Full-Time
Clinical Practice Leader
Rehab
Updated on 8/20/2026
Jefferson Health
Academic health system
No salary listed
Philadelphia, PA, USA
In Person
Bachelor's, Master's
Category
 Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1) |
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Required Skills
CPR
Medication Administration
PALS
ACLS
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Patient Education
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Requirements
- A specialized diploma from an accredited school of nursing is required.
- Three years of experience as a registered nurse in an acute care setting is required.
- One year of experience in the specialty area is required.
- Knowledge of patient- and family-centered practice, including conveying respect, collaborating in care and care planning, and educating and mentoring staff.
- Knowledge of cultural awareness and the ability to connect effectively with people from diverse backgrounds while educating and mentoring staff in cultural awareness and practices.
- Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques, including accurately transmitting, receiving, and interpreting ideas and needs; using partnership language with patients and families; and delegating appropriately to team members.
- Knowledge of child and adult education techniques and the ability to identify learning priorities and educate patients and designated care partners about conditions, treatments, medications, and recovery steps.
- Knowledge of medications used to treat patients and ability to administer medications and educate staff in medication administration techniques.
- Knowledge of patient post-discharge needs and ability to develop transition-of-care plans and arrange follow-up care with patients and families or designated care partners.
- Knowledge of patient assessment and nursing diagnosis or clinical judgment tools and techniques, including analyzing symptoms and developing resolutions based on available drugs, facilities, and techniques.
- Knowledge of health information relevance and appropriate documentation methods.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required.
- Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required.
- A Pennsylvania or New Jersey registered nurse license is required.
- Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds, including pushing or pulling patients and performing lateral transfers.
- Ability to stand and walk frequently to continuously and perform role-specific activities such as kneeling, bending, squatting, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Responsibilities
- Use the nursing process to address the physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of diverse patients.
- Promote and support evidence-based practice.
- Interact with coworkers, patients, families or designated care partners, and other staff in accordance with Jefferson’s values.
- Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patient and family preferences and cultural beliefs and values to deliver optimal healthcare.
- Identify patient and family learning needs and priorities and provide useful, understandable, and affirming education.
- Minimize risk of harm to patients and others by following established nursing practices, protocols, and individual performance standards.
- Use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate errors, and support ethical decision-making.
- Coordinate and delegate aspects of care to team members according to their education, competence, and scope of practice.
- Assist staff nurses in using the nursing process to provide professional nursing care based on established standards, policies, and procedures.
- Assist staff in implementing evidence-based practice to improve quality of care.
- Function within nursing and interprofessional teams to achieve quality patient care through open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making.
- Recognize and incorporate patients’ and families’ personal preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values into safe, compassionate, and coordinated care.
- Create an environment of belonging and inclusion and apply problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
- Facilitate staff orientation and continuing education and fulfill competency responsibilities.
- Review quality and safety data and action plans as part of nursing-service responsibilities.
- Collaborate with the Clinical Nurse Specialist and Chief Nursing Executive.
- Promote staff professional development.
- Pursue continued professional growth and development and serve as a primary preceptor for appropriate staff members.
- Participate in hospital- and practice-setting committees, including nursing practice governance and safety and quality-improvement committees.
- Give and receive feedback and integrate appropriate changes into practice.
Desired Qualifications
- A Master's Degree in Nursing with an emphasis in clinical nursing practice is preferred.
- Certified Nurse Educator certification from the National League for Nursing is preferred.
Jefferson Health is an academic health system serving Philadelphia, South Jersey, and surrounding communities. The system delivers hospital, specialty, primary, emergency, outpatient, research, and professional education services across its care network. It serves patients, families, clinicians, students, researchers, and regional communities. Its operating model centers on clinical care integrated with university education, research, physician practices, and shared health-system operations. Teams work across nursing, physicians, allied health, research, education, technology, facilities, administration, and patient access. This structure supports consistent delivery across the organization.
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