Registered Nurse / Oncology / Full-Time / Days / 7a-7p

About the role

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. Catawba Valley Medical Center is the region’s largest not-for-profit community hospital, existing to heal and comfort patients, promote and foster a healthier community, and ensure access to healthcare for all who need it regardless of ability to pay. With a wide array of medical specialties, skilled nurses and providers treat virtually any type of injury or illness, providing high-quality, easily accessible healthcare close to home. The mission is Exceptional Healthcare. Every Person. Every Time. At a glance: the 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, and an American College of Surgeons Accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Center. The hospital offers a high level of technical care from medical experts, holds 258 beds, serves the five-county Hickory area, and strives to provide seamless care between primary care providers and the hospital through a vast healthcare network.

Requirements

• 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 (must be obtained within specified timeframes):
  • 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