ICU RN
About The Position
As an ICU Nurse 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 outlined in each care plan, which may include assisting a physician with a chest tube or central line, providing wound care, arranging MRI or CT imaging, and administering medications. The role requires multitasking, responsiveness, and continuous, attentive clinical monitoring throughout the shift. You will advocate for patients, support their best interests, and use sound judgment during emergencies and rapid responses. CHI St. Vincent North is a 69-bed facility with a strong neuro and cardiac focus, offering a small-town atmosphere of family and camaraderie.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse license in Arkansas upon hire.
- At least 1 year of recent acute care experience in a critical care environment.
- 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 ongoing care according to their care plans.
- Assist physicians with procedures such as chest tube or central line placement, provide wound care, coordinate MRI or CT imaging, and administer medications.
- Advocate for patients and use sound judgment during emergencies and rapid responses.
Benefits
- Benefits intended to support team-member well-being and work/life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
