Vascular Medicine Job at CommonSpirit Health in Little Rock, AR

St. Vincent Infirmary is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Nurse Practitioner to join our dedicated CVICU team for the overnight shift (7:00pm - 7:00am). The CVICU NP will play a crucial role in managing the care of critically ill cardiac and vascular patients, collaborating closely with attending physicians, residents, nurses, and other interdisciplinary team members. This position offers a unique opportunity to provide expert advanced practice care during critical hours, contributing significantly to positive patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive physical assessments, interpret diagnostic tests, and formulate treatment plans for critically ill CVICU patients.
• Manage a wide range of cardiac conditions, including post-cardiac surgery, heart failure, myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, and patients requiring mechanical circulatory support.
• Monitor and manage patients with complex vascular conditions.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and imaging studies.
• Perform or assist with procedures within the scope of practice, such as central line insertion, arterial line insertion, intubation, and chest tube management, as credentialed.
• Prescribe medications and other therapies according to established protocols and prescriptive authority.
• Provide timely and effective communication with attending physicians, residents, and the interdisciplinary team regarding patient status, changes, and concerns.
• Educate patients and their families about diagnoses, treatment plans, and prognoses in a clear and empathetic manner.
• Participate in daily rounds, critical care conferences, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and thorough electronic medical records.
• Adhere to all hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Act as a resource and mentor for nursing staff, promoting a culture of continuous learning and excellence.

• Master's or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current, unencumbered Arkansas Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure.
• Current national certification as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP).
• DEA registration (or eligible to obtain).
• BLS and ACLS certification required. CCRN certification preferred.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of recent experience as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in a CVICU or equivalent critical care setting required.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing complex cardiac and vascular critical care patients.
• Excellent clinical assessment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound clinical decisions under pressure during overnight hours.
• Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Commitment to providing patient-centered, high-quality care.

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.

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 employee well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance.

We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

• Free Premium Membership to our Care@Work program to help employees with child care, pet care, senior caregivers, housekeepers & more.
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
• Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs
• Wellness Programs