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 four 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 working shifts as needed.

 

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 all departments of the hospital and outpatients; places ultrasound guided PICC lines, mid lines, and IV’s; communicates with physicians regarding patient conditions, needs, and care plans.

 

Required Education:
Formal 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 safety standards.

3. Excellent veni-puncture skills.

4. Knowledge of medical terminology.

5. Ability to determine when physician intervention is necessary.

6. 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 License

ACLS and PALS CPR

Preferred Licensure/Registration/Certification:
BSN with VA-BC designation   

 

Required Experience:
One year experience as a vascular access nurse

 

Preferred Experience:

Greater than two years’ experience as a vascular access nurse