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As a Perioperative RN 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
assist in the operating room
go over consent forms
answer questions about the procedure
do preoperative assessments
make sure equipment is ready
update family members on surgery status during operation
directly assist the surgeon during surgery
develop and implement nursing care plan for surgical patients
ensure operating rooms are prepped with all necessary equipment and supplies
demonstrate compassion for patients
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
Nice to have:
Previous surgery experience
What we offer:
medical
prescription drug
dental
vision plans
life insurance
paid time off
tuition reimbursement
retirement plan benefit(s) including 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings