Registered Nurse / Psychiatry / Full-Time / Night / 7p-7a

Catawba Valley Medical Center; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Catawba Valley Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care, using the nursing process for patients across observed units. You will collaborate with physicians and other health care professionals to meet patient needs and ensure care aligns with the NC Nurse Practice Act and CVMC bylaws.

The role emphasizes adherence to policies, quality patient outcomes, and timely escalation when patient conditions change.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care and use the nursing process appropriate to the age and condition of the patient.
• Collaborate with other health care professionals to meet the needs of the patient.
• Adhere 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 CVMC Nursing Bylaws.

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program.

Current NC RN license or licensure from Nursing Compact State.

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.

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.

Additional Requirements by Practice Area

• 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 within three months of employment date.
• Infusion Center: Full-time RNs: Chemotherapy certified via ONS/ONCC Chemo/Immunotherapy Certificate Course within eight months of employment date; renewed every two years.
• Inpatient Rehabilitation: Quality Indicator credentialing within three months of employment date.
• Intermediate Care Unit: ACLS within three months of employment date.
• Level III Nursery: NRP within three months of employment date.
  STABLE within one year of employment date, renewal not required.
• Newborn Nursery: NRP within three months of employment date.
  STABLE within one year of employment date, renewal not required.
• Oncology: ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Certificate Course within one year of employment date and renewed every two years.
• Radiation Oncology: ONS Radiation Oncology Certificate Program within one year of employment date.
• PACU: ACLS and PALS within three months of employment date.
• Pediatrics: PALS within three months of employment date.
• Psychiatry: Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification within three months of employment date and renewed at least bi-annually for the first year and annually thereafter.
  

Preferred:

BSN (BSN enrollment and completion requirements may apply), specialty course work and certification in area of practice.

Work Experience:

Required:

No previous experience required, except as listed below. 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.

Specific Work Experience Requirements

Heart and Vascular Services: six months of cardiac monitoring.

Preferred:

Critical Care Unit and PACU: six months of cardiac monitoring experience.

All other units: Prior work experience in requested practice area.