Penn State Health St. Joseph
2500 Bernville Road, Reading, PA 19605
At a glance
Penn State Health St. Joseph is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in Reading, Pennsylvania, a large city with a notable international community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and urban setting suggest potential opportunities for diverse staff and professional growth. This environment may appeal to international nurses seeking a supportive, community-focused workplace in a metropolitan area.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 240
- RN Count
- 311
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Specific educational review
Reading, PA overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $100,324 (+7% vs US median).
100 = national average. Below 100 means goods, housing, and services cost less than the US average; above 100 means they cost more. Based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive89.6%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walk0.7%
- Other2.8%
- Work from home6.4%
- Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field)
- Lancaster Airport
- Lehigh Valley International Airport
- Muir Army Air Field (Fort Indiantown Gap) Airport
- Harrisburg International Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 292,213
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 28,975
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 78,363
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Pennsylvania state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).
Monthly weather
Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.
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