Mechanical Circulatory Support RN

CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4500 coworkers, 1000 medical staff and 500 volunteers we consistently receive praise for care advancements. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit 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.

As our Mechanical Circulatory Support Nurse at CHI St Vincent Infirmary,  you’ll monitor patients who are critically ill and unstable following extensive injury, surgery, or life-threatening disease. You’ll provide continued care and perform procedures as detailed in the care plan. CVICU 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.

• Proficiently cares for and assists in the patient and MCS device in which the patient is currently on. 
• Proficiently performs safety checks on MCS devices and understands the appropriate steps when an unexpected or emergency situation occurs. 
• Monitors pump functioning throughout patient therapy and maintains pump integrity; monitors circuit volume and administers products, medications and/or volumes as ordered; monitors anticoagulation, electrolyte acid-base balance and blood gas composition volumes and adjusts MCS device to maintain physician orders. 
• With the MCS coordinator, Intensivist APRN  or perfusion sets up and primes ECMO circuits; initiates and maintains extracorporeal life support according to protocols. 
• With the MCS coordinator, Intensivist APRN or perfusion assists with logistics of cannulation, decannulation, and in-house transport of patients on MCS. 

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. 

• Active RN license to practice in the state of Arkansas 
• 1 year of experience as an RN/Charge RN in a CVICU/MCS setting
• Must be competent in the following roles: charge nurse & preceptor
• Must be proficient in the following device/surgeries: ECMO, LVAD, impella, CRRT, IABP, swan ganz, and recovery of open heart surgery 
• BLS through the American Heart Association is required 
• ACLS through the American Heart Association is required