Charge Registered Nurse / Level III Nursery / Full-Time (30 hours) / Night / 7p-7a

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

Education and Credentials

• Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Required: Current NC RN license or licensure from a Nursing Compact State.
• Required: 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.
• Required: Additional requirements by practice area (refer to the Registered Nurse Performance Expectations for each department’s additional requirements).
• Preferred: BSN (BSN enrollment and completion requirements may apply).
• Preferred: Specialty course work and certification in area of practice.

Work Experience

• Required: Six months of 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 the Organization

Catawba Valley Medical Center is the region’s largest not‑for‑profit community hospital, providing comprehensive, accessible healthcare services in the Catawba Valley. The mission is to heal and comfort patients, promote a healthier community, and ensure access to healthcare for all who need it, regardless of ability to pay.

At a glance: 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.

The hospital offers a wide range of services from experienced medical specialists capable of addressing virtually any healthcare concern. The current hospital holds 258 beds and serves the five‑county Hickory area. Through skilled medical practitioners and highly trained staff, CVMC strives to provide the highest level of medical expertise using the latest state‑of‑the‑art technology.

One goal is to provide seamless care between patients’ primary care providers and the hospital, leveraging a vast healthcare network for easier communication between local physicians, specialists, and the hospital.