Registered Nurse- Congregate Living unit ($10,000 Sign On Bonus Available)
Posted on: 10 Jan 2021
West Reading, PA
Job Description
Overview
About the Department:
Please join in nursing heroism as we define a new level of care. Congregate living is a unit for patients who are waiting administrative testing or would otherwise be discharged. It is a new model in the wake of the pandemic. Continuing the inpatient experience will be an important spirit in this applicant. Ratios are higher as patients are more independent in ADLs.
For a limited time only, Reading Hospital will be offering an RN Sign-On Bonus, $10,000 total payout, for new hires in select areas. To qualify, you must have at least 18 months of RN work experience. $3,000 payouts in 6, 12 and 18 months $1,000 in first check.
Must maintain FTE of 0.6 or higher in a Bonus eligible unit.
Why Reading Hospital?
* Magnet designated
* Level I Trauma Center
* Emergency Nurses Association 2018 Lantern Award
* MICU: Silver Beacon Award for Excellence by The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
* Healthgrades: America's 100 Best Hospitals Award (2017-2019)
* Five-Star Ranking, 2019 one of only 11 hospitals in the state to do so!
* US News & World Report: 6th best hospital in PA
* Comprehensive benefits to include earned time off, enhanced tuition assistance, retirement savings with employer match and so much more!
Responsibilities
* Evaluates assigned patients and plans, implements and documents nursing care.
* Assists physicians during examinations and procedures.
* 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.
Qualifications
* Current Pennsylvania RN licensure
* Current BLS Certification
* At least 6 months of previous RN experience is strongly preferred
Tower Health
Reading, PA
About
Tower Health is a strong, regional, integrated healthcare provider/payer system that offers leading-edge, compassionate healthcare and wellness services to a population of 2.5 million people.
Together, our six hospitals and other entities provide a full range of medical care — from prevention, screenings and education; to the latest clinical services and surgeries available; to rehabilitation. We also offer wellness programs and public health services that ensure our communities are the healthiest they can be. Our caring, highly trained physicians and staff are committed to patient safety and patient satisfaction.
Who We Are
With more than 11,000 team members, Tower Health includes Reading Hospital, a teaching hospital based in West Reading; Brandywine Hospital in Coatesville; Chestnut Hill Hospital, a teaching hospital in Philadelphia; Jennersville Hospital in West Grove; Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville; and Pottstown Hospital in Pottstown. We also operate Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing and Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences, and we have a comprehensive physician network. All of our facilities participate in our partnership with the UPMC Health Plan.
Collaboration across Tower Health enables our hospitals, providers, leadership and staff to leverage best practices across the health system. Our patients benefit from access to a broad range of services — all right here in our region.
Recognition
Our hospitals have received national recognition for advanced care in areas such as neurosurgery and stroke, cardiac and vascular surgery, trauma, hematology and oncology. Reading HealthPlex, which opened at Reading Hospital in October 2016, combines state-of-the-art technology and world-class design to make the HealthPlex one of the most sophisticated surgical centers and inpatient facilities in the region.
Commitment
At Tower Health, we have a rich history of providing high-quality, cost-effective care in the communities we serve. As the healthcare industry continues to change, one thing remains steadfast: Tower Health’s commitment to Advancing Health, Transforming Lives.
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IndustryHealthcare
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No. of Employees11,000+
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