Registered Nurse - Spinal Cord Unit

Spaulding Hospital - Boston and Cambridge; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Boston is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to interpret medical care plans and provide individualized patient care. Key responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring patients, and consulting with the healthcare team. Candidates should hold an Associate's Degree in Nursing and have clinical nursing experience. This role offers a vital opportunity to contribute to patient care in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse state license required.
• Clinical nursing experience of 0-1 year is required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret the plan of medical care for patients.
• Administer medications and monitor for reactions.
• Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
• Consult with healthcare team members for patient care.
• Modify treatment plans based on patient conditions.

Skills

Familiarity with nursing principles

Knowledge of care for various age groups

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Knowledge of medical terminology

Excellent verbal communication skills

Ability to accurately screen patients

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Summary: Accountable for interpreting the plan of medical care, assessment of patients' clinical decision‑making regarding nursing care, assuring nursing care is provided in a safe and competent manner, providing individualized nursing care, and evaluating nursing care for groups of patients.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
• Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
• Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
• Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.

Education

Associate's Degree Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred.

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only required

Experience

Clinical nursing experience 0-1 year required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity with the principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment.
• Knowledgeable of the care required by respective age groups for which care is being provided.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients.

Physical Requirements

• 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%)

The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.