What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse, PACU | PRN (As-Needed) position at Peterson Health?
Who we are:
Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit rural community hospital located in Kerrville, TX- heart of the Texas Hill Country. We are among the nation’s Best Places to Work and pride ourselves on our compassionate patient centered care and team-oriented culture.
Shift Information:
The position is PRN working as needed by the department. This position works 10 hour shifts.
What we offer:
Health Insurance
401(k)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid time off
Tuition Reimbursement | HPSA Designated
Employee Education Scholarships
Employee Referral Program
Merit Increases
Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility
What you will do:
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.
Required Skills:
Current nursing Assessment and patient care skills, ability to communicate effectively, ability to master new skills. Basic computer skills.
Preferred Skills:
Through knowledge of all phases of perioperative care; Meditech experience
Required Licensure/Registration/Certification:
Texas license as a Registered Nurse. Certified in Basic Life Support, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Preferred Licensure/Registration/Certification:
Certified in Perianesthesia Nursing (CPAN), Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA)
Texas license as a Registered Nurse. Certified in Basic Life Support, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Preferred Licensure/Registration/Certification:
Certified in Perianesthesia Nursing (CPAN), Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA)
Required Experience:
One year experience as a RN in a hospital or outpatient environment
One year experience as a RN in a hospital or outpatient environment
Preferred Experience:
One year or more experience in a hospital Post Anesthesia Care Unit or Critical Care Area Experience.