Registered Nurse / Operating Room / PRN
Summary of Performance Expectations
- Accountable for the coordination and provision of professional nursing care appropriate to the age of the patient using the nursing process.
- Collaborates with other health‑care professionals and agencies to meet the needs of our customers.
- Provides input into the performance appraisal process for each assigned team member on an ongoing basis.
- Accountable for input into departmental and patient financial outcomes.
Education and Credentials
Required:
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Current NC RN license or licensure from a 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 the employment date.
Preferred:
- BSN.
- Specialty certification in the area of practice.
Work Experience
Required:
- No previous experience required. The incumbent should be proficient in the basic aspects of the job and able to assume call responsibilities as required within three to three months of the employment date.
About Catawba Valley Medical Center
As the region’s largest not‑for‑profit community hospital, Catawba Valley Medical Center exists to heal and comfort patients, promote a healthier community, and ensure access to health care for all, regardless of ability to pay. The hospital offers comprehensive, accessible health‑care services in the Catawba Valley, featuring the region’s only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and an American College of Surgeons‑accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Center. It has been a Women’s Choice Award winner for America’s Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience for six consecutive years.
With 258 beds serving the five‑county Hickory area, the center provides a wide range of services through experienced medical specialists and highly trained staff, utilizing state‑of‑the‑art technology. A key goal is seamless care coordination between primary‑care providers and the hospital, facilitated by a vast health‑care network that enables efficient communication among local physicians, specialists, and the hospital.