Licensed Practical Nurse - PT Evenings
Company: Hebrew SeniorLife
Location: Boston
Posted on: March 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job Description: I. Position
Summary: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), in collaboration with
a Registered Nurse, utilizes 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 LPN
is an integral member of the clinical support team, and
collaborates with other multidisciplinary members to meet the
clinical needs of the patients. The LPN is an active supporter of
culture change initiatives and serves as a role model and mentor to
others. In addition, the LPN 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 with core care competencies
Collaborates with other members of the multidisciplinary 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 with RN oversight of assessment and care planning
Collaborates and participates in care planning activities and
supports autonomy and individual choice wherever possible In
collaboration with the RN, ensures the plan of care is an accurate
reflection of the patient’s individualized needs and ensures that
the plan of care is followed and revised as necessary. Documents
pertinent information regarding care delivered in designated areas
of patient’s record using the electronic medical records. Initiate
necessary reports including DPH, incident and concern resolution
reports 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 nursing assistant Assumes
accountability for his/her own learning needs and professional
development Demonstrates critical thinking abilities related to
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 PCAs in the unit Identifies and
responds to safety concerns on the unit Maintains compliance with
policies, procedures, practices, regulatory matters and HIPAA
compliance. Participates in the collection and monitoring of
quality data to ensure high standards of care Participates in
performance improvement projects Participate and assists with unit
activities as needed (i.e. assist with serving meals) Serves as a
coach and mentor to patient care associates May be assigned charge
nurse responsibilities with RN oversight. Responsibilities may
include: - Giving shift report to on coming staff - Provide
clinical/supervisory oversight to the unit during a shift -
Delegate assignments to team assigned to shift - Audit/assure
completion of admission or discharges during shift with the RN’s
cos-sign - Attend rounds (wound, physician etc) - 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 -
Current Massachusetts license as an LPN 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 - Superb
organizational skills. Must have solid analytical skills. - 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,
verbal and written Remote Type Salary Range: $30.00 - $45.00
Keywords: Hebrew SeniorLife, East Providence , Licensed Practical Nurse - PT Evenings, Healthcare , Boston, Rhode Island