Licensed Practical Nurse - Night Shift - Health Care

Job Description : I. Position Summary :   The

Registered Nurse (RN) will utilize the nursing process of

assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to ensure

quality-nursing care and to maximize the quality of life for the

patients. The RN is an integral member of the clinical support

team, and collaborates with other multidisciplinary members to meet

the clinical needs of the patients. The RN is an active supporter

of the culture change initiatives, and serves as a role model and

mentor to others. In addition, the RN will demonstrate a strong

commitment to the philosophy and mission of Hebrew SeniorLife and

recognize patient’s dignity and choice in all aspects of daily

life. They are an active participant in the activities, work, and

social environment of the units, and strive to make every patient

encounter into a positive and meaningful experience and

opportunity, while ensuring the provision of safe and efficient

quality care. II. Position Responsibilities : Ensures all care

delivered is within the scope and established standards of safe

professional nursing practice and HSL core competencies

Collaborates with other members of the clinical support team (MD,

NP, nurses, social worker, therapists, dietician) to meet the

clinical needs of the patient and monitor outcomes of care Adheres

to best practice recommendations and implements evidence based

interventions to ensure optimum outcomes for patients Practices in

a primary nursing model and maintains accountability for a set of

assigned patients Collaborates and participates in care planning

activities and supports autonomy and individual choice wherever

possible Ensures adherence to the plan of care, revises as

necessary, and ensures the plan accurately reflects an

individualized approach to patient’s needs Documents appropriately

in the electronic medical record Identifies and seeks out necessary

resources as needed to ensure the provision of safe and effective

care Delegates and supervises clinical care delivered by the

licensed practical nurse and the nursing assistant Assumes

accountability for his / her own learning needs and professional

development Demonstrates critical thinking abilities in problem

resolution Role models professional behavior Actively participates

in shared governance, committees, etc Collaborates in the

development of new work processes and systems Serves as a resource

and support to the elder assistants in the units Identifies and

responds to safety concerns on the unit and neighborhood Maintains

compliance with policies, procedures, practice and regulatory

matters Participates in the collection and monitoring of quality

data to ensure high standards of care Participates in performance

improvement projects Participate and assists with activities (i.e.

assist with serving meals) Serves as a coach and mentor to all

staff, i.e. PCAs and LPNs May be assigned charge nurse

responsibilities. Responsibilities may include : Giving shift report

to on coming staff Provide clinical / supervisory oversight to

assigned unit during shift Delegate assignments to team assigned to

shift Initiate necessary reports including DPH, incident reports,

concern resolutions Assure completion of admission or discharges

during shift Attend rounds (wound, physician etc) Provides

oversight of LPN assessments (as assigned) and co-signs nursing

assessments and initial care plans. If acting in the capacity of

charge nurse, may develop patient care assignments (appointing

other staff, RN, LPN or PCA to implement an established care plan

for a designated period of work time), create schedules, and

contribute to performance evaluations and educating other staff on

HSL policy and procedure. The above covers the most significant

responsibilities of the position. It does not, however, exclude

other duties, which would be in conformity with the level of the

position. Completes special projects as assigned. III.

• Qualifications : Graduate of approved school of nursing required;

BSN preferred Current Massachusetts license as an R.N. in good

standing Previous experience preferred Understand the philosophy

and support the model of care at HRC required Must be professional,

proactive, collaborative, conscientious and results-oriented

individual. Must have an optimistic and positive demeanor,

excellent oral and written communication skills, good intuition and

able to adapt to changing priorities and display good, sound

judgment with a sense of humor.  Superb organizational skills.

Must have solid analytical skills. Must be creative and proactive

yet disciplined, discriminating and able to streamline work volume

in order to maintain bottom line efforts in midst of multi-tasking

and daily re-prioritizing. Must have ability to innovate, think

strategically and conceptually, manage multiple projects

simultaneously and handle even difficult situations. Must be

motivated to learn and flexible to change Computer literacy

required Excellent English language skills, written and verbal

Remote Type Salary Range : $32.13 - $48.20