Staff Nurse

Registered Nurse (RN)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 patients' dignity and choice in all aspects of daily life. They are active participants in the activities, work, and social environment of the units, striving to make every patient encounter a positive and meaningful experience and opportunity while ensuring the provision of safe, efficient, and high-quality care.Core Competencies:Demonstrates empathy and compassion in all interactions with patients and with familiesArticulates the importance of supporting independence and patient choice when caring for patientsDemonstrates strong communication skills and the ability to foster teamworkArticulates commitment to excellence and high-quality careArticulates the importance of accountability and personal ownership related to teamwork and patient careDemonstrates strong critical thinking skillsDemonstrates ability to coach and mentor others to achieve high-quality carePosition Responsibilities:Ensures all care delivered is within the scope and established standards of safe professional nursing practice and HSL core competenciesCollaborates with other members of the clinical support team (MD, NP, nurses, social worker, therapists, dietitian) to meet the clinical needs of the patient and monitor outcomes of careAdheres to best practice recommendations and implements evidence-based interventions to ensure optimum outcomes for patientsPractices in a primary nursing model and maintains accountability for a set of assigned patientsCollaborates and participates in care planning activities and supports autonomy and individual choice wherever possibleEnsures adherence to the plan of care, revises as necessary, and ensures the plan accurately reflects an individualized approach to the patient's needsDocuments appropriately in the electronic medical record, identifies and seeks out necessary resources as needed to ensure the provision of safe and effective careDelegates and supervises clinical care delivered by the licensed practical nurse and the nursing assistantAssumes accountability for his/her own learning needs and professional developmentDemonstrates critical thinking abilities in problem resolutionRole models professional behaviorActively participates in shared governance, committees, etc Collaborates in the development of new work processes and systemsServes as a resource and support to the elder assistants in the units. Identifies and responds to safety concerns in the unit and the neighborhoodMaintains compliance with policies, procedures, practices, and regulatory mattersParticipates in the collection and monitoring of quality data to ensure high standards of careParticipates in performance improvement projectsParticipates and assists with activities (i.e. assists with serving meals)Serves as a coach and mentor to all staff, i.e. PCAs and LPNsMay be assigned charge nurse responsibilities.Responsibilities may include:Giving the shift report to the incoming staffProvide clinical/supervisory oversight to the assigned unit during the shiftDelegate assignments to the team assigned to the shiftInitiate necessary reports, including DPH, incident reports, and concern resolutionsAssure completion of admission or discharge during the shiftAttend 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 educate 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 conform to the level of the position. Completes special projects as assigned.Qualifications:Graduate of an approved school of nursing required; BSN preferredCurrent Massachusetts license as an R.N. in good standingPrevious experience preferredUnderstand the philosophy and support the model of care at HRC requiredMust be a professional, proactive, collaborative, conscientious, and results-oriented individual.Must have an optimistic demeanor, excellent oral and written communication skills, good intuition, and be 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, discriminant, and able to streamline work volume to maintain bottom-line efforts in the midst of multi-tasking and daily re-prioritizing.Must have the ability to innovate, think strategically and conceptually, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and handle even difficult situations.Must be motivated to learn and flexible to changeComputer literacy requiredExcellent English language skills, written and verbalRemote TypeSalary Range: $32.13 - $48.20