Staff Nurse RN- PT Nights

Company: Hebrew SeniorLife
Location: Boston
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

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. 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, 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 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 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 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. - 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 V. Physical Requirements: Please refer to the Physical Requirements sheets in Occupational Health Remote Type Salary Range: $32.13 - $48.20

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