Stepdown Nurse
Stepdown Nurse
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Job Description
Overview
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 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 employee well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance. We offer the following benefits to support you and your family: Free Premium Membership to our program to help employees with child care pet care senior caregivers housekeepers & more. Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Flexible spending accounts Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft Adoption Assistance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family Paid Time Off (PTO) Tuition Assistance for career growth and development Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs Wellness Programs
Responsibilities
As our Registered Nurse at CHI St. Vincent in Stepdown Unit you will help patients transitioning from intensive care achieve optimal health and independence so they can return home safely and confidently.
Every day you will provide direct patient care including medication administration monitoring vital signs and managing complex patient needs. You will be expected to collaborate effectively with physicians other healthcare providers and patients and their families.
To be successful in this role you must possess strong critical thinking problem-solving and time management skills.
- Checking patients health status daily and making note of any changes or concerns
- Caring for multiple patients throughout the same shift often varying in age and condition
- Monitoring patients with life-saving medical equipment such as IVs catheters feeding tubes and ventilators
- Providing a comfortable and secure environment for the patient while acting as their advocate
We are offering a sign on bonus up to $25000 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.
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse license in good standing State of Arkansas or compact state license required prior to start date
- One (1) year 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 step down and/or ICU experience strongly preferred
- BLS through the American Heart Association is required
- ACLS through the American Heart Association is required
Employment Type
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