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