Job Location : Allston,MA, USA
Start your nursing career in the exciting world of specialty rehabilitation! We're offering a generous sign-on bonus up $10,000.00 to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process.New Graduate Nurses are welcome and encouraged to participate in our new Nurse Residency Program!This is an exciting time to join Spaulding Rehabilitation hospitals! The Spaulding network is an innovative and proven leader in rehabilitation and has been ranked #2 in the nation by U.S News & World Report of Best Hospitals for 2023-2024. Spaulding is also the proud official teaching partner of the Harvard Medical School Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. When you choose to work at Spaulding as a new graduate registered nurse, you will have the opportunity to participate in our Nurse Residency Program, a 12-month long course that supports and strengthens your skills as you embark on your nursing journey. This in-depth professional development program will equip you to transition successfully into the practice environment, giving you support and mentoring at every stage along the way.Spaulding gives the power of hope to both our patients and their families - come join us and combine your unstoppable spirit with our advanced resources - let's do amazing things together.SummaryProvide patient care according to the philosophy and standards of the Department of Nursing.Utilize appropriate clinical skills to integrate and implement the nursing process with the plan of care.Function as a clinical resource for the patient, consistently providing direction and support to ensure a focus on the team goals and patient driven outcomes.Function within role expectations, delegate duties to other caregivers as required and consistently provide appropriate supervision.Key ResponsibilitiesNursing assessment is completed accurately and timely in accordance with practice standards.Plan of care is developed and implemented that reflects the needs and goals of the patient.Nursing care is provided, evaluated and modified to achieve goals and objectives.Patient care documentation is completed per established standards.Medications are administered safely and according to professional standards of practice and nursing policies and procedures.Doctors orders are transcribed or acknowledged as needed and orders are carried out as directed.Nursing care activities are coordinated in collaboration with other care team members to facilitate achievement of patient goals.Patient education needs are assessed and education provided related to the disease process, underlying disability, medication, and preparation for discharge to help patients and families develop self care skills necessary to move toward wellness.Mentoring and teaching is provided for healthcare team members as needed.Team conferences and meetings are actively participated in to achieve stated goals.Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives.PCC Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld. QualificationsBasic Life Support (BLS) certificate is required.Education/DegreeRequiredGraduate of an accredited School of Nursing.PreferredBaccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred. LicensureRequiredCurrent license from the Massachusetts Board of Registration as a Registered Nurse.Skills (Specific learned activity gained through training (e.g. computer skills, keyboarding, presentation, CPR, ACLS, etc.)RequiredEffective verbal, electronic and written communications skills using the English language. Computer proficiency required.Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software.Maintain variable work schedule to meet department needs. (evenings and nights, holidays, weekends and travel).PreferredHighly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population.Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team.Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.Attention to detail.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSWork Environment:ActivityAmount of Time SpentNone1 - 25% - 50P - 75%Over 75%Outdoor weather conditionXExtreme cold (non weather)XWork in high place(s)XWork in confined space(s)XRisk of electrical shockXRisk of radiation exposureXExposure to blood borne pathogenXFlammable/explosive gaseXToxic / caustic chemicalXDust or other irritantXGrease or oilXHazardous specimenXExposure to lab animalXInfectious / contagious diseaseXCleaning agents/chemicalXHot equipmentXNoisy equipmentXHumid or wet conditions (non -weather)XOtherXLifting/Carry Requirements of this jobNo Lifting requiredNo Carrying requiredNumber of poundsAmount of Time1 - 25% - 50P - 75%Over 75%LiftCarryLiftCarryLiftCarryLiftCarryUp to 10 poundXXUp to 25 poundXXUp to 50 poundXUp to 100 poundXOver 100 poundXPush/Pull Requirements of this job:No Pushing requiredNo Pulling requiredNumber of poundsAmount of Time1 - 25% - 50P - 75%Over 75%PushPullPushPullPushPullPushPullUp to 10 poundXXUp to 25 poundXXUp to 50 poundXXUp to 100 poundXXOver 100 poundXXPhysical Activity requirements of this job:ActivityAmount of Time SpentNone1 - 25% - 50P - 75%Over 75%StandXWalkXSitXUse of hands requiring fine motor skills and sense of touchXMove / rotate / bend wrist(s)XType / use keyboard or other data entry deviceXReach with hands & armXClimb stairXClimb ladder or other equipmentXDrive / operate motor vehicleXBalanceXStoop, kneel, crouch, bend, crawlXSpeakXHearXTasteXSmellXTouchXOtherXVision Requirements of this job:Vision RequirementAlways called upon in jobSometimes called upon in jobRarely called upon in jobClose visionXDistance visionXColor visionXPeripheral visionXDepth perceptionXAbility to adjust focuXOtherSafety equipment used while performing this job:Safety eye glasseXGownXFilter lens (welding/soldering)ScrubXFace shieldXBootEar plugs or MufflerHard hatSurgical mask / dust maskXCoverallSelf contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)GloveXOtherLevel of noise typical in this work environment:Very quietQuietModerateXLoudVery loudEEO StatementSRN is committed to diversity in the workplace which begins with respect and opportunity for all. SRN takes affirmative action to ensure that equal employment opportunity is provided to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, ancestry, veteran status, disability or any other basis that would be inconsistent with any applicable ordinance or law.If you need a reasonable accommodation in coming to or participating in the interview process, please let us know.