• Medical Surgical Nurse

    Catholic Health Initiatives (Little Rock, AR)


    Responsibilities

    + Comfort patients who are nervous and confused after surgery to make them feel safe and relaxed for their healing.

    + Fast-paced work while paying attention to the patient details across 30 beds in the unit.

    + Welcome new patients and make sure they have the medication necessary to manage their postoperative pain.

    + Confidently inform families and patients about home care and their care while staying at the hospital.

    + Work alongside a team of nurses that care about patient well-being as much as you do.

     

    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 program as well as referral bonuses, excellent benefits, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.

    Qualifications

    + Unencumbered license to practice in the State of Arkansas

    + 6 months 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 ortho/neuro experience is preferred, but not required

    + BLS through the **American Heart Association** is required

     

    While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, and more!

     

    Overview

     

    As our **Medical Surgical Nurse** at CHI St Vincent Infirmary, you’ll help our patients with neuro and orthopedic post-operative care. You’ll build trust with patients and families by anticipating patient needs, observing them closely, and listening carefully. Remember, this might be your 500th experience with this surgery, but it’s often their first for patients.

     

    Your success in this role comes from working well with the surgical and nursing team to communicate details while paying close attention to the emotional and informational needs of the patient. You do not need previous experience in an orthopedic unit to be successful in this role, but enthusiasm to help others is mandatory. We’ll teach you everything you need to know, which makes this a perfect starting point to launch your nursing career.

     

    **CHI St Vincent Infirmary** is a 600 bed faith-based, non-profit, acute care facility providing quality health care to patients and communities from all over the State of Arkansas. Our level II trauma center is a regional referral center for cardiology, trauma, behavioral health, cancer care, neurosciences, and other specialties. We have been consistently named by US News & World Report as one of the State’s best hospitals, with high performance in heart care, colorectal surgery, and joint replacement.

     

    If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.

    Pay Range

    $31.65 - $42.73 /hour

     

    We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.