RN Rehab

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

JOB LOCATION

Wilkes-Barre General Hospital - Per Diem

Position 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

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