Nursing Director - Acute Rehab Unit

Spaulding Rehabilitation; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

Spaulding Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced Nursing Manager to oversee the planning, organization, and evaluation of nursing services at the Cambridge location. The role focuses on directing operational services within regulatory guidelines and ensuring high-quality patient care across rehabilitation disciplines.

Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of nursing management experience, master’s-level nursing credentials, and strong budgeting, policy implementation, and staff development

Qualifications

• Master's Degree Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing with Master's Degree in a Related Field
• Experience in Nursing management or leadership in rehabilitation settings preferred
• Ability to manage departmental budgeting and operational planning

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and supervise staff based on mutually agreed-upon goals in job descriptions.
• Promote a safe and positive working environment.
• Ensure RN supervisors/clinical care managers are aware of updated policies and procedures.
• Prepares departmental budget and operates department within budgetary guidelines.
• Assign patients for day-to-day management to nursing coordinators and/or Nursing Supervisors/Managers.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Regulatory knowledge

Critical thinking

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing with Master's in Related Field

Job description

Site: The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Discover Your Next Opportunity at Spaulding Rehabilitation!!

Located in beautiful downtown Cambridge, just steps from historic Harvard University, Spaulding Rehabilitation is a proud member of Mass General Brigham and a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School. Internationally renowned for exceptional patient care, groundbreaking research, and innovative education, Spaulding is home to one of the world’s largest physical medicine and rehabilitation research centers.

As a specialty rehabilitation hospital, Spaulding provides expert care for patients with complex medical and rehabilitation needs, including:

Brain Injury, Cardiac, Ventilation, Complex Medical and Acute Rehab.

Join a nationally recognized team where advanced clinical care, innovation, education, and compassionate patient care come together.

Summary

Responsible and accountable for the planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating nursing services of the nursing location. Also responsible for the management of all operational services for their location of responsibility. Working within federal, state, and regional regulations, we strive to meet the needs of our patients.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

Evaluate and supervise staff based on mutually agreed-upon goals in job descriptions.

• Implements strategies to enhance retention and reduce turnover.


• Promotes a safe and positive working environment.


• Ensure that the RN supervisors/clinical care managers are aware of any updated policies and procedures.


• Prepares departmental budget and operates department within budgetary guidelines.


• Assign patients for day-to-day management to nursing coordinators and/or Nursing Supervisors/Managers.

Qualifications

Education

Master's Degree Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing required and Master's Degree Related Field of Study required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only required
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support [ACLS (AHA)] - American Heart Association (AHA) preferred
Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred

Experience

Nursing management 3-5 years required. Leadership in Rehabilitation nursing, required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Proficient organizational and interpersonal skills.


• Must have excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.


• Proficient commitment to clinical excellence.


• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.


• Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.


• Knowledge of Regulatory Agency Regulations.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)


• Walking Frequently (34-66%)


• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)


• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)


• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs


• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)


• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)


• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)


• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)


• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)


• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)


• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)


• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)


• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)


• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)


• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)


• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)


• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)


• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)


• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)


• Talking Constantly (67-100%)


• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

1575 Cambridge Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$147,097.60 - $213,959.20/Annual

Grade

9

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EEO Statement

1460 Spaulding Hospital-Cambridge, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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