JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary of Performance Expectations:

Provides leadership presence to promote a collaborative and collegial work environment among departments. Collaborates with the Administrator on Duty (AOD) to ensure staffing resources are appropriately allocated. Collaborates with department leadership, Professional Development Coordinators (PDC) and Clinical Care Managers (CCM) to provide education and validation of clinical competence. Provides on-going support to staff to ensure issues or concerns are addressed in a timely and efficient manner. Assist department leaders in meeting fiscal goals. Responsible for adhering to CVMC policies and procedures; abiding by the CVMC Nursing Bylaws; and practicing within the guidelines of the North Carolina State Nurse Practice Act.

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.
• ACLS certification within six months of employment or placement into position. (Exception: Level III Nursery, Psychiatry).
  
  

Bachelor Of Science In Nursing Degree Requirements:

• Effective May 4, 2015 all newly employed Registered Nurses and all current employees promoted to Registered Nurse positions are required to obtain a BSN or higher nursing degree.
  
  

Exceptions:

• RNs employed in positions at Catawba Valley Medical Group (CVMG), Fairgrove Primary Health (FPH), Catawba Valley Infectious Disease (CVID), Catawba Valley Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbarics (WHC), and Catawba Valley Psychiatric Services (CVPS) are exempt from this requirement.

• The BSN or higher nursing degree must be completed within five years from the date of employment or placement into the RN position.
• Incumbents in CVMC RN positions on the effective date will not be required to satisfy the BSN degree requirement to maintain their current position, be promoted to a charge nurse or Operating Room specialty RN position or apply for lateral RN positions in another CVMC department.
  
  

Exceptions:

• RNs transferring to the IRT department are subject to the BSN requirement.
• Effective 03/28/2019: RNs transferring from CVMG, FPH, CVID, WHC, or CVPS into RN positions at CVMC are subject to the BSN requirement.
  
  

Additional Requirements By Practice Area:

Birthing Center: NRP within one year of employment date.

NICU: NRP within one year of employment date.

Psychiatry: Non-violent Crisis Intervention within 3 months

Work Experience:

Required

Two years of previous nursing experience required Demonstrated leadership potential. Given training and on-the-job experience incumbent should be proficient in the basic aspects of the job within three months.

Preferred

Experience as charge nurse and/or preceptor.

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:

• North Carolina’s first and only 5-time Magnet recipient for nursing excellence
• 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 Medica 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.