RN I

Job Description

Overview

About the Unit:

T3 holds national accreditation as a Bariatric Center of Excellence for surgical weights management procedures. T3 also serves the vascular and gynecology populations; as well as other general surgical patients. The unit is most known for its great teamwork, exceptional level of quality care and focus on high patient satisfaction.

For a limited time only, Reading Hospital will be offering an RN Sign-On Bonus, $10,000 total payout , for new hires in select areas. To qualify, you must have at least 18 months of RN work experience. $3,000 payouts in 6, 12 and 18 months $1,000 in first check.

Must maintain FTE of 0.6 or higher in a Bonus eligible unit.

Why Reading Hospital?
  • Magnet designated
  • Level I Trauma Center
  • Emergency Nurses Association 2018 Lantern Award
  • MICU: Silver Beacon Award for Excellence by The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
  • Healthgrades: America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2017-2019)
  • Five-Star Ranking, 2019 - one of only 11 hospitals in the state to do so!
  • US News & World Report : 6th best hospital in PA
  • Comprehensive benefits to include earned time off, enhanced tuition assistance, retirement savings with employer match and so much more!


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.
  • Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.


Qualifications

  • Current Pennsylvania RN licensure
  • Current BLS Certification
  • Previous RN experience, strongly preferred