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Outpatient Registered Nurse, PACU/Pre Op-Surgery Center | Full Time
Peterson HealthSan Antonio, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 5 Nov 2025
About the role
Who we are:Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit rural community hospital located in Kerrville, TX- heart of the Texas Hill Country. We are among the nation’s Best Places to Work and pride ourselves on our compassionate patient centered care and team-oriented culture. Shift Information:The position works M-F, 8 hour shifts (times vary), Self-Scheduling
No Call, No Nights, No Weekends/Holidays What we offer:Health Insurance401(k)Dental InsuranceVision InsurancePaid time offTuition Reimbursement | HPSA DesignatedEmployee Education ScholarshipsEmployee Referral ProgramMerit IncreasesFree access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility What you will do:The Outpatient RN performs holistic assessment throughout the Pre-Op and Post-Op period while following all ASPAN nursing standards and practice recommendations. Communicates all pertinent findings with other members of the healthcare team. Demonstrates understanding of the procedure performed, and documents appropriate assessments, and interventions throughout the Perioperative period. Competent to respond to life threatening complications during the recovery period. Educates patients and family as what to expect during their procedure and the recovery period. Required Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Preferred Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Required Skills:
Current nursing Assessment and patient care skills, ability to communicate effectively, ability to master new skills. Basic computer skills.
Preferred Skills:
Thorough knowledge of all phases of perioperative care; Meditech experience
Required Licensure/Registration/Certification:
Texas license as a Registered Nurse. Certified in Basic Life Support, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Preferred Licensure/Registration/Certification:
Certified in Perianesthesia nursing (CPAN), Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA)
Required Experience:
One year experience as an RN in a hospital or outpatient environment
Preferred Experience:
One year or more experience in a hospital Post Anesthesia Care Unit or Critical Care Area Experience
No Call, No Nights, No Weekends/Holidays What we offer:Health Insurance401(k)Dental InsuranceVision InsurancePaid time offTuition Reimbursement | HPSA DesignatedEmployee Education ScholarshipsEmployee Referral ProgramMerit IncreasesFree access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility What you will do:The Outpatient RN performs holistic assessment throughout the Pre-Op and Post-Op period while following all ASPAN nursing standards and practice recommendations. Communicates all pertinent findings with other members of the healthcare team. Demonstrates understanding of the procedure performed, and documents appropriate assessments, and interventions throughout the Perioperative period. Competent to respond to life threatening complications during the recovery period. Educates patients and family as what to expect during their procedure and the recovery period. Required Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Preferred Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Required Skills:
Current nursing Assessment and patient care skills, ability to communicate effectively, ability to master new skills. Basic computer skills.
Preferred Skills:
Thorough knowledge of all phases of perioperative care; Meditech experience
Required Licensure/Registration/Certification:
Texas license as a Registered Nurse. Certified in Basic Life Support, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Preferred Licensure/Registration/Certification:
Certified in Perianesthesia nursing (CPAN), Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA)
Required Experience:
One year experience as an RN in a hospital or outpatient environment
Preferred Experience:
One year or more experience in a hospital Post Anesthesia Care Unit or Critical Care Area Experience
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