Job Description: I. Position Summary: 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. 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 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 Position Responsibilities: Ensures all care delivered is within the scope and established standards of safe professional nursing practice with core care competencies Collaborates with other members of the multidisciplinary 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 with RN oversight of assessment and care planning Collaborates and participates in care planning activities and supports autonomy and individual choice wherever possible In collaboration with the RN, ensures the plan of care is an accurate reflection of the patient’s individualized needs and ensures that the plan of care is followed and revised as necessary. Documents pertinent information regarding care delivered in designated areas of the patient’s record using the electronic medical records. Initiate necessary reports, including DPH, incident, and concern resolution reports 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 nursing assistant Assumes accountability for his/her own learning needs and professional development Demonstrates critical thinking abilities related to 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 PCAs in the unit Identifies and responds to safety concerns on the unit Maintains compliance with policies, procedures, practices, regulatory matters and HIPAA compliance. Participates in the collection and monitoring of quality data to ensure high standards of care. Participates in performance improvement projects Participate and assists with unit activities as needed (i.e. assist with serving meals). Serves as a coach and mentor to patient care associates. May be assigned charge nurse responsibilities with RN oversight. Responsibilities may include: Giving the shift report to the incoming staff Provide clinical/supervisory oversight to the unit during a shift Delegate assignments to the team assigned to the shift Audit/assure completion of admission or discharge during shift with the RN’s cos-signature Attend 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 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 be in conformity with the level of the position. Completes special projects as assigned. IV. Qualifications A graduate of an approved school of nursing is required Current Massachusetts license as an RN/ LPN 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 and positive demeanor, excellent oral and written communication skills, good intuition, andbe able to adapt to changing priorities and display good, sound judgment Superb organizational skills. Must have solid analytical skills. 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 change. Computer literacy required Excellent English language skills, verbal and written Remote Type Salary Range: $33.00 - $45.00
Job Description: Job Title: Registered Nurse/BSN/Clinical Instructor This position entails duties as the leader of the floor team. As floor team lead, this individual will train and supervise students in clinical nursing programs. As clinical faculty to new staff and students, she will ensure they are oriented to policies and practices and competent to work independently. The nurse manager will also serve as adjunct faculty for participating Nursing programs in support of clinical rotation learning experiences. Provide nursing care to the elderly patient population with Charge Nurse responsibilities Delegate and supervise clinical care delivered by the licensed practical nurse and the nursing assistants assigned to patients on the unit . Review and sign off on any assessments and care plans that have been completed by a licensed practical nurse. Assist in emergency situations. Ensure policy and practice standards are being adhered to. Provide clinical support as needed to staff members. Ensure that care plans are being followed and update with the care team as needed to reflect changes in condition. Assess patient conditions and provide support to care staff to ensure high-quality care is being delivered. Provide feedback to team members on ways to improve care. Identify improvement opportunities. Works with the floor manager on process improvement strategies. Oversees care coordination and care planning of assigned case load of patients . Includes facilitating meetings with families and other multidisciplinary team members, such as life enhancement and dietary. Education Responsibilities Serves as a clinical faculty and mentor/coach for new staff and students in clinical nursing programs. May include a combination of the following: Educate and evaluate new nurses to ensure implementation of evidence-based practice Facilitate professional growth with clinical practice by assessing knowledge and providing educational support through case study reviews, competency evaluation, and hands-on training. Educational instruction can be achieved on the unit and/or through the simulation lab. Monitor new nurses to the nursing team and environment of care through ongoing check-ins (weekly and then as needed until acclimated). Create a safe and positive working environment by role-modeling behavior and assisting staff members to actively solve problems, provide solutions, and offer responses. Develop communication skills and facilitate understanding of systems thinking. Adjunct faculty for established school partnerships and provide faculty instruction for clinical rotation on-site. Collaborates with professional development staff to support educational initiatives: Basic Life Support Instructor IV insertion and maintenance expert Dementia specialist (teaching dementia course) Safe patient handling expert (teaches techniques) Wound expert (teach skills and policy as requested) Communication Skills (teaches various training classes) Remote Type Salary Range: $32.13 - $48.20
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. Core Competencies: Demonstrates empathy and compassion with all interactions with patients and with families Articulates importance of supporting independence and patient choice when caring for patients Demonstrates strong communication skills and 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: 1. Ensures all care delivered is within the scope and established standards of safe professional nursing practice and HSL core competencies 2. 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 3. Adheres to best practice recommendations and implements evidence based interventions to ensure optimum outcomes for patients 4. Practices in a primary nursing model and maintains accountability for a set of assigned patients 5. Collaborates and participates in care planning activities and supports autonomy and individual choice wherever possible 6. Ensures adherence to the plan of care, revises as necessary, and ensures the plan accurately reflects an individualized approach to patient’s needs 7. Documents appropriately in the electronic medical record 8. Identifies and seeks out necessary resources as needed to ensure the provision of safe and effective care 9. Delegates and supervises clinical care delivered by the licensed practical nurse and the nursing assistant 10. Assumes accountability for his/her own learning needs and professional development 11. Demonstrates critical thinking abilities in problem resolution 12. Role models professional behavior 13. Actively participates in shared governance, committees, etc 14. Collaborates in the development of new work processes and systems 15. Serves as a resource and support to the elder assistants in the units 16. Identifies and responds to safety concerns on the unit and neighborhood 17. Maintains compliance with policies, procedures, practice and regulatory matters 18. Participates in the collection and monitoring of quality data to ensure high standards of care 19. Participates in performance improvement projects 20. Participate and assists with activities (i.e. assist with serving meals) 21. Serves as a coach and mentor to all staff, i.e. PCAs and LPNs 22. 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. 23. 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. IV. 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 V. Physical Requirements: Please refer to the Physical Requirements sheets in Occupational Health Remote Type Salary Range: $32.13 - $48.20
Job Description: I. Position Summary: The 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 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. Core Competencies: Demonstrates empathy and compassion with all interactions with patients and with families Articulates importance of supporting independence and patient choice when caring for patients Demonstrates strong communication skills and 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, with core care competencies Collaborates with other members of the multidisciplinary 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 with RN oversight of assessment and care planning Collaborates and participates in care planning activities and supports autonomy and individual choice wherever possible In collaboration with the RN, ensures the plan of care is an accurate reflection of the patient’s individualized needs and ensures that the plan of care is followed and revised as necessary. Documents pertinent information regarding care delivered in designated areas of the patient’s record using the electronic medical records. Initiate necessary reports, including DPH, incident, and concern resolution reports 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 nursing assistant Assumes accountability for his/her own learning needs and professional development Demonstrates critical thinking abilities related to 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 PCAs in the unit Identifies and responds to safety concerns on the unit Maintains compliance with policies, procedures, practices, regulatory matters, and HIPAA compliance. Participates in the collection and monitoring of quality data to ensure high standards of care Participates in performance improvement projects Participates and assists with unit activities as needed (i.e. assist with serving meals) Serves as a coach and mentor to patient care associates May be assigned charge nurse responsibilities with RN oversight. Responsibilities may include: Giving the shift report to on coming staff Provide clinical/supervisory oversight to the unit during a shift Delegate assignments to the team assigned to the shift Audit/assure completion of admission or discharge during shift with the RN’s co-sign Attend 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 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. IV. Qualifications A graduate of an approved school of nursing is required Current Massachusetts license as an LPN 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, andbe able to adapt to changing priorities and display good, sound judgment Superb organizational skills. Must have solid analytical skills. 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 change. Computer literacy required Excellent English language skills, verbal and written Russian speaking a plus. Remote Type Salary Range: $30.00 - $45.00
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, dietitian) 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 the 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 in the unit and the neighborhood Maintains compliance with policies, procedures, practices, and regulatory matters. Participates in the collection and monitoring of quality data to ensure high standards of care. Participates in performance improvement projects Participates and assists with activities (i.e. assists 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. 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. 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 priorities and display good, sound judgment with a sense of humor. 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 change Computer literacy required Excellent English language skills, written and verbal Remote Type Salary Range: $32.13 - $48.20
