Registered Nurse (RN) Staff - Cardiovascular Surgery (Open Heart)

Cardiovascular Surgery Registered Nurse

We are looking for nurses with a passion for surgical nursing and patient advocacy. Our Baxter Health OR/CVOR has 13 operating rooms and averages 650 cases per month. Our cases include general surgery, orthopedics, neurological, cardiovascular, plastics, ear nose throat (ENT), urology, and gynecological (GYN) procedures. We have a highly skilled, dedicated team of patient advocates that work in an interdisciplinary team environment. New employees progress through an extensive orientation that uses the Association of Peri-operative Registered Nurses (AORN) Standards to guide our practice. All new nurses complete the AORN Peri-op 101 course, provided by the hospital, during the first six months of employment. One year of AORN membership is also provided. All staff is encouraged to become active on our Unit Based Council to enable them to impact their own nursing practice and participate in our Magnet Journey to Excellence. We support professional advancement through certification and education.

Position highlights include education opportunities, utilizing Baxter Health Foundation scholarships and certification support. Technology includes Davinci Surgical Robot; navigational spinal and ENT surgery; hybrid OR for advanced vascular procedures, etc.

Responsibilities include providing direct patient care for assigned patients on the nursing unit and providing leadership within the nursing team. Utilize the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan implement and evaluate the plan of care for patients served, through the model of shared governance. Collaborate with all members of the health care team with a focus on promoting evidence based care within a healing culture for the patient population served and their families.

Job requirements include a graduate of an accredited school of nursing. ADN required. BSN preferred. Current Arkansas or compact state RN license in good standing. Minimum of one year experience preferred. BLS required. ACLS and PALS are encouraged, but not required. Ability to read, write and communicate effectively. Basic computer knowledge required.

Baxter Health offers competitive wages and an extensive benefits package. The following benefits are available to eligible employees: medical/dental/vision insurance, life/short term/long term/accidental insurance, retirement plan, credit union, paid time off, education assistance, scholarships/leadership development/CMEs, employee discounts, on-site employee pharmacy, wellness center, employee assistance program, tele health, flex spending account, employee concierge service.

Baxter Health supports a diverse and inclusive culture and is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter Health employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations Baxter Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Should you have need for a reasonable accommodation due to a medical condition or disability, please contact Kim Beavers, HR Recruiter at View phone number on click.appcast.io or by email View email address on click.appcast.io and provide the details of your specific request.