RN, Scranton Transitional Rehab Unit (PT, Evenings, 32 hours per pay period)

Allied Services; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Services in Scranton, PA, is seeking a Registered Nurse to coordinate all aspects of care for patients in the Transitional Rehab Unit under the Director of Nursing. The role focuses on delivering compassionate, goal-oriented care for adolescents to geriatrics, while supporting family development and positive patient outcomes.

The RN will supervise LPNs and CNAs, follow Nursing Department policies, assess patient data, and ensure care aligns with growth and development needs.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to interact and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• CPR certification must be obtained and maintained.
• Team leadership responsibilities with supervision of LPNs, CNAs and unit secretaries.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of patient care in the Transitional Rehab Unit.
• Provide a therapeutic environment to support patient and family development and achievement of goals.
• Supervise and coordinate work of LPNs and CNAs in the unit.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Accredited nursing program graduate

Job description

Overview

Under the direction of the Director of Nursing of the Transitional Rehab Unit, the Registered Nurse coordinates all aspects of care for patients. The rehabilitation staff nurse coordinates this care while providing a therapeutic environment for patients and family development, which includes optimism, encouragement and praise for positive behavior and achievement of goals.

Brief Description

The Registered Nurse must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served within the Nursing Department – adolescent through geriatric. If the employee is assigned as part of the Brain Injury Nursing staff, they must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to pediatric patients. The Registered Nurse must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span; possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status; interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to the populations served by the hospital; and to provide the care needed as described in the Nursing Department's policies and procedures. Type of supervision exercised: Team Leader. Jobs reporting to this position: LPN, CNA/NA, Unit Secretaries.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required.
• Bachelor's of Science Degree in Nursing or equivalent work experience preferred.

Work Experience

Minimum of two (2) years of satisfactory experience in a long term care setting preferred.

Special Employment Requirements

• Possession of a current license as a Registered Nurse issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nurse Examiners.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• CPR certification must be obtained and maintained.
• Must be cleared by PA State Police criminal history check and PA Department of Public Welfare Child Abuse Central Register (Childline).
• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide individualized care appropriate to the age specific need and culture of the patient served.

Physical Demands

Medium Work: duties require exerting 25 to 50 lbs. of force occasionally (approx 10-33% of shift), and/or 10-25lbs. of force frequently (approx 33-66% of the time), and/or greater than negligible amount up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, and move objects. Position involves bending, reaching, stooping and lifting (occasionally in strained position) throughout shift. Ability to transport self throughout facility is required.

Accident or Health Hazards

• Occasional exposure to blood and body substances.
• Exposure to needle sticks possible.

Working Conditions

Works in a well-lit and ventilated surroundings including clinic area, nurse's stations, patient rooms, treatment area, dining room, etc.