Stepdown RN

** Job Summary and 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

** Job Requirements*
* Required

+ Registered Nurse: AR, upon hire and

+ Basic Life Support - CPR, within 30 Days and

+ Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 12 - months

+ Previous step down and/or ICU experience for PRN roles

** Where You'll Work*
* CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of Common Spirit 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. CHI St Vincent North has 69 beds and offers a small-town feeling of family and camaraderie.

We have a strong neuro and cardiac focus.

Common Spirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources, Common Spirit 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*
* $40.00 - $40.00 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.