Surgery Nurse
About The Position
As a Surgery Nurse at CHI St. Vincent, you will prepare patients for surgical procedures and assist in the operating room to ensure they receive excellent nursing care when they are most vulnerable. You will review consent forms, answer questions about procedures, perform preoperative assessments, ensure equipment is ready, and update family members on surgery status during operations. You will directly assist the surgeon during surgery. Success in this role requires the ability to maintain focus while multitasking, remain calm under pressure, and exercise good judgment in emergency situations.
Requirements
- Unencumbered license to practice in the State of Arkansas.
- One to two recent years of experience in a surgery or perioperative setting.
- One year of acute care experience is required. New graduates or nurses without prior acute care experience are hired through the residency training program.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association is required.
- Ability to maintain focus while multitasking, remain calm under pressure, and exercise sound judgment in emergency situations.
Nice To Haves
- Previous surgery experience is preferred, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Assist the surgeon and surgical team in the operating room.
- Care for patients before, during, and after procedures.
- Develop and implement nursing care plans for surgical patients.
- Ensure operating rooms are prepared with all necessary equipment and supplies.
- Review consent forms, answer questions about procedures, and perform preoperative assessments.
- Update family members on surgery status during operations.
- Demonstrate compassion for patients.
Benefits
- Benefits that support team member well-being and work/life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
