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:

The position is full-time working 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:

Works under the supervision of the physicians and management team to care for patients within the CCIR department; completes procedures with CCIR and Radiology keeping patient safety as the focus; communicates with physicians regarding patient conditions, needs, and care plans; assists physicians and technologists as requested.

Provides direct patient care to adult through geriatric patient population. Addresses the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care related to the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and Interventional Radiology Department. Communicates with the physicians on a regular basis and as needed about patient condition. Assists with maintenance of equipment and inventory. Assesses procedure room for equipment functioning and readiness. Obtains supplies for individual cases and ensures all appropriate pre-procedure documentation is accurate and reflects the procedure to be performed. Monitors, positions, and assists patient during procedure. Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.

Required Education:

Graduate of accredited school of nursing

Preferred Education:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Required Skills:

1. Strong organizational, interpersonal relationship, decision-making and patient care skills.
2. Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy, positioning, techniques, and both radiation protection and safety standards.
3. Excellent veni-puncture skills.
4. Knowledge of medical terminology.
5. Ability to determine when physician intervention is necessary.
6. Ability to prepare and recover patient pre, intra, and post-procedure in Radiology and CCIR departments.
7. Ability to deviate from normal techniques when necessary to develop new and better techniques to keep the department up to date.

Required Licensure/Registration/Certification:

Texas license as a Registered Nurse. Certified in Basic Life Support, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Preferred Licensure/Registration/Certification:

Certified Critical Care Nurse (CCRN)

Cardio-Vascular Certified RN (CVRN)

Required Experience:

One year experience as a RN in a hospital Critical Care unit.

Preferred Experience:

Greater than two years’ experience as a critical care nurse

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