Staff Nurse RN
Company: Hebrew SeniorLife
Location: Dedham
Posted on: January 21, 2026
|
|
|
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 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 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 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. 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. 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
Keywords: Hebrew SeniorLife, Nantucket , Staff Nurse RN, Healthcare , Dedham, Massachusetts
