Introduction

Nursing... We make a difference!!!!!

Welcome to nursing at Craig Hospital. We think you will like what you see.

Craig Hospital is an ideal environment to maximize your nursing career potential. Craig, unlike other rehabilitation facilities, is at the high acuity end of the rehabilitation spectrum. As a nurse at Craig you have an opportunity to blend rehabilitation with acute neuroscience knowledge and skills in your professional nursing practice.

The mission of Craig Hospital is to promote optimal health and quality of life for people affected by spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury. We accomplish this mission by incorporating our core values into our work. These values are to:

Foster independence in those we serve
Encourage peer support among patients and families
Develop a family atmosphere where caring for others is contagious
Provide each patient and family individualized care through teamwork and collaboration
Educate others about all aspects of life with spinal cord or traumatic brain injury
Put fun into the process of rehabilitation

Our vision is to enhance our international leadership role in advancing quality of life for people with spinal cord and traumatic brain injury.

Our staff are our greatest asset in our continued ability to meet the mission and vision of Craig Hospital

Patient and family education is a center of focus for nursing practice at Craig. We look for those nurses who have the confidence to take on the medical challenges of the patients and the interpersonal skills to work closely with patients and families in preparation for discharge home.

The success of our patients and their families depends on teamwork. The close bond patients and families develop with the staff assists recovery and helps each patients achieve the goals he or she establishes in life. As a highly valued team member, you will actively participate in determining the most effective methods of rehabilitating your patients. Your experience and skills are acknowledged and respected, and your recommendations are incorporated into patient care decisions.

Our interdisciplinary team approach includes working closely with other professionals: physicians, psychologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, patient and family service counselors, recreation therapists, dieticians, pharmacists, and others to set goals, develop the treatment plan, and monitor the progress of each catastrophically injured patient in a caring and compassionate environment.

Through a patient practice that integrates high acuity nursing, caring, competence, autonomy, and collaboration, you are able to move closer to obtaining your patient care goals while achieving your individual career expectations.

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