Job Description: Position Responsibilities: Provide care in accordance with professional standards and HSL core competencies. Collaborate with the care team to develop and revise patient-centered care plans. Deliver care under a primary nursing model, maintaining accountability for assigned patients. Utilize best practices and evidence-based interventions to ensure optimal outcomes. Document accurately in the electronic medical record. Support autonomy and individual choice for all patients. Maintain compliance with all regulatory, clinical, and organizational policies. Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives. Engage in shared governance, committees, and new process development. Serve as a resource and mentor to Patient Care Associates and other staff. Identify and respond to safety concerns in the unit environment. Participate in unit activities such as meal assistance and social events. Charge Nurse Responsibilities (as assigned): Provide shift reports to incoming staff. Offer clinical and supervisory oversight during shift coverage. Delegate team assignments and supervise care delivery. Ensure accurate completion of admissions/discharges. Attend interdisciplinary rounds (e.g., wound, physician). Contribute to patient care assignments, schedules, performance evaluations, and staff education. Initiate required reports (e.g., DPH, incident, concern resolution). Role-Specific Expectations: Registered Nurse (RN): Holds full accountability for independent assessments and the development of individualized care plans. Supervises LPN and nursing assistant clinical work. May function independently in charge nurse roles without RN oversight. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): Collaborates with the RN for assessment and care planning. Implements care plans developed with RN oversight. May act in a charge nurse capacity with support and co-signature from an RN. Initiates reports and documentation with RN review as appropriate. Remote Type Hebrew SeniorLife is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Job Description: Position Responsibilities: Provide care by professional standards and HSL core competencies. Collaborate with the care team to develop and revise patient-centered care plans. Deliver care under a primary nursing model, maintaining accountability for assigned patients. Utilize best practices and evidence-based interventions to ensure optimal outcomes. Document accurately in the electronic medical record. Support autonomy and individual choice for all patients. Maintain compliance with all regulatory, clinical, and organizational policies. Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives. Engage in shared governance, committees, and new process development. Serve as a resource and mentor to Patient Care Associates and other staff. Identify and respond to safety concerns in the unit environment. Participate in unit activities such as meal assistance and social events. Charge Nurse Responsibilities (as assigned): Provide shift reports to incoming staff. Offer clinical and supervisory oversight during shift coverage. Delegate team assignments and supervise care delivery. Ensure accurate completion of admissions/discharges. Attend interdisciplinary rounds (e.g., wound, physician). Contribute to patient care assignments, schedules, performance evaluations, and staff education. Initiate required reports (e.g., DPH, incident, concern resolution). Role-Specific Expectations: Registered Nurse (RN): Holds full accountability for independent assessments and the development of individualized care plans. Supervises LPN and nursing assistant clinical work. May function independently in charge nurse roles without RN oversight. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): Collaborates with the RN for assessment and care planning. Implements care plans developed with RN oversight. May act as a charge nurse with support and co-signature from an RN. Initiates reports and documentation with RN review as appropriate. Remote Type Hebrew SeniorLife is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Overview About us: Fallon Health is a company that cares. We prioritize our members--always-making sure they get the care they need and deserve. Founded in 1977 in Worcester, Massachusetts, we deliver equitable, high-quality coordinated care and are continually rated among the nation’s top health plans for member experience, service, and clinical quality. Fallon Health’s Summit ElderCare® is a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly–PACE for short. PACE, an alternative to nursing home care, is a program that helps people 55 and older continue living safely at home. At Fallon Health, we believe our individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression and unique capabilities allow us to better serve our members. We embrace and encourage differences in age, race, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, physical and mental ability, sexual orientation, socio-economic status and other characteristics that make people unique. Today, guided by our mission of improving health and inspiring hope, we strive to be the leading provider of government-sponsored health insurance programs—including Medicare, Medicaid, and PACE— in the region. Brief Summary of Purpose: The SE Licensed Practical Nurse will be an active member of the Summit ElderCare Care Team to ensure participants receive high quality and timely care and support whether at the PACE center or in the community. The SE Licensed Practical Nurse will carry out nursing tasks as assigned by his/her direct RN Manager as well as SE Providers and will ensure appropriate follow through and documentation in a timely manner. Responsibilities Responsibilities : The SE Licensed Practical Nurse will be a generalized nursing role within the PACE center that will implement plans of care that have been formulated by the Provider and Primary RN in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team. This role will report to and be supervised by the respective RN Manager (Clinical Manager or Home Care Manager) depending on the PACE site. The SE Licensed Practical Nurse will carry out nursing tasks as assigned by their direct supervisor and in accordance with their license (i.e., receive calls from participants and their caregivers, appropriately triage each call and conduct appropriate follow up including timely documentation in the medical record, administration of prescribed medications to participants attending the PACE center, recording vitals, carrying out treatments and wound care as assigned for participants attending the day center, make frequent home visits in the community to evaluate the home environment, fill weekly medication packs, record vitals, administer prescribed treatments, deliver relevant health teaching for participants and their caregivers, and make recommendations to the IDT regarding unmet participant needs, etc.). The SE Licensed Practical Nurse will work closely with their respective supervisor as well as the other nursing staff to coordinate all care for SE participants. Assignments will require occasional or frequent travel throughout the service area to/from participants’ homes and contracted facilities. Qualifications Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing License/Certifications: Valid license to perform Practical Nursing in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Access to reliable transportation to perform work throughout the PACE center’s service area (30-mile radius) when needed. Willingness to occasionally assist other SE PACE centers either in person or remotely, as appropriate, when there is an opening or a gap in coverage. Experience: At minimum, three years’ nursing experience in a primary care practice or long-term care facility or similar clinical setting At minimum, one year working in a nursing capacity with frail elders Fallon Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Job Description: Position Title: Licensed Practical Nurse 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 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 shift report to on coming staff Provide clinical/supervisory oversight to the unit during a shift Delegate assignments to team assigned to shift Audit/assure completion of admission or discharges during shift with the RN’s cos-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 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. IV. Qualifications Graduate of approved school of nursing 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 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 Superb 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 required Excellent English language skills, verbal and written V. Physical Requirements Please refer to the Physical Requirements sheets in Occupational Health Remote Type On-site Hebrew SeniorLife is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
The Opportunity The Licensed Caregiver – LPN is part of the Health & Wellness Team responsible for providing high-quality care to our residents under the supervision of registered nurses and healthcare professionals. What You’ll Do Supporting residents with medication. Take vital signs, such as blood pressure, heart rate and pulse Observe and report on residents’ health, escalating any problems efficiently and effectively Provide emotional support and serve as a source of comfort for residents and their loved ones Recognize abnormal changes in body functioning and report to a supervisor Perform nursing assessments, including vital signs monitoring, physical examinations, and health status evaluations, to identify and address resident needs promptly. Provide nursing interventions as directed by the registered nurse or healthcare provider, following applicable state regulations, established protocols and infection control practices. Responsibilities include customer service, safety, resident care, and communication. What You’ll Bring POSITION REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS: Must have a valid, unrestricted nursing license in the state. Must be at least 18 years of age. Must pass State and Company criminal background/drug screens. Demonstrates effective time management skills. High school graduate or equivalent.. Current CPR certification. Maintain CEU requirements. Read, write, speak and understand the English language. Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Interpret and implement written or oral policies, procedures, and instructions. Staff supervision Assessment and resident care skills; Medication management principles and practice; and Written and verbal communication skills.
Job Description The Licensed Nurse provides exemplary nursing services to residents. Availabiltiy: Saturday and Sunday 7AM-3PM What will I do every day? Assess residents to identify their physical, psychosocial and environmental needs Monitor residents’ well-being and report any changes in condition Provide resident care activities under the direction of the Assisted Living Director Assist with Medication Management Program Assist with care plans Participate in the Assisted Living performance improvement process Demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures and respond appropriately Document evaluation of nursing interventions including resident response What will I need to be successful in this role? Bring a smile to work every day Be a great team player Be a graduate of an accredited RN/LVN/LPN program Have a minimum of one-year experience as a nurse in a senior care setting Have some Assisted living and/or dementia experience (preferred) Special Requirements/Certifications I may need? Current active, unencumbered Nursing License in the state of practice (LVN/RN/LPN) What’s in it for me? (Great Question!) Competitive pay A free meal per shift Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental (Full-time only) Matching 401k (Full-time only) Paid Time Off Rewards and Bonus Opportunities Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities What do we do? We create a great place to live for our residents and a great place to work for our associates. Kisco Senior Living has been a dynamic, award-winning leader in the senior living industry for the past 25 years. All offers of employment are subject to satisfying our pre-employment process which includes: successfully passing a drug screen, TB Test and Background Check *Kisco Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer
