Job Description
Overview
About the Department:
R3S is a 30 bed Medical Surgical unit consisting of general surgery patients and medical patients. The unit is known for having a diverse learning experience for new graduates.
Why Reading Hospital?
- 2020 America’s 100 Best Hospitals
- Reading Hospital in the 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
- Vizent Graduate Nurse Residency Program for all new RN grads
Responsibilities
- Evaluates assigned patients and plans, implements and documents nursing care.
- Assists physicians during examinations and procedures.
- 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.
- Performs a variety of tasks.
- A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
Qualifications
Education Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
Experience
- Relevant Experience
Certification and Licensure
- PA Registered Nurse Temporary Practice Permit or Registered Nurse License
Required Skills
- Excellent Communications Skills
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
About Tower Health
Providing high-quality healthcare to the communities we serve in eastern Pennsylvania, Tower Health includes seven hospitals that ensure advanced medicine, a wide array of essential services, and a compassionate, collaborative approach to patient-centered care. Across our system, you’ll find many opportunities to build an outstanding career. We invite you to explore our facilities and choose the path that’s right for you.