Nurse Residency Program - Fall & Winter 2024 Graduates - Hospital Rehab - Nurse Resident

Nurse Residency Program - Fall & Winter 2024 Graduates - Reading Hospital Rehab

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

This posting is intended for all Nursing Graduates for September - December 2024! ALL newly hired, newly graduated nurses are automatically enrolled in the Nurse Residency Program.

Units: By applying to this position, you are being considered for Acute and Sub-acute departments at Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing.

Shift/Hours: Various shifts available. 8-hour and 12-hour shift options. Evenings/Nights/Days

Reading Hospital Nursing Video:

Salary: The pay range is typically $38.00/hour - $58.00/hour, depending on years of experience. We have an RN Career Ladder with levels from RN I to RN V, allowing for continued growth and earning potential.

Comprehensive benefits:
• Nurse Residency Program (New Grads only)
• Flexible Scheduling
• Shared Governance
• Career Advancement Program
• Earned Time Off
• Enhanced Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings with Employer Match

Nurse Residency Program:

Reading Hospital offers Vizient Graduate Nurse Residency Program. The Nurse Residency Program is designed to help transition the new nurse into their clinical roles & build their confidence. The curriculum focuses on providing high-quality, safe care in accordance with the following national safety standards: Leadership, Quality, and Professional Role.

Nurse Resident Expectations:
• Participation in monthly educational seminars and learning activities
• Completion of an evidence-based practice project at the end of the program
• Completion of program evaluation and survey tools

In addition to the Nurse Residency, Reading Hospital offers all new graduates a precepted orientation which is based on the unit, and the individual learning needs of the new graduate. On-going supervised training and educational opportunities are provided to the staff during this transition and after orientation.
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Qualifications

Education Requirements
• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing

Certification and Licensure
• PA Registered Nurse Temporary Practice Permit or Registered Nurse License
• BLS certification within 60 days of hire

Overview

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.

This position is located at Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing: For patients who have experienced functional loss of disability as a result of an accident, illness or injury, everything you need to reclaim your life - from comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation and transitional care to outpatient programs - is here, all under one roof. Our specialized team of board-certified rehab physicians, certified rehab nurses, clinicians and dedicated therapists deliver an unparalleled level of care and encouragement through state-of the-art-technology, advanced therapies and wellness environments.

Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing:
• A 62-bed Acute Rehabilitation Unit including an 11-bed secured Brain Injury Unit
• A 50-bed Transitional Sub-Acute Unit for skilled care
• Highly skilled therapists
• Speech, physical, and occupational therapy programming
• Therapeutic recreation and activities
• Spacious private rooms with large private bathrooms and flat screen televisions
• Aquatic therapy pool
• On-site pharmacy, laboratory, and radiological services
• Outdoor therapeutic garden
• Comfortable lounges with flat screen televisions, computers, and free internet access
• Plenty of visiting areas for patients, friends, and families
• Easy access and free parking

WHY READING HOSPITAL?
• Magnet designated, 697-bed hospital with 115-bed ED, Level I Trauma Center, and Level III NICU
• Have your voice heard through shared governance
• Recognized by Healthgrades 50 Best Hospitals Award ()
• Reading Hospital is the only hospital in the region accredited by both the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and The Joint Commission.
• Accreditation by CARF is evidence that Reading Hospital strives to improve efficiency, fiscal health, and service delivery - creating a foundation for continuous quality improvement and consumer satisfaction. Joint Commission accreditation and certification is recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality that reflects an organization's commitment to meeting certain performance standards.

Discover why our hospital is a great place to work-take a virtual tour of our facility here: Reading Hospital Virtual Tour