Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
Reading Hospital
West Reading, PA

Registered Nurse - Med/Surg

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. https://towerhealth.trhmc.org/cfip/sharedgovernance/_layouts/15/Lightbox.aspx?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftowerhealth.trhmc.org%2Fcfip%2Fsharedgovernance%2F2021%2520RHSTB%2Frhth_nurse_culture_final%2520(2160p).mp4 Reading Hospital Nursing Video #READ Qualifications Education Requirements * Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing Certification and Licensure * PA Registered Nurse Temporary Practice Permit or Registered Nurse License Overview 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! C3 Medical Unit - Patients are admitted to all private patient rooms under the Hospitalist services in this 27 bed unit. Common diagnoses include sepsis, cellulitis, gastrointestinal bleed, pneumonia, diabetic complications, and medical management pre- and post- liver transplant. C3's care team includes close collaboration with physicians, social worker, case management, and pharmacists to provide comprehensive care. Our care standards include bedside shift report, meaningful hourly rounding, and interdisciplinary care team rounds. This unit has an engaged Unit Based Clinical Leadership Team including hospitalists, social workers, case managers, and occupational therapists. C2 provides a vast array of clinical experiences including wound vacs, chest tubs, tracheostomies, and various other diagnoses. The teamwork and seniority on C3 speaks volumes to our turnover rate and quality outcomes. We can guarantee you will get supportive colleagues in this busy acute care environment.