Registered Nurse- Rehab Nights

Tower Health; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Program

Job summary

Tower Health in Reading is seeking a Registered Nurse to evaluate patients and plan nursing care within our Acute Rehabilitation Unit. You will deliver exceptional care to a diverse population, administer medications and assist patients in understanding self-care skills.

This role includes working in a 61-bed unit with advanced therapies and excellent team support. Qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or equivalent and excellent communication skills. Join our dynamic team dedicated to patient recovery.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse with appropriate certifications.
• Enrolled in RN to BSN or RN to MSN program with minimum 6 credits completed within previous 12 months.
• Relevant nursing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates assigned patients and plans nursing care.
• Delivers nursing care according to diverse patient needs.
• Performs patient tests and administers medications.

Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

• 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.

Benefits

• Generous time off, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits
• Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial flexibility and convenience
• Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Savings Program, Life Insurance, and more
• Tuition Assistance
• Health benefits start first of the month following start date

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing OR Certification in specialty by recognized accrediting agency OR enrolled in RN to BSN or RN to MSN program with minimum 6 credits completed within previous 12 months
• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.

Experience

• Relevant Experience

Certification and Licensure

• Registered Nurse License

Required Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Helping patients achieve each and every milestone on their road to recovery. For patients who have experienced functional loss of disability as a result of an accident, illness or injury, everything you need to reclaim your life – from comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation and transitional care to outpatient programs – is here, all under one roof.

Our specialized team of board-certified rehab physicians, certified rehab nurses, clinicians and dedicated therapists deliver an unparalleled level of care and encouragement through state‑of‑the‑art technology, advanced therapies and wellness environments.

Rehabilitation Unit Details

• A 61-bed Acute Rehabilitation Unit including an 11-bed secured Brain Injury Unit
• A 50-bed Transitional Sub‑Acute Unit for skilled care
• Highly skilled therapists
• Speech, physical, and occupational therapy programming
• Therapeutic recreation and activities
• Spacious private rooms with large private bathrooms and flat‑screen televisions
• Aquatic therapy pool
• On‑site pharmacy, laboratory, and radiological services
• Outdoor therapeutic garden
• Comfortable lounges with flat‑screen televisions, computers, and free internet access
• Plenty of visiting areas for patients, friends, and families
• Easy access and free parking

Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing is the only hospital in the region accredited by both the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and the Joint Commission. Our Stroke Specialty and Brain Injury Programs are also CARF‑accredited.

The 62‑bed Acute Rehabilitation Unit provides acute inpatient medical rehabilitation services to patients with functional impairments as a result of various diagnoses including stroke, spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, multiple traumas, orthopedic conditions, amputations, and other disabling conditions. Be a part of our talented team of nurses practicing within our dynamic, advanced, and highly technical patient care areas. Benefit from a diverse experience which offers a Career Advancement Program, training to new specialties and abundant opportunities.

Overview

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.