Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedics
Reading Hospital
West Reading, PA

Registered Nurse - Orthopedics

Job Summary Work Schedule: Full Time Nights (3) 7P-730A; weekend & holiday rotation New Increased Rates! * 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. Comprehensive benefits: * Nurse Residency Program (New Grads only) * Self Scheduling * Shared Governance * Career Advancement Program * Earned Time Off * Enhanced Tuition Assistance * Retirement Savings with Employer Match * Tower Tuition Discount Program - Up to 50% off for Eligible Employees AND Qualified Family Member who attend credit courses at Drexel University * and so much more! Reading Hospital Nursing Video: CLICK HERE If you have any questions, please contact Chelsey McLean, Sr. Recruiter at [email protected] #READ Qualifications Education Requirements * Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing Certification and Licensure * PA Registered Nurse Temporary Practice Permit or Registered Nurse License * BLS Overview Why Reading Hospital? * 2020 America's 100 Best Hospitals * Reading Hospital also received several other accolades from Healthgrades for 2020, notably our inclusion in the Top 5% in the Nation for Treatment of Stroke 14 Years in a Row, as well as awards for excellence in Cardiac Care, Neurosciences, Pulmonary Care, Gastrointestinal Care, and Critical Care. * Magnet Status * Level 1 trauma * Top 2 percent of nearly 4,500 hospitals nationwide for its consistent, year-over-year superior clinical performance * Five-Star Ranking, 2019 - one of only 11 hospitals in the state to do so! * US News & World Report: 6th best hospital in PA * Vizient Graduate Nurse Residency Program for all new RN grads N5S Orthopedic Surgical- 26 bed unit with Advanced Joint Accreditation caring for the Joint Replacement and Orthopedic populations. The multi-disciplinary team has strong collaboration in achieving excellence in quality and patient experience. Discover why our hospital is a great place to work-take a virtual tour of our facility here: Reading Hospital Virtual Tour