Registered Nurse

Tower Health; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Health in Reading, PA is seeking a full-time, on-site Registered Nurse for a med-surg unit focused on pulmonary and stable sepsis patients. The 32-bed unit offers mixed private and semi-private rooms, and emphasizes evidence-based care and patient safety.

You will administer medications, monitor patient status, coordinate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, educate patients and families, document in the electronic health record, and participate in quality improvement while

Qualifications

• Active RN license in PA, in good standing.
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Clinical nursing skills in assessment, medications, and patient monitoring.
• Experience collaborating within interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, therapists, pharmacists, and support staff.
• Strong communication and patient education skills to explain treatment plans clearly.
• Commitment to infection prevention, patient safety, and adherence to clinical protocols.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments.
• Monitor patient status and update care plans.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, procedures, medications, and follow-up care.
• Document in the electronic health record and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Mentor colleagues and students when appropriate.
• Support a respectful, inclusive care environment.

Skills

RN license

Clinical nursing skills

Communication skills

Infection prevention

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Company Description

Tower Health is a nationally recognized, multi-hospital health system serving nearly 2.5 million people in the Philadelphia region and beyond. Its network includes four acute-care hospitals-Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children-as well as rehabilitation services, a school of health sciences, and more than 1,100 providers across 130 locations. With over 10,000 team members and 1,200 beds, Tower Health offers comprehensive care ranging from prevention and screenings to advanced surgeries and rehabilitation. The system is one of the largest in the region by beds and revenue and is known for excellence in specialties such as neurosurgery, stroke, cardiac and vascular surgery, trauma, hematology, and oncology. Team members join a mission-driven organization committed to high-quality, patient-centered care and continuous clinical innovation.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Registered Nurse role located in Reading, PA. N3S is a med-surg unit focusing on a wide veriety of patient population. Primarily focusing on pulmonary and stable sepsis patients. The unit is 32 bed capable mixed private and semi privet rooms. The Registered Nurse provides direct, evidence-based patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing interventions across the continuum of care. Daily responsibilities include administering medications and treatments, monitoring patient status, collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary team members, and updating care plans to reflect changing needs. The nurse educates patients and families on diagnoses, procedures, medications, and follow-up care, while promoting safety, infection prevention, and adherence to hospital policies and regulatory standards. The role also involves accurate documentation in the electronic health record, participation in quality improvement initiatives, mentoring of colleagues and students when appropriate, and supporting a respectful, inclusive care environment.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Pennsylvania, in good standing.
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program
• Clinical nursing skills in assessment, medication administration, and patient monitoring, with the ability to respond to changes in condition promptly.
• Experience collaborating within interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, therapists, pharmacists, and support staff.
• Strong communication and patient education skills to explain treatment plans, procedures, and discharge instructions clearly and compassionately.
• Commitment to infection prevention, patient safety, and adherence to clinical protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple patients, and remain composed in fast-paced or high-acuity settings.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Demonstrated respect for diversity, equity, and inclusion, and the ability to provide culturally sensitive, non-discriminatory care