Acute Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN), Cost Control, Customer Relations, Dental Insurance, Endoscopy, Fitness, Health Insurance, Healthcare, Hospital, Leadership, MEDITECH, Materials Management, Microsoft Office, Nonprofit, Nursing, Operations, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Performance Management, Perianesthesia, Postanesthesia, Quality of Care, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulatory Compliance, Scholarship, Staff Development, Staff Training, Tuition Reimbursement, Vision Plan
Who we are:
Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit rural community hospital located in Kerrville, TX- heart of the Texas Hill Country. Peterson was recently named one of the Top 20 rural and community hospitals in the country and the only one in Texas by the National Rural Health Association. Being named one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare for six consecutive years is a testament to Peterson's commitment to its team and to fulfilling its mission of providing exceptional, compassionate, patient-centered care.
Shift Information:
This position is Full Time.
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
Great Culture
Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility
What you will do:
The PACU Manager supervises the Pre-op and PACU staff; schedules adequate staff to meet the surgery schedule needs including call. Interacts with surgeons to clarify orders as needed. Interviews and hires new staff. Facilitates the education of staff and evaluates their competency. Orks with Materials Management to monitor supply usage and manage costs appropriately. The manager has a 24-hour, 7 days a week responsibility to provide leadership, management, administration and supervision for the unit and staff. This includes planning, organizing, staff development, performance management, quality fiscal and information management, regulatory compliance, daily operations, building and enhancing relationships through customer relations and appropriate professional involvement. The manager will work closely with directors, ancillary staff, managers, medical directors, medical department chairs, physicians and other disciplines to develop services and ensure quality.
Required Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Preferred Education:
Previous Meditech experience
Required Skills:
Basic computer keyboard skills, fax machine, scanner
Preferred Skills:
Microsoft Office, Meditech
Required Licensure/Registration/Certification:
Texas license as a Registered Nurse, Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiopulmonary Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Certified Perianesthesia Nurse (CPAN) or other related nationally recognized certification (approval required bye Director) within two years
Required Experience:
Two years as a charge nurse in an acute care surgical department.
Preferred Experience:
Previous management experience in a hospital or ASC with knowledge of, Pre Op/PACU, Endoscopy and OR.
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