What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Surgical Services position at CommonSpirit Health?
As our surgical services nurse at CHI St. Alexius Health Devils Lake, you will prepare patients for surgical procedures and assist in the operating room to ensure they receive excellent nursing care when they are at their most vulnerable.
Every day you will review consent forms, answer questions about the procedure, complete ongoing assessments and report findings to the provider, collaborate with the surgical team and ancillary departments, and update family members on the surgery status during the operation. You will have the opportunity to directly assist the surgeon in the intraoperative phase. The surgical nurse is responsible for preparing the patient for discharge, educate the patient about new medications, wound care, and ensure understanding of discharge instructions.
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. Alexius Health Devils Lake Hospital is a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital accredited by The Joint Commission licensed by the North Dakota State Department of Health and certified by the Department of Health and Human Services for participation in the Medicare Program. Our hospital has been committed to providing patients quality medical treatment in the Lake Region area and surrounding communities since 1902.
Benefits:
While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, $20,000 sign-on incentive, relocation assistance, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, and more.
Responsibilities
- Assist surgeon and surgical team in the OR
- Care for patients before, during, and after procedures
- Develop and implement nursing care plan for surgical patients
- Ensure operating rooms are prepped with all necessary equipment and supplies
- Demonstrate a high level of compassion for patients
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Active North Dakota (ND) Registered Nurse License.
- Compact RN license holders must obtain North Dakota licensure within 90 days of start date, if employee resides in the state of ND.
- Basic Life Support (BLS).
- ACLS & PALS
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