Charge Nurse/Orthopedic Unit
Listed on 2026-02-03
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, RN Nurse, Neonatal/ NICU Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist
Charge Nurse / Orthopedic Unit / Full-Time / Day / 7a-7p
NC, United States
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OverviewCharge Nurse / Orthopedic Unit / Full-Time / Day / 7a-7p
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 Nurse 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 Area
Refer to the Registered Nurse Performance Expectations for each department’s additional requirements by Practice Area.
Preferred:
BSN (BSN enrollment and completion requirements may apply), specialty course work and certification in area of practice.
Work Experience:
Required:
- Six months nursing experience. Given training and on-the-job experience, incumbent should be proficient in the basic aspects of the position within three months of employment date.
Preferred:
- One year of experience working within that department.
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.
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 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 Identification 4784
- Job Category Nursing (RN/LPN)
- Posting Date 01/22/2026, 01:39 PM
- Job Shift 7AM - 7PM
- Locations 810 Fairgrove Church Rd, Hickory, NC, 28602, US
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