Cardiovascular Surgery Stepdown Nurse

Catholic Health Initiatives • Little Rock, AR • 2d ago

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 (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.

Qualifications

Registered Nurse license in good standing, State of Arkansas or compact state license required prior to start date

6 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 Cardiac and/or ICU experience strongly preferred

BLS through the American Heart Association is required

ACLS through the American Heart Association is required

While you're busy impacting the healthcare industry, we'll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, and more!

Overview

As our Cardiac Stepdown Nurse at CHI St Vincent Infirmary, you'll monitor patients who are critically ill and unstable following extensive injury, surgery, or life-threatening disease. Your patients are out of CVICU, but not quite well enough to transition to a regular hospital room.

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. CV Stepdown Nurses deliver care to patients in critical condition who are suffering heart problems. These patients are often coming out of cardiac surgery and require a very specialized level of care.

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.

About Us:

CHI St Vincent Infirmary is a 600 bed faith-based, non-profit, acute care facility providing quality health care to patients and communities from all over the State of Arkansas. Our level II trauma center is a regional referral center for cardiology, trauma, behavioral health, cancer care, neurosciences, and other specialties. We have been consistently named by US News & World Report as one of the State's best hospitals, with high performance in heart care, colorectal surgery, and joint replacement.

If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.

Pay Range

$31.65 - $42.73 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Similar Jobs

BIOLOGIST II

State of Arkansas • North Little Rock, AR • 1h ago

Hospital & Medical

BIOLOGIST II Date: Aug 12, 2025 Req ID: 51985 Location: North Little Rock, AR, US, 72118 Category: DEPT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT Anticipated Starting Salary: $64,570 Position Number: 22091166 County: Pulaski Posting End...

1h ago

Go to Apply

Stepdown Nurse

Catholic Health Initiatives • Sherwood, AR • 5h ago

Hospital & Medical

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 confidentl...

5h ago

Go to Apply

Manager of Clinical Operations

Prime Therapeutics • Little Rock, AR • 22h ago

Hospital & Medical

Our work matters. We help people get the medicine they need to feel better and live well. We do not lose sight of that. It fuels our passion and drives every decision we make. Job Posting Title Manager of Clinical Operat...

22h ago

Go to Apply

HEALTH PROGRAM COORDINATOR

State of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR • 1d ago

Hospital & Medical

HEALTH PROGRAM COORDINATOR Date: Aug 11, 2025 Req ID: 51873 Location: Little Rock, AR, US, 72205 Category: AR DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Anticipated Starting Salary: 57,351.01 Arkansas Department of Health 4815 W Markham Stree...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Medical Support Assistant (Advanced)

Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration • North Little Rock, AR • 1d ago

Hospital & Medical

Summary The Medical Support Assistant (Advanced)'s work impacts the administrative aspect of patient care, including access, scheduling/coordinating appointments using advanced clinic access principles, collecting and up...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Licensed Practical Nurse I Genetics/Infectious Disease Clinic

Arkansas Children's • Little Rock, AR • 1d ago

Hospital & Medical

Work Shift: Day Shift Time Type: Full time Department: CC015120 Clinic 5 & 6 Summary: Mon-Fri, Full Time, Days. Will routinely work as well in sister Clinic 6 Nephrology The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) collects pa...

1d ago

Go to Apply

RN II West Little Rock Clinic

Arkansas Children's • Little Rock, AR • 1d ago

Hospital & Medical

Work Shift: Day Shift Time Type: Full time Department: CC015140 West Little Rock Clinic Summary: Provides a competent level of nursing practice to autonomously provide safe and effective patient and family centered care...

1d ago

Go to Apply

RN II Primary Care Clinics

Arkansas Children's • Little Rock, AR • 1d ago

Hospital & Medical

Work Shift: Day Shift Time Type: Full time Department: CC015135 Circle of Friends Summary: Primary Care Clinic, Full Time, 32 hours/week Hours are 8:30-5:00 with a variable day off each week Provides a competent level of...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Medical Assistant

Arkansas Children's • Little Rock, AR • 1d ago

Hospital & Medical

Work Shift: Day Shift Time Type: Full time Department: CC015135 Circle of Friends Summary: Circle of Friends Clinic - Work schedule: Mon-Fri 8:30a-5p - Completion of an accredited medical assistant program required Worki...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Catholic Health Initiatives • Little Rock, AR • 1d ago

Hospital & Medical

Responsibilities We depend on the knowledge and skills of our MT's when it comes to evaluating medical lab tests to determine what's happening with our patients. They are vital to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.