ICU Stepdown Nurse

CHI St. Vincent Health • Little Rock, AR

5d

About The Position

As a Registered Nurse in the Stepdown Unit at CHI St. Vincent, you will care for patients transitioning from intensive care, helping them achieve optimal health and independence so they can return home safely and confidently. You will provide direct patient care, including medication administration, vital-sign monitoring, and management of complex patient needs. The role involves collaborating with physicians, other healthcare providers, patients, and families, while using critical thinking, problem-solving, and time-management skills.

Requirements

• Hold a Registered Nurse license in good standing from Arkansas or a compact state before the start date.
• Have 12 months of acute care experience. New graduates or nurses without acute care experience are hired through the residency training program.
• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association within 30 days.
• Obtain Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association within 90 days.
• Demonstrate strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, and time-management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous stepdown and/or ICU experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Check patients’ health status daily and note changes or concerns.
• Care for multiple patients during the same shift, with varying ages and conditions.
• Monitor patients using life-saving medical equipment, including IVs, catheters, feeding tubes, and ventilators.
• Provide patients with a comfortable and secure environment and act as their advocate.
• Administer medications, monitor vital signs, and manage complex patient needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, other healthcare providers, patients, and families.

Benefits

• Benefits that complement and support work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed