ICU RN

CommonSpirit Health•Sherwood, AR

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Where You’ll Work CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4,500 coworkers, 1,000 medical staff, and 500 volunteers, we consistently receive praise for care advancements. CHI St Vincent North has 69 beds and offers a small-town feeling of family and camaraderie. We have a strong neuro and cardiac focus. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community. CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our team member well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance.

Requirements

Diploma in Nursing from an accredited program college, or university.
1 year of acute care experience is required.
Registered Nurse: AR, upon hire.
Basic Life Support - CPR, within 30 Days.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 12 - months.

Nice To Haves

new graduates or nurses who have never worked in an acute care setting are hired through our residency training program

Responsibilities

Monitor patients who are critically ill and unstable following extensive injury, surgery, or life-threatening disease.
Begin each shift by taking a report from a nursing teammate before making your rounds.
Provide continued care and perform procedures as detailed in the care plan.
Assist a physician with a chest tube or central line, providing wound care, ensuring patients have an MRI or CT, or administering medications.
Clinically care for your patients- remaining focused and attentive as you continuously monitor your patients throughout your shift.
Serve as their advocate- supporting their best interests when they cannot.
Utilize sound judgment during an emergency and rapid response.
Assesses, plans, and implements nursing care while ensuring patient comfort.
Anticipates, identifies, and responds to informational and emotional needs of patients and families.
Guides and directs healthcare personnel (i.e. Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patients.
Maintains knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and use (i.e. IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices).
Utilizes safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarms with necessary.
Initiates emergency support measures (i.e. cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury).
Assists with patient care duties/tasks (i.e., emptying drainage devices, ambulating, and hygiene).