Registered Nurse (RN) - 24/hr Day shift EOW

Start your nursing career in the exciting world of specialty rehabilitation!

Are you ready to apply Make sure you understand all the responsibilities and tasks associated with this role before proceeding.

We're offering a generous sign-on bonus up to $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.

Summary

Provide 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 Responsibilities

• Nursing 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.

QualificationsQualifications and Experience

Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate is required.

Education / Degree

Required

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.

Preferred

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred.

Licensure

Required

Current license from the Massachusetts Board of Registration as a Registered Nurse.

Skills

Required

• Effective 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).

Preferred

• Highly 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 Requirements

Work Environment : Activity

Activity

Amount of Time Spent

Outdoor weather conditions

Extreme cold (non weather)

Work in high place(s)

Work in confined space(s)

Risk of electrical shock

Risk of radiation exposure

Exposure to blood borne pathogens

Flammable / explosive gases

Toxic / caustic chemicals

Dust or other irritants

Grease or oils

Hazardous specimens

Exposure to lab animals

Infectious / contagious disease

Cleaning agents / chemicals

Hot equipment

Noisy equipment

Humid or wet conditions (non -weather)

Other

Lifting / Carry Requirements of this job

No Lifting requiredNo Carrying requiredNumber of poundsAmount of Time

Up to 10 pounds

Up to 25 pounds

Up to 50 pounds

Up to 100 pounds

Over 100 pounds

Push / Pull Requirements of this job :

No Pushing requiredNo Pulling requiredNumber of poundsAmount of Time

Up to 10 pounds

Up to 25 pounds

Up to 50 pounds

Up to 100 pounds

Over 100 pounds

Physical Activity requirements of this job :

ActivityAmount of Time Spent

None

Stand

Walk

Use of hands requiring fine motor skills and sense of touch

Move / rotate / bend wrist(s)

Type / use keyboard or other data entry device

Reach with hands & arms

Climb stairs

Climb ladder or other equipment

Drive / operate motor vehicle

Balance

Stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, crawl

Speak

Hear

Taste

Smell

Touch

Other

Vision Requirements of this job :

Vision Requirement

Always called upon in job

Sometimes called upon in job

Rarely called upon in job

Close vision

Distance vision

Color vision

Peripheral vision

Depth perception

Ability to adjust focus

Safety equipment used while performing this job :

Safety eye glasses

Gowns

Scrubs

Face shields

Surgical mask / dust mask

Gloves

Level of noise typical in this work environment :

Very quiet

Quiet

Moderate

Loud

Very loud

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