Registered Nurse - FT Days
Company: Hebrew SeniorLife
Location: Dedham
Posted on: February 20, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description: . 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 patient’s
dignity and choice in all aspects of daily life. They are an active
participant in the activities, work, and social environment of the
units, and strive to make every patient encounter into a positive
and meaningful experience and opportunity, while ensuring the
provision of safe and efficient quality care. II. 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,
dietician) 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 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 on the unit and neighborhood Maintains
compliance with policies, procedures, practice 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 assists 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 shift report
to on coming staff Provide clinical/supervisory oversight to
assigned unit during shift Delegate assignments to team assigned to
shift Initiate necessary reports including DPH, incident reports,
concern resolutions Assure completion of admission or discharges
during 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 educating 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 be in conformity with the level of the
position. Completes special projects as assigned. III.
Qualifications : Graduate of 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 professional,
proactive, collaborative, conscientious and results-oriented
individual. Must have an optimistic and positive demeanor,
excellent oral and written communication skills, good intuition and
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, discriminating and able to streamline work volume in
order to maintain bottom line efforts in midst of multi-tasking and
daily re-prioritizing. Must have 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 On-site Hebrew SeniorLife is an equal opportunity
employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an
inclusive environment for all employees.
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