Staff Nurse RN

hebrewseniorlife; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hebrew SeniorLife in Massachusetts is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to residents. You will use the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

In this role you will work in a primary nursing model, document in the electronic medical record, mentor staff, and participate in governance and quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing or equivalent.
• Current Massachusetts license as an RN in good standing.
• BSN preferred; previous experience encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Ensures care delivered meets safe professional nursing standards and HSL competencies.
• Collaborates with MD/NP, nurses, social worker, and therapists to meet patient needs.
• Documents in the electronic medical record and maintains plan of care.
• Works in a primary nursing model and delegates where appropriate.
• Participates in governance, quality improvement, and performance initiatives.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Mentoring

Accountability

Education

Massachusetts RN license

BSN preferred

Job description

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, collaborating with other multidisciplinary members to meet the clinical needs of 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, recognizing 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.

II. Core Competencies:

• Demonstrates empathy and compassion in all interactions with patients and with families
• Articulates the importance of supporting independence and patient choice when caring for patients
• Demonstrates strong communication skills and the ability to foster teamwork
• Articulates commitment to excellence and high-quality care
• Articulates the importance of accountability and personal ownership related to teamwork and patient care
• Demonstrates strong critical thinking skills
• Demonstrates ability to coach and mentor others to achieve high-quality care

III. 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.

• Giving the shift report to the incoming staff
• Provide clinical/supervisory oversight to the assigned unit during the shift
• Delegate assignments to the team assigned to the shift
• Initiate necessary reports, including DPH, incident reports, and concern resolutions
• Assure completion of admission or discharge during the shift
• Attend rounds (wound, physician, etc)
• Provides oversight of LPN assessments (as assigned) and co-signs nursing assessments and initial care plans.

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.

IV. Qualifications :

• Graduate of an 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 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