Registered Nurse - Specialized Acute Care & Collaboration

Catawba Valley Health System; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Catawba Valley Health System is seeking a registered nurse to deliver professional nursing care using the nursing process, with collaboration across care teams to meet patient needs.

The role requires NC RN licensure or a Nursing Compact license and BCLS certification, with ACLS/NRP/PALS within prescribed timelines depending on the unit. Strong commitment to patient safety and standards is essential.

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

• Provides professional nursing care using the nursing process and age-appropriate decisions.
• Collaborates with other health care professionals to meet patient needs.
• Adheres to CVMC policies, procedures, and philosophy and to the North Carolina Nurse Practice Act and CVMC Nursing Bylaws.

Skills

Cardiac monitoring

Call responsibilities

Education

NC RN license

Nursing Compact licensure

BCLS certification

ACLS within 3 months

NRP within 3 months

PALS within 3 months

Job description

Catawba Valley Health System is seeking a registered nurse to deliver professional nursing care using the nursing process, with collaboration across care teams to meet patient needs.

The role requires NC RN licensure or a Nursing Compact license and BCLS certification, with ACLS/NRP/PALS within prescribed timelines depending on the unit. Strong commitment to patient safety and standards is essential.