Catawba Valley Health System

American Nurses Credentialing Center Board Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner or Certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner.. Two years experience as a Nurse Practitioner in a medical center or outpatient clinic setting.. About Catawba Valley Medical Center. 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.. Catawba Valley Medical Center offers a wide range of services from experienced medical specialists capable of addressing virtually any healthcare concern.

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JOB DESCRIPTION Summary of Performance Expectations. Performs history, physical examinations, diagnoses, therapeutic treatment regimens as required, interprets lab results all under the supervision and directions of a practicing physician. Required Education and Credentials: Current NC RN license or licensure from Nursing Compact State. Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program and accredited Nurse Practitioner Program. American Nurses Credentialing Center Board Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner or Certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner. BCLS certification. Preferred Certification in HIV/AIDS Required Work Experience: Five years experience as a registered nurse in an acute care setting. Given training and on-the-job experience incumbent should be proficient in the basic aspects of the job within three months of employment date. Preferred Two years experience as a Nurse Practitioner in a medical center or outpatient clinic setting. ABOUT US 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: <ul><li>North Carolina’s first and only 5-time Magnet recipient for nursing excellence</li><li>Region’s only level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)</li><li>Women’s Choice Award winner for America’s Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience for six consecutive years</li><li>American College of Surgeons Accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Center </li></ul>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 Medica 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.

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