ICU RN

CHI St. Vincent Health•Sherwood, AR

7d•$33 - $45

About The Position

As an ICU RN at CHI St. Vincent North, you will monitor critically ill and unstable patients following extensive injury, surgery, or life-threatening disease. At the start of each shift, you will receive a report from a nursing teammate and make patient rounds. You will provide ongoing care and perform procedures described in the care plan, which may include assisting a physician with a chest tube or central line, providing wound care, coordinating MRI or CT examinations, and administering medications. The role requires multitasking, quick responses, sustained attention, and sound judgment, including during emergencies and rapid responses. You will advocate for patients who cannot speak for themselves and help address patients’ and families’ informational and emotional needs. You will also guide healthcare personnel, such as Patient Care Technicians, and maintain knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and use. CHI St. Vincent North is a 69-bed hospital with a strong neuro and cardiac focus.

Requirements

Associate of Science in Nursing, upon hire.
Registered Nurse license in Arkansas, upon hire.
One year of acute care experience. New graduates or nurses without acute care experience are hired through the residency training program.
Basic Life Support (CPR) certification within 30 days.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification 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 needed.
Initiate emergency support measures, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation and protecting patients from injury.
Assist with patient care tasks such as emptying drainage devices, ambulating patients, and providing hygiene.
Monitor critically ill and unstable patients and provide continued care according to care plans.
Assist physicians with procedures such as chest tube or central line placement, provide wound care, coordinate MRI or CT examinations, and administer medications.
Advocate for patients and exercise sound judgment during emergencies and rapid responses.