Catawba·Hickory, North Carolina
Coordinate and provide professional nursing care for psychiatric patients using evidence-based practices. Assess admission appropriateness and serve as an educational resource for patients, families, and medical staff.
Summary of Performance Expectations.
Accountable for the coordination and provision of professional nursing care appropriate to the age of the patient applying evidence-based nursing practice.
Assesses the appropriateness of admission and treatment plan based upon clinical norms and judgment.
Collaborates with other health care professionals and agencies to meet the needs of our customers.
Accountable for input into departmental and patient outcomes.
Serves as an educational resource to the patient, patient’s family, physicians, administration and medical center staff related to the psychiatric program.
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.
Crisis Intervention Certification within three months of employment date and renewed at least bi-annually for the first year and annually thereafter.
Experience in coordination of clinical care. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. Specialty certification in area of practice or written agreement with Director is developed to obtain within two years of agreement.
Six months of work experience in area of practice. Incumbent should be proficient in the basic aspects of the job and able to assume call responsibilities as required within three months.
One year work experience in area of practice.
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.
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. Minimum of six months of experience in the area of practice is required.
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.
