ER Nurse

As an ER Nurse at CHI St Vincent in Sherwood, your key responsibilities include using emergency triage protocols to intake, discharge, or admit patients, providing stabilizing care to patients of all ages, and adapting your care based on the changes in each patient's condition. You'll also be documenting nursing care plans and engaging in patient experience initiatives to improve overall care outcomes.

To become an ER Nurse at CHI St Vincent in Sherwood, you'll need an unencumbered nursing license to practice in Arkansas, with at least 6 months of acute care experience. While previous ER experience is preferred, it's not mandatory as new graduates can participate in our residency training program. Other requirements include BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications.

Important skills for an ER Nurse at CHI St Vincent in Sherwood include strong critical thinking abilities, effective communication skills, and the capacity to work well under pressure. Teamwork and professionalism also play crucial roles in ensuring that patients receive compassionate and high-quality care during emergencies.

CHI St Vincent offers competitive benefits for ER Nurses, including health, dental, and vision insurance, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, and adoption assistance. Additionally, there’s a sign-on bonus of up to $25,000 available for eligible new hires, and opportunities for tuition reimbursement and career advancement through our clinical ladder.

The ER Nurse role at CHI St Vincent directly contributes to the community by providing essential emergency care during times of need, ensuring that patients receive timely and appropriate treatment. By delivering stabilizing care and engaging in initiatives to improve patient experiences, ER Nurses help to build a healthier community while promoting social justice and health equity.

Provide a specific example that showcases your ability to assess patient needs quickly. Discuss the criteria you used to prioritize care and the outcome, emphasizing your quick decision-making and teamwork skills.

Share techniques that help you maintain composure, such as deep breathing or prioritizing tasks. Highlight a past experience where these strategies proved effective.

Discuss your understanding of cultural sensitivity and provide an example of how you’ve adapted your care approach to respect and incorporate a patient’s cultural beliefs.

Articulate qualities such as empathy, teamwork, adaptability, and resilience. Back up your answer with examples from your nursing experiences to illustrate each quality's importance.

Detail your approach to documentation, emphasizing accuracy and timeliness. Share how you keep track of important changes in a patient's condition while managing multiple responsibilities.

Describe your belief in the importance of teamwork and provide examples of how collaborating with colleagues leads to better patient outcomes in emergency settings.

Tell a story about a difficult interaction, focusing on your communication skills, empathy, and the methods you used to resolve the situation successfully.

Share your passion for emergency medicine, emphasizing experiences or influences that drove you to this critical role and how you envision making a difference.

Explain your conflict resolution approach, highlighting the importance of communication, professionalism, and focus on patient care while navigating differences with colleagues.

Point out specific aspects of CHI St Vincent’s mission and values that resonate with you, such as their commitment to community health, supportive workplace culture, or professional development opportunities.