Surgery Nurse

CHI; Sherwood (AR); On-site; USD 44,468 - 60,035; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $25,000

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

CHI St Vincent in Sherwood, Arkansas is seeking a dedicated Surgery Nurse to provide exceptional care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. Responsibilities include assisting surgeons, conducting preoperative assessments, and ensuring a nurturing environment for patients.

The ideal candidate must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program and hold a valid Arkansas RN license. We offer a sign-on bonus up to $25,000, as well as comprehensive benefits, tuition reimbursement, and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, upon hire.
• Registered Nurse in Arkansas, upon hire.
• 1 year of acute care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon and surgical team in the OR.
• Care for patients before, during, and after procedures.
• Ensure operating rooms are prepped with necessary equipment.

Skills

Ability to multitask

Calm under pressure

Compassion for patients

Education

Graduated from an accredited school of nursing

Registered Nurse: AR

Basic Life Support - CPR

Job description

Job Summary & Responsibilities

As a Surgery 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 at their most vulnerable.

Every day you will go over consent forms, answer questions about the procedure, do preoperative assessments, make sure the equipment is ready to go, 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 have the ability 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 plan for surgical patients
• Ensure operating rooms are prepped with all necessary equipment and supplies
• Demonstrate a high level of compassion for patients

Benefits

We are offering a sign on bonus up to $25,000 to hires who meet the eligibility requirements. We also offer additional pay for participation in our clinical ladder as well as referral bonuses, excellent benefits, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, upon hire
• Registered Nurse: AR, upon hire and
• 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), upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 30 Days

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 North has 69 beds and offers a small-town feeling of family and camaraderie. We have a strong neuro and cardiac focus. 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

$32.28 - $43.58 /hour