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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.
Job Responsibility
Prepare patients for surgical procedures and assist in the operating room to ensure they receive excellent nursing when they are at their most vulnerable
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
Directly assist the surgeon during the actual surgery
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)
BLS through the American Heart Association is required
Nice to have
Previous surgery experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)
Previous nursing experience in circulating or OR
What we offer
Sign on bonus of $25,000 to hires who meet the eligibility requirements
Additional pay for participation in our clinical ladder