Registered Nurse - General Cardiology / Catawba Valley Cardiology / Full Time

Catawba Valley Health System; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Catawba Valley Medical Center in North Carolina is seeking a registered nurse to join our patient-centered care team. Under the supervision of a licensed physician or mid-level provider, you will perform clinical and some administrative duties for outpatient services, focusing on heart failure education and outcomes.

You will educate patients and families about heart failure, discuss test results in understandable terms, and collaborate with care teams to ensure smooth transitions of care.

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• BCLS certification required within 3 months of employment.
• Heart Failure training and education must be completed within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist physician or mid-level provider with patient care.
• Educate patients and families about heart failure and treatments.
• Explain test results and disease information in layman's terms.
• Support a team-based care approach in daily tasks.

Skills

Patient education

Communication

Team-based care

Education

RN license

BCLS certification

Heart Failure training

Tools

EHR

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary of Performance Expectations

Promotes a professional patient centered practice image by efficiently performing a wide variety of clinical and/or administrative duties to medical office outpatients under the direct supervision of a licensed physician or licensed mid-level provider. Serves as an important role on the care team to assist the physician or mid-level provider with outcome based patient care. Utilizes a team based approach to all tasks. Educates patients and families regarding heart failure pathology and treatments, medications, lifestyle changes when living with heart failure. Able to explain test results and disease-specific information in layman terms for easy patient understanding.

Education And Credentials

Required

• Graduate of accredited nursing program.
• Current NC RN license or licensure from Nursing Compact State.
• BCLS certification from the American Heart Association required within three months of employment date.
• Heart Failure Training and Education must be completed within six months of employment date.

Work Experience

Required

No previous experience required. Given training and on-the job experience, incumbent should be proficient in basic aspects of job within three months of employment date.

Preferred

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

ABOUT US

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

• 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 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.