Staff Nurse LPN

Hebrew SeniorLife•Dedham, MA

2d•$33 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), in collaboration with a Registered Nurse, uses the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide quality nursing care and support patients’ quality of life. The LPN is an integral member of the clinical support team and works with multidisciplinary colleagues to address patients’ clinical needs. The role supports culture change initiatives and includes serving as a role model and mentor to others. The LPN demonstrates commitment to Hebrew SeniorLife’s philosophy and mission and respects patients’ dignity and choices in daily life. The LPN participates in the units’ activities and social environment, aims to make patient encounters positive and meaningful, and helps ensure safe, efficient, high-quality care. The role practices within a primary nursing model and maintains accountability for assigned patients with RN oversight of assessment and care planning. The position is on-site in Roslindale or Dedham.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Current Massachusetts LPN license in good standing.
Current BLS certification.
Understanding of and support for the HRC model of care.
Professional, proactive, collaborative, conscientious, and results-oriented approach; positive demeanor; excellent oral and written communication; good intuition; adaptability to changing priorities; and sound judgment.
Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Ability to innovate, think strategically and conceptually, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and handle difficult situations.
Motivation to learn and flexibility to change.
Computer literacy.
Excellent spoken and written English.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide care within the scope and established standards of safe professional nursing practice and core care competencies.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to meet patients’ clinical needs and monitor care outcomes.
Follow best-practice recommendations and implement evidence-based interventions.
Practice in a primary nursing model and remain accountable for assigned patients with RN oversight of assessment and care planning.
Participate in care planning, support patient autonomy and individual choice, and work with the RN to ensure individualized care plans are accurate, followed, and revised as needed.
Document relevant care information in the designated areas of patients’ electronic medical records.
Initiate required reports, including DPH, incident, and concern-resolution reports.
Identify and obtain resources needed to provide safe and effective care.
Delegate and supervise clinical care delivered by nursing assistants and serve as a resource, support, coach, and mentor to patient care associates.
Take accountability for learning needs and professional development; demonstrate critical thinking and professional behavior.
Participate in shared governance, committees, development of work processes and systems, quality-data collection and monitoring, and performance-improvement projects.
Identify and respond to unit safety concerns and maintain compliance with policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and HIPAA.
Participate in unit activities as needed, including assisting with meal service.
May perform charge nurse duties with RN oversight, including giving shift reports, providing shift-level clinical and supervisory oversight, delegating assignments, auditing admissions and discharges with RN co-signature, attending rounds, developing patient-care assignments, creating schedules, contributing to performance evaluations, and educating staff on policies and procedures.
Complete special projects and other duties consistent with the position level.