Licensed Practical Nurse/ Psychiatry / PRN / Various Shifts

Catawba Valley Health System • Hickory, NC

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Psychiatry: Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification within three months of employment and renewed at least bi-annually for the first year and annually thereafter.
• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees