Peterson Health is a not-for-profit rural community hospital located in Kerrville, TX. We are among the nation’s Best Places to Work and pride ourselves on our compassionate and team-oriented culture. We offer competitive pay, paid time off, as well as health and retirement benefits to our employees.
Currently offering up to a $15,000 sign on bonus for qualifying Full Time RN's.
This position has no call, no nights, no weekends, no holidays.
The Outpatient RN performs holistic assessment throughout the Pre-Op and Post-Op period while following all ASPAN nursing standards and practice recommendations. Communicates all pertinent findings with other members of the healthcare team. Demonstrates understanding of the procedure performed, and documents appropriate assessments, and interventions throughout the Perioperative period. Competent to respond to life threatening complications during the recovery period. Educates patients and family as what to expect during their procedure and the recovery period.
Required Education:
Graduate of accredited school of nursing
Preferred Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Required Skills:
Current nursing Assessment and patient care skills, ability to communicate effectively, ability to master new skills. Basic computer skills. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, able to scrub and circulate.
Preferred Skills:
Through knowledge of all phases of perioperative care; Meditech experience
Required Licensure/Registration/Certification:
Texas license as a Registered Nurse and certified in Basic Life Support.
Preferred Licensure/Registration/Certification:
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR)
Preferred Experience:
One year or more experience in a hospital Post Anesthesia Care Unit or Critical Care Area experience.