Surgery Nurse

CHI; Morrilton (AR); On-site; USD 45,460 - 64,747; Full time

Job summary

CHI is looking for a Perioperative Nurse at CHI St. Vincent in Morrilton, Arkansas. In this role, you will prepare patients for surgical procedures and assist the surgical team during operations. Your responsibilities include ensuring that the operating room is fully equipped and caring for patients before, during, and after surgery.

An unencumbered nursing license in Arkansas and one year of acute care experience are required. Join CHI St. Vincent, where we prioritize patient care and support our team members with benefits that foster work/life balance.

Qualifications

• Unencumbered license to practice in the State of Arkansas.
• 1 year of acute care experience is required.
• BLS through the American Heart Association is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon and surgical team in the OR.
• Care for patients before, during, and after procedures.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans for surgical patients.
• Ensure operating rooms are prepped with all necessary equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrate a high level of compassion for patients.

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Perioperative 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 most vulnerable.

Every day you will review consent forms, answer questions about the procedure, perform preoperative assessments, ensure the equipment is ready, 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 be able to maintain focus while multitasking, remain calm under pressure, and exercise good judgment in emergency situations.

• Assist surgeon and surgical team in the OR
• Care for patients before, during, and after procedures
• Develop and implement nursing care plans for surgical patients
• Ensure operating rooms are prepped with all necessary equipment and supplies
• Demonstrate a high level of compassion for patients

Job Requirements

• Unencumbered license to practice in the State of Arkansas
• 1 year 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

Where You'll Work

CHI St. Vincent Health, 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.

Pay Range

$40.00 - $40.00 /hour