Summary



Develop, coordinate, and direct orientation and training programs for all new staff. Identify areas for educational and


professional development of current staff and implement appropriate learning experiences. Participate in projects related


to education, training, staff development and promotion of nursing services within the Spaulding Rehabilitation Network,


Partners Healthcare System, and the community.



Key Responsibilities



• New knowledge, innovation, evidence-based practice, and research is promoted and supported to meet


organizational goals.


• Accountability for key performance indicators as assigned.


• Mandatory education and competency testing is provided to nursing department to meet established standards.


• Programs and systems are developed to meet the needs of the Nursing Department.


• Clinical consultation is provided to staff to achieve performance goals.


• Staff and manager education is provided during orientation, in-servicing, special projects, and competencies to


achieve performance goals.


• Certification and recertification testing is provided to ensure nursing department staff maintain current qualifications.


• Professional continuing education is planned and implemented to achieve the patient service goals.


• Educational needs are assessed and plans developed in collaboration with key stakeholders to achieve professional


nursing performance and goals.


• Patient safety data is measured and analyzed, and recommendations are made to achieve patient safety and nursing


performance goals, including nurse-sensitive indicators such as falls and hospital acquired pressure injuries.


• Quality improvement reports are developed as assigned.


• Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives.


• SRN Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.



Qualifications

Education/Degree



Required


• Bachelor's degree in nursing.



Preferred



• Master's or


• Doctoral degree preferred.



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


Ear plugs 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


EEO Statement


SRN is committed to diversity in the workplace which begins with respect and opportunity for all. PHH takes affirmative action to ensure that equal employment opportunity is provided to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, ancestry, veteran status, disability or any other basis that would be inconsistent with any applicable ordinance or law.


EEO Statement



EEO Statement

SRN is committed to diversity in the workplace which begins with respect and opportunity for all. PHH takes affirmative action to ensure that equal employment opportunity is provided to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, ancestry, veteran status, disability or any other basis that would be inconsistent with any applicable ordinance or law.