Registered Nurse / Oncology / Full-Time / Night / 7p-7a

Job DescriptionSummary of Performance Expectations 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 Nursing Bylaws. Education and Credentials: Required: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.Additional Requirements by Practice AreaBirthing Center: ACLS and NRP within three months of employment date.Critical Care Unit: ACLS within three months of employment date.Day Surgery: ACLS and PALS within three months of employment date.Emergency Dept.: ACLS and PALS within three months of employment date. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification within three months of employment date.Heart and Vascular Services: ACLS and PALS within three months of employment date.Infusion Center: Full-time RNs: Chemotherapy certified via ONS/ONCC Chemo/Immunotherapy Certificate Course within eight months of employment date; renewed every two years.Inpatient Rehabilitation: Quality Indicator credentialing within three months of employment date.Intermediate Care Unit: ACLS within three months of employment date.Level III Nursery: NRP within three months of employment date. STABLE within one year of employment date, renewal not required.Newborn Nursery: NRP within three months of employment date. STABLE within one year of employment date, renewal not required.Oncology: ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Certificate Course within one year of employment date and renewed every two years.Radiation Oncology: ONS Radiation Oncology Certificate Program within one year of employment date.PACU: ACLS and PALS within three months of employment date.Pediatrics: PALS within three months of employment date.Psychiatry: Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification within three months of employment date and renewed at least bi-annually for the first year and annually thereafter.Preferred: BSN (BSN enrollment and completion requirements may apply), specialty course work and certification in area of practice. Work Experience: Required: No previous experience required, except as listed below. Incumbent should be proficient in the basic aspects of the job and able to assume call responsibilities as required within three months of employment date. Specific Work Experience Requirements: Heart and Vascular Services: six months of cardiac monitoring. Preferred: Critical Care Unit and PACU: six months of cardiac monitoring experience. All other units: Prior work experience in requested practice area.About UsAbout 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: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 yearsAmerican College of Surgeons Accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer CenterHIGH 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 Medical 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.Job InfoJob Identification 5734Job Category Nursing (RN/LPN)Job Shift 7PM - 7AMLocations 810 Fairgrove Church Rd, Hickory, NC, 28602, US