ER Nurse

CHI St. Vincent Health • Little Rock, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

CHI St. Vincent, part of CommonSpirit Health, is a regional health network in Arkansas with a history dating back to 1888. The network comprises over 4500 coworkers, 1000 medical staff, and 500 volunteers, and is recognized for its care advancements. CommonSpirit Health, formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019, is dedicated to building healthy communities, supporting the vulnerable, and innovating healthcare delivery. As an ER Nurse at CHI St Vincent Infirmary, the role involves being the initial point of contact for community members during health emergencies. This dynamic position requires quick reactions and multitasking to prioritize patients based on medical necessity while providing emergency triage. The ER Nurse collaborates with an experienced clinical team to deliver stabilizing care, including procedures like IV starts, foley catheter insertions, and assisting with chest tube insertions. Success in this role demands teamwork, professionalism, critical thinking, and a willingness to engage in additional projects such as patient experience initiatives, alongside an energetic and motivated approach to providing quality, dignified patient care.

Requirements

• Unencumbered license to practice in the State of Arkansas
• 6 months of acute care experience is required
• BLS through the American Heart Association is required
• ACLS, PALS, and TNCC are required for Emergency Department

Nice To Haves

• Previous ER experience is preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Use emergency triage protocol to intake, discharge or admit patients
• Deliver stabilizing care to emergency patients of all ages as part of the larger ER team, adapting care to changes in patient’s condition as needed
• Use knowledge of cultural differences to provide patient care that is sensitive to and consistent with cultural values, beliefs, and customs
• Document the nursing care plan and changes in the patient's condition
• Engage in other activities that will benefit patient outcomes, such as patient experience initiatives, mentoring, etc.

Benefits

• sign on bonus up to $25,000 depending on shift
• additional pay for participation in our clinical ladder
• referral bonuses
• excellent benefits
• relocation assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees