Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit Night Shift

Position: Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit | Full Time | Night Shift

Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit | Full Time | Night Shift

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Who we are

Peterson Health is an independent, non‑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 compassionate, patient‑centered care and a team‑oriented culture.

Shift Information

This position is full‑time, night shift, 7 pm‑7 am.

Sign‑On Bonus

Currently offering a $10,000 sign‑on bonus for qualifying full‑time med/surg RNs.

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

The RN is responsible for assessing the needs of each patient on the unit and planning the nursing care needed to meet those needs, including spiritual, emotional, physiological, and psychosocial needs. Once planned, the RN is responsible to see that the plan of care is carried out through performance and/or leadership of subordinate personnel. After the plan is implemented and the care provided, the patient’s response is evaluated both verbally and in writing.

Required

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Preferred Education

• BSN

Required Skills

• Patient care assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Must communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge and ability to perform skills necessary for unit‑specific competencies, including age‑specific competencies.

Preferred Skills

• Advanced competencies as defined by demonstrated participation in formal Continuing Nursing Education activities.

Required Licensure/Registration/Certification

• Unrestricted Texas license as a Registered Nurse and Basic Life Support

Preferred Licensure/Registration/Certification

• ACLS and PALS

Required Experience

• Eligibility to participate in a new RN Preceptorship program

Preferred Experience

• 6–12 months of experience as an RN in an inpatient medical‑surgical setting.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Hospitals and Health Care

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