Registered Nurse RN - PACU - ON CALL

Tower Health Phoenixville, PA 19460, US

Job Summary

Work Schedule: On Call Only Monday - Thursday 3P-7A; holiday rotation

The registered nurse develops, implements and evaluates the nursing plan of patient care and implements the medical plan of care in collaboration with all disciplines.

Comprehensive benefits:

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!

Discover why our hospital is a great place to work—take a virtual tour of our facility here: Phoenixville Hospital Tour

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Qualifications

Education Requirements

Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing

Experience

Minimum 1-year PACU Experience Required

Certification and Licensure

PA Registered Nurse License
BLS
ACLS
PALS

Located in Phoenixville, PA, and a member of Tower Health, Phoenixville Hospital is a 144-bed facility that provides comprehensive medical services through emergency room visits, inpatient admissions, outpatient procedures and community outreach programs.

Phoenixville Hospital’s services include:

an award-winning cardiovascular program
a fully accredited cancer center
NAPBC-accredited breast health center
an acute inpatient rehabilitation center
a large robotic surgery center
Designated as LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performed in the Human Right Campaign Foundation's 2022 Healthcare Equality Index (HEI)

Phoenixville Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and has been recognized for its quality outcomes and clinical expertise across services lines that include:

Joint replacement surgery
Advanced heart failure care
Designated as a Primary Stroke Center

Click here to see all the awards, accreditations and associations who endorse Phoenixville Hospital as a quality healthcare provider. We are proud to offer the level of service they represent.

Discover why our hospital is a great place to work—take a virtual tour of our facility here: Phoenixville Hospital Tour

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, Tower Direct 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.

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