ICU RN

CHI St. Vincent Health•Sherwood, AR

7d•$33 - $45

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 specified in each care plan, which may include assisting a physician with a chest tube or central line, providing wound care, arranging MRI or CT scans, and administering medications. The role requires multitasking and responding effectively while continuously monitoring patients throughout the shift. You will advocate for patients who cannot advocate for themselves and use sound judgment during emergencies and rapid responses. The position also involves guiding healthcare personnel such as Patient Care Technicians and maintaining knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and use. CHI St. Vincent North has 69 beds and a strong neuro and cardiac focus. The organization offers a sign-on bonus of up to $25,000 to eligible hires, additional pay for clinical ladder participation, referral bonuses, benefits, tuition reimbursement, and relocation assistance.

Requirements

Registered Nurse license in Arkansas upon hire.
Basic Life Support (CPR) within 30 days.
One year of acute care experience; new graduates or nurses without acute care experience are hired through the residency training program.
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 such as emptying drainage devices, ambulating patients, and providing hygiene.
Monitor critically ill and unstable patients throughout the shift.
Provide continued care and perform procedures detailed in the care plan, including assisting with chest tubes or central lines, providing wound care, arranging MRI or CT scans, and administering medications.
Advocate for patients and use sound judgment during emergencies and rapid responses.