Registered Nurse (RN) - Neuro/Stroke

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

Benefits offered by this job

Magnet Status

Top hospital awards

Job summary

Reading Hospital in Reading, PA is seeking a registered nurse to evaluate assigned patients, plan, implement and document nursing care. You will deliver excellent nursing care through evaluation, planning, implementation and documentation for a diverse patient population with complex concerns.

You will perform patient tests, administer medications within the RN scope, promote independence by teaching patients and families about conditions, medications and self-care, and rely on experience and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• RN licensure or temporary permit required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates assigned patients and plans, implements and documents nursing care.
• Delivers excellent nursing care through evaluations, planning, implementation and documentation for a diverse patient population with complex concerns.
• Performs tests and administers medications within RN scope of practice.
• Promotes patient independence by teaching patients and families about conditions, medications and self-care.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Patient education

Medication administration

Clinical documentation

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing

Job description

Job Summary

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

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Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing

Certification and Licensure

• PA Registered Nurse Temporary Practice Permit or Registered Nurse License

Neuro/Stroke Department Overview

• 30 private rooms within the newly built, state of the art T building.
• T2 specializes in care for the neuroscience patient population including strokes, TIAs, craniotomies, carotid endarterectomies, and other neurological diseases.
• T2 is the Primary stroke center and also the epilepsy monitoring unit of the hospital, focusing on caring for those with newly diagnosed seizures and ongoing seizure management.
• The T2 neuroscience team utilizes a collaborative, interprofessional approach to patient care; are highly engaged in creating a positive patient and employee experience; exceedingly qualified to meet the needs of complex patients; strive to deliver the highest quality patient and family centered care.

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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.

Why Reading Hospital?

• 2023 America’s 50 Best Hospitals Award
• Recipient of Excellence Award: Stroke Care, Neurosciences, Pulmonary Care, and Critical Care
• Magnet Status
• Level 1 Trauma Center
• 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!