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 PRN (Per Required Need) Night Shift: 7pm-7am
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 on Women’s Services 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 RN’s own 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:
Graduate of a BSN program or actively enrolled in one
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:
Current and unrestricted Texas license as a Registered Nurse, Certified in Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Neonatal Resuscitation Program.
Required Experience:
Previous L&D experience
Preferred Experience:
Six to Twelve months of experience as an RN in an inpatient medical surgical setting.