RN Registered Nurse - Med/Surg

Penn State Health; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Employee Recognition

Job summary

Penn State Health is hiring an inpatient Registered Nurse for the St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, PA. The RN will assess patient needs, plan and implement care, and administer medications while documenting health changes during night shifts.

The role requires NY RN license, BLS/ACLS, and strong patient communication. 7:00 PM–7:00 AM shift with a $5/hour night differential; 0.90 FTE and a $10,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse in state of employment or multi-state license via compact.
• AHA BLS and ACLS/ALS completed before end of orientation.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient health problems and develop nursing care plans.
• Administer nursing care and medications; monitor for reactions and side effects.
• Maintain accurate records and document changes in patient condition; educate patients on health maintenance.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Vital signs

Education

RN license

Job description

Invest in Your Future and Theirs:

Beginning January 1, 2027, eligible full‑time Penn State Health employees receive a 50% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents, including a spouse and children. The discount applies at Penn State University Park, Commonwealth Campuses, World Campus, and Penn College of Technology.

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus - eligible to those that qualify

Penn State Health - St. Joseph Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Reading

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 0.90

Shift: Night

Night Shift Differential: $5.00/hour

Hours: 7:00p - 7:00a

Summary Of Position

The RN inpatient Nurse assesses patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain 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.

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 and ACLS/ALS to be completed prior to the end of the 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.

Benefits

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 an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

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