Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit | Full Time | Night Shift in Corpus Christi, TX

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: This position is Full-Time, Night Shift, 7pm-7am Currently offering a $10,000 sign on bonus for qualifying full time med/surg RNs. 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 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 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: BSN 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: Unrestricted Texas license as a Registered Nurse and Basic Life Support Preferred Licensure/Registration/Certification: ACLS and PALS Required Experience: Eligibility to participate in a new RN Preceptorship program Preferred Experience: Six to Twelve months of experience as an RN in an inpatient medical surgical setting.