CVICU Nurse

CommonSpirit Health • Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

The CVICU Registered Nurse at CHI St. Vincent Infirmary cares for critically ill and unstable patients following extensive injury, surgery, or life-threatening disease, with a focus on patients experiencing heart problems and those recovering from cardiac surgery. The nurse monitors patients continuously throughout the shift, provides care and procedures according to the care plan, and advocates for patients who may be unable to speak for themselves. The role requires multitasking, attentiveness, sound judgment, and rapid response in emergencies.

The nurse assesses, plans, and implements care while supporting patient comfort and addressing patients’ and families’ informational and emotional needs. The position also involves directing healthcare personnel, maintaining knowledge of clinical equipment, using safety safeguards, initiating emergency support measures, and assisting with daily patient care tasks. The organization describes its mission as supporting social justice and health equity and delivering care in innovative ways.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse license in good standing in Arkansas or a compact state, required before the start date.
• At least 12 months of acute care experience; new graduates and nurses without acute care experience are hired through the residency training program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

• Previous CVICU experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and implement nursing care while ensuring patient comfort.
• Anticipate, identify, and respond to the informational and emotional needs of patients and families.
• Guide and direct healthcare personnel, including Patient Care Technicians, in caring for patients.
• Maintain knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and use, including IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices.
• Use safeguards such as IV pump drug libraries and monitor alarms as necessary.
• Initiate emergency support measures, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation and protecting patients from injury.
• Assist with patient care duties such as emptying drainage devices, ambulating patients, and providing hygiene.
• Continuously monitor critically ill patients and provide care and procedures as detailed in the care plan.
• Advocate for patients and respond rapidly and appropriately during emergencies.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus up to $25,000 for eligible hires.
• Additional pay for participation in the clinical ladder.
• Referral bonuses.
• Excellent benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Relocation assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed