Ortho/Trauma RN: Surgical Care & Patient Empowerment

Reading Hospital; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Reading Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to evaluate patients, plan, implement, and document nursing care within a 30-bed adult and geriatric surgical unit. The role emphasizes orthopedics, trauma and neurosurgical care in a Magnet-status environment.

You will perform patient tests, administer medications within scope, and promote patient independence by teaching patients and families to understand conditions and self-care plans.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• PA Registered Nurse Temporary Practice Permit or Registered Nurse License

Responsibilities

• Evaluates assigned patients and plans, implements and documents nursing care.
• Delivers 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.

Skills

Clinical Nursing

Patient Care

Communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing

Job description

Reading Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to evaluate patients, plan, implement, and document nursing care within a 30-bed adult and geriatric surgical unit. The role emphasizes orthopedics, trauma and neurosurgical care in a Magnet-status environment.

You will perform patient tests, administer medications within scope, and promote patient independence by teaching patients and families to understand conditions and self-care plans.