Registered Nurse, PACU​/Pre-Op- Surgery Center

Position: Registered Nurse, PACU/Pre-Op- Surgery Center | Full Time
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 Full Time.

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

Great Culture

Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility

What you will do:

The Pre-Op/PACU 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 an 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.

Preferred

Skills:


Thorough knowledge of all phases of perioperative care;
Meditech experience

Required Licensure/Registration/Certification:
Texas license as a Registered Nurse, certified 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 an 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.

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