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.

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)

Qualifications

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

• 1 year of experience in CVSD or CVICU is required for PRN

• BLS through the American Heart Association is required

• ACLS through the American Heart Association is required

Pay Range

$40.00 - $40.00 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.