Stepdown Charge RN

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Charge Nurse at CHI St Vincent, you will oversee a department of frontline nurses caring for patients. Your previous experience in acute care adds tremendous value to our nursing team.

Every interaction is an opportunity to improve your understanding of patient needs, the needs of your nursing team, or those of your unit. You will advocate for your fellow nurses as you support them in reaching their full potential, aligning with your department's operational goals and objectives.

To thrive in this role you need to be accountable, confident, and an excellent communicator in 1:1 interactions and in front of groups. You must also be comfortable holding tough conversations, as you are responsible for the performance of your people and your unit.

• Ability to serve as a leader and teammate
• Ensure your direct reports and department are positioned to deliver the best care possible to our patients
• High level of engagement with the floor – visibly connecting with nurses, patients, and families
• Attend meetings with leadership to learn about new initiatives, areas for improvement, etc. and share that information with your team
• Monitor productivity and efficiency of your department
• Mentor people on your team. Share your knowledge and confidence with assistant nurse managers, charge nurses, and others

Sign‑on bonus up to $25,000 is offered to hires who meet the eligibility requirements. Additional pay is available for participation in our clinical ladder, referral bonuses, excellent benefits, tuition reimbursement, and relocation assistance.

Required

• Registered Nurse: active license, upon hire and within 30 days
• Basic Life Support – CPR, within 30 days
• 1 year of acute care experience
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 90 days

Preferred

• Bachelor of Nursing – admission to a BSN program within one year, 12‑months
• Bachelor of Nursing – completion of a Bachelor degree within 2 years of assuming the position, 24‑months
• Participation in a Nursing Career Advancement Program
• 2 years recent nursing experience in area of specialty
• 1 year charge/management experience

CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of Common Spirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 and, 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. It has 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.