Staff Nurse RN- PT Nights

Hebrew SeniorLife, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Boston seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide quality nursing care, collaborate with a clinical team, and ensure patient dignity and choice. Ideal candidates will have a BSN and a current Massachusetts RN license. This part-time role emphasizes organizational and communication skills, and offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing required; BSN preferred.
• Current Massachusetts license as an R.N. in good standing.
• Superb organizational skills and excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all care delivered is within the scope and established standards.
• Collaborate with other clinical team members to meet patient needs.
• Document appropriately in the electronic medical record.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Proactive attitude

Collaboration

Education

BSN preferred

Current Massachusetts RN license

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Ensures all care delivered is within the scope and established standards of safe professional nursing practice and Hebrew SeniorLife 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 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 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 assist with activities (i.e. assist with serving meals)
• Serves as a coach and mentor to all staff, including PCAs and LPNs
• May be assigned charge nurse responsibilities, including:
  • Giving the shift report to the incoming staff
  • Providing clinical/supervisory oversight to the assigned unit during the shift
  • Delegating assignments to the team assigned to the shift
  • Initiating necessary reports, including DPH, incident reports, and concern resolutions
  • Assuring completion of admission or discharge during the shift
  • Attending rounds (wound, physician, etc.)
  • Providing oversight of LPN assessments (as assigned) and co-signing nursing assessments and initial care plans
  • If acting in the capacity of charge nurse, developing patient care assignments, creating schedules, and contributing to performance evaluations and educating other staff on HSL policy and procedure

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.
• 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 change
• Computer literacy required
• Excellent English language skills, written and verbal

Physical Requirements

Please refer to the Physical Requirements sheets in Occupational Health

Work Type

• Remote Type: On-site
• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

Hebrew SeniorLife is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.