Registered Nurse (RN) - SICU

Reading Hospital; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a renowned healthcare system dedicated to excellence in patient care. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic Surgical Intensive Care Unit, where you will provide high-quality nursing care to a diverse patient population with complex needs. As a valued member of a multidisciplinary team, you will utilize your skills and experience to make a significant impact on patient outcomes. Enjoy flexible scheduling, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to advance your career in a supportive environment. Discover why this hospital is consistently recognized among the best in the region.

Benefits

Flexible Scheduling

Tuition Reimbursement

Comprehensive Benefits

Retirement Savings with Employer Match

Earned Time Off

Qualifications

• Must have previous RN experience.
• PA Registered Nurse License required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and document nursing care for assigned patients.
• Deliver excellent nursing care to diverse patient populations.
• Promote patient independence through education.

Skills

Patient Care

Nursing Assessment

Medication Administration

Patient Education

Critical Thinking

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

Experience:

• Must have previous RN experience

Certification and Licensure

• PA Registered Nurse License

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!

SICU Overview:

• 20 bed Surgical Intensive Care Unit
• The Reading Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center and has a rapidly expanding Cardiothoracic and Neurosurgical Programs.
• Experience working with a variety of different, complex patient populations including surgical trauma patients, cardiothoracic, Transplant surgery (Kidney and liver) neurosurgical, and general surgical patients.
• Become a part of our team of talented nurses practicing within a dynamic, patient centered, highly technical patient care area.
• Nurses within our Surgical ICU are an integral part of the multidisciplinary team and ensure the delivery of quality, nursing care. Benefit from our Shared Governance, Career Advancement Program, and our extensive, specialty education.
• Enjoy flexible scheduling, tuition reimbursement, generous benefits and pay.

Discover why our hospital is a great place to work—take a virtual tour of Reading Hospital here: https://youtu.be/hH6ItnuIIsc