PreAdmission Screening Nurse

CHI; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

As a Preadmission Nurse at a leading healthcare facility, you will play a crucial role in preparing patients for surgery, ensuring their comfort and safety. You will work closely with patients, providing compassionate care and support during their vulnerable moments. Join a dedicated team recognized for excellence in patient care and a commitment to health equity.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA

Matching retirement plans

Paid vacation

Adoption assistance

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of acute care experience required.
• Previous outpatient/pre-op experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for surgical procedures.
• Administer medications as directed by physician.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans for surgical patients.

Skills

Compassion

Education

Unencumbered license to practice in the State of Arkansas

BLS certification through the American Heart Association

Job description

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for surgical procedures
• Administer medications as directed by physician
• Develop and implement nursing care plans for surgical patients
• Demonstrate a high level of compassion for patients

Qualifications

• Unencumbered license to practice in the State of Arkansas
• At least 6 months of acute care experience required (new graduates or nurses without acute care experience are hired through our residency training program)
• Previous outpatient/pre-op experience is preferred but not required
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association is required

Overview

As a Preadmission Nurse at CHI St Vincent Hot Springs, you will utilize your skills in a vital department. Most patients are unaware of the crucial role you play in their care during vulnerable moments. Our leadership is accessible, and the hospital is expanding its services.

Daily responsibilities include reviewing consent forms, answering patient questions about procedures, conducting preoperative assessments, and preparing patients for various surgical procedures.

We support our staff with comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, and more.

About Us

CHI St Vincent Hot Springs is a 280-bed faith-based, non-profit, Magnet-accredited facility providing quality healthcare to communities across Arkansas. As the only Level II trauma center in the southwest region, we serve as a regional referral center for cardiology, trauma, neurology, orthopedics, oncology, and critical care/pulmonary services. Recognized as one of Arkansas' Best Places to Work since 2019, we have received top patient safety ratings from Leapfrog and were named one of Fortune and PINC AI's 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals.

If you are dedicated to social justice, health equity, and innovative care delivery, you are a perfect fit for our team.