Medical Surgical RN

Catholic Health Initiatives; Sherwood (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $25,000

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Excellent benefits

Job summary

CHI St. Vincent North in Arkansas is seeking an ICU Nurse to monitor critically ill or unstable patients after injury, surgery, or life-threatening disease. You will start shifts by receiving a report and then perform rounds as per the care plan.

This role requires multitasking, sound judgment, and strong advocacy for patients and families. You will also support team members and participate in rapid response when needed, with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required at hire and ongoing.
• BLS/CPR certification within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS certification within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and implement nursing care for critically ill patients.
• Guide healthcare personnel in caring for patients.
• Assist with procedures and equipment set up (IV pumps, monitors).
• Initiate emergency support measures and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Registered Nurse

BLS CPR

ACLS

IV pumps

Monitoring equipment

Tools

IV pumps

Monitoring equipment

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our ICU Nurse at CHI St. Vincent North, 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 a report from a nursing teammate before making your rounds. You’ll provide continued care and perform procedures as detailed in the care plan. This could mean assisting a physician with a chest tube or central line, providing wound care, ensuring patients have an MRI or CT, or administering medications.

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, it’s your sound judgment during an emergency and rapid response are impressive which puts 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 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, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.

Job Requirements

Required

• Registered Nurse: AR, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 30 Days and
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 12 - months

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. CHI St Vincent North has 69 beds and offers a small-town feeling of family and camaraderie. We have a strong neuro and cardiac focus.

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

$33.25 - $44.89 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.