What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN- ED Psych position at Reading Hospital?
Job Summary
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Qualifications
Education Requirements
Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.
WHY READING HOSPITAL?
- Must have at least 1 year of LPN experience, no new graduates
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Qualifications
Education Requirements
- Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
- Post High School Diploma Program
- Relevant Experience
- PA Practical Nurse License
- BLS Certification
- Computer Skills to include use and navigation
- Excellent Communications Skills
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- General Clerical Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Microsoft Office Applications
- Multitasking
Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.
WHY READING HOSPITAL?
- Magnet® designated, 697-bed hospital with 115-bed ED, Level I Trauma Center, and Level III NICU
- Have your voice heard through shared governance
- Recognized by Healthgrades 50 Best Hospitals™ Award (2022-2023)
- Dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department staffed by Pediatric Emergency Physicians
- Round the clock intradepartmental Psychiatric and Behavioral Health Emergency Services
- Busiest ED in the state of Pennsylvania, with over 135,000 visits per year
