Surgery Nurse

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

• 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

CHI St. Vincent Health, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of Common Spirit 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.

Common Spirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources, Common Spirit 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.

$40.00 - $40.00 /hour