MICU Nurse

CHI St Vincent Health; Conway (AR); In loco; USD 46.000 - 62.000; Tempo pieno

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CHI St. Vincent Health is seeking a critical care registered nurse in Arkansas to monitor critically ill patients and follow care plans. You will assist physicians with procedures, manage alarms and equipment, and act as patient advocate throughout your shift.

The role requires an active Arkansas RN license and BLS; ACLS is required within 90 days. Sign-on details and relocation benefits may apply.

Competenze

• Arkansas RN license (unencumbered).
• At least 12 months of acute care experience.
• Acute care experience preferred but not required.
• CPR (BLS) upon hire.
• ACLS within 90 days.

Mansioni

• Assess, plan, and implement nursing care while ensuring patient comfort.
• Anticipate and respond to informational and emotional needs of patients and families.
• Guide and direct healthcare personnel in caring for patients.
• Maintain knowledge of equipment (IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices) and use alarms.
• Initiate emergency measures (cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury).
• Assist with patient care duties (drainage, ambulating, and hygiene).

Conoscenze

RN license Arkansas

Acute care experience

ACLS within 90 days

BLS/CPR

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Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a critical care nurse at CHI St Vincent Infirmary 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. This could mean assisting a physician with a chest tube or central line, providing wound care, ensuring patients 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, 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.

Job Requirements

• Unencumbered license to practice as an RN in the State of Arkansas
• 12 months of acute care experience is required (new graduates or nurses who have never worked in an acute care setting are hired through our residency training program)
• Previous critical care experience is preferred, but not required
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 90 Days

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 4500 coworkers, 1000 medical staff and 500 volunteers we consistently receive praise for care advancements. 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