Charge Nurse / Birthing Center / Full-Time / Day / 7a-7p

Catawba • Hickory, NC

4h • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides professional nursing care and makes nursing care decisions appropriate for the age and condition of the patient, utilizing the nursing process. The Charge Nurse collaborates with other healthcare professionals to meet patient needs and is responsible for adhering to CVMC departmental policies, procedures, and philosophy to deliver quality patient care. The role requires practicing within the guidelines of the North Carolina State Nurse Practice Act and abiding by the CVMC Nurse Bylaws. Catawba Valley Medical Center is the region’s largest not-for-profit community hospital, dedicated to healing and comforting patients, promoting a healthier community, and ensuring access to healthcare regardless of ability to pay. The hospital offers a wide array of medical specialties, with skilled nurses and providers trained to treat various injuries or illnesses, providing high-quality, easily accessible healthcare. The medical center holds 258 beds and serves the five-county Hickory area, striving to provide seamless care within a vast healthcare network.

Requirements

• 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.
• Six months nursing experience.

Nice To Haves

• BSN (BSN enrollment and completion requirements may apply)
• specialty course work and certification in area of practice.
• One year of experience working within that department.

Responsibilities

• 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 Nurse Bylaws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees