Charge Nurse / Orthopedic Unit / Full-Time / Day / 7a-7p
full-time•Hickory
Summary
Location
Hickory
Type
full-time
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Summary of Performance Expectations:
Provides professional nursing care and makes nursing care decisions that are appropriate for the age and condition of the patient, using the nursing process. Collaborates with other health care professionals to meet the needs of the patient. Responsible for adhering to CVMC departmental policies, procedures, and philosophy to deliver quality patient care, practicing within the guidelines of the North Carolina State Nurse Practice Act and abiding by the CVMC Nurse Bylaws.
Education and Credentials:
Required:
- Graduate of accredited nursing program.
- Current NC RN license or licensure from Nursing Compact State.
- BCLS certification. If the BCLS certification is not from the American Heart Association (AHA), an AHA certification is required within three months of employment date.
Refer to the Registered Nurse Performance Expectations for each department’s additional requirements by Practice Area.
Preferred:
BSN (BSN enrollment and completion requirements may apply), specialty course work and certification in area of practice.
Work Experience:
Required:
Six months nursing experience. Given training and on-the-job experience, incumbent should be proficient in the basic aspects of the position within three months of employment date.
Preferred:
One year of experience working within that department.
About Catawba Valley Medical Center
COMPREHENSIVE, ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN THE CATAWBA VALLEY
Our mission: Exceptional Healthcare. Every Person. Every Time.
At A Glance:
- North Carolina’s first and only 5-time Magnet recipient for nursing excellence
- Region’s only level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
- Women’s Choice Award winner for America’s Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience for six consecutive years
- American College of Surgeons Accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Center
HIGH LEVEL OF TECHNICAL CARE FROM MEDICAL EXPERTS
Catawba Valley Medical Center offers a wide range of services from experienced medical specialists capable of addressing virtually any healthcare concern. Our current hospital holds 258 beds and serves the five-county Hickory area. Through our skilled medical practitioners and our highly trained staff, we strive to provide the highest level of medical expertise using the latest, state-of-the-art technology available.
One of our goals at Catawba Valley Medica Center is to provide seamless care between your primary care provider and our hospital. Being a part of a vast healthcare network allows for easier and more efficient communication between local physicians, medical specialists and our hospital. No one should have to travel far for the expert level medical treatment they need. We work with a plethora of medical specialists capable of diagnosing, treating and operating on a wide variety of conditions.
Other facts
Tech stack
Nursing Care,Patient Care,Collaboration,Nursing Process,BCLS Certification,Orthopedic Care,Healthcare Policies,Nurse Practice Act,Communication,Critical Thinking,Teamwork,Patient Assessment,Time Management,Problem Solving,Compassion,Technical Skills
About Catawba
Catawba Valley Health System is the region's largest not-for-profit community hospital, it is our mission to improve the health status of the Catawba Valley. Our organization's hallmark is an extraordinary blend of compassionate care and innovative clinical expertise.
We do this by providing high-quality health-care services, as well as by supporting organizations dedicated to improving our standard of living.We exist to heal and comfort patients, to promote and foster a healthier Catawba Valley, and to assure access to health care to all who need it — not to create profits and return dividends to shareholders.
By continuing to work together, we can improve the overall health status of the Catawba Valley and make our community an even better place to call home.
Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
Website: http://www.catawbavalleyhealth.org
LinkedIn: Visit
Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Founding Year: 1968
What you'll do
- The Charge Nurse provides professional nursing care and makes appropriate nursing care decisions based on patient age and condition. They collaborate with healthcare professionals to meet patient needs and adhere to departmental policies and procedures.
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What does a Charge Nurse / Orthopedic Unit / Full-Time / Day / 7a-7p do at Catawba?
As a Charge Nurse / Orthopedic Unit / Full-Time / Day / 7a-7p at Catawba, you will: the Charge Nurse provides professional nursing care and makes appropriate nursing care decisions based on patient age and condition. They collaborate with healthcare professionals to meet patient needs and adhere to departmental policies and procedures..
Why join Catawba as a Charge Nurse / Orthopedic Unit / Full-Time / Day / 7a-7p?
Catawba is a leading Hospitals and Health Care company.
Is the Charge Nurse / Orthopedic Unit / Full-Time / Day / 7a-7p position at Catawba remote?
The Charge Nurse / Orthopedic Unit / Full-Time / Day / 7a-7p position at Catawba is based in Hickory, North Carolina, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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