Nurse Externship - Rehab - Tower Health

• Administers and assists with patient care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse
• Administers and assists with routine treatments and patient care procedures according to hospital policies
• Observes and reports changes in patient condition and/or behavior to Registered Nurse promptly
• Reviews and discusses patient care activities with co-assigned Registered Nurse and documents accurately on the appropriate chart forms
• Relates and responds in a courteous manner to patients, families, visitors and hospital personnel at all times
• Demonstrates awareness of the teaching plan for co-assigned patients and assists in the implementation of the plan in conjunction with co-assigned Registered Nurse
• Assists in the transport of patients in an efficient, safe manner
• Demonstrates flexibility and adapts to changing situations and demonstrates efficient use of time
• Maintains an organized and safe environment for patients, visitors, and fellow health care workers
• Demonstrates effective communication with leaders and takes accountability for actions
• All other duties as assigned

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To inquire about this position, please reach out to Emily.Litten@towerhealth.org 

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Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Nursing Student of an Accredited School
• Compeleted Fundamentals of Nursing course and at least one clinical rotation

Required:

• Recomendation letter from school

Certification and Licensure

• BLS Certification within 60 days of hire

Join our amazing Rehab team at Reading Hospital!

Paid externships with benefits included, possibility of staying on per diem during school year.

We have 2 Rehabilitation units: Acute and Sub-acute.

FT Dayshift available 7a-7p, 12 hour shifts, 36 hours a week, every 3rd weekend rotation.

*Please note: interviews will not begin until January 2025 with start dates in May/June 2025. We will contact you to discuss openings in late December 2024.

An eight+ week Student Nurse Externship designed for the student who is currently enrolled in a Nursing Program and is interested in gaining valuable clinical experience and the opportunity to enhance previously learned skills while working under the guidance of an experienced Registered Nurse. The student nurse extern will partner with an experienced Registered Nurse to develop critical thinking skills, hone technical skills and learn how to prioritize care. The externship is offered at the end of year two of a nursing program will increase the students' exposure to clinical nursing. The concepts of nursing, the professional image, and the socialization and transitioning into professional practice are enhanced through continued clinical exposure. Students must be currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program and have completed atleast one clinical rotation.

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.

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 at Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing.

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.

Our Rehab facility offers:

• 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
• 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 (2022-2024)

• 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