RN Inpatient (PRN L2) - PACU (Recovery)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider dedicated to patient care and community wellness. As an inpatient RN, you will assess and implement nursing care plans, ensuring the highest standards of care for patients across various service lines. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a commitment to professional growth and development. The organization is known for its innovative approach to healthcare, providing exceptional benefits and support for its staff. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee Wellness Programs

Fitness Discounts

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Retirement Plans

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Recognition Program

Concierge Service for Scheduling

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Registered Nurse with a multistate RN license.
• AHA BLS certification is required before orientation ends.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient health problems and needs, developing care plans.
• Administer nursing care and maintain accurate medical records.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Nursing Care

Medication Administration

Health Maintenance Advice

Record Keeping

Education

Registered Nurse License

AHA BLS Certification

Job description

Penn State Health - St. Joseph Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Reading
Work Type: PRN
FTE: 0.001
Shift: Varied
Hours: Varied hours. Weekend on call
Recruiter Contact: Amanda A. Frankhouser at [e-mail]

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The RN inpatient Nurse assesses patient health problems and needs, develops and implements nursing care plans, and maintains medical records. The inpatient Registered Nurse administers nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. The RN may advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention. The inpatient RN will maintain accurate, detailed reports and records and administer medications to patients while monitoring for reactions and side effects. The RN will monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION FOR PEDIATRIC PROGRESSIVE CARE:

The 18-bed mixed-acuity unit for patients undergoing treatment by the following service lines: general pediatrics, endocrinology, infectious diseases, rheumatology, pulmonology, nephrology, neurology, and others, as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate RN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact.
• AHA BLS prior to end of orientation period.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental, and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER?

St. Joseph Medical Center first opened its doors in 1873, over 150 years ago. The new 204-bed state-of-the-art hospital, located on Bernville Road, opened in 2006 and in 2015 became the first hospital to join the Penn State Health organization; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center is dedicated to the health, education, and wellness of the community. Our approach to health care is bigger than all of us. It calls us to learn, share, and lift each other up while achieving our goals. With pride in who we are, where we work, and what we do, we are changing lives every day together. We do this by putting our patients first and by living our core values as we serve our community.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.