Registered Nurse RN Surgical Services Main OR Full Time RN

Overview: We are hiring a Full Time RN working in the Main Operating Room of the HospitalCall Required Responsibilities: Description

Who we are:

Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit healthcare organization located in Kerrville, Texas, in the heart of the Texas Hill Country.

Recognized as one of the nation's Top 20 Rural and Community Hospitals and the only Texas hospital to earn this distinction, Peterson is also Magnet® designated for nursing excellence and has been named one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare for six consecutive years.

Together, these achievements reflect our commitment to exceptional, compassionate, patient-centered care and a culture where team members thrive.

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