Job Details
General Summary of Position
Nurses on Unit 2W (Spinal Cord Injury) care for patients with a focus on spinal cord injury (SCI), orthopedics, burns, and amputees. The unit is the preferred site for SCI patients with flaps. Patients are admitted from out of state, outside hospitals, nursing homes, and homes. Nurses on 2 West have the have the opportunity of working with and caring for this specialized patient population along with other members of the interdisciplinary team for safe quality care. Team members include physicians, psychologists, physical and occupational therapists, speech therapists, wound and ostomy care nurses, social workers, and case managers.
Come join our team where we pride ourselves on teamwork, fun, and professional development!
The rehabilitation clinical nurse is a key member of the interdisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered rehabilitation nursing services to individuals with a disability and/or chronic illness to attain and maintain maximum function. The rehabilitation clinical nurse assists patients in adapting to an altered lifestyle, while providing a therapeutic environment for client's and their family's development. The rehabilitation clinical nurse designs and implements treatment strategies based on scientific nursing theory related to self-care and promotes physical, psychosocial, and spiritual health. Rehabilitation Nurses perform in roles as Teachers, Caregivers, Collaborators and Client Advocates. As a member of an interdisciplinary team, you will add Life to Years for the patients you will serve.
Culture- Collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and supportive work environment.
Career growth- Career mentoring to help you pursue your passions and gain skills to enhance your value.
Wellbeing- Competitive salary and Total Rewards benefits to help keep you happy and healthy.
Reputation- Regional & National recognition, advanced technology, and leading medical innovations.
ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required. If prepared at the Associate degree in nursing level, required to enroll in a BSN program within 6 months of hire date and completion within 3 years.
Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:
- Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
- Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care deliver