Critical Care Step Down Nurse

CHI; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Referral bonuses

Job summary

CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs is seeking a Stepdown Nurse to monitor critically ill patients and follow care plans with a focus on multitasking and rapid emergency response. The role includes shift handoffs, direct patient advocacy, and collaboration with Patient Care Technicians to ensure safety and quality of care.

A sign-on bonus up to $25,000 is offered for eligible hires. Required qualifications include RN licensure in Arkansas, ADN (with preferred BSN) and CPR; ACLS within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Nurse must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• BLS CPR certification required.
• ACLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• RN license in AR on hire.

Responsibilities

• 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 in caring for patients.
• Maintains knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and use (IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices).
• Initiates emergency support measures (cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury).
• Assists with patient care duties/tasks (drainage devices, ambulating, and hygiene).

Skills

IV pumps

Monitoring equipment

Education

Associate Of Nursing

Bachelor Of Nursing

Tools

Drains devices

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Stepdown Nurse at CHI St Vincent Hot Springs you’ll monitor patients who are critically ill and unstable following extensive injury, surgery, or life-threatening disease.

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Stepdown Nurse at CHI St Vincent Hot Springs you’ll monitor patients who are critically ill and unstable following extensive injury, surgery, or life-threatening disease. You’ll begin each shift by taking report from a nursing teammate before making your rounds. You’ll provide continued care and perform procedures as detailed in the care plan. To thrive in this role, you’ll heavily depend on your ability to multitask and react. You’ll clinically care for your patients- remaining focused and attentive as you continuously monitor your patients throughout your shift. You also serve as their advocate- supporting their best interests when they cannot. However, your sound judgment during an emergency and rapid response are impressive, putting you on the radar for advancement.

• 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)

We are offering a sign on bonus up to $25,000 depending on shift to hires who meet the eligibility requirements. We also offer additional pay for participation in our clinical ladder as well as referral bonuses, excellent benefits, and relocation assistance.

Required

Job Requirements

• Associate Of Nursing Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required., upon hire or
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 30 Days and
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 90 Days and
• Registered Nurse: AR, upon hire

Preferred

• Bachelors Of Nursing Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required., upon hire

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. With more than 280 licensed beds, CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs is a faith-based, not-for-profit organization serving the health care needs of Hot Springs, Ark., and surrounding communities. CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs and CHI St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock are two of just over 400 Magnet hospitals nationwide and two of just four in Arkansas. As a Magnet institution, CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs achieved Magnet status for the first time on October 14, 2020 and employs the highest standards of quality and ensures that patient care and safety are the top priority. Studies show that Magnet hospitals have better overall patient outcomes than non-Magnet hospitals. 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

Pay Range

$32.38 - $43.68 /hour