RN - Charge - Sub Acute Unit

Charge Nurse

We are looking for a Charge Nurse for our Sub Acute Unit at Brighton! 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.

Qualifications

Qualifications 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.

Experience Required Preferred Licensure Required - Current license from the Massachusetts Board of Registration as a Registered Nurse. Preferred Skills (Specific learned activity gained through training (e.g. computer skills, keyboarding, presentation, CPR, ACLS, etc.) 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 Amount of Time Spent None 1 - 25% 25 - 50% 50 - 75% Over 75% Outdoor weather conditions X Extreme cold (non weather) X Work in high place(s) X Work in confined space(s) X Risk of electrical shock X Risk of radiation exposure X Exposure to blood borne pathogens X Flammable/explosive gases X Toxic / caustic chemicals X Dust or other irritants X Grease or oils X Hazardous specimens X Exposure to lab animals X Infectious / contagious disease X Cleaning agents/chemicals X Hot equipment X Noisy equipment X Humid or wet conditions (non -weather) X Other X

Lifting/Carry Requirements of this job: No Lifting required No Carrying required Number of pounds Amount of Time 1 - 25% 25 - 50% 50 - 75% Over 75% Lift Carry Lift Carry Lift Carry Lift Carry Up to 10 pounds X X Up to 25 pounds X X Up to 50 pounds X Up to 100 pounds X Over 100 pounds X Push/Pull Requirements of this job: No Pushing required No Pulling required Number of pounds Amount of Time 1 - 25% 25 - 50% 50 - 75% Over 75% Push Pull Push Pull Push Pull Push Pull Up to 10 pounds X X Up to 25 pounds X X Up to 50 pounds X X Up to 100 pounds X X Over 100 pounds X X Physical Activity requirements of this job: Activity Amount of Time Spent None 1 - 25% 25 - 50% 50 - 75% Over 75% Stand X Walk X Sit X Use of hands requiring fine motor skills and sense of touch X Move / rotate / bend wrist(s) X Type / use keyboard or other data entry device X Reach with hands & arms X Climb stairs X Climb ladder or other equipment X Drive / operate motor vehicle X Balance X Stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, crawl X Speak X Hear X Taste X Smell X Touch X Other X Vision Requirements of this job: Vision Requirement Always called upon in job Sometimes called upon in job Rarely called upon in job Close vision X Distance vision X Color vision X Peripheral vision X Depth perception X Ability to adjust focus X Other Safety equipment used while performing this job: Safety eye glasses X Gowns X Filter lens (welding/soldering) Scrubs X Face shields X Boots Earplugs or Mufflers Hard hat Surgical mask / dust mask X Coveralls Self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) Gloves X Other Level of noise typical in this work environment: Very quiet Quiet Moderate X Loud Very loud