Outpatient Registered Nurse, Pre-Admission | 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 is a full time position with the option to work four 10-hour shifts, or five 8-hour shifts. No nights, no call, 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

Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility

What you will do:

The Outpatient RN obtains a health history on patients by telephone or appointment. When patient has appointment, the nurse does a physical assessment in addition to a history. Orders preadmission tests following anesthesia's criteria and physician orders. Uses nursing judgement when deciding which charts need to be seen by anesthesia.

Required Education:


Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Preferred Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Required Licensure/Registration/Certification:
Texas license as a Registered Nurse. Certified in Basic Life Support.

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

Required Experience:
Two years experience as an RN in a hospital or outpatient environment.

Preferred Experience:
Critical care experience.