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

Brief Description

Under the general supervision of the Director of Nursing Services, 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 assure that clinical duties and unit activities are completed in order to provide quality patient care. The RN, Clinical Specialist may assume supervision of the Nursing Department in the absence of the AVP Nursing and the Director of Nursing Services.

Under the general supervision of the Director of Nursing Services, 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 assure that clinical duties and unit activities are completed in order to provide quality patient care. The RN, Clinical Specialist may assume supervision of the Nursing Department in the absence of the AVP Nursing and the Director of Nursing Services.

The RN, Clinical Specialist must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit—adolescent through geriatric. The RN, Clinical Specialist 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: full. Jobs reporting to this position:
Nursing Department Staff

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

Minimum of five (5) years work experience as a Registered Nurse in a rehabilitation setting required.

Possession of a current license as a Registered Nurse as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nurse Examiners required. Must have demonstrated administrative ability, supervisory capabilities and reliability. Working knowledge of Electronic Medical Records. CPR certification must be obtained and maintained. ACLS 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).

Moderate Work: duties require exerting up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally (approx. 10-33% of shift) and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently (approx. 33-66% of shift). Position involves bending, reaching, stooping, and lifting (occasionally in strained positions) throughout shift. Position requires ability to transport self throughout facility.

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

Works in a well-lit nursing unit, which includes: nurse’s station, patient rooms, treatment areas, etc.