Critical Care Step Down Nurse

Catholic Health Initiatives • Hot Springs, AR • 5d ago

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)

Job Requirements

Required

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

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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