Registered Nurse IRT / Administrators on Duty / Full-Time / Night / 7p-7a

Catawba Valley Health System; North Carolina; On-site; USD 64,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Catawba Valley Medical Center is recruiting a Registered Nurse to provide skilled nursing care across patient units in North Carolina. You will make patient-centered decisions using the nursing process, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality care.

Requirements include a graduate nursing degree and current NC RN licensure (or Nursing Compact), plus BCLS. BSN or higher must be completed within five years. CCU and critical care experience are preferred for this role.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program and licensed as an NC RN or a Nursing Compact State license.
• BCLS certification; if not from AHA, an AHA certification is required within three months of employment.
• BSN or higher nursing degree must be completed within five years of employment.
• One year nursing experience; CCU experience preferred and readiness for call responsibilities within three months.
• Preferred: one year in Critical Care; six months in cardiac monitoring; experience in Birthing Center or Level III Nursery.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care and makes nursing care decisions using the nursing process.
• Collaborates with other health care professionals to meet patient needs.
• Adheres to CVMC policies, procedures, and philosophy; follows NC Nurse Practice Act and CVMC Bylaws.
• Floats to assigned units and maintains competencies through annual education and certifications.

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Current NC RN license or licensure from Nursing Compact State

BSN or higher nursing degree

BCLS certification

Job description

Summary of Performance Expectations:

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary of Performance Expectations:

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.

Required

Education & Credentials:

• 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.

Bachelor Of Science In Nursing Degree Requirements

Newly employed IRT Registered Nurses and current employees promoted to IRT Registered Nurse positions are required to possess a BSN or higher nursing degree.

• The BSN or higher nursing degree must be completed within five years from the date of employment or placement into the IRT RN position.
• Effective August 28, 2017, incumbents in CVMC IRT RN positions on the effective date will be required to satisfy the BSN degree requirement to maintain their current position.

Additional Requirements By Practice Area

The IRT Registered Nurse will float to the assigned units and take an independent assignment. Competency requirements will include all annual education and certifications required by each assigned individual unit to maintain competencies. Refer to the Registered Nurse Performance Expectations for each department's additional requirements by Practice Area.

Preferred

BSN (BSN enrollment and completion requirements apply). Specialty course work and certification in multiple areas of practice

Required

Work Experience:

One year nursing experience. Incumbent should be proficient in the basic aspects of the job and able to assume call responsibilities as required within three months of employment date.

CCU experience

Preferred

• One year experience working in Critical Care.
• Six months experience in cardiac monitoring.
• One year experience in either Birthing Center or Level III Nursery.

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.