RN / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)The RN / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), in collaboration with a Registered Nurse, utilizes 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 LPN is an integral member of the clinical support team and collaborates with other multidisciplinary members to meet the clinical needs of the patients. The LPN is an active supporter of culture change initiatives and serves as a role model and mentor to others.In addition, the LPN 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 an active participant in the activities, work, and social environment of the units and strive to make every patient encounter a positive and meaningful experience and opportunity, while ensuring the provision of safe and efficient quality care.Core competencies include: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 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 include:Ensuring all care delivered is within the scope and established standards of safe professional nursing practice with core care competenciesCollaborating with other members of the multidisciplinary team to meet the clinical needs of the patient and monitor outcomes of careAdhering to best practice recommendations and implementing evidence-based interventions to ensure optimum outcomes for patientsPracticing in a primary nursing model and maintaining accountability for a set of assigned patients with RN oversight of assessment and care planningCollaborating and participating in care planning activities and supporting autonomy and individual choice wherever possibleIn collaboration with the RN, ensuring the plan of care is an accurate reflection of the patient's individualized needs and ensuring that the plan of care is followed and revised as necessaryDocumenting pertinent information regarding care delivered in designated areas of the patient's record using the electronic medical recordsInitiating necessary reports, including DPH, incident, and concern resolution reportsIdentifying and seeking out necessary resources as needed to ensure the provision of safe and effective careDelegating and supervising clinical care delivered by the nursing assistantAssuming accountability for his/her own learning needs and professional developmentDemonstrating critical thinking abilities related to problem resolutionRole modeling professional behaviorActively participating in shared governance, committees, etcCollaborating in the development of new work processes and systemsServing as a resource and support to the PCAs in the unitIdentifying and responding to safety concerns on the unitMaintaining compliance with policies, procedures, practices, regulatory matters and HIPAA complianceParticipating in the collection and monitoring of quality data to ensure high standards of careParticipating in performance improvement projectsParticipating and assisting with unit activities as needed (i.e. assist with serving meals.)Serving as a coach and mentor to patient care associatesMay be assigned charge nurse responsibilities with RN oversightResponsibilities may include:Giving shift report to on coming staffProviding clinical/supervisory oversight to the unit during a shiftDelegating assignments to team assigned to shiftAuditing/assuring completion of admission or discharges during shift with the RN's co-signAttending rounds (wound, physician etc)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.Qualifications include:Graduate of approved school of nursing requiredCurrent Massachusetts license as an RN/ LPN in good standingPrevious experience preferredUnderstand the philosophy and support the model of care at HRC requiredMust 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 judgmentSuperb organizational skills.
Must have solid analytical skills.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 requiredExcellent English language skills, verbal and writtenRemote TypeSalary Range: $32.13 - $48.20