Registered Nurse, Surgery Center | PRN; As

Position: Registered Nurse, Surgery Center | PRN (As-Needed)
Description

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:

This position is PRN working as needed by the department.

No call, no nights, no weekends, no holidays.

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:

Acts as patient advocate during the perioperative period by implementing a plan to protect them from injury, wrong site surgery, infection and retained instruments. Coordinates the patient's care between providers and hospital staff. Supports the patient's physical and emotional needs, while assisting the surgeon. Documents care provided accurately and completely, including interventions, equipment, and supplies.

Required

Education:



Graduate of accredited school of nursing

Preferred Education:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Required Skills:
Basic computer keyboard skills

Preferred

Skills:


Meditech proficiency

Required Licensure/Registration/Certification:
Texas license as a Registered Nurse, certified in Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Preferred Licensure/Registration/Certification:
Operating Room (CNOR)

Preferred Experience:
One year experience as a circulator in a hospital or outpatient surgery