Overview

We are commited to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. Fostering a diverse workforce benefits both employees and patients by offering an inclusive place to provide and receive care. Men and women from different backgrounds serve in a number of roles in our organization. While we may come from different experiences, we all share the same goal of providing high-quality patient care.

Located in Pottstown, PA, and a member of Tower Health, Pottstown Hospital is a 219-bed hospital that offers a full range of health services, including inpatient and outpatient, medical and surgical, and diagnostic and emergency care. Pottstown Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and has been recognized for its quality outcomes and clinical expertise across many service lines. Its cancer program is nationally recognized. The hospital also is a Primary Stroke Center; Joint Commission-certified for hip and knee replacement; and Heart Failure and Chest Pain certified. Its Emergency Room, which is the second busiest in Montgomery County, sees more than 40,000 patients a year.

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

Virtual Tour of Pottstown Hospital

Responsibilities

NEW INCREASED RATES!

This posting is intended for all Nursing graduates through August 2023!

Departments: By applying to this position, you are being considered for all departments throughout Pottstown Hospital, based on unit availability.

Shift/Hours: (3) 7P-7A; every 3rd weekend; every other holiday

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits to include earned time off, enhanced tuition assistance, retirement savings with employer match and so much more!

Tower Tuition Discount Program - Up to 50% off for Eligible Employees AND Qualified Family Members who attend credit courses at Drexel University

Nurse Residency Program:

Pottstown Hospital offers a 10 month 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, Pottstown 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.

ALL newly hired, newly graduated nurses are automatically enrolled in the Nurse Residency Program.

Qualifications

• All aplicants must be a graduate of a Diploma, ASN, or BSN.
• Applicants who have graduated within the last 12 months from their nursing program and have less than one year nursing experience in a non-acute or acute care setting are welcome to apply.
• PA Temporary Practice Permit or PA RN License
• BLS