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.

Benefits-

Generous time off, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefitsInstant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial flexibility and convenienceEmployee Assistance Program, Retirement Savings Program, Life Insurance, and more!Tuition AssistanceHealth benefits start first of the month following start date!

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Qualifications

Education Requirements

Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing

Experience

Relevant Experience

Certification and Licensure

PA Registered Nurse Temporary Practice Permit or Registered Nurse License

Why Reading Hospital?

Discover why our hospital is a great place to work!

2023 America’s 50 Best Hospitals Award697 bed teaching hospital115 bed Emergency DepartmentRecipient of Excellence Award: Stroke Care, Neurosciences, Pulmonary Care, and Critical CareMagnet StatusLevel I Trauma CenterLevel III NICURanked Among Top Ten Hospitals in Pennsylvania5-Star Rating for Overall Hospital QualityVizient Graduate Nurse Residency Program for all new RN gradsComprehensive benefits to include earned time off, enhanced tuition assistance, retirement savings with employer match and so much more!

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Medical Unit - Patients are admitted to all private patient rooms under the Hospitalist services in this 27 bed unit. Common diagnoses include sepsis, cellulitis, gastrointestinal bleed, pneumonia, diabetic complications, and medical management pre- and post- liver transplant. C3’s care team includes close collaboration with physicians, social worker, case management, and pharmacists to provide comprehensive care. Our care standards include bedside shift report, meaningful hourly rounding, and interdisciplinary care team rounds. This unit has an engaged Unit Based Clinical Leadership Team including hospitalists, social workers, case managers, and occupational therapists. C2 provides a vast array of clinical experiences including wound vacs, chest tubs, tracheostomies, and various other diagnoses. The teamwork and seniority on C3 speaks volumes to our turnover rate and quality outcomes. We can guarantee you will get supportive colleagues in this busy acute care environment.

Overview

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.