Overview

　　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 when they are at their most vulnerable.

　　Every day you will go over consent forms, answer questions about the procedure, do preoperative assessments, make sure the equipment is ready to go, and update family members on the surgery status during the operation. You will be expected to directly assist the surgeon during the actual surgery.

　　To be successful in this role you must have the ability to maintain focus while multitasking, remain calm under pressure, and exercise good judgment in emergency situations.

　　While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, and more.

　　Responsibilities

　　Assist surgeon and surgical team in the OR

　　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

　　Qualifications

　　Unencumbered license to practice in the State of Arkansas

　　6 months of acute care experience is required (new graduates or nurses who have never worked in an acute care setting are hired through our residency training program)

　　Previous surgery experience is preferred, but not required

　　BLS through the American Heart Association is required

　　Pay Range

　　$31.13 - $41.99 /hour

　　We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.