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Registered Nurse / Surgical / Full-Time / Night / 7p-7a
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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 Nursing 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. 
Additional Requirements by Practice Area
  • Birthing Center : ACLS and NRP within three months of employment date.
  • Critical Care Unit: ACLS within three months of employment date.
  • Day Surgery: ACLS and PALS within three months of employment date.
  • Emergency Dept.: ACLS and PALS within three months of employment date.Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification within three months of employment date.
  • Heart and Vascular Services: ACLS and PALS within three months of employment date.
  • Infusion Center: Full-time RNs: Chemotherapy certified via ONS/ONCC Chemo/Immunotherapy Certificate Course within eight months of employment date; renewed every two years.
  • Inpatient Rehabilitation: Quality Indicator credentialing within three months of employment date.
  • Intermediate Care Unit: ACLS within three months of employment date.
  • Level III Nursery: NRP within three months of employment date.
    STABLE within one year of employment date, renewal not required.
  • Newborn Nursery: NRP within three months of employment date.
    STABLE within one year of employment date, renewal not required.
  • Oncology: ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Certificate Course within one year of employment date and renewed every two years.
  • Radiation Oncology: ONS Radiation Oncology Certificate Program within one year of employment date.
  • PACU: ACLS and PALS within three months of employment date.
  • Pediatrics: PALS within three months of employment date.
  • Psychiatry: Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification within three months of employment date and renewed at least bi-annually for the first year and annually thereafter.
Preferred:

BSN (BSN enrollment and completion requirements may apply), specialty course work and certification in area of practice.

Work Experience:

Required:

No previous experience required, except as listed below. Incumbent should be proficient in the basic aspects of the job and able to assume call responsibilities as required within three months of employment date.
Specific Work Experience Requirements:
Heart and Vascular Services: six months of cardiac monitoring.

Preferred:

Critical Care Unit and PACU: six months of cardiac monitoring experience.
All other units: Prior work experience in requested practice area.

About Catawba Valley Medical Center

COMPREHENSIVE, ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN THE CATAWBA VALLEY

As the region’s largest not-for-profit community hospital, we exist to heal and comfort patients, to promote and foster a healthier community, and to ensure access to healthcare to all who need it - regardless of ability to pay. With a wide array of medical specialties, our skilled nurses and providers are trained to treat virtually any type of injury or illness, providing high-quality, easily accessible healthcare close to home.

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,BCLS Certification,ACLS Certification,NRP Certification,PALS Certification,Chemotherapy Certification,Quality Indicator Credentialing,Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification,Cardiac Monitoring,Healthcare Services,Technical Care,Medical Expertise,Communication,Teamwork

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
LinkedIn: Visit
Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Founding Year: 1968

What you'll do

  • Provides professional nursing care and makes nursing care decisions appropriate for the age and condition of the patient. Collaborates with other health care professionals to meet patient needs and adheres to policies and procedures.

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What does a Registered Nurse / Surgical / Full-Time / Night / 7p-7a do at Catawba?

As a Registered Nurse / Surgical / Full-Time / Night / 7p-7a at Catawba, you will: provides professional nursing care and makes nursing care decisions appropriate for the age and condition of the patient. Collaborates with other health care professionals to meet patient needs and adheres to policies and procedures..

Why join Catawba as a Registered Nurse / Surgical / Full-Time / Night / 7p-7a?

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The Registered Nurse / Surgical / Full-Time / Night / 7p-7a 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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