Registered Nurse RN- Rehab

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

Job summary

Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing is seeking a Registered Nurse to join a multidisciplinary team on the Transitional Subacute Unit. You will evaluate patients, plan and document care, and support rehabilitation goals in a 50-bed unit.

The full-time night shift runs 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. with every other weekend and holiday rotation. PA RN license required; prior RN experience in acute or rehab settings preferred; strong communication and patient education skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Licensed RN with PA license (or eligible).
• Clinical nursing experience in hospital/rehab settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates assigned patients and plans, implements and documents nursing care.
• Delivers nursing care through evaluations, planning, implementation and documentation.
• Administers medications within the RN scope of practice.
• Promotes patient independence by teaching care goals and self-management.
• Utilizes experience to plan and accomplish patient care goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing

Job description

• Full-Time, Night shift opening: 11pm-7:30am, Every other weekend and a holiday rotation required.

Job Summary

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!

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 Information

The Transitional Subacute Unit is a 50-bed unit that provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for residents who are medically stable but require continued skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and clinical monitoring following acute hospitalization. The unit serves individuals with a variety of diagnosis’ who need additional time to regain strength, mobility, independence, and functional abilities before returning home or transitioning to a lower level of care.

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing

Experience

• Must have RN experience

Certification and Licensure

• PA Registered Nurse License

Required Skills

• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills

About The Rehab Hospital

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.

Our Facility Offers

• 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.

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.