Overview

　　As our ICU Stepdown Charge Nurse at CHI St. Vincent Infirmary, you’ll monitor patients who are critically ill and unstable following extensive injury, surgery, or life-threatening disease.

　　You’ll begin each shift by taking report from a nursing teammate before making your rounds. You’ll provide continued care and perform procedures as detailed in the care plan. This could mean assisting a physician with a chest tube or central line, providing wound care, ensuring patients MRI or CT, or administering medications.

　　To thrive in this role, you’ll heavily depend on your ability to multitask and react. You’ll clinically care for your patients- remaining focused and attentive as you continuously monitor your patients throughout your shift. You also serve as their advocate- supporting their best interests when they cannot. However, it’s your sound judgment during an emergency and rapid response are impressive which puts you on the radar for advancement.

　　About Us:

　　CHI St Vincent Infirmary is a 600 bed faith-based, non-profit, acute care facility providing quality health care to patients and communities from all over the State of Arkansas. Our level II trauma center is a regional referral center for cardiology, trauma, behavioral health, cancer care, neurosciences, and other specialties. We have been consistently named by US News & World Report as one of the State’s best hospitals, with high performance in heart care, colorectal surgery, and joint replacement.

　　If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.

　　Responsibilities

　　Assesses, plans, and implements nursing care while ensuring patient comfort

　　Anticipates, identifies, and responds to informational and emotional needs of patients and families

　　Guides and directs healthcare personnel (i.e. Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patients

　　Maintains knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and use (i.e. IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices) Utilizes safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarms with necessary

　　Initiates emergency support measures (i.e. cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury)

　　Assists with patient care duties/tasks (i.e., emptying drainage devices, ambulating, and hygiene)

　　We are offering a sign on bonus up to $25,000 depending on shift to hires who meet the eligibility requirements. We also offer additional pay for participation in our clinical ladder as well as referral bonuses, excellent benefits, and relocation assistance.

　　Qualifications

　　Diploma in Nursing from an accredited program college, or university

　　1 year of experience in acute care

　　Active Registered Nurse license in good standing with the Arkansas Board of Nursing or compact state

　　Basic Life Support (BLS)

　　Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Within 6 months of hire)

　　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!

　　Pay Range

　　$34.95 - $45.81 /hour

　　We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.