Registered Nurse, Med/Surg | Full Time

Job Description

> REF:#659a30b98f628aa2 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, Three 12 hour shifts, Day Shift & Night Shift available: 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am
Currently offering a $15,000 sign on bonus for qualifying full time 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 patients’ 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, to include 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:
Six to Twelve months of experience as an RN in an inpatient medical surgical setting.
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