Registered Nurse RN- Observation Unit

Tower Health•West Reading, PA

About The Position

Evaluates assigned patients and plans, implements and documents nursing care. Delivers 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. Unit Overview: R4E-Observation Unit- 24 bed Observation Unit. This unit cares for patients from the Emergency Department, which require additional diagnostic testing or therapeutic interventions beyond their initial treatment in the ED but will be discharged within 24 hours. Thorough patient assessments and appropriate treatments allows for increased accuracy of diagnosis, plan of care and discharge placement. We are a multidisciplinary team that works together to provide excellent care, service, and education for our patients and their families.

Requirements

Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
Relevant Experience
PA Registered Nurse Temporary Practice Permit or Registered Nurse License
Excellent Communications Skills
Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Responsibilities

Evaluates assigned patients and plans nursing care
Implements and documents nursing care
Delivers excellent nursing care through evaluations, planning, implementation, and documentation
Performs various patient tests
Administers medications within the scope of practice of the registered nurse
Promotes patients' independence by establishing patient care goals
Teaches patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills
Plans and accomplish goals