Staff Nurse LPN - Every other weekend

Hebrew SeniorLife•Boston, MA

1d•$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 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, recognizing patients’ dignity and choices in daily life. They participate in the units’ activities and social environment and aim to make every patient encounter positive and meaningful while providing safe, efficient, high-quality care. The position practices within established professional nursing standards, maintains accountability for assigned patients under RN oversight, collaborates on individualized care plans, documents care in electronic medical records, and delegates and supervises nursing assistant care. The LPN may also be assigned charge nurse responsibilities with RN oversight. The role is on-site, and the listed salary range is $33.00–$45.00.

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 skills.
Solid 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.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members 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 maintain accountability 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 reflect individualized needs, are followed, and are revised as necessary.
Document relevant care in designated areas of the electronic medical record and initiate required reports, including DPH, incident, and concern resolution reports.
Identify and seek out resources needed to provide safe and effective care.
Delegate and supervise clinical care delivered by nursing assistants and serve as a resource and support to patient care associates.
Take accountability for personal learning needs and professional development.
Use critical thinking to resolve problems and role-model 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 safety concerns in the unit.
Maintain compliance with policies, procedures, practices, regulatory matters, and HIPAA requirements.
Participate in unit activities as needed, such as assisting with meal service.
Coach and mentor patient care associates.
Complete special projects and other duties appropriate to the position.
When assigned charge nurse responsibilities with 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, and attend rounds.
When acting as charge nurse, potentially develop patient care assignments, create schedules, contribute to performance evaluations, and educate staff on Hebrew SeniorLife policies and procedures.