Registered Nurse, Surgical Services- Main

Position: Registered Nurse, Surgical Services- Main OR | 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:
The position is Full Time working in the Main OR of the hospital. Call required.

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, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days of hire.

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

Preferred Experience:
One or more years circulating experience in a hospital Operating Room