Registered Nurse RN- Observation Unit

Reading Hospital; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Reading Hospital is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse for the R4E-Observation Unit. The role involves evaluating patients, planning and delivering nursing care, and documenting care for a diverse patient population with complex needs.

The RN will administer medications and perform tests within the scope of practice, while teaching patients and families about conditions and self-care. The position requires PA RN licensure, graduation from an accredited nursing program, and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• PA Registered Nurse License required.
• Relevant experience in a similar unit is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates assigned patients and plans, implements and documents nursing care.
• Delivers patient care through evaluations, planning, implementation and documentation for a diverse patient population with complex needs.
• Performs patient 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

Excellent Communications Skills

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing

Job description

• Part-time, 7:00pm-7:30am, weekend and holiday rotation

Job Summary

• Part-time, 7:00pm-7:30am, weekend and holiday rotation

The Registered Nurse

• 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

R4E-Observation Unit- 24 bed Observation Unit. This unit cares for patients from the Emergency Department, which require additional diagnostic testing or therapeutic interventions beyond their initial treatment in the ED but will be discharged within 24 hours. Thorough patient assessments and appropriate treatments allows for increased accuracy of diagnosis, plan of care and discharge placement. We are a multidisciplinary team that works together to provide excellent care, service, and education for our patients and their families.

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Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing

Experience

• Relevant Experience

Certification and Licensure

• PA Registered Nurse License

Required Skills

• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Why Reading Hospital?

• 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