Surgery Nurse

CHI St. Vincent Health • Sherwood, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas and part of CommonSpirit Health, has a history of serving Arkansas since 1888 with many firsts in care advancements. Together with over 4,500 coworkers, 1,000 medical staff, and 500 volunteers, they consistently receive praise for their care. CHI St Vincent North, with 69 beds, offers a small-town feeling of family and camaraderie, focusing on neuro and cardiac care. CommonSpirit Health, formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019, is dedicated to building healthy communities, advocating for the poor and vulnerable, and innovating healing. As a Surgery Nurse at CHI St Vincent, you will be responsible for preparing patients for surgical procedures and assisting in the operating room to ensure they receive excellent nursing care during a vulnerable time. Daily tasks include reviewing consent forms, answering patient questions about procedures, conducting preoperative assessments, ensuring all equipment is ready, and providing updates to family members during surgery. Direct assistance to the surgeon during the operation is also expected. The ideal candidate must be able to maintain focus while multitasking, remain calm under pressure, and exercise sound judgment in emergency situations.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, upon hire
• 1 year of recent experience in this discipline
• Registered Nurse: AR, upon hire
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 30 Days

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for surgical procedures
• Assist in the operating room
• Go over consent forms
• Answer questions about the procedure
• Do preoperative assessments
• Make sure the equipment is ready to go
• Update family members on the surgery status during the operation
• Directly assist the surgeon during the actual surgery
• Care for patients before, during, and after procedures
• Develop and implement nursing care plan for surgical patients
• Ensure operating rooms are prepped with all necessary equipment and supplies
• Demonstrate a high level of compassion for patients

Benefits

• Sign on bonus up to $25,000
• Additional pay for participation in our clinical ladder
• Referral bonuses
• Excellent benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Relocation assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees