Emergency Department - Advanced Practitioner Night Shift at Tower Health in West Reading, PA

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Job Summary Tower Health Reading Hospital is seeking an Experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Night Shift Emergency team. In joining Tower Health you'll enjoy: Work/life balance and flexibility The latest in diagnostics, treatments, and innovations EMR System: EPIC Team-based care with dedicated support staff Shifts - Night Shift - start anywhere between 9p-11p and end times between 6a-7a. Responsibilities: The Advanced Practitioner shall assist the Emergency Medicine physicians in evaluating and treating patients in the main Emergency Department and Pediatric Emergency Department. The Advanced Practitioner functions as a primary health care provider with the responsibility of managing health related problems and conditions. The APP serves as a clinical leader and works closely with the physicians in managing patients, administration of medication, order necessary labs or tests, prescriptions and appropriate documentation of patient charts. Works within specific department with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals in coordinating and delivering patient care and facilitating communication between the patient and family members, the nursing team and the medical staff functioning as a clinical expert in the area, program or department assigned. Emergency Department Highlights: Reading Hospital ED is Pennsylvania's busiest ED with more than 115,000 patients annually, including 30,000 children. Very experienced staff with 40+ physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners as well as Emergency Medicine Residents The Emergency Department contains more than 100 beds Dedicated Pediatric Emergency unit with 16 beds Level I Trauma Center Comprehensive Stroke Center Emergency Medicine Residency Program Abundant teaching, quality improvement, and research opportunities The Benefits We Offer: Competitive compensation package Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance Retirement savings plan with employer automatic contribution and employer match. Malpractice insurance Residency/Fellowship Stipend New Hire Program Generous paid time-off allowance CME time and money Relocation assistance Supportive health system to advance goals The Community: Reading Hospital is located in West Reading, part of Berks County, Pennsylvania. This is an area that offers many wonderful places to live and raise a family. Berks County is within driving distance of major metropolitan areas like Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York City, offering an easy chance to get away for some big city excitement. The Reading Symphony Orchestra and Reading Public Museum are considered among the best in the state. GoggleWorks is one of the nation's largest interactive community arts centers. And each year, the Berks Arts Council presents the largest jazz festival on the east coast. In addition, the Santander Arena and Performing Arts Center bring some of the world’s top acts to Reading. The great outdoors is right in your backyard, including the National Scenic Appalachian Trail, Blue Marsh Lake, French Creek State Park, and the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary. And you'll find lakes for boating, swimming, ice fishing, and skating. Reading also ranks fourth nationwide in minor-league sports markets, hosting our own minor league hockey (Reading Royals) and baseball (Reading Fightin’ Phils) teams. Videos Virtual Tour – Reading Hospital Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health Living in Berks County – From Reading Fellows (Video) Websites: Reading Hospital Campus Map Facts About Reading Hospital Berks County Living Website Newcomers Guide to Berks County Pennsylvania’s Americana Region Contact Name: Lisa Wortman Contact Email: Lisa.Wortman@towerhealth.org Contact Phone: 484-628-0556 #READ Qualifications Education Requirements Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role. Master's Degree Experience Relevant Experience Certification and Licensure B