Cardiovascular Surgery Nurse

Catholic Health Initiatives • Little Rock, AR • 2d ago

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Assesses, plans, and implements nursing care in the CVOR while ensuring patient comfort

Anticipates, identifies, and responds to informational and emotional needs of patients and families

Guides and directs healthcare personnel (i.e., Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patients

Maintains knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and use (i.e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices) Utilizes safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarms with necessary

Initiates emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury)

Assists with patient care duties/tasks (i.e., emptying drainage devices, ambulating, and hygiene)

We are offering a sign on bonus up to $25,000 depending on shift to hires who meet the eligibility requirements. We also offer additional pay for participation in our clinical ladder as well as referral bonuses, excellent benefits, and relocation assistance.

Job Requirements

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)

1 year of experience is required for all PRN positions.

Previous CVOR experience is strongly 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!

Where You'll Work

As a CVOR 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.

About Us:

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

$31.03 - $41.89 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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