Surgery Nurse

Job Summary and 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.

• Go over consent forms and answer questions about the procedure
• Do preoperative assessments
• Make sure the equipment is ready to go
• Update family members on the surgery status during the operation
• Directly assist the surgeon during the actual surgery

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

Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Previous nursing experience in circulating or OR

Benefits

• Health/dental/vision
• FSA
• Matching retirement plans
• Paid vacation
• Adoption assistance
• More!

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 4500 coworkers, 1000 medical staff and 500 volunteers we consistently receive praise for care advancements. 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.

Career Path

Your potential career path highlights the series of job positions that help you progress towards your goals and objectives. Ultimately, your career path depends on your career values and personal goals.

Pay and Recognition

• Balanced Life
• Well-Being
• Financial Future
• Dependent Care

Total Reward Offerings

• Compensation
• Benefits
• Retirement
• Wellness
• Leave
• Other Programs

Equal Opportunity Employer

CommonSpirit Health™ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click here [PDF].