ICU Stepdown Nurse

CHI St. Vincent Health•Little Rock, AR

5d•$33 - $45

About The Position

As a Registered Nurse in the Stepdown Unit at CHI St. Vincent, you will help patients transitioning from intensive care achieve optimal health and independence so they can return home safely and confidently. You will provide direct patient care, administer medications, monitor vital signs, and manage complex patient needs. The role involves collaborating with physicians, other healthcare providers, patients, and their families. You will care for multiple patients of varying ages and conditions and support a comfortable, secure environment while advocating for patients.

Requirements

Registered Nurse license in good standing from Arkansas or a compact state, required before the start date.
12 months of acute care experience; new graduates or nurses without acute care experience are hired through the residency training program.
BLS through the American Heart Association, required within 30 days.
ACLS through the American Heart Association, required within 90 days.
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 a comfortable and secure environment for patients while acting as their advocate.
Provide direct patient care, including medication administration, vital-sign monitoring, and management of complex patient needs.
Collaborate with physicians, other healthcare providers, patients, and their families.