RN, Clinical Specialist, Wilkes-Barre Rehab Hospital (FT or PT, Nights)

About the Role

The RN, Clinical Specialist is responsible for all administrative and professional working policies pertaining to this section, organizing or participating in educational programs, and delegating responsibilities to ensure clinical duties and unit activities are completed to provide quality patient care. This role may also assume supervision of the Nursing Department in the absence of the AVP Nursing and the Director of Nursing Services.

The RN, Clinical Specialist must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to patients from adolescence through geriatric age groups. This includes understanding principles of growth and development, assessing patient data, and interpreting information to meet patient needs as outlined in Nursing Department policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administrative and professional policies for the clinical section.
• Organize and participate in educational programs for staff.
• Delegate responsibilities to ensure completion of clinical duties and unit activities.
• Assume supervisory responsibilities for the Nursing Department in the absence of senior leadership.
• Provide patient care tailored to the age groups served (adolescent through geriatric).
• Assess and interpret patient data to identify care requirements.
• Maintain working knowledge of Electronic Medical Records (EMR).

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program (required).
• CRRN certification (preferred).
• Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Nursing or equivalent work experience (preferred).
• Minimum of five (5) years of work experience as a Registered Nurse in a rehabilitation setting (required).
• Current license as a Registered Nurse issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nurse Examiners (required).
• Demonstrated administrative ability, supervisory capabilities, and reliability.
• CPR certification (must be obtained and maintained).
• ACLS certification (required).
• Clearances required: PA State Police criminal history check, PA Department of Public Welfare Child Abuse Central Register (Childline), PA Department of Human Services FBI fingerprint clearance, and PA Department of Aging FBI fingerprint clearance (if applicable).

Physical Demands

• Moderate work: exerting up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally (10-33% of shift) and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently (33-66% of shift).
• Involves bending, reaching, stooping, and lifting (occasionally in strained positions) throughout the shift.
• Requires ability to transport self throughout the facility.

Work Environment

• Works in a well-lit nursing unit, including nurse’s station, patient rooms, and treatment areas.
• Occasional exposure to blood and body substances; possible exposure to needle sticks.