Registered Nurse (RN) Staff - Surgery

Baxter Health; Mountain Home (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Education scholarships / CMEs

Employee discounts

On-site pharmacy & wellness center

Employee assistance program

Flex spending account

Job summary

Baxter Health's Surgical Department (OR/CVOR; Operating Room) is seeking an RN with a passion for surgical nursing and patient advocacy. The unit features 13 operating rooms and a DaVinci Surgical Robot, with a comprehensive orientation and ongoing education.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, using the nursing process, and collaborating within an interdisciplinary team. AR/Compact RN license required, ADN with BSN preferred, and BLS; ACLS/PALS encouraged.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. ADN required. BSN Preferred.
• Licensure: Current Arkansas or Compact State RN License in good standing.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience preferred.
• BLS required. ACLS and PALS are encouraged, but not required.
• Other: Ability to read, write and communicate effectively. Basic computer knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for assigned patients on the nursing unit and provide leadership within the nursing team.
• Utilize the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate the plan of care for patients served, through the model of Shared Governance.
• Collaborate with all members of the health care team with a focus on promoting evidence based care within a healing culture for the patient population served and their families.

Skills

Direct patient care

Nursing assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

ADN required

BSN preferred

Tools

DaVinci Surgical Robot

Job description

Surgery Department (OR/CVOR; Operating Room) Registered Nurse (RN)

$2,500 - $10,000 Sign On Bonus!*

We are looking for nurses with a passion for Surgical Nursing and Patient Advocacy. Our Baxter Health OR/CVOR has 13 operating rooms and averages 650 cases per month. Our cases include General Surgery, Orthopedics, Neurological, Cardiovascular, Plastics, Ear Nose Throat (ENT), Urology and Gynecological (GYN) procedures. We have a highly skilled, dedicated team of patient advocates that work in an interdisciplinary team environment. New employees progress through an extensive orientation that uses the Association of Peri-operative Registered Nurses (AORN) Standards to guide our practice. All new nurses complete the AORN Peri-op 101 course, provided by the hospital, during the first six months of employment. One (1) year of AORN membership is also provided. All staff is encouraged to become active on our Unit Based Council to enable them to impact their own nursing practice and participate in our Magnet Journey to Excellence. We support professional advancement through certification and education. Come shadow Surgery and see if surgical nursing is a job fit for you!

Position Highlights:

• Education Opportunities: Continue to advance you and your families’ education, utilizing Baxter Health Foundation Scholarships and certification support.
• Technology: Davinci Surgical Robot; Navigational Spinal and ENT surgery; Hybrid OR for advanced vascular procedures, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care for assigned patients on the nursing unit and providing leadership within the nursing team.
• Utilize the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan implement and evaluate the plan of care for patients served, through the model of Shared Governance.
• Collaborate with all members of the health care team with a focus on promoting evidence based care within a healing culture for the patient population served and their families.

Job Requirements:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. ADN required. BSN Preferred.
• Licensure: Current Arkansas or Compact State RN License in good standing.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience preferred.
• BLS required. ACLS and PALS are encouraged, but not required.
• Other: Ability to read, write and communicate effectively. Basic computer knowledge required.

Safety Sensitive Designation:

This position is deemed safety sensitive in accordance with Arkansas Act 593 governing Medical Marijuana.

Baxter Health offers competitive wages and an extensive benefits package. The following benefits are available to eligible employees:

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Credit Union
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance Scholarships / Leadership Development / CMEs
• Employee Discounts
• On-Site Employee Pharmacy & Wellness Center
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flex Spending Account
• Benefits Me

Baxter Healthsupports a diverse and inclusive culture and is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter Healthemployment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender (including sexual orientation and gender identity), religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other legally protected status.

Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter Healthis committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Should you have need for a reasonable accommodation due to a medical condition or disability, please contact Kim Beavers, HR Recruiter at [phone] or by email [e-mail] and provide the details of your specific request.