Job Summary And Responsibilities
As our Registered Nurse at CHI St. Vincent in the Stepdown Unit, you will help patients transitioning from intensive care achieve optimal health and independence so they can return home safely and confidently.
Responsibilities
- Check patients' health status daily and make note of any changes or concerns.
- Care for multiple patients throughout the same shift, often varying in age and condition.
- Monitor patients with life‑saving medical equipment such as IVs, catheters, feeding tubes, and ventilators.
- Provide a comfortable and secure environment for the patient while acting as their advocate.
Benefits
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
- Registered Nurse license in good standing; State of Arkansas or compact state license required prior to start date.
- 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 step down and/or ICU experience strongly preferred.
- BLS through the American Heart Association is required within 30 days.
- ACLS through the American Heart Association is required within 90 days.
Where You'll Work
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.
Pay Range
$32.28 - $43.58 /hour
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