Overview

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 when they are at their most vulnerable.

Every day you wi ll 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.

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.

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

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 assitance, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, and more.