Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care. It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community. Benefits Eligible Full-Time Benefit Eligible Work Shift Day - 8 Hour or less Shift (United States of America) Department 7870 Wound Care Center The purpose of this position is to protect and promote health, prevent illness and injury, and alleviate suffering through nursing diagnosis and treatment. Demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting through oversight of the interdisciplinary health care team to provide holistic care and advocate for patients and families served. QUALIFICATIONS License /Certification Required: CA RN license BLS Education Preferred: BSN, MSN, or currently enrolled in RN-BSN program. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Essential The nurse's practice is guided by the Code of Ethics. Professional behavior including interactions with co-workers. Displays our values; treats everyone respectfully. Identifies high risk patients and initiates intervention of ancillary department. Decisions and actions on behalf of patients/residents are determined in an ethical manner. Maintains patient confidentiality within legal and regulatory parameters. Acts as a patient/resident advocate and assists patients/residents in developing skills so they can advocate for themselves. Delivers care in a nonjudgmental and nondiscriminatory manner that preserves patient autonomy, dignity and rights. Utilizes nursing process - assessed via direct observation, peer reviews, audits, and documentation. Assessment-successful completion of Physical Assessment validation. Diagnosis Planning Outcome identification Implementation Evaluation The nurse uses the results of quality of care/performance improvement activities to initiate changes in nursing practice. Collects clinical data to monitor quality and effectiveness of nursing care. Identifies aspects of care that are important for quality monitoring and formulates recommendations to improve nursing practice or patient/resident outcomes. Assists in development and implementation of policies, procedures, and practice guidelines to improve quality of care and nursing practice. Participates on interdisciplinary teams that evaluate clinical practice or health services relating to patient/resident care. Participates in QI studies: involved in task force or committee. Implements suggestions for improving outcomes per unit study results. Independently identifies problematic areas and recommends problem solving. Shares findings of studies, audits with others. Seeks improvement independently. Collaborates and communicates with the patient/resident, family, and other health care providers. Utilizes peer review and observation. Monitors documentation for appropriate referrals. Formulates the plan of care and involves patient/residents in decisions related to care and the delivery services. Makes referrals, including provisions for continuity of care, as needed. Addendum (essential for specific dept) TEAM LEADER: Is a primary clinical resource for staff on assigned unit. Is a role model and mentor for staff. Acts as the Nurse Manager Representative in his/her absence. Provides leadership and support for staff through effective problem solving and decision making. Is a resource for staff: Is a clinical resource Is a role model Provides leadership and support for staff Supports nurse preceptors and new employees during orientation Provides input on employee evaluations Assures float staff receive orientation to the floor and feel welcome. Manages Staff and Patient flow: Makes and adjusts staff assignments based on the abilities of staff and needs of the patient population. Assigns admissions and arranges transfers in coordination with the Nurse Manager, House Supervisor and/or Bed Coordinator. Assures that shift report starts on time. Monitors breaks to provide adequate staffing. Determines staffing needs for the next shift and communicates those needs to the Staff Facilitator or Nursing Supervisor. Assigns staff to ensure equipment checks are completed: PCX controls, crash cart, refrigerator temps, red books and narcotic counts. Coordinates care in high-risk/emergent situations and keeps Nurse Manager/Director/Nursing Supervisor aware of critical patients and any unit issues. Ensures collaboration between staff, physicians, other providers, and departments involved in the care of patients on their unit. Keeps lines of communication open. Ensures patient care issues are documented and reported. Assures the appropriate nurse completes a Statement of Concern. Understands and utilizes Medical Staff and Kaweah Health's chain of command. Provides employee guidance and alerts the Nurse Manager of counseling needs. Provides patient care as needed. Makes fiscally responsible decisions regarding staffing and use of patient supplies. IF ASSIGNED TO THE INFUSION CENTER RESPONSIBLE FOR: Assigns patients to infusion chairs and initiates nursing intake. Educates patients on upcoming medications and therapies. Starts peripheral IVs or access Central Venous Access Devices (PICC, Port-a-Cath) lines and administers infusions per physician orders. Monitors vital signs and patient status throughout treatment. Performs medication reconciliation and obtains patient history. Administers medications (IV, IM, SQ, PO), IV hydration, blood transfusions, and dressing changes. Completes all infusion documentation, discontinue IVs, and provides discharge instructions. Maintains competency in IV therapy, infusion pumps, and emergency response procedures. Provides telephone triage and patient education on side effects, symptom management, and resources. IF ASSIGNED TO THE WOUND CENTER RESPONSIBLE FOR: Communicates and collaborates closely with physicians, inpatient and outpatient nurses, Wound Center staff to coordinate care. Functions as a case manager for assigned patients with responsibility to plan, implement and evaluate the care for Wound Center patients. Ensures patients and families receive comprehensive education related to management of their wounds and underlying health conditions. Works with appropriate autonomy in the wound center and hyperbaric setting. Functions as a resource to staff, management and other health team members regarding nursing practice for wound care. Facilitates staff development and education. Assists in the development and maintenance of Wound Center policies and procedures. Complies with department requirements for continuing education and maintains active participation in hyperbaric related organizations. Takes part in required Healogics training, competency assessments, and ongoing education as approved by Kaweah Health leadership. Support and follow all relevant clinical protocols, operational procedures, documentation standards, and workflows outlined in the Healogics Clinical Policies and Procedures. Work in alignment with the program’s performance expectations, quality measures, and operational requirements established for the wound care program. Additional Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area. Knowledgeable of growth and development for all patient/family cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age specific needs. Able to effectively communicate and care for patient and family as reflected in the Plan for Provision of Care. Performs other duties as assigned. Pay Range $46.44 -$69.66 If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong.
Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care. It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community. Benefits Eligible Full-Time Benefit Eligible Work Shift Day - 8 Hour or less Shift (United States of America) Department 7870 Wound Care Center Responsible for the coordination of clinical activities of the Wound Care Center. This may include patient care assessment, patient care planning and implementation, and working on patient care quality improvement. This position works in collaboration with the Program Director and the Medical Director to meet the Center’s program objectives and help ensure optimal healing outcomes and patient satisfaction. QUALIFICATIONS License /Certification Required: Current CA RN license BLS Preferred: Wound Care Certification Education Preferred: BSN Experience Required: A minimum of one year of RN experience. Preferred: Supervisory experience Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Planning, organization, prioritization and time-management skills Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, to include presentation skills Strong customer service skills and follow-up skills Strong analytical and quantitative skills JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Essential Proficient in all responsibilities related to Case Management. May be required to provide case management to a group of patients providing specific assessments according to protocols and procedures, clinical competence in procedural skills, treatments, and patient/caregiver education related to wound care management. Organizes and prioritizes clinical responsibilities, provides clinical oversight to clinical staff. Collaborates with other health care providers, key hospital personnel, Wound Care Center Providers, Program Director, and Medical Director regarding clinical and patient needs. Consistently looks at current processes and procedures, and identifies and implements areas of improvement, while complying with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HPAA), the Department of Health (DOH), as well as hospital and Healogics requirements. Engages in staff development, providing general in-services as well as individual instruction and orientation. Provides staff recognition through positive reinforcement and constructive feedback. Collaborates with Program Director in coordination of program objectives, from a budgetary and financial perspective. May function as a Documentation Assistant (scribe) in accordance with Healogics and hospital policies. May perform hyperbaric safety director duties after completing the required Healogics hyperbaric safety director training. Following required hyperbaric training, may act as a chamber operator or an emergency chamber operator. Additional Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area. Knowledgeable of growth and development for all patient/family cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age specific needs. Able to effectively communicate and care for patient and family as reflected in the Plan for Provision of Care. Performs other duties as assigned. Pay Range $44.66 -$66.99 If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong.
Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care. It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community. Benefits Eligible Not Benefits Eligible Work Shift Day - 8 Hour or less Shift (United States of America) Department 8660 Employee Health Services Employee Health Nursing is an Occupational Health specialty that provides health and safety programs to workers and staff. The Employee Health Nurse (EHN) focuses on promotion and restoration of health, prevention of illness and injury, and protection from work-related and environmental hazards. EHNs make independent nursing judgments and are capable of designing and delivering direct health care to employee-based populations. QUALIFICATIONS License /Certification Required: CA RN license BLS Education Preferred: BSN, MSN, or currently enrolled in RN-BSN program. Experience Required: Three or more years of experience as an RN. Preferred: Phlebotomy experience Computer experience One year experience in employee health or as an occupation health nurse (OHN). JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Essential Completes pre-placement and periodic physical examinations and drug screens. Assures maintenance of accurate and complete employee health records for all staff members. Assures adequate clearance for staff returning to work following an injury/illness, whether work related or not and reviews with employee's department manager any restrictions recommended as needed. Assesses staff member injuries/illness, renders first aid as appropriate and assures that proper paperwork is completed and documentation is done in Employee Health software program. Serves as Case Manager for all workers' compensation lost time claims and communicates frequently with injured worker and Third Party Administrator as well as employee's supervisor as needed. Handles all reported exposures, doing appropriate counseling, test of source and employee, and completing appropriate paperwork, documentation and reporting. Additional Maintains staff immunization and TB testing programs. Maintains inventory of medicines and medical supplies. Assists mid-level practitioner and Employee Health Medical Director with appointments for injured workers and completion of required reports. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area. Knowledgeable of growth and development for all patient/family cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age specific needs. Able to effectively communicate and care for patient and family as reflected in the Plan for Provision of Care. Performs other duties as assigned. Pay Range $55.00 -$55.00 If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong.
Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care. It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community. Benefits Eligible Full-Time Benefit Eligible Work Shift Day - 8 Hour or less Shift (United States of America) Department 8741 Nursing Professional Development Advanced Practice Nurses are dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of patients/families, nurses and the healthcare system by positively influencing patient outcomes utilizing evidence-based practice and promoting excellent bedside practice through collaboration, leadership and mentoring. QUALIFICATIONS License /Certification Required: CA RN license CA licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse such as Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) BLS Experience Required: Three years of recent experience in specialty clinical area. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Excellent written and oral communication skills and effective interpersonal relationships. Demonstrates critical thinking, creative thinking, and creative skill in problem solving. Department Specific Requirements If assigned to NICU: The three years of recent specialty experience must be in a neonatal nursing care unit, at least one year must have been in a facility with an NICU that is equivalent to a Regional (Level III) or Community (Level II) NICU. Recent level III experience required. Current certification in NICU from a nationally recognized accrediting organization preferred. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Essential Demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of: Joint Commission standards California's Nursing Practice Act Applicable sections of California Title 22 and 16 and all other applicable regulations Applicable Federal guidelines and regulations including HIPAA American Nurses Association Scope and Standards of Practice Policies and procedures for specialty area National standards for specialty area. Uses knowledge and assessments of patients to design, implement and evaluate plans of patient care related to specialty area. Uses advanced theoretical and empirical knowledge of physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and health assessment: Assesses and intervenes in complex health care problems within a selected specialty area. Manages populations with disease states and non-disease based etiologies to improve and to promote health care outcomes. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team on most complex patients within specialty area on a consistent basis. Designs, implements, and evaluates innovative individual and/or population-based programs of care to achieve high quality, cost-effective outcomes. Serves as a leader/consultant/mentor/change agent in advancing the practice of nursing among other nurses and across organizations to achieve outcomes: Assists with and promotes staff development. Assists with formal and informal education classes. Utilizes direct clinical practice to consult, educate, coach, and mentor staff nurses in achieving optimum patient outcomes. Mentors and coaches staff and students. Serves as a change agent in health care settings by developing high-quality health care standards, assisting in the implementation of standards, facilitating goal setting and achievement, and evaluating outcomes. Advances nursing practice through innovative evidence-based interventions, best-practice guidelines, and modification of professional standards and organizational policies that direct the care of nursing personnel and other providers of healthcare to improve outcomes. Evaluates the standards of clinical practice with all appropriate disciplines in the specialty area: Uses clinical inquiry and research in an advanced specialty area of practice. Promotes use and understanding of evidence-based practice. Uses a PDSA performance improvement model as an avenue to improve advanced clinical practice and care. Evaluates policy and procedures for clinical practice in specialty area. Develops and reviews evidence-based policies and procedures. Reviews standards of practice and national guidelines for specialty area to determine appropriateness and to reflect current nursing clinical practice. Participates in organization and division journal club. Leads multidisciplinary groups to facilitate collaboration with other disciplines in the attainment of outcomes across the continuum of care: Performs consultative functions. Provides clinical expertise and makes recommendations to physicians, other health care providers, patients, and health care organizations. Attends specialty area staff meetings, Unit Based Council, and Nurse Practice Council meetings on an ad hoc basis and Professional Practice Council monthly. Attends appropriate Medical staff committees. Interprets the dimensions of nursing care requiring resources at the system level, and provides leadership to assure that the system adequately supports the delivery of nursing care: Selects, uses, and/or evaluates technology, products, and devices appropriate to the specialty area of practice. Expands the practice of nursing through ongoing generation and acquisition of scientific knowledge and skills to maintain expert clinical competences that leads to desired outcomes: Stays abreast of current literature in the specialty area of practice. Collaborates with Nursing Research consultant. Educates and promotes the organizational model of evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes (Iowa Model). Follows Kaweah Health policies when conducting research (ie. Institutional Review Board). Submits data from research topics related to the specialty area of practice for publication. Demonstrates professional citizenship and fiscal responsibility in the healthcare system by focusing on health policy and/or resource management to ensure quality, cost-effective outcomes of nursing care. Works in collaboration with the Nurse Manager, Nursing Director, Director of Nursing Practice, Clinical Education Department, and other Health Care Providers (HCP) to assess and coordinate education to assure the clinical competency of nursing staff: Ensures continued nursing competency through educational programs for both the newly-hired and experienced nursing staff. Consults with staff on complex nursing issues. Reviews education activities provided by the RN. Works in collaboration with the Medical Director in research and development of evidence based policies and protocols Addendum (essential for specific dept) SPECIALTY SERVICE LINE: In collaboration with the area Nursing Director, manages and monitors strategic direction for specialty to ensure optimal, efficient, cost-effective care. Works in partnership with HCPs and clinical staff to develop an internal marketing strategy for specialty. Identifies appropriate candidates for referral and facilitates referral relationships between HCPs. Collaborates with the Marketing Department to develop internal and external marketing strategies for specialty programs as appropriate. Assists in preparing, managing and monitoring operational and capital budget for specialty. Collaborates between the nursing unit and ancillary departments to facilitate problem-solving. Utilizes appropriate lines of communication within all departments. Utilizes resources available to report and track utilization and outcomes management as compared with regional, state and national benchmarking data. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, professional affiliations, current literature, in-services, workshops and successful completion/maintenance of required certifications of specialty. Represents the service line/specialty at department, hospital and community events. NICU:The Community NICU CNS shall be responsible for: Directs the clinical nursing practice in the NICU. Coordinates and assesses critical care educational development and clinical competency of the nursing staff in the NICU. Ensures continued neonatal critical care nursing competency through educational programs for both the newly-hired and experienced nursing staff. Consults with staff on complex neonatal critical care nursing issues. Oversees comprehensive parent and or primary caretaker education activities. Ensures the implementation of a coordinated and effective discharge planning program. Additional Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area. Knowledgeable of growth and development for all patient/family cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age specific needs. Able to effectively communicate and care for patient and family as reflected in the Plan for Provision of Care. Performs other duties as assigned. Pay Range $64.81 -$97.21 If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong.
Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care. It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community. Benefits Eligible Full-Time Benefit Eligible Work Shift Night - 10 Hour Shift (United States of America) Department 7430 Surgery Center-Ambulatory The purpose of this position is to protect and promote health, prevent illness and injury, and alleviate suffering through nursing diagnosis and treatment. Demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting through oversight of the interdisciplinary health care team to provide holistic care and advocate for patients and families served. QUALIFICATIONS License /Certification Required: CA RN license BLS PALS within six months of hire/transfer ACLS within one year of hire/transfer. Education Preferred: BSN, MSN, or currently enrolled in RN-BSN program. RESPONSIBILITIES Essential The nurse's practice is guided by the Code of Ethics. Professional behavior including interactions with co-workers. Displays our values; treats everyone respectfully. Identifies high risk patients and initiates intervention of ancillary department: Decisions and actions on behalf of patients/residents are determined in an ethical manner. Maintains patient confidentiality within legal and regulatory parameters. Acts as a patient/resident advocate and assists patients/residents in developing skills so they can advocate for themselves. Delivers care in a nonjudgmental and nondiscriminatory manner that preserves patient autonomy, dignity and rights. Utilizes nursing process-assessed via direct observation, peer reviews, audits, documentation: Assessment-successful completion of Physical Assessment validation Diagnosis Planning Outcome identification Implementation Evaluation. The nurse uses the results of quality of care/performance improvement activities to initiate changes in nursing practice: Collects clinical data to monitor quality and effectiveness of nursing care. Identifies aspects of care that are important for quality monitoring and formulates recommendations to improve nursing practice or patient/resident outcomes. Assists in development and implementation of policies, procedures, and practice guidelines to improve quality of care and nursing practice. Participates on interdisciplinary teams that evaluate clinical practice or health services relating to patient/resident care. Participates in QI studies: involved in task force or committee. Implements suggestions for improving outcomes per unit study results. Independently identifies problematic areas and recommends problem solving. Shares findings of studies, audits with others. Seeks improvement independently. Collaborates and communicates with the patient/resident, family, and other health care providers. Utilizes peer review and observation. Monitors documentation for appropriate referrals: Formulates the plan of care and involves patient/residents in decisions related to care and the delivery services. Makes referrals, including provisions for continuity of care, as needed. Addendum (essential for specific dept) TEAM LEADER: Is a primary clinical resource for staff on assigned unit. Is a role model and mentor for staff. Acts as the Nurse Manager Representative in his/her absence. Provides leadership and support for staff through effective problem solving and decision making. Is a resource for staff: Is a clinical resource Is a role model Provides leadership and support for staff Supports nurse preceptors and new employees during orientation Provides input on employee evaluations Assures float staff receive orientation to the floor and feel welcome. Manages Staff and Patient flow: Makes and adjusts staff assignments based on the abilities of staff and needs of the patient population. Assigns admissions and arranges transfers in coordination with the Nurse Manager, House Supervisor and/or Bed Coordinator. Assures that shift report starts on time. Monitors breaks to provide adequate staffing. Determines staffing needs for the next shift and communicates those needs to the Staff Facilitator or Nursing Supervisor. Assigns staff to ensure equipment checks are completed: PCX controls, crash cart, refrigerator temps, red books and narcotic counts. Coordinates care in high-risk/emergent situations and keeps Nurse Manager/Director/Nursing Supervisor aware of critical patients and any unit issues. Ensures collaboration between staff, physicians, other providers, and departments involved in the care of patients on their unit. Keeps lines of communication open. Ensures patient care issues are documented and reported. Assures the appropriate nurse completes a Statement of Concern. Understands and utilizes Medical Staff and Kaweah Health's chain of command. Provides employee guidance and alerts the Nurse Manager of counseling needs. Provides patient care as needed. Makes fiscally responsible decisions regarding staffing and use of patient supplies. Additional Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area. Knowledgeable of growth and development for all patient/family cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age specific needs. Able to effectively communicate and care for patient and family as reflected in the Plan for Provision of Care. Performs other duties as assigned. Pay Range $46.44 -$69.66 If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong.
