Surgery LVN | Full Time

Job Description

Job 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 working five 8 hour shifts, or four 10 hour shifts. 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:

Responsible for assuring quality patient care by coordinating with the circulator in the planning and implementation of patient care in the OR. Maintains AORN and AST standards to ensure patient safety at all times. Assists the surgeon with gowning and gloving, draping of the sterile field and performing technical tasks.

Required Education:

Graduate of an accredited Licensed Vocational Nursing Program 

Preferred Education:

CST and Graduate of an accredited Licensed Vocational Nursing Program

Required Skills:
Ability to read, write and follow instructions; strong organizational skills

Preferred Skills:
Meditech, faxing, scanning

Required Licensure/Registration/Certification:
Basic Life Support

Preferred Licensure/Registration/Certification:
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Preferred Experience:
One or more years’ experience as a CST in a hospital Operating Room