Licensed Practical Nurse / Medical / Registry / Night
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Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program
Current NC Licensed Practical Nurse license
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
ED: ACLS and PALS within three months of employment
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification within three months of employment
Level III Nursery & Newborn Nursery: NRP within three months of employment
STABLE within one year of employment date, renewal not required
Pediatrics: PALS within three months of employment date
Birthing Center: ACLS and NRP within three months of employment date
Inpatient Rehabilitation: Quality Indicator credentialing within three months of employment
PACU: ACLS and PALS within three months of employment
Day Surgery: ACLS and PALS within three months of employment
Critical Care Unit: ACLS within three months of employment
Intermediate Care Unit: ACLS within three months of employment
Psychiatry: Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification within three months of employment and renewed at least bi-annually for the first year and annually thereafter
Heart & Vascular Services: ACLS and PALS within three months of employment
No previous experience required, except as listed below
Given training and on-the-job experience, incumbent should be proficient in basic aspects of job within three months of employment date
Heart & Vascular: six months of cardiac telemetry experience
Critical Care Unit and PACU: six months of cardiac monitoring experience
All other units: Prior work experience in requested practice area
Responsibilities
Provides nursing care and makes nursing care decisions appropriate to the age of the patients served, incorporating knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span
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 Practice Act and abiding by the CVMC Nursing Bylaws
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary of Performance Expectations:
Provides nursing care and makes nursing care decisions appropriate to the age of the patients served, incorporating knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. 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 Practice Act and abiding by the CVMC Nursing Bylaws.
Required
Education & Credentials:
• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• Current NC Licensed Practical Nurse license.
• 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
ED: ACLS and PALS within three months of employment. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification within three months of employment.
Level III Nursery & Newborn Nursery: NRP within three months of employment. STABLE within one year of employment date, renewal not required.
Pediatrics: PALS within three months of employment date.
Birthing Center: ACLS and NRP within three months of employment date.
Inpatient Rehabilitation: Quality Indicator credentialing within three months of employment.
PACU: ACLS and PALS within three months of employment.
Day Surgery: ACLS and PALS within three months of employment
Critical Care Unit: ACLS within three months of employment.
Intermediate Care Unit: ACLS within three months of employment.
Psychiatry: Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification within three months of employment and renewed at least bi-annually for the first year and annually thereafter.
Heart & Vascular Services: ACLS and PALS within three months of employment.
Preferred
Work Experience:
Required
No previous experience required, except as listed below. Given training and on-the-job experience, incumbent should be proficient in basic aspects of job within three months of employment date.
Specific Work Experience Requirements/Preferences:
Heart & Vascular: six months of cardiac telemetry experience
Preferred
Critical Care Unit and PACU: six months of cardiac monitoring experience. All other units: Prior work experience in requested practice area
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.
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