.