Catawba·Hickory, North Carolina
Provides professional nursing care and makes clinical decisions appropriate for the patient's age and condition. Collaborates with healthcare professionals while adhering to departmental policies and the North Carolina State Nurse Practice Act.
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 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.
BSN (BSN enrollment and completion requirements apply). Specialty course work and certification in multiple areas of practice
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
One year experience working in Critical Care. Six months experience in cardiac monitoring. One year experience in either Birthing Center or Level III Nursery.
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.
Exceptional Healthcare. Every Person. Every Time.
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.
Requires a graduate degree from an accredited nursing program, a current NC or Compact State RN license, and BCLS certification. A BSN or higher degree is required within five years of employment, and at least one year of nursing experience is mandatory.
Market context
North Carolina nursing jobs often reflect steady demand in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings, especially for RNs who can provide age-appropriate care across patient populations. These roles are competitive because employers typically want an approved nursing-school graduate with a current North Carolina RN or Compact License and active AHA BLS certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your license status and BLS renewal before applying.
