RN / Rehabilitation Nursing Job in Worcester, Massachusetts / Hospital

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Description

Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital is a 110 bed acute rehabilitation hospital located on Worcester, MA. We provide comprehensive Inpatient and Outpatient rehabilitative care for orthopedic, neurologic, multi-trauma, brain injury, stroke, pulmonary and cardiac rehabilitation needs.
 
We are a hospital setting with a full complement of Therapists, Nurses, Neuropsychologists and Medical staff to consistently offer the best possible outcomes for our patients.
 
With an average length of stay between 1-3 weeks, we have the ability to get to know our patients and their families. We are proud of the fact that 80% of the patients admitted to Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital of Worcester, MA are discharged directly to their homes.
 
Come see how we are changing people's lives- everyday. Maybe you can too!
Now Hiring HealthSouth Registered Nurses at the Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital in Worcester, MA.
Helping patients regain hope and independence
The Facts
Act as the direct link to help patients succeed in inpatient rehabilitation by supervising care and treatments provided by team members, leading patient assessments, creating personalized plans of care, communicating progress and targeting patient concerns, offering timely solutions.
The HealthSouth Difference
The importance of nursing to HealthSouth rehabilitation hospitals can't be overstated. At HealthSouth, comprehensive rehabilitation is planned and administered by a highly specialized and integrated team including physicians, nurses, physical therapists, respiratory therapists, speech therapists, occupational therapists, case managers and others. Rehabilitation nurses are a valuable resource and bring an important perspective to this interdisciplinary approach. HealthSouth's rehabilitation nurses help the patients regain control of their lives and their independence, treating complex medical issues and redefining how care is provided.
The Perks
Only the best will do
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
401(k)
College savings plan
Employee assistance program
Pre-paid legal plan
and much more!
The Patients
Eighty percent of patients discharged directly home
Our registered nursing teams get to know patients over two to four weeks on average, providing care for conditions such as:
Stroke
Spinal cord injury
Brain injury
Neurological disorders
Joint replacement
Amputation
Multiple trauma
The Power
Advanced tools to support patient progress
Advanced technologies
Evidence-based practice guidelines
Clinical outcomes to assess and improve treatment interventions
National outcomes database
Trained mentors
Internal and external education
Professional treatment teams
Multiple trauma
The Basics
Current RN licensures appropriate to state regulations
CPR certification (ACLS preferred)
CRRN certification preferred
One-year experience in inpatient rehabilitation hospital setting preferred
Job Code: 100610
License or Certification: - Current RN licensures appropriate to state regulations - CPR certification (ACLS preferred) - CRRN certification required Education, Training and Years of Experience: - Two years of experience in inpatient hospital setting preferred - Inpatient rehabilitation experience preferred Machines, Equipment Used: - General office equipment such as telephone, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, computer. Physical Requirements: - Good visual acuity and ability to communicate. - Ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds and ability push/pull a minimum of 30 pounds, which includes the lifting, pushing and/or pulling of medical supplies and equipment and the transferring and repositioning of patients.  Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing, and/or pulling are undertaken which exceeds these minimum requirements. - Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking. - Ability to reach, stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch are required for patient care functions and in setting up and monitoring equipment Skills and Abilities: - Ability to speak, read, write, and communicate effectively. - Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner. - Ability to work independently without supervision. Environmental Conditions: - Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke-free environment.  Occasional outdoor exposure. - Exposure or potential exposure to blood and body fluids may be required. - Handicapped accessible. - May work under stressful circumstances at times. Proficiency or Productivity Standards: - Meets established attendance standards. - Adheres to hospital/department dress code including wearing ID badge. - May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and or night shifts if needed to meet deadlines.  - May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts. - Will be required to work as necessary during disaster situations, i.e., before, during or after a disaster. - May be required to stay after workday to assist after a disaster situation until relief arrives. - May be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Address: 189 May Street, Worcester 01602 Job ID: 1619474


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Employer: HealthSouth
Post Date: Mar 07, 2019
Profession: Nursing
Job Type: RN
Specialty: Rehabilitation Nursing
Location: Massachusetts - Worcester
Job Reference: 657586
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