Per Diem Rehab Nurse - Orthopedic & Patient Care

Commonwealth Health; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Commonwealth Health is seeking a Per Diem Nurse for Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. The role involves providing direct nursing care to patients while ensuring a safe environment. Candidates should have a valid PA Registered Nurse license and BLS certification by orientation's end.

Preferred qualifications include one year of staff nurse experience, and knowledge in rehabilitation or orthopedic nursing is valuable. The position requires strong clinical skills and the ability to manage stress effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year staff nurse experience preferred.
• Prior rehabilitation or orthopedic nursing experience is desirable.
• Ability to react to emergency and crisis situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct professional nursing care for assigned patients.
• Maintain a safe patient care environment.
• Direct and coordinate all nursing care based on established practices.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to handle stress

Teaching skills

Education

Current PA Registered Nurse license

BLS certification

Job description

Commonwealth Health is seeking a Per Diem Nurse for Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. The role involves providing direct nursing care to patients while ensuring a safe environment. Candidates should have a valid PA Registered Nurse license and BLS certification by orientation's end.

Preferred qualifications include one year of staff nurse experience, and knowledge in rehabilitation or orthopedic nursing is valuable. The position requires strong clinical skills and the ability to manage stress effectively.