Registered Nurse

  • Tower Health
  • Pottstown, PA 19464, USA
  • Jan 08, 2021

Job Description

Overview

We believe in the power of people to create great care.

Pottstown Hospital is a 232-bed, acute care hospital offering an extensive range of services, including inpatient and outpatient, medical, surgical, diagnostic, and emergency care, as well as primary care, family practice, and pediatric offices. With 260 physicians representing 40 medical specialties, we serve the healthcare needs of residents in Pottstown and surrounding areas.

We’re 1,150 healthcare professionals strong, and our team of physicians, nurses, staff, and volunteers is focused on exceeding expectations while delivering compassionate, safe, quality care. Our accolades include: Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval for hip and knee replacement; Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval and AHA Stroke Association Gold Plus Distinction for our Primary Stroke Center; and four-time commendation from the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons for our Regional Cancer Center.

Responsibilities

Seeking a Registered Nurse responsible for delivery of patient care (direct and indirect) through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Directs and guides patient teaching, activities of ancillary personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing. The nurse on this Psychiatric unit coordinates and implements quality patient care through an interdisciplinary team approach while utilizing knowledge of disease process and physical assessment.

Qualifications

Education Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED (Required)
  • Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing (Required)
  • BSN prefered

Certification and Licensure Requirements

  • PA Registered Nurse License (Required)
  • BLS required on hire
  • CPI Certification within one month of hire

Experience and Skills

  • 1 year experience in an acute care facility or mental health nursing preferred.