Registered Nurse Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Ascension; India; Hybrid; INR 5,248,000 - 9,184,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Counseling and peer support

Job summary

Ascension is hiring a PRN plastic reconstructive surgery nurse at St. Vincent Medical Center in Carmel, IN. The role combines first‑assist duties in the OR with patient care in the office, and operates as a hybrid position.

Responsibilities include preparing sutures and instruments for OR cases, confirming preoperative evaluations, EMR documentation, and timely patient communication. Nursing licensure in Indiana and relevant certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing or required professional licensure at time of hire.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the operating room and coordinate peri-operative activities.
• Triage calls and portal messages, document in EMR, and communicate physician recommendations to patients.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Patient care

Communication

Intraoperative support

EMR documentation

Education

Nursing Diploma or RN licensure

Indiana RN license

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Department/Specialty: Plastic Reconstructive Surgery
• Schedule: PRN

• Location: Carmel, IN
• Facility: St. Vincent Medical Center
• Department/Specialty: Plastic Reconstructive Surgery
• Schedule: PRN

How you'll make an impact in this role

The plastic and reconstructive surgery nurse position is a hybrid role that involves first‑assisting in the operating room and patient care in the office setting.

First Assist During Surgery and Peri-Operative Coordination (50% of role)

• Work with operating room staff to ensure necessary suture and instrumentation is ready for OR case.
• Ensure appropriate Preoperative Evaluation has been completed on patients including pre-anesthesia, imaging and any other required health clearance.

Clinic: (50% of role)

• Triage incoming patient phone calls and portal messages in a timely manner - document appropriately in EMR and ensure physician recommendation is properly communicated to patients.
• Ensure appropriate Preoperative Evaluation has been completed on patients including pre-anesthesia, imaging and any other required health clearance.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• One or more of the following:
• Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

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