About this role
Job Description:
Position Responsibilities:
• Provide care by 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 as a charge nurse 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