Tower Health

Registered Nurse - Surgical (N5W) Urology - $10,000 BONUS

Posted on: 16 Feb 2021

West Reading, PA

Job Description

Overview

About the Department:

N5W is a 28 bed Medical Surgical unit, specializing in Urologic Surgery and Continuous Peritoneal Dialysis. The unit also consists of general surgery patients and medical patients. The unit is known for having a diverse learning experience for new graduates.

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.
* Performs a variety of tasks.
* A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
* Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.

MSRN

Qualifications

* Current Pennsylvania RN licensure
* Current BLS Certification
* Previous RN experience, preferred

WELCOMES NEW GRADS - A great place to start off your career in the towerhealth system !

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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