Job Description
Job Description:
Position Responsibilities:
- Provide care in accordance with professional standards and HSL core competencies.
- Collaborate with the care team to develop and revise patient-centered care plans.
- Deliver care under a primary nursing model, maintaining accountability for assigned patients.
- Utilize best practices and evidence-based interventions to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Document accurately in the electronic medical record.
- Support autonomy and individual choice for all patients.
- Maintain compliance with all regulatory, clinical, and organizational policies.
- Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
- Engage in shared governance, committees, and new process development.
- Serve as a resource and mentor to Patient Care Associates and other staff.
- Identify and respond to safety concerns in the unit environment.
- Participate in unit activities such as meal assistance and social events.
Charge Nurse Responsibilities (as assigned):
- Provide shift reports to incoming staff.
- Offer clinical and supervisory oversight during shift coverage.
- Delegate team assignments and supervise care delivery.
- Ensure accurate completion of admissions/discharges.
- Attend interdisciplinary rounds (e.g., wound, physician).
- Contribute to patient care assignments, schedules, performance evaluations, and staff education.
- Initiate required reports (e.g., DPH, incident, concern resolution).
Role-Specific Expectations:
Registered Nurse (RN):
- Holds full accountability for independent assessments and the development of individualized care plans.
- Supervises LPN and nursing assistant clinical work.
- May function independently in charge nurse roles without RN oversight.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN):
- Collaborates with the RN for assessment and care planning.
- Implements care plans developed with RN oversight.
- May act in a charge nurse capacity with support and co-signature from an RN.
- Initiates reports and documentation with RN review as appropriate.
Remote Type
Salary Range:
$32.13 - $48.20
Job Tags
Daily paid, Full time, Relocation package, Shift work,