Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

RegalCare at Greenfield

Greenfield, Massachusetts

Eligibility: Sign-on bonus

Posted Aug 8 · New grads welcomed

Unit and setting: Long Term Care
License: RN licenseRN or LPN license
Term: Permanent

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What it pays

Against similar roles: In range for Massachusetts staff rolesMassachusetts staff postings that state pay run $34/hr to $74/hr, the middle half $41/hr to $68/hr, across 1,268 postings.
Sign-on bonus: $1,500

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate: $36 - $47 (depending on experience)
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Collaborative and supportive work environment
Comprehensive training and orientation program
$1500.00 Sign on Bonus for Full time Employees
$1500 Sign on Bonus for Full time Employees

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1500.00 Sign on Bonus for Full time Employees

Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) -

RegalCare at Greenfield is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team on a part-time and full-time basis. As a vital member of our healthcare team, you will provide exceptional patient care and support to our residents in a comfortable and home-like setting.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality patient care, including assessments, treatment, and education to residents and their families

Collaborate with healthcare team members to develop and implement individualized care plans

Administer medications, treatments, and procedures as ordered by physicians

Monitor and document resident condition, progress, and responses to care

Communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare team members to ensure seamless care coordination

Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction

Demonstrate a commitment to cultural diversity, sensitivity, and inclusivity in all interactions with residents, families, and colleagues

What's around it?

In Greenfield, MA

Greenfield, MAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 6% above the US average

Median rent: $1,107/mo
Household income: $55,614/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Greenfield, MA

NeighborhoodsGreenfield operates as a compact Franklin County hub with a mix of downtown residential streets, quiet suburban-style pockets, and outlying rural landscapes. Near the center, residents live along streets like Meridian Street, Place Terrace, and Homestead Avenue, which offer established residential blocks with older housing stock within reach of local clinics and Main Street. Farther north, corridors such as Bernardston Road transition into more spread-out, wooded settings that appeal to those wanting quiet acreage while remaining within a short drive of town amenities.

Greenfield operates as a compact Franklin County hub with a mix of downtown residential streets, quiet suburban-style pockets, and outlying rural landscapes. Near the center, residents live along streets like Meridian Street, Place Terrace, and Homestead Avenue, which offer established residential blocks with older housing stock within reach of local clinics and Main Street.

Farther north, corridors such as Bernardston Road transition into more spread-out, wooded settings that appeal to those wanting quiet acreage while remaining within a short drive of town amenities.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: areavibes.com Source 2: homes.com Source 3: reddit.com

Getting aroundGreenfield sits conveniently at the crossroads of Interstate 91 and Route 2, also known as the Mohawk Trail, providing direct north-south access through the Pioneer Valley and east-west movement across northern Massachusetts. Commuting locally by car is straightforward with low traffic, and health clinic workers living near downtown can easily walk to their shifts. For regional connections, the John W. Olver Transit Center (Olive Street) provides local bus connections and scheduled Amtrak passenger rail service linking Greenfield to Boston, New York, and Vermont.

Greenfield sits conveniently at the crossroads of Interstate 91 and Route 2, also known as the Mohawk Trail, providing direct north-south access through the Pioneer Valley and east-west movement across northern Massachusetts. Commuting locally by car is straightforward with low traffic, and health clinic workers living near downtown can easily walk to their shifts.

For regional connections, the John W. Olver Transit Center (Olive Street) provides local bus connections and scheduled Amtrak passenger rail service linking Greenfield to Boston, New York, and Vermont.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: visitgreenfieldma.com Source 2: homes.com Source 3: niche.com Source 4: gonomad.com

OutdoorsOutdoor enthusiasts enjoy immediate access to green space and river scenery. Green River Park is a popular spot for picnics, dog walking, and relaxing beside the water, while Poets Seat Tower provides sweeping views of the valley and easy wooded walking trails. Downtown hosts Greenfield Energy Park for open-air strolls and seasonal outdoor concerts, and the nearby Eunice Williams Covered Bridge offers historic charm and riverside views.

Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy immediate access to green space and river scenery. Green River Park is a popular spot for picnics, dog walking, and relaxing beside the water, while Poets Seat Tower provides sweeping views of the valley and easy wooded walking trails.

Downtown hosts Greenfield Energy Park for open-air strolls and seasonal outdoor concerts, and the nearby Eunice Williams Covered Bridge offers historic charm and riverside views.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: facebook.com Source 2: homes.com Source 3: reddit.com Source 4: gonomad.com

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Living in Greenfield

Greenfield serves as the rugged, community-oriented anchor of Franklin County, offering healthcare professionals a grounded New England setting without the student congestion of neighboring college towns. Located at the intersection of Interstate 91 and Route 2, the city pairs quick regional highway commutes with passenger rail access via the downtown Olive Transit Center. Nurses working locally can easily walk or take short drives to medical practices, with residential neighborhoods offering established homes along Meridian Street and Homestead Avenue. Daily life centers on an active Main Street featuring breakfast at Brad's Place, indie films at the Greenfield Garden Theater, and ceramics workshops at Artspace. When shifts wrap up, green escapes are minutes away at Green River Park or the hiking paths around Poets Seat Tower. Relocating here does involve honest tradeoffs: winter snowstorms require defensive driving and patience with municipal plowing, and late-night dining or high-energy entertainment is limited compared to larger urban centers. However, for clinicians seeking authentic community ties, scenic river landscapes, and relative affordability within Western Massachusetts, Greenfield presents a stable and practical home base.

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Sources

As of 2026-09Source 1: homes.com Source 2: visitgreenfieldma.com Source 3: gonomad.com Source 4: niche.com

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Greenfield, MAFrom Census ACS 2024.