RN - Rehab
Summary
Registered nurse providing direct patient care in a rehabilitation unit, coordinating nursing practices and promoting patient well-being during night shifts.
JOB LOCATION – Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
JOB SHIFT – Full Time Nights (7pm-7am)
Job Purpose
Provide direct professional nursing care for assigned patients while maintaining a safe patient care environment. Responsible for directing and coordinating all nursing care based on established clinical nursing practices. Promote the health and well-being of the patient and significant other through the care continuum utilizing the nursing process.
Position Qualifications
Education:
Experience/Specialized Skills/Aptitudes:
- One (1) year staff nurse experience preferred. Prior rehabilitation nursing experience or orthopedic nursing experience desirable.
- Clinical expertise, clerical accuracy, communication skills, listening abilities.
- Clinical, managerial, problem-solving, teaching skills.
- Independent thinker, ability to make sound judgments, ability to handle stress, ability to react to emergency and crisis situations, commitment to quality care.
Licenses/Certificates:
- Current PA Registered Nurse license
- BLS required and must be completed by end of orientation period