What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse, Pre-Op/PACU position at Peterson Health?
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.
Sign On Bonus: up to $15,000 for qualifying RNs
Full Time Registered Nurse working Day Shift for Pre-OP/PACU
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.
Education
Required: Graduate of accredited school of nursing
Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Technical Skills
Required: Current nursing assessment and patient care skills, ability to communicate effectively, ability to master new skills.
Preferred: Thorough knowledge of all phases of perioperative care, Meditech experience.
Required Licensure/Certification
Unrestricted Texas license as a Registered Nurse and certified in Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Experience
Required: One year experience as an RN in a hospital or outpatient environment.
Preferred: One year or more experience in a hospital Post Anesthesia Care Unit or Critical Care area experience.
