Registered Nurse - Spaulding Brighton

Come join our team in the exciting world of specialty rehabilitation! This is a 32-hour Evening Shift position. We're offering a generous sign-on bonus for experienced RNs up to $10,000. 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.

About the role

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.

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.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate is required.
• Current license from the Massachusetts Board of Registration as a Registered Nurse.
• 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).

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing preferred.

Skills

• Required:
  • Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population.
  • Work independently, be self-directed, and contribute as a member of a team.
  • Anticipate challenges and develop and implement 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:

• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
• Exposure to infectious/contagious disease.
• Exposure to cleaning agents/chemicals.
• Risk of electrical shock.
• Noisy equipment.

Lifting/Carrying Requirements:

• Up to 10 pounds: 50-75% of the time (lift and carry).
• Up to 25 pounds: 25-50% of the time (lift and carry).
• Up to 50 pounds: 1-25% of the time (lift).

Push/Pull Requirements:

• Up to 10 pounds: 50-75% of the time (push and pull).
• Up to 25 pounds: 25-50% of the time (push and pull).
• Up to 50 pounds: 1-25% of the time (push and pull).
• Up to 100 pounds: 1-25% of the time (push and pull).

Physical Activity:

• Stand: 50-75% of the time.
• Walk: Over 75% of the time.
• Use of hands requiring fine motor skills and sense of touch: Over 75% of the time.
• Move/rotate/bend wrists: Over 75% of the time.
• Type/use keyboard or other data entry device: Over 75% of the time.
• Reach with hands & arms: 50-75% of the time.
• Climb stairs: 1-25% of the time.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, crawl: 1-25% of the time.
• Speak: Over 75% of the time.
• Hear: Over 75% of the time.

Vision Requirements:

• Close vision: Always called upon.
• Distance vision: Always called upon.
• Color vision: Always called upon.
• Peripheral vision: Always called upon.
• Depth perception: Always called upon.
• Ability to adjust focus: Always called upon.

Safety Equipment Used:

• Safety eye glasses.
• Gowns.
• Scrubs.
• Face shields.
• Surgical mask/dust mask.
• Gloves.

Level of noise typical in this work environment: Moderate to loud.

Pay

Pay Range: $37.76 - $82.96/Hourly

Schedule

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32
• Work Shift: Evening (United States of America)
• Employee Type: Regular

Location

100 North Beacon Street, Brighton, MA (Onsite)