ICU RN

CommonSpirit Health•Sherwood, AR

About The Position

The ICU Nurse at CHI St. Vincent North monitors critically ill and unstable patients following extensive injury, surgery, or life-threatening disease. The nurse receives a report from a nursing teammate at the start of each shift, makes rounds, provides ongoing care, and performs procedures outlined in the care plan. Care may include assisting physicians with chest tubes or central lines, providing wound care, coordinating MRI or CT procedures, and administering medications. The role requires multitasking, responsiveness, and continuous attention to patients. The nurse advocates for patients who cannot advocate for themselves and uses sound judgment during emergencies and rapid responses. The nurse also guides healthcare personnel, such as Patient Care Technicians, and maintains knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and use.

Requirements

Registered Nurse license in Arkansas upon hire.
One year of recent acute care experience in a critical care environment.
Basic Life Support (CPR) within 30 days.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 12 months.

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 tasks, including emptying drainage devices, ambulating patients, and providing hygiene.
Monitor critically ill and unstable patients and provide continued care and procedures according to the care plan.
Assist physicians with procedures such as chest tubes and central lines; provide wound care, coordinate MRI or CT procedures, and administer medications.
Advocate for patients and exercise sound judgment during emergencies and rapid responses.