CHI St. Vincent Health·Sherwood, Arkansas
Provide direct patient care for individuals transitioning from intensive care to help them achieve optimal health and independence. Responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and collaborating with healthcare providers and families.
Where You’ll Work 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 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.
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.
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 required for PRN
Must be a Registered Nurse licensed in Arkansas with BLS and ACLS certifications. Previous step-down or ICU experience is required for PRN positions.
Market context
Nursing positions in Arkansas are typically in steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and care settings, especially for candidates with current licensure and advanced life-support certifications. These roles can be competitive because employers often look for an Arkansas RN license, ACLS, BLS, and PALS, with a BSN preferred for some openings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certifications and highlight flexible scheduling or professional development experience in your application.
