ICU Stepdown Nurse
About The Position
CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. They have served Arkansas since 1888 and are committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside their hospitals and out in the community. CHI St. Vincent provides care for its team members, offering benefits that complement and support work/life balance. As a Registered Nurse in the Stepdown Unit, you will help patients transitioning from intensive care achieve optimal health and independence so they can return home safely and confidently. This role involves providing direct patient care, including medication administration, monitoring vital signs, and managing complex patient needs. You will be expected to collaborate effectively with physicians, other healthcare providers, and patients and their families. To be successful, strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and time management skills are essential.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse license in good standing, State of Arkansas or compact state license required prior to start date
- 1 year of acute care stepdown and/or ICU experience is required
- BLS through the American Heart Association is required within 30 days
- ACLS through the American Heart Association is required within 90 days
Nice To Haves
- Previous step down and/or ICU experience strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Help patients transitioning from intensive care achieve optimal health and independence so they can return home safely and confidently
- Provide direct patient care, including medication administration, monitoring vital signs, and managing complex patient needs
- Collaborate effectively with physicians, other healthcare providers, and patients and their families
- Checking patients' health status daily and making note of any changes or concerns
- Caring for multiple patients throughout the same shift, often varying in age and condition
- Monitoring patients with life-saving medical equipment such as IVs, catheters, feeding tubes and ventilators
- Providing a comfortable and secure environment for the patient while acting as their advocate
Benefits
- benefits that complement and support your work/life balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
