Staff Nurse RN Subacute unit- FT Evening(12hr shift)
Company: Hebrew SeniorLife
Location: Dedham
Posted on: February 20, 2026
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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 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 resolutions Assure completion of admission or discharge
during the 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 educate 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 conform to the level of the position.
Completes special projects as assigned. Qualifications : Graduate
of an 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 a professional, proactive,
collaborative, conscientious, and results-oriented individual. Must
have an optimistic demeanor, excellent oral and written
communication skills, good intuition, and be 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,
discriminant, and able to streamline work volume to maintain
bottom-line efforts in the midst of multi-tasking and daily
re-prioritizing. Must have the 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
Remote Type Salary Range: $32.13 - $48.20
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