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Cardiac Telemetry Charge Nurse

CHI, Little Rock, AR, United States


Job Summary And Responsibilities
As a Cardiac Telemetry Charge Nurse at CHI St Vincent, you will oversee a department of frontline nurses caring for patients. Your experience in acute care adds tremendous value to our nursing team. Every interaction is an opportunity to better understand a patient’s needs, the needs of your nursing team, and the needs of your unit.

You will advocate for your fellow nurses while supporting them in reaching their full potential, aligning with the department’s operational goals and objectives. To thrive in this role, you need to be accountable, confident, an excellent communicator in 1:1 interactions and in front of groups, and comfortable holding tough conversations as you are responsible for the performance of your people and your unit.

Ability to serve as leader and teammate

Ensure direct reports and the department are positioned to deliver the best care possible to our patients

High level of engagement with the floor—visibly connecting with nurses, patients, and families

Attend meetings with leadership to learn about new initiatives, areas for improvement, and share that information with your team

Monitor productivity and efficiency of your department

Mentor people on your team, sharing knowledge and confidence with assistant nurse managers, charge nurses, and others

Benefits
Sign‑on bonus up to $25,000 for eligible hires, additional pay for participation in our clinical ladder, referral bonuses, excellent benefits, tuition reimbursement, and relocation assistance.

Job Requirements

Unencumbered license to practice as an RN in the State of Arkansas

2 years of acute care experience required, preferably in a cardiac setting

BLS certification through the American Heart Association required

ACLS certification through the American Heart Association within 30 days

Preferred

Bachelor of Nursing degree or admission to a BSN program within one year, or obtaining a Bachelor’s degree within 2 years of assuming the position

Participation in the Nursing Career Advancement Program

2 years recent nursing experience in the area of specialty

1 year charge/management experience

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. 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.

Pay Range
$36.36 – $47.66 per hour

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