Psychiatric Resource Liaison Nurse / Psychiatry / Full-Time / Night / 7p-7a

Summary of Performance Expectations

Accountable for the coordination and provision of professional nursing care appropriate to the age of the patient applying evidence-based nursing practice. Assesses the appropriateness of admission and treatment plan based upon clinical norms and judgment. Collaborates with other health care professionals and agencies to meet the needs of our customers. Accountable for input into departmental and patient outcomes. Serves as an educational resource to the patient, patient’s family, physicians, administration and medical center staff related to the psychiatric program.

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.
• Crisis Intervention Certification within three months of employment date and renewed at least bi-annually for the first year and annually thereafter.

Work Experience

• Required: Six months of work experience in area of practice. Incumbent should be proficient in the basic aspects of the job and able to assume call responsibilities as required within three months.

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.

High Level of Technical Care From Medical Experts

We offer 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 Medical 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.