Registered Nurse, Med/Surg | Full Time | Day Shift

Job Description

Job 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:

This position is Full-Time, Three 12 hour shifts, Day Shift: 7am-7pm

Currently offering a $10,000 sign on bonus for qualifying full time med/surg 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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