Registered Nurse RN – Medical Surgical Unit - N3S

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

Job summary

Tower Health's Reading Hospital is seeking registered nurses for the N3S unit (32-bed, semi-private) in Reading, PA. Positions include Full Time and Part Time Nights (7P–7:30A) and Days (7A–7:30P) with weekend and holiday rotation.

The team cares for adult and geriatric patients with complex conditions, emphasizing patient safety, evidence-based care, and continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will be graduates of an accredited nursing program with an active PA RN license or temporary practice

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.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing

Job description

Job Summary

Positions Available:

• Full Time and Part Time Nights 7P-730A; weekend and holiday rotation
• Full Time and Part Time Days 7A-730P; weekend and holiday rotation

• 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.

Unit Overview:

N3S

N3S is a 32-bed, semi-private unit providing care to a diverse adult and geriatric patient population. Our dynamic and talented team of nurses frequently cares for patients with a variety of complex medical conditions, including sepsis, pneumonia, gastrointestinal bleeding, and diabetic complications.

N3S takes great pride in our commitment to patient safety and quality outcomes. Our team has made significant efforts to reduce patient falls and improve the overall quality of care on the unit. Through collaboration with our Clinical Nurse Specialist and Nursing Professional Development Practitioner, we have implemented specialized care plans designed to meet the unique needs of our geriatric population.

At N3S, teamwork, collaboration, and continuous improvement are at the heart of what we do. We are committed to providing safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care while supporting the professional growth of every member of our team.

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Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing

Certification and Licensure

• PA Registered Nurse Temporary Practice Permit or Registered Nurse License

Why Reading Hospital?

Discover why our hospital is a great place to work!

• 2023 America’s 50 Best Hospitals Award
• 697 bed teaching hospital
• 115 bed Emergency Department
• Recipient of Excellence Award: Stroke Care, Neurosciences, Pulmonary Care, and Critical Care
• Magnet Status
• Level I Trauma Center
• Level III NICU
• Ranked Among Top Ten Hospitals in Pennsylvania
• 5-Star Rating for Overall Hospital Quality
• Vizient Graduate Nurse Residency Program for all new RN grads
• Comprehensive benefits to include earned time off, enhanced tuition assistance, retirement savings with employer match and so much more!

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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.