Critical Care CCU Nurse

As our Coronary Care - Critical Care Nurse at CHI St Vincent, you  will specialize in the care of patients with acute and critical heart conditions. Monitor patients who are critically ill and unstable following PCI, CHF(new onset or exacerbation) , extensive injury, surgery, or life-threatening disease. 

CCU nurses are highly skilled professionals who play a vital role in the care of patients with serious heart conditions. You’ll provide continued care and perform procedures as detailed in the care plan. This could mean assisting a physician with a chest tube or central line, monitoring hemodynamically unstable patients with Impella, CRRT, Temp pacer, ensuring patients  MRI or CT, or administering critical medications. 

To thrive in this role, you’ll heavily depend on your ability to multitask and anticipate care needs in a face paced environment.. 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, it’s your sound judgment during an emergency and rapid response are impressive which puts you on the radar for advancement.  

About Us:

CHI St Vincent is a 600 bed, Magnet Accredited non-profit facility providing quality health care to patients and communities in and around Little Rock, Arkansas. We are part of CommonSpirit Health which operates 137 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states making our services accessible to nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.

If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.

• 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,  drainage devices, temp pacer, CRRT, SWAN, Impella. ) 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)

• Registered Nurse license in good standing, State of Arkansas or compact state license required prior to start date 
• 12 months acute care experience required
• 1 Year of Critical Care experience is preferred 
• BLS through the American Heart Association is required 
• ACLS through the American Heart Association is required