Medical Surgical Nurse

CommonSpirit Health; Morrilton (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI St Vincent Morrilton, part of CommonSpirit Health, is seeking a Medical Surgical Nurse to deliver compassionate, high-quality care within a collaborative team. You will assess patients, assist with procedures, and contribute to individualized care plans to support recovery.

You do not need prior orthopedic unit experience; we provide training and residency options for new acute-care nurses, fostering growth in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Unencumbered RN license to practice in Arkansas
• 6 months of acute care experience required (new grads or nurses without acute care experience welcome via residency)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association is required

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, high-quality care to patients in the Medical-Surgical unit.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to communicate patient needs and care plans.
• Perform comprehensive assessments and support timely, evidence-based interventions.
• Assist in developing and implementing individualized patient care plans to support recovery.

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Medical SurgicalNurse at CHI St Vincent Infirmary, you will be a pivotal healthcare professional, delivering compassionate, high-quality care that truly impacts our patients' well-being and recovery.

Your success in this role comes from working well with the surgical and nursing team to communicate details while paying close attention to the emotional and informational needs of the patient. You do not need previous experience in an orthopedic unit to be successful in this role, but enthusiasm to help others is mandatory. We’ll teach you everything you need to know, which makes this a perfect starting point to launch your nursing career.

Every day, you will leverage your expertise to provide individualized, comprehensive care, making critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and meticulously implementing patient care plans. You'll collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you will possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient-first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others. Your sense of urgency and dedication to excellence in a fast-paced environment will not only support patient recovery but also fuel your own career advancement.

Job Requirements

• Unencumbered license to practice as an RN 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 ortho/neuro experience is preferred, but not required
• BLS through the American Heart Association is required

Where You'll Work

CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4,500 coworkers, 1,000 medical staff, and 500 volunteers, we consistently receive praise for care advancements. CHI St. Vincent Morrilton has provided quality care to its community for decades. Being part of CHI St. Vincent means the community has access to many centers of excellence, including our Heart Institute and Neuroscience Institute.

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our team member well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance.