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 working four rotating ten hour shifts weekly, covering every other weekend.
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:
Works under the supervision of the physicians and management team to care for patients within the Radiology and CCIR departments; completes medication reconciliation on patients undergoing contrast or invasive procedures; communicates with physicians regarding patient conditions, needs, and care plans; assists physicians and technologists with invasive procedures as requested.
Required Education:
Formal LVN or RN Nursing Education
Preferred Education:
Bachelors of Science (BSN) 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:
RN or LVN License
ACLS and PALS CPR
Preferred Licensure/Registration/Certification:
BSN with CRN designation
Required Experience:
One year experience as a critical care or Interventional Radiology nurse
Preferred Experience:
Greater than two years’ experience as a critical care or Interventional Radiology nurse