Staff Nurse LPN for Subacute Rehab Unit

Hebrew SeniorLife•Dedham, MA

2d•$34 - $51•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 maximize patients’ quality of life. The LPN is an integral member of the clinical support team, working with multidisciplinary colleagues to meet patients’ clinical needs. The role supports culture change initiatives and serves as a role model and mentor to others. The LPN demonstrates commitment to Hebrew SeniorLife’s philosophy and mission, and recognizes patients’ dignity and choices in all aspects of daily life. The LPN participates in the units’ activities, work, and social environment, aiming to make each patient encounter positive and meaningful while providing safe, efficient, high-quality care. The position may include charge nurse responsibilities under RN oversight and other duties consistent with the position’s level.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Current Massachusetts LPN license in good standing.
Support the philosophy and model of care at HRC.
Professional, proactive, collaborative, conscientious, and results-oriented approach.
Optimistic and 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 verbal and written English-language skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver care within the scope and established standards of safe professional nursing practice and core care competencies.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members, including physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, therapists, and dieticians, to meet patients’ clinical needs and monitor care outcomes.
Follow best-practice recommendations and implement evidence-based interventions to support optimal patient outcomes.
Practice in a primary nursing model and remain accountable for assigned patients, with RN oversight of assessment and care planning.
Participate in care planning and support patient autonomy and individual choice.
Work with the RN to ensure care plans accurately reflect patients’ individualized needs, are followed, and are revised as necessary.
Document pertinent care information in designated areas of the patient record using electronic medical records.
Initiate required reports, including DPH, incident, and concern-resolution reports.
Identify and seek necessary resources to ensure safe and effective care.
Delegate and supervise clinical care delivered by nursing assistants.
Take responsibility for personal learning needs and professional development.
Apply critical thinking to problem resolution and role-model professional behavior.
Participate in shared governance, committees, development of new work processes and systems, and performance-improvement projects.
Serve as a resource, support, coach, and mentor to patient care associates.
Identify and respond to unit safety concerns.
Maintain compliance with policies, procedures, practices, regulatory requirements, and HIPAA.
Participate in collecting and monitoring quality data to support high standards of care.
Assist with unit activities as needed, such as serving meals.
When assigned charge nurse responsibilities under RN oversight, give shift reports; provide clinical and supervisory oversight; delegate shift assignments; audit or assure completion of admissions and discharges with RN co-signature; attend rounds; and, as applicable, develop patient care assignments and schedules, contribute to performance evaluations, and educate staff on HSL policies and procedures.
Complete special projects and other duties consistent with the position’s level.