Staff Nurse RN Subacute unit- Evening; shift

Position: Staff Nurse RN Subacute unit- FT Evening(12hr shift)
Job Description:

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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 Senior Life 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.

Core Competencies:

Demonstrates empathy and compassion in all interactions with patients and with families

Articulates the importance of supporting independence and patient choice when caring for patients

Demonstrates strong communication skills and the 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

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, dietitian) 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 the 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 in the unit and the neighborhood

Maintains compliance with policies, procedures, practices, 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, i.e., PCAs and LPNs

May be assigned charge nurse responsibilities.

Responsibilities may include:
Giving the shift report to the incoming staff

Provide clinical/supervisory oversight to the assigned unit during the shift

Delegate assignments to the team assigned to the shift

Initiate necessary reports, including DPH, incident reports, and concern…