Licensed Practical Nurse / Surgical / Full-Time / Days / 7a-7p

Catawba • Hickory, NC

17h

About The Position

Provides nursing care and makes nursing care decisions appropriate to the ages of patients served, incorporating knowledge of growth and development across the life span. Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to meet patient needs. The role is responsible for following CVMC and departmental policies, procedures, and philosophy to deliver quality patient care, practicing within the North Carolina State Practice Act and abiding by the CVMC Nursing Bylaws.

The position is in Surgical and is full-time, with a 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. schedule. No previous experience is required unless otherwise specified. With training and on-the-job experience, the incumbent is expected to become proficient in the basic aspects of the job within three months of employment.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• Current North Carolina Licensed Practical Nurse license.
• BCLS certification. If the certification is not from the American Heart Association, obtain AHA certification within three months of employment.
• No previous experience required; with training and on-the-job experience, proficiency in basic job duties is expected within three months of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior work experience in the requested practice area is preferred for units other than Heart & Vascular, Critical Care Unit, and PACU.
• Six months of cardiac monitoring experience is preferred for the Critical Care Unit and PACU.
• Six months of cardiac telemetry experience is required for Heart & Vascular roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs.
• Make nursing care decisions using knowledge of growth and development across the life span.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to meet patient needs.
• Follow CVMC and departmental policies, procedures, and philosophy in delivering patient care.
• Practice within the guidelines of the North Carolina State Practice Act and abide by the CVMC Nursing Bylaws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree