jobs in Lindsay, CA

Nursing Jobs in Lindsay, CA

-RN Clinical Practice Specialist-CVICCU 5 TOWER

$51.22 - $76.84 / hour

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 Part-Time Benefit Eligible Work Shift Day - 8 Hour or less Shift (United States of America) Department 6186 ICCU-15 The Clinical Practice Specialist (CPS) serves as a clinical expert and change leader responsible for advancing evidence-based practice, quality outcomes, patient safety, and clinical excellence across the area service line. Working collaboratively with operational leaders, physicians, pharmacists, clinical informatics, and interdisciplinary teams, the CPS leads the development, implementation, evaluation, and sustainment of standardized clinical practices. QUALIFICATIONS License/Certification Required: CA RN license BLS ACLS Acute/Critical Care Nursing (CCRN) or Progressive Care Nursing (PCCN) from American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Education Required: BSN Preferred: MSN Experience Required: Minimum five years of progressive clinical experience in area of nursing practice. Demonstrated experience leading evidence-based practice, quality improvement, or clinical practice initiatives. Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement clinical protocols, guidelines, policy, procedures, standard work, and order sets. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Advanced knowledge of evidence-based practice (EBP), improvement methodologies and implementation strategies. Proficiency in performance improvement and change management frameworks. Demonstrated ability to translate research and evidence into sustainable clinical practice changes. Knowledge of clinical quality, patient safety, regulatory, and accreditation standards. Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement clinical protocols, guidelines, policy, procedures, standard work, and order sets. Strong project management, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams. Excellent analytical, organizational, written, verbal, and presentation skills. Ability to influence without direct authority and effectively leads cross-functional initiatives. Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Essential Evidence-Based Practice and Clinical Standardization: Leads the identification, evaluation, and implementation of evidence-based practices across the area Service Line. Collaborates with operational and clinical leaders to establish clinical goals, performance metrics, standards of care, policies, procedures, protocols, and practice guidelines designed to improve patient outcomes and operational performance. Evaluates emerging evidence, regulatory requirements, and best practices to ensure alignment with organizational goals and quality standards. Performance Improvement Leadership: Utilizes improvement methods and techniques to design, implement, evaluate, and sustain clinical improvement initiatives. Facilitates multidisciplinary performance improvement projects focused on quality, safety, patient experience, operational effectiveness, and clinical outcomes. Develops measurement plans and monitors performance indicators to assess initiative effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement. Shared Governance and Unit-Based Council Partnership: Serves as a strategic partner to area Unit-Based Councils (UBCs) in identifying improvement opportunities and advancing evidence-based practice initiatives. Guides council members through the PDSA process to test, evaluate, and refine clinical practice changes. Promotes staff engagement, ownership, and accountability for clinical practice improvements. Clinical Informatics and Order Set Development: Collaborates with Clinical Informatics, physicians, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary stakeholders to design, implement, and optimize electronic health record workflows and clinical order sets. Ensures order sets align with approved standards, evidence-based guidelines, policies, procedures, and protocols. Evaluates the effectiveness of clinical decision support tools and recommends enhancements as appropriate. Quality and Patient Safety: Analyzes quality, patient safety, and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement. Partners with operational leaders to develop and implement action plans that address identified gaps and support achievement of organizational quality goals. Supports initiatives that reduce clinical variation and improve reliability of care delivery. Education and Professional Development: Develops and delivers education related to evidence-based practice, quality improvement methodologies, clinical standards, and practice changes. Serves as a mentor and resource to nurses and interdisciplinary team members involved in improvement initiatives. Supports specialty certification, professional development, and lifelong learning within the area Service Line. Clinical Consultation and Change Management: Provides expert consultation to nursing leadership, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams regarding clinical practice, quality improvement, and implementation strategies. Facilitates stakeholder engagement and change management activities to support adoption and sustainment of new processes and practices. Assists departments in evaluating workflow changes and operational impacts related to improvement initiatives. Research and Innovation: Promotes a culture of inquiry by identifying opportunities for nursing and interdisciplinary research and evidence-based practice projects. Assists with literature reviews, evidence appraisal, dissemination of findings, and integration of research into clinical practice. Supports presentation and publication of outcomes from quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives. Leadership and Organizational Collaboration: Participates in service line, departmental, and organizational committees, councils, and task forces related to quality, safety, clinical practice, and performance improvement. Builds strong collaborative relationships across nursing, medicine, pharmacy, informatics, and operational leadership to advance strategic priorities. Serves as a champion for nursing excellence, patient-centered care, and professional practice. Accountability and Stewardship: Demonstrates effective management of assigned projects, timelines, resources, and deliverables. Maintains current knowledge of healthcare trends, regulatory requirements, and professional standards relevant to clinical area. Utilizes organizational resources responsibly and performs other duties as assigned. Additional Maintains competency and expertise in applicable clinical specialty areas. 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 of Provision of Care. Performs other duties as assigned. Pay Range $51.22 -$76.84 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.

CVICU

Part-time

2 months ago

RN-Clinical Practice Specialist-ICU-CVICU

Kaweah Health Visalia, CA

$51.22 - $76.84 / hour

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 Part-Time Benefit Eligible Work Shift Day - 8 Hour or less Shift (United States of America) Department 6030 Cardiovascular ICU-CVICU The Clinical Practice Specialist (CPS) serves as a clinical expert and change leader responsible for advancing evidence-based practice, quality outcomes, patient safety, and clinical excellence across the area service line. Working collaboratively with operational leaders, physicians, pharmacists, clinical informatics, and interdisciplinary teams, the CPS leads the development, implementation, evaluation, and sustainment of standardized clinical practices. QUALIFICATIONS License/Certification Required: CA RN license BLS ACLS Acute/Critical Care Nursing (CCRN) from American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Education Required: BSN Preferred: MSN Experience Required: Minimum five years of progressive clinical experience in area of nursing practice. Demonstrated experience leading evidence-based practice, quality improvement, or clinical practice initiatives. Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement clinical protocols, guidelines, policy, procedures, standard work, and order sets. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Advanced knowledge of evidence-based practice (EBP), improvement methodologies and implementation strategies. Proficiency in performance improvement and change management frameworks. Demonstrated ability to translate research and evidence into sustainable clinical practice changes. Knowledge of clinical quality, patient safety, regulatory, and accreditation standards. Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement clinical protocols, guidelines, policy, procedures, standard work, and order sets. Strong project management, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams. Excellent analytical, organizational, written, verbal, and presentation skills. Ability to influence without direct authority and effectively leads cross-functional initiatives. Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Essential Evidence-Based Practice and Clinical Standardization: Leads the identification, evaluation, and implementation of evidence-based practices across the area Service Line. Collaborates with operational and clinical leaders to establish clinical goals, performance metrics, standards of care, policies, procedures, protocols, and practice guidelines designed to improve patient outcomes and operational performance. Evaluates emerging evidence, regulatory requirements, and best practices to ensure alignment with organizational goals and quality standards. Performance Improvement Leadership: Utilizes improvement methods and techniques to design, implement, evaluate, and sustain clinical improvement initiatives. Facilitates multidisciplinary performance improvement projects focused on quality, safety, patient experience, operational effectiveness, and clinical outcomes. Develops measurement plans and monitors performance indicators to assess initiative effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement. Shared Governance and Unit-Based Council Partnership: Serves as a strategic partner to area Unit-Based Councils (UBCs) in identifying improvement opportunities and advancing evidence-based practice initiatives. Guides council members through the PDSA process to test, evaluate, and refine clinical practice changes. Promotes staff engagement, ownership, and accountability for clinical practice improvements. Clinical Informatics and Order Set Development: Collaborates with Clinical Informatics, physicians, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary stakeholders to design, implement, and optimize electronic health record workflows and clinical order sets. Ensures order sets align with approved standards, evidence-based guidelines, policies, procedures, and protocols. Evaluates the effectiveness of clinical decision support tools and recommends enhancements as appropriate. Quality and Patient Safety: Analyzes quality, patient safety, and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement. Partners with operational leaders to develop and implement action plans that address identified gaps and support achievement of organizational quality goals. Supports initiatives that reduce clinical variation and improve reliability of care delivery. Education and Professional Development: Develops and delivers education related to evidence-based practice, quality improvement methodologies, clinical standards, and practice changes. Serves as a mentor and resource to nurses and interdisciplinary team members involved in improvement initiatives. Supports specialty certification, professional development, and lifelong learning within the area Service Line. Clinical Consultation and Change Management: Provides expert consultation to nursing leadership, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams regarding clinical practice, quality improvement, and implementation strategies. Facilitates stakeholder engagement and change management activities to support adoption and sustainment of new processes and practices. Assists departments in evaluating workflow changes and operational impacts related to improvement initiatives. Research and Innovation: Promotes a culture of inquiry by identifying opportunities for nursing and interdisciplinary research and evidence-based practice projects. Assists with literature reviews, evidence appraisal, dissemination of findings, and integration of research into clinical practice. Supports presentation and publication of outcomes from quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives. Leadership and Organizational Collaboration: Participates in service line, departmental, and organizational committees, councils, and task forces related to quality, safety, clinical practice, and performance improvement. Builds strong collaborative relationships across nursing, medicine, pharmacy, informatics, and operational leadership to advance strategic priorities. Serves as a champion for nursing excellence, patient-centered care, and professional practice. Accountability and Stewardship: Demonstrates effective management of assigned projects, timelines, resources, and deliverables. Maintains current knowledge of healthcare trends, regulatory requirements, and professional standards relevant to clinical area. Utilizes organizational resources responsibly and performs other duties as assigned. Additional Maintains competency and expertise in applicable clinical specialty areas. 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 of Provision of Care. Performs other duties as assigned. Pay Range $51.22 -$76.84 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.

Full-time

2 months ago

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Medicine - Kaweah Health Medical Center

Vituity Visalia, CA

$59 - $81 / hour

Visalia, CA – Seeking Emergency Medicine Advanced Providers Become a Valued Member of Your Emergency Team As an Advanced Provider, you play a critical role in our mission to improve lives in the Emergency Department and are a valued member of the full care team. At Vituity we know the impact you can have. Join the Vituity Team. At Vituity we’ve cultivated an environment where passion thrives, and success comes through shared purpose. We were founded in a culture that values team accomplishments more than individual achievements, an approach we call “culture of brilliance.” Together, we leverage our strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in our local communities. We foster this through shared goals and helping our colleagues succeed, and we also understand the importance of recognition, taking the time to show appreciation and gratitude for a job well done. Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 900 practices across the country, serving 14.5+ million patients a year. With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you. The Opportunity Seeking Emergency Department/Urgent Care Center physician assistants and nurse practitioners. New grads welcome to apply. Current national certification, DEA, and ACLS are required. Candidates wanting to work in an academic setting with current residents desired. Current CA state license is a plus. The Practice Kaweah Health Medical Center – Visalia, California A 250-bed facility and Level III Trauma Center. STEMI Receiving Center and Stroke Center. 74-bed Emergency Department with 98,000 annual visits. 24/7 case management, social work, and in-house interpreters. Kaweah Health Medical Center operates an ACGME accredited 3-year EM residency with 18 residents per year, ACGME accredited Sim/US/education/admin EM fellowships, and an AP fellowship program, taking rolling admission with up to 4 AP fellows per year. The Community Visalia, California, is a charming city nestled in the San Joaquin Valley, known for its rich agricultural heritage and proximity to breathtaking natural landmarks. As the gateway to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, residents enjoy easy access to towering sequoias, scenic hikes, and outdoor adventures. Downtown Visalia offers a vibrant cultural scene with unique shops, local dining, and historic venues like the Fox Theatre, which hosts concerts and performances. The city’s seasonal weather includes hot summers and mild winters, ideal for year-round activities. Its central location allows for convenient travel to California’s coast, mountains, and larger cities like Fresno. Benefits & Beyond* Vituity cares about the whole you. With our comprehensive compensation and benefits package, we are mindful of what matters most, and support your needs of today and your plans for the future. Superior health plan options Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D coverage, and more Top Tier 401(k) retirement savings plans that offers a $1.20 match for every dollar up to 6% plus discretionary profit-sharing contributions (eligible January following 18 months of service) Variety of Pre-Tax Savings Accounts including HSA, FSA, Dependent Care and Commuter Benefits Time Off when you need it: Start with 4 weeks PTO annually and increase to 6 weeks with tenure, plus generous sick leave Flexible scheduling for work/life balance Annual cash bonus Professional Expense Reimbursement for medical staff dues, states licenses, DEA license, and national recertification fees Up to $1,500 annual allowance for medical education courses and professional memberships Student Loan Refinancing Discounts EAP and travel assistance included Free education opportunities for personal and professional growth Several wellness programs that focus on provider wellbeing and health Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees Salary range for this role is $59 - $81 per hour. Please speak with a recruiter for more information. We are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. When we work together across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team, we exceed the expectations of our patients and the hospitals and clinics we work in. If you are looking to make a difference, from clinical to corporate, Vituity is the place to do it. Come grow with us. Vituity does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Vituity is committed to complying with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. *Benefits for part-time and per diem vary. Please speak to a recruiter for more information. Applicants only. No agencies please.

RN-Clinical Educator

Kaweah Health Visalia, CA

$51.22 - $76.84 / hour

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 The purpose of the position is to provide ongoing assessment of staff member educational needs. Through utilization of adult learning principles, to strategically design, implement and evaluate educational offerings that meet the needs of care providers. QUALIFICATIONS License /Certification Required: CA RN license BLS Education Required: BSN Preferred: Master's degree Experience Required: Minimum of two years recent clinical experience and/or experience as an RN educator. Preferred: Experience in nursing education, staff development, curriculum development and implementation of multifaceted teaching interventions to varying adult learning styles. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Ability to present formal and informal educational offerings. Department Specific Requirements If assigned to Administration-APN: The two years of recent clinical experience must be as a Registered Nurse in acute care setting. CA Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) within three years of date of hire/transfer. If assigned to Skilled Nursing: Must meet the state and federal requirements for designation as a State of California Director of Staff Development (DSD) within two years of hire/transfer. Minimum of one year experience as a licensed nurse in providing direct patient care in a long term care/skilled nursing facility (SNF) and must also possess a minimum of one year experience in planning and successfully orchestrating and evaluating educational programs for nursing; or must have two years experience as a licensed nurse, with a minimum of at least one year which must be in the clinical setting providing direct patient care. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Essential Collaborates with department leadership and Director of Clinical Education to ensure competency of staff. Provides ongoing assessment of learning needs for all staff members. Plans, coordinates and evaluates the education programs provided and conducts annual needs assessment. Develops and implements department orientation for all staff members. Provides a written orientation plan and skills checklist for each new employee. Collaborates with management to schedule new staff with mentor/preceptor, communicating learner's needs and goals. Provides input to manager for employee's introductory and/or annual review. Identifies the need for in-service training and continuing education through annual needs assessment, observation, Performance Improvement (PI), Risk Management reports, professional practice trends and patient population. Training programs are developed to ensure staff competence when procedures or practices are changed or new ones are developed. Monitors competence of staff. Provides competency assessment records and educational calendar to Human Resources as appropriate. Maintains records, file and statistics as appropriate. Submits information to Director of Clinical Education as requested. Reviews and updates reference materials for staff, patients and physicians as appropriate. Coordinates the development and/or revision of new standards/policies/procedures. Conducts Annual Educational Needs Assessment for assigned unit(s). Provides a monthly in-service topic and as needed additional Kaweah Health educational training to department staff. Maintains clinical competence in area of specialty. Provides direct patient care as assigned. Promotes a positive working relationship with physicians, colleagues, vendors, guests and others. Collaborates with Director of Clinical Education and/or area Director and managers as appropriate. Addendum (essential for specific dept) IF ASSIGNED TO SKILLED NURSING, DSD ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR: Directs and provides patient care that will include activities such as, but not limited to, medication administration, tracheotomy care, tube feeding and care, admission and discharge of patients from the facility, care planning, and on-going nursing assessment for individualized care. Plans, implements, and evaluates continuing education courses and in-service education. Reviews and revises orientation tools for newly hired staff members. Organizes, develops and evaluates orientation plans for newly hired staff members. Provides ongoing education to staff members based upon learning needs assessment. Additional Participates in assigned intradepartmental and Kaweah Health wide committees. Coordinates department meetings as appropriate. Actively participates in planning and implementation of annual competency fair. Participates/coordinates PI projects as directed. 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 $51.22 -$76.84 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.

Charge Nurse- M/S Oncology 3S

Kaweah Health Visalia, CA

$50.24 - $75.36 / hour

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 - 12 Hour Shift (United States of America) Department 6173 M/S Oncology-3S Under the direction of the nurse manager and assistant nurse manager, the purpose of this position is to assist with oversight of efficient operations to protect and promote health, prevent illness and injury, and alleviate suffering through nursing diagnosis and treatment. Demonstrates high-level leadership accountability in the professional practice setting through oversight of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide holistic care and advocate for patients and families served. QUALIFICATIONS License /Certification Required: CA RN license BLS Kaweah Health approved crisis intervention training within 60 days of hire/transfer. Preferred: Nationally recognized certification per specialty Core Curriculum Pathway. Education Preferred: BSN, MSN, or currently enrolled in RN-BSN program. Experience Preferred: Minimum of two years RN experience in specialty area Department Specific Requirements If assigned to Emergency Dept, ICU, ICCU, CVICU, Cardiac Services, Medical Telemetry 4T, PACU, ASC, Cath Lab: requires ACLS within one year of hire/transfer. If assigned to NICU, Obstetrics, Labor-Delivery: requires Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Provider within six months of hire/transfer. If assigned to Pediatrics: requires PALS within six months of hire/transfer. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Essential Is a primary clinical resource for staff on assigned unit. Is a role model and mentor for staff. Represents the leadership of the unit in the absence of the Assistant Nurse Manager, Nurse Manager, or Director. Provides leadership and support for staff through effective problem solving and decision making. Is a resource for staff in the following areas:Clinical assessment and decisions. Provides leadership and clinical, professional support. Advocacy for patients and line staff. Provides opportunity for participation in shared decision making. Supports nurse preceptors and new employees during orientation. Assures float staff receive orientation to the floor and feel welcome. Provides input on employee evaluations. Manages Staff and Patient flow:Prepares and adjusts staff assignments based on the abilities of staff and needs of the patient population. Prioritizes care based on the needs and acuity of patients on the unit. Assigns admissions and arranges transfers in coordination with House Supervisor, Bed Coordinator, or Manager as appropriate. Assures that shift report starts on time utilizing beside handoff process. 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. Sets clear expectations and communicates those expectations with the team during the shift in accordance with unit goals. Has authority to make decisions that are aligned with team goals for the shift. Practices collaboration within and across units to ensure patient and fiscal outcomes in line with unit goals including appropriate flexing of staff according to patient census. Ensures collaboration between staff, physicians, other providers, and departments involved in the care of patients on their unit. Keeps lines of communication open. Facilitates nurse/physician collaboration by modeling professional communication (e.g SBAR and rounding). Provides support, oversight, and coaches team members related to work environment, patient care and physician relations. Coordinates care in high-risk/emergent situations and keeps Nurse Manager/Director/Nursing Supervisor aware of critical patients and any unit issues. Ensures patient care issues are documented and reported. Assures the appropriate nurse completes a Statement of Concern. Promotes positive and professional environment for internal and external customers. Actively supports the leadership of the Kaweah Health through professional behavior. 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/requested. Meets the requirements and performs the duties of a Registered Nurse (job code 7020339). Makes fiscally responsible decisions regarding staffing and use of patient supplies. Maintains an awareness of regulatory compliance. Performs audits and reports as assigned. 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 $50.24 -$75.36 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.

Hospice

Part-time

3 months ago

Registered Nurse Per Diem

Bristol Hospice Visalia, CA

Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) who has incredible assessment skills and enjoy meeting the needs of patients and families? Join our growing Bristol Hospice Team and make a positive impact in the lives of others. Bristol Hospice is a nationwide industry leader committed to providing a family-centered approach in the delivery of hospice services throughout our communities. We are dedicated to our mission that all patients and families entrusted to our care will be treated with the highest level of compassion, respect, and dignity. For more information about Bristol Hospice, visit bristolhospice.com or follow us on LinkedIn . Our Culture Our culture is cultivated using the following values: Integrity: We are honest and professional. Trust: We count on each other. Excellence: We strive to always do our best and look for ways to improve and excel. Accountability: We accept responsibility for our actions, attitudes, and mistakes. Mutual Respect: We treat others the way we want to be treated. On an An Average Day you Will: (Includes, but not limited to) Complete an initial, comprehensive and ongoing comprehensive assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs Provide a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es) Provide professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of the nursing process Assess and evaluate patient’s status by: Writing and initiating plan of care Regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs Participating in revising the plan of care, as necessary Initiate the plan of care and make necessary revisions as patient status and needs change Use health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis Develop a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis Include the patient and the family in the planning process Record pain/symptom management and changes/outcomes as appropriate Communicate with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and report changes in the patient’s condition; obtain/receive physicians’ orders, as required Teach the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques, as appropriate Work in concert with the interdisciplinary group All other duties as assigned Requirements: Must have at least one (1) year of acute care experience in an institutional setting One (1) year of experience in home care preferred Must have a current licensure in the state Must understand the philosophy of hospice concept and understand needs of the terminally ill Must be flexible in work hours Must demonstrate nursing skills per competency checklist Must demonstrate a willingness to maintain comprehensive working knowledge regarding information systems and applicable software programs Ability to travel throughout the Bristol Hospice Service Area We Got the Perks: Tuition Reimbursement PTO and Paid Holidays Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and more HSA & 401(k) available Mileage Reimbursement for applicable positions Advanced training programs Passionate company culture committed to the highest standard of care in the hospice industry Join a Team that embraces the reverence of life! EEOC Statement Bristol Hospice is an equal-opportunity employer. Our success depends upon our ability to create and maintain a diverse and supportive work environment where individuality is promoted. Bristol puts high priority on the worth of every person. We do not base our hiring decisions on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.

Weekend LVN License Vocational Nurse

Bristol Hospice Visalia, CA

$30 - $32 / hour

Schedule: Friday - Sunday 8:00am- 8:00pm Pay: $30-$32 Looking to join a stellar Hospice Team that was voted Best Place to Work! Are you a compassionate and skilled nurse ready to make a meaningful impact? Join our team as an On Call Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) and be the first point of contact for patients, families, and field staff. In this vital role, you'll provide guidance on hospice services, manage prescription refills, and coordinate supplies and DME. You'll also visit patients in their homes, facilities, or hospitals, ensuring they receive the care they need. If you're ready to perform admissions, support discharges, and provide exceptional care within your scope of practice, we want to hear from you! Bristol Hospice is a nationwide industry leader committed to providing a family-centered approach in the delivery of hospice services throughout our communities. We are dedicated to our mission that all patients and families entrusted to our care will be treated with the highest level of compassion, respect, and dignity. For more information about Bristol Hospice, visit bristolhospice.com or follow us on LinkedIn . Our Culture Our culture is cultivated using the following values: Integrity: We are honest and professional. Trust: We count on each other. Excellence: We strive to always do our best and look for ways to improve and excel. Accountability: We accept responsibility for our actions, attitudes, and mistakes. Mutual Respect: We treat others the way we want to be treated. On an Average Day you Will: (Includes, but not limited to) Will perform after hours and weekend visits and admissions as needed. Follow up on phone calls by either directing the phone call to the DPCS, RN Clinical Supervisor/Manager or RN Case Manager and/or taking care of the need immediately per scope of practice Dispatch field nurses and other appropriate staff to patient’s residence in a timely manner Re-fill prescriptions, order supplies and DME, and assist in any other coordination needed by the patients and families Document calls, conversations and outcomes of call-in software system Receive start-of-shift report and give end-of-shift report in accordance with the location workflow All other duties as assigned Requirements: Must be an LVN/LPN with knowledge of hospice, telephone triage preferred Must have a current licensure in good standing with the state Must understand the philosophy of hospice concept and understand needs of the terminally ill Must be flexible in work hours Must show aptitude of computer data entry and the use of current software systems, such as word processing, spreadsheets and projects Must possess the ability to deal with stressful situations, as well as grieving families Must demonstrate nursing skills per competency checklist Must demonstrate a willingness to maintain comprehensive working knowledge regarding information systems and applicable software programs Ability to travel throughout the Bristol Hospice Service Area Must be able to lift heavy items on a frequent basis Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance and must be able to spend a prolonged amount of time standing, walking, bending and stretching We Got the Perks: Tuition Reimbursement PTO and Paid Holidays Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and more HSA & 401(k) available Mileage Reimbursement for applicable positions Advanced training programs Passionate company culture committed to the highest standard of care in the hospice industry Join a Team that embraces the reverence of life! EEOC Statement Bristol Hospice is an equal-opportunity employer. Our success depends upon our ability to create and maintain a diverse and supportive work environment where individuality is promoted. Bristol puts high priority on the worth of every person. We do not base our hiring decisions on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.

Clinical Nurse Manager

Healogics, LLC. Porterville, CA

The rewards at Healogics are immense, starting with the important work we do to change patients’ lives. We also understand that meaningful work is hard work, and we are committed to supporting and compensating our employees for the tremendous service they provide. Think you are a great fit? Learn more about this role here: Healogics is the largest provider of advanced wound care services in the United States, treating more than 300,000 chronic wound patients annually across over 600 sites. With an aging society, obesity and diabetes on the rise, and an uptick in surgical procedures, the number of patients with non-healing wounds that would benefit from expert care is dramatically increasing. As a result, the company is working to provide our differentiated, quality outcomes to as many patients that would benefit through our out-patient clinic partnerships The Clinical Coordinator (CC)/Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM) is 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. All clinicians working in a Healogics Center must perform their job responsibilities according to all Healogics policies, Hospital policies, as well as to accrediting organizations, federal and state regulation, and to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines, as applicable. Essential Functions/Responsibilities: 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, such as Registered Nurses (RNs); Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs); Certified Medical Assistants (CMAs); Hyperbaric Oxygen Technicians, etc. 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 If the program also provides Vein Care services, coordinates vein clinic and assists in providing care as needed after Healogics Vein Clinic training completed Collaborates with Program Director and Medical Director to achieve Wound Care Center quality indicators 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. Performs patient care based on Center staffing needs. Performs other duties as required. Required Education, Experience and Credentials: Current RN (Registered Nurse) license – to maintain throughout the duration of employment in the position Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) minimum required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. One year experience as an RN required. Two (2) or more years’ experience preferred. Prior supervisory experience preferred. Wound care certification preferred. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Current BLS (Basic Life Support) required Planning, organization, prioritization and time-management skills Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, to include presentation skills Ability to work with others in a team environment and to communicate in laymen’s terms at all levels of the organization Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time Strong customer service skills and follow-up skills Strong analytical and quantitative skills Leadership skills Team-building and motivational skills Research and teaching skills Change management and demonstrated problem-solving skills Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point) preferred Working knowledge of systems/applications in hospital databases and web-based databases Physical Demands: Being in a stationary position for extended periods of time (4 hours or more) Viewing computer screen for extended periods of time (4 hours or more) Keying frequently on a computer for 4 hours or more Moving about Close, distance and peripheral vision Reading Communicating Writing Lifting/moving items up to 20 pounds Lifting/moving items up to 75 pounds with equipment assistance Pushing/pulling Bending/stooping Reaching/grasping/touching with hands Traveling distances (car, airplane, etc.) Work Environment: Normal office environment Primarily indoors environment Patient care environment Exposure to Hazards (blood borne pathogens, toxic chemicals, flammable explosive gases, etc) Exposure to mechanical equipment Proximity to moving objects This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications: education, experience, geography as well as operational needs and other considerations permitted by law. 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