Overview

CHI St. Joseph Health – College Station/Bryan TX Since 1936 CHI St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in Bryan College Station Brenham Hearne Navasota Caldwell Madisonville and Bellville. With the area’s only Level II Trauma Center the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley; CHI St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system CHI St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 20 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care a freestanding Emergency Room Express Clinics and imaging and diagnostic services.

As our surgical services nurse at St. Joseph Health, 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.

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.

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

We are offering a $20,000 Sign On Bonus in addition to relocation to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing

• 1 Year RN work experience, experience in Surgery preferred

• Active RN license in good standing with the Texas State Board of Nursing

• American Heart Association BLS

Pay Range

$28.50 - $43.46 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.