Responsibilities

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 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. 

What you'll do...

Assist surgeon and surgical team in the ORCare for patients before, during, and after proceduresDevelop and implement nursing care plan for surgical patientsEnsure operating rooms are prepped with all necessary equipment and suppliesDemonstrate a high level of compassion for patients  

Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited nursing programActive Registered Nursing License in North Dakota or a current RN license that allows you to practice in the state of North Dakota Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) requiredPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required. Overview

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.