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 shift report from a nursing teammate, makes rounds, provides ongoing care, and performs procedures according to the care plan. Duties may include assisting physicians with chest tubes or central lines, providing wound care, coordinating MRI or CT scans, and administering medications. The role requires multitasking, continuous patient monitoring, and responding to changing conditions. The nurse advocates for patients who may be unable to advocate for themselves and uses sound judgment during emergencies and rapid responses. CHI St. Vincent North is a 69-bed hospital with a strong neuro and cardiac focus. It is part of CHI St. Vincent, a regional Arkansas health network within CommonSpirit Health. The organization describes its community as having a small-town feeling of family and camaraderie.

Requirements

Registered Nurse licensure 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 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, such as 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.
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 their care plans.
Assist physicians with procedures, provide wound care, coordinate imaging, and administer medications as needed.
Advocate for patients and respond appropriately during emergencies and rapid responses.