MICU Nurse

CHI St. Vincent Health•Little Rock, AR

7d•$33 - $45

About The Position

As a critical care nurse at CHI St. Vincent Infirmary, you will monitor patients who are critically ill and unstable following extensive injury, surgery, or life-threatening disease. Each shift begins with receiving a report from a nursing teammate before making rounds. You will provide ongoing care and perform procedures described in the care plan, which may include assisting a physician with a chest tube or central line, providing wound care, ensuring patients receive MRI or CT scans, and administering medications. The role requires multitasking and responding to changing patient needs. You will continuously monitor patients, provide attentive clinical care, and advocate for patients who cannot advocate for themselves. Sound judgment during emergencies and rapid responses may support advancement opportunities.

Requirements

Unencumbered license to practice as an RN in the State of Arkansas.
12 months of acute care experience. New graduates or nurses without acute care experience are hired through the residency training program.
Basic Life Support (CPR) certification upon hire.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification within 90 days.

Nice To Haves

Previous critical care experience is preferred but not required.

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 the setup, maintenance, and use of equipment such as 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, including emptying drainage devices, ambulating patients, and providing hygiene care.
Continuously monitor critically ill and unstable patients and provide care according to their care plans.
Assist physicians with procedures such as chest tube or central line placement, provide wound care, ensure patients receive MRI or CT scans, and administer medications.