Registered Nurse - PACU (Recovery)

Penn State Health; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a state-of-the-art medical center where you can make a real difference in patients' lives. This role as an inpatient RN offers the opportunity to assess health needs, develop care plans, and provide compassionate nursing care. You will work in a diverse environment with a wide patient population, ensuring high-quality care and support. The organization is committed to your growth, offering exceptional benefits, including wellness programs, generous time off, and competitive pay. If you are passionate about nursing and want to be part of a community-focused healthcare provider, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Employee Wellness Programs

Fitness Discounts

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Retirement Plans

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Recognition Program

Qualifications

• Licensed RN with experience in patient care and nursing assessments.
• AHA BLS certification required before orientation ends.

Responsibilities

• Assess and implement nursing care plans for patients.
• Monitor and report changes in patients' conditions.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Nursing Care

Medication Administration

Health Maintenance Advising

Education

Registered Nurse License

AHA BLS Certification

Job description

*$10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS - eligible to those that qualify*

Penn State Health - St. Joseph Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Reading
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 0.90
Shift: Day
Hours: 4, 9 hour varied day shifts; holidays and weekend on call
Recruiter Contact: Amanda A. Frankhouser at [e-mail]

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The RN inpatient Nurse assesses patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. The inpatient Registered Nurse administers nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. The RN may advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention. The inpatient RN will maintain accurate, detailed reports and records and administer medications to patients while monitoring for reactions and side effects. The RN will monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION FOR PEDIATRIC PROGRESSIVE CARE:

The 18-bed mixed-acuity unit for patients undergoing treatment by the following service lines: general pediatrics, endocrinology, infectious diseases, rheumatology, pulmonology, nephrology, neurology and others, as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate RN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact.
• AHA BLS prior to end of orientation period.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

For a full list with more detailed information: https://www.pennstatehealth.org/careers/working-here/total-rewards

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER?

St. Joseph Medical Center first opened its doors in 1873, over 150 years ago. The new 204-bed state-of-the-art hospital, located on Bernville Road, opened in 2006 and in 2015 became the first hospital to join the Penn State Health organization; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center is dedicated to the health, education, and wellness of the community. Our approach to health care is bigger than all of us. It calls us to learn, share, and lift each other up while achieving our goals. With pride in who we are, where we work, and what we do, we are changing lives every day together. We do this by putting our patients first and by living our core values as we serve our community.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.