Staff Nurse RN -RSU FT Nights
Company: Hebrew SeniorLife
Location: Dedham
Posted on: January 9, 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, collaborating with
other multidisciplinary members to meet the clinical needs of
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, recognizing 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. II. 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 III. 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 Participates and
assists with activities (i.e. assists with serving meals) Serves as
a coach and mentor to all staff, i.e., PCAs and LPNs. May be
assigned charge nurse responsibilities. 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. IV.
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. 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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