Job Summary

* Evaluates assigned patients and plans, implements and documents nursing care.

* Deliver excellent nursing care through evaluations, planning, implementation, and documentation while serving a diverse patient population with complex concerns.

* Performs various patient tests and administers medications within the scope of practice of the registered nurse.

* Promotes patients' independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills.

* Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Tregear (Recruiter) at Ahmir.Whiting@towerhealth.org

Qualifications

Education Requirements

* Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing

Certification and Licensure

* PA Registered Nurse Temporary Practice Permit or Registered Nurse License

Overview

All shifts available: FT and PT (Days, Evenings, Nights) 12-hour shifts

NEW increased rates!

T3

Bariatric Surgical- 30 bed unit holding national accreditation as a Bariatric Center of Excellence for surgical weight management procedures. T3 also serves the vascular and gynecology populations, as well as other general surgical patients at RH.

N5W

Urological Surgical- We are a 28-bed unit specializing in a variety of general surgeries. Our diverse patient population provides the unique opportunity to gain a broad scope of knowledge. N5W is the perfect place to grow. We pride ourselves on growing new nurses from novice to proficient. There are also many opportunities here on N5W for seasoned nurses to lead and mentor.

N5S

Orthopedic Surgical- 26 bed unit with Advanced Joint Accreditation caring for the Joint Replacement and Orthopedic populations. The multi-disciplinary team has strong collaboration in achieving excellence in quality and patient experience.

N3W

Medical Complexity Unit - We are a 24 bed medical-surgical unit designed to treat patients who have both an active medical illness, as well as an active psychiatric illness. N3W staff work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary care team to provide holistic, patient-centered care.

Why Reading Hospital?

* 2020 America's 100 Best Hospitals

* Reading Hospital also received several other accolades from Healthgrades for 2020, notably our inclusion in the Top 5% in the Nation for Treatment of Stroke 14 Years in a Row, as well as awards for excellence in Cardiac Care, Neurosciences, Pulmonary Care, Gastrointestinal Care, and Critical Care.

* Magnet Status

* Level 1 trauma

* Top 2 percent of nearly 4,500 hospitals nationwide for its consistent, year-over-year superior clinical performance

* Five-Star Ranking, 2019 - one of only 11 hospitals in the state to do so!

* US News & World Report: 6th best hospital in PA

* Vizient Graduate Nurse Residency Program for all new RN grads

Comprehensive benefits to include earned time off, enhanced tuition assistance, retirement savings with employer match and so much more!

To inquire about these units and positions, please feel free to reach out to Ahmir.Whiting@towerhealth.org

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