About Pennsylvania Hospital
Over 250 years ago the nation's first hospital
built on the collaboration between Ben Franklin
and Dr. Thomas Bond. At Pennsylvania Hospital,
our nurses have created a welcoming, supportive
atmosphere while continuously striving to reach
new levels of excellence. Our Relationship-Based
Care model provides the blueprint for our nurses. Based
on a strong foundation of Professional Nursing,
it also provides the framework for our values
and principles.
Pennsylvania Hospital is a 515-bed acute care
facility that provides a full range of diagnostic
and therapeutic medical and surgical services
in addition to being a major teaching and research
institution. Recognized by U.S. News & World
Report as one of the "Best
Hospitals in the U.S." for Heart and Heart Surgery,
we're also noted for our OB/GYN practice and
state-of-the-art technologies including The Penn
Gamma Knife Center which offers non-invasive
treatment for brain tumors and other disorders.
And while the medical advancements
we make are critical to treating patients, it
is our nurses, the brightest and most dedicated
professionals in the region, who successfully
combine the art of caring with the science of
healthcare. In addition, our Rapid Response Team
has been developed to support nurses and increase
patient safety.
We have the highest respect for our nurses and
we offer them the opportunity to share in decision-making
regarding patient care and their work environment.
Additionally, we emphasize staff participation
in interdisciplinary committees and problem-solving
work groups. Because we believe strongly
in the importance of teamwork, nurses with Pennsylvania
Hospital enjoy working collaboratively in a congenial
environment with outstanding interdisciplinary
teams.
Our Clinical Advancement and Recognition Program
(CARP) is designed to recognize all clinical
nurses for their contributions to quality patient
care, as well as their clinical knowledge, and
professional achievements. This program
provides advancement opportunities for professional
nurses choosing to focus their careers on clinical
practice.
Our convenient and historic Society Hill location
in Philadelphia, makes us desirable to residents
of Southern New Jersey, Southeastern Pennsylvania
and Northern Delaware. We are convenient
to all public transportation including SEPTA's
regional rails and subways as well as New Jersey's
PATCO.
For more information, visit the History
of Pennsylvania Hospital web site.
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