Nursing Jobs in Porterville, CA

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 Night - 8 Hour or less Shift (United States of America) Department 6030 Cardiovascular ICU-CVICU 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 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. 
Job Description Focused on growth and technological expertise since 1974, Adventist Health Delano is a full-service community and regional teaching hospital. We are comprised of a 156-bed medical center serving 10 rural Central California cities with primary and specialty care services. Delano is central to all that California has to offer and is the second-largest city in Kern County. A nice balance of small-town community and cultural diversity, Delano offers vitality and energy to our community. Job Summary Delivers coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff, and coordinates care with other disciplines while utilizing critical thinking, professional and supervisory discretion, and independent judgment. Job Requirements Education and Work Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred Licenses/Certifications Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Preferred Facility Specific License/Certifications Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required Essential Functions Collects relevant data pertinent to the patient’s health or situation. Analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnosis and care issues. Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain outcomes. Implements the plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluates progress toward attaining outcomes. Identifies outcomes for the patient or the patient’s situation. Collaborates with the team of patient, family, and healthcare providers in providing patient care in a safe, healing, humane, and caring environment. Provides learning opportunities for patients/family members and team members; and directly provides health information to patients, families, and treatment team. Participates in discharge planning in order to provide continuity of care. Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of healthcare team members. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Organizational Requirements Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein. About Us Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope. JOB INFO Job Identification : 69913 Job Category : RN Posting Date : 2026-07-29T22:23:05+00:00 Locations : Delano, CA, United States Assignment Category : Full-time regular Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $49.60 to $73.64. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information. Hiring Department : ICU Shift Length : 12 Hours 
Job Description Focused on growth and technological expertise since 1974, Adventist Health Delano is a full-service community and regional teaching hospital. We are comprised of a 156-bed medical center serving 10 rural Central California cities with primary and specialty care services. Delano is central to all that California has to offer and is the second-largest city in Kern County. A nice balance of small-town community and cultural diversity, Delano offers vitality and energy to our community. Job Summary Delivers coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff, and coordinates care with other disciplines while utilizing critical thinking, professional and supervisory discretion, and independent judgment. Job Requirements Education and Work Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred Acute care facility experience: Preferred Licenses/Certifications Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required Facility Specific License/Certifications Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required Department Specific License/Certifications AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS: Required Essential Functions Collects relevant data pertinent to the patient’s health or situation. Analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnosis and care issues. Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain outcomes. Implements the plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluates progress toward attaining outcomes. Identifies outcomes for the patient or the patient’s situation. Collaborates with the team of patient, family, and healthcare providers in providing patient care in a safe, healing, humane, and caring environment. Provides learning opportunities for patients/family members and team members. Directly provides health information to patients, families, and treatment team. Participates in discharge planning in order to provide continuity of care. Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of healthcare team members. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Organizational Requirements Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein. About Us Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope. JOB INFO Job Identification : 69915 Job Category : RN Posting Date : 2026-07-29T22:18:15+00:00 Locations : Delano, CA, United States Assignment Category : Full-time regular Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $49.60 to $73.64. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information. Hiring Department : ICU Shift Length : 12 Hours 
American Traveler is hiring an RN for an Obstetrics Acute unit position requiring CA RN licensure and specialized certifications including NRP, S.T.A.B.L.E., and Fetal Heart Monitoring. Job details: - Work in the Obstetrics Acute unit of a full-service community and regional teaching hospital - Night shift schedule, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM - 36 or 48-hour shift options available Requirements: - Active CA RN license required - BSN preferred - Acute care facility experience preferred - BLS certification required (AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS) - NRP certification required (AHA-NRP or ARC-NALS) - S.T.A.B.L.E. certification required - ACLS certification required (AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS) - Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM) certification required - Minimum two years of experience in specialty required - Recent experience in submitted specialty within the last three months required Additional information: - Deliver coordinated nursing care for assigned patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process - Supervise and direct activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff - Coordinate care with other disciplines utilizing critical thinking and independent judgment - Collect and analyze patient assessment data to determine diagnosis and care plans - Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare providers to deliver safe, healing care - Participate in discharge planning to ensure continuity of care - Provide health education to patients, families, and treatment team members - Required vaccinations as a condition of employment, with medical and religious exemptions available - Local candidates accepted with no radius rule, local rates same as travel rates - Candidates with more than 5 days of requested time off will be automatically declined - Candidates with prior licensure or certification issues will not be considered 
Overview Find Your Passion and Purpose as a Caregiver Reimagine Your Career in Home Health As a medical professional, you know that what you do impacts you as much as your clients and their families, and at AccentCare, we are united in our relentless drive to reimagine care because we want to provide the service we would seek for our own families. We think it’s really special to be a part of our client’s health journey and create incredible memories while providing world-class client care. What You Need to Know As a Caregiver with AccentCare, you will provide non-medical support, including personal home care and homemaking services. enabling clients to remain in the comfort of their own homes. Responsibilities include: Personal care assistance Meal preparation Light housekeeping Medication reminders Companionship Making a positive difference in the lives of our seniors Our Investment in You We are committed to offering comprehensive benefits and rewards, including: Competitive pay $16.90 hourly AM shifts available Daily Pay! Get your pay when you want it! Ask for more info! Referral Bonuses Opportunity to enroll in company sponsored Medical, Dental and Vision benefits after meeting eligibility criteria Optional 401(k) Training and career development Flexible schedules Why AccentCare? Be the Best Caregiver You Can Be If you meet these qualifications, we want to meet you! Experience as a caregiver is a plus Fluent in Spanish is a plus Must be open to driving to clients Must want to have FUN while being the BEST!! AccentCare will consider qualified applicants with criminal history in accordance with local ordinances As of April 3, 2023, the State of California and AccentCare will no longer require the COVID-19 vaccination for Care Partners. Required Certifications and Licensures: CA Caregiver Registration (HCA) If not already obtained, AccentCare can help!! Come As You Are At AccentCare, our care is most compassionate when we empathize and engage with everyone, and we are at our best when we value diverse perspectives, foster open dialogue, and enact change. And we are stronger when each of us is empowered to grow, be our unique selves, and feel a sense of inclusion and belonging. AccentCare is proud of how we are building a culture and inclusive infrastructure to help elevate the voice of all our employees with a special focus on the underrepresented and marginalized. We offer equal employment opportunities regardless of a person’s race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental disability, physical disability, or any other protected classification. 
Overview Find Your Passion and Purpose as a Caregiver Reimagine Your Career in Home Health As a medical professional, you know that what you do impacts you as much as your clients and their families, and at AccentCare, we are united in our relentless drive to reimagine care because we want to provide the service we would seek for our own families. We think it’s really special to be a part of our client’s health journey and create incredible memories while providing world-class client care. What You Need to Know We’re Hiring Caregivers immediately! At AccentCare® , we offer the strength and stability of a national company, as well as a strong commitment to the local communities we serve. AccentCare is seeking Home Care Providers, Caregivers, Home Health Aides (HHA), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) to join our team. We are proud to service our seniors and veterans and help keep them independent and safe in their homes. We need help in an area near you!! Experience in home care or an Assisted Living facility as a Caregiver or CNA is a plus. What We Offer: Competitive pay $17-$18 hourly Daily Pay! Get your pay when you want it! More info below Ability to make an impact on others and the community Flexibility in hours and scheduling based on your availability Referral Bonuses Opportunity to enroll in company sponsored Medical, Dental and Vision benefits after meeting eligibility criteria 401K (optional) Opportunities for career development Paid travel time Paid mileage for qualified drivers Employee Discounts Paid Sick Time Hands on experience Training and career development A Team environment Why AccentCare? Be the Best Caregiver You Can Be If you meet these qualifications, we want to meet you! Must have handson experience in total care, preferrably atleast 6months or above Spanish speakers preferred Must want to have FUN while being the BEST!! AccentCare will consider qualified applicants with criminal history in accordance with local ordinances As of April 3, 2023, the State of California and AccentCare will no longer require the COVID-19 vaccination for Care Partners. Required Certifications and Licensures: CA Caregiver Registration (HCA) If not already obtained, AccentCare can help!! Come As You Are At AccentCare, our care is most compassionate when we empathize and engage with everyone, and we are at our best when we value diverse perspectives, foster open dialogue, and enact change. And we are stronger when each of us is empowered to grow, be our unique selves, and feel a sense of inclusion and belonging. AccentCare is proud of how we are building a culture and inclusive infrastructure to help elevate the voice of all our employees with a special focus on the underrepresented and marginalized. We offer equal employment opportunities regardless of a person’s race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental disability, physical disability, or any other protected classification. CAPCS 
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 Night - 8 Hour or less Shift (United States of America) Department 6186 ICCU-15 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 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. 
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 Night - 8 Hour or less Shift (United States of America) Department 6030 Cardiovascular ICU-CVICU 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 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. 
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 8725 Nurse Adm-Advance Practice 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. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and cooperatively within a team. Excellent customer service and communication skills. Comfortable and confident in public speaking. Detail oriented with ability to handle high volume and multiple task assignments in an organized fashion. 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 a 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. 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 Managers, Nursing Directors, Director of Nursing Practice & Professional Development, the Nursing Professional Development Department, and and other Health Care Providers (HCP) to assess and coordinate education to assure the clinical competency of nursing staff. Collaborates with staff on complex nursing issues. 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- 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. DIABETES: Responsible for medical management of inpatients and reporting outcomes data related to the quality of care of the inpatient program and serve as the primary clinical liaison/resource for physicians, health care providers and administrative staff across the Kaweah Health. Assimilates the mission, goals and objectives of Kaweah Health systems into a structured approach that allows for the opportunity to provide excellent service, high quality care and fiscal integrity. Provides vision and leadership for Diabetes care with attention to continuous quality improvement and cost-effective outcomes. Engagement from medical staff, hospital executives, and units should be secured by feedback on performance. Provides inpatient Diabetes medical consultation for involvement in patient management, to include proactive monitoring for glycemic outliers and protocol nonadherence, as well as direct consultation from primary teams, nurses, and patients. Maintains familiarity with current national standards for recognition developed by the Joint Commission and evidence-based practice developed by the American Diabetes Association and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. Continually reviews program and processes to assure that all program sites comply with these requirements. Maintains proficiency of specialty competency and education skills to serve as an ongoing resource for team members, physicians and other staff related to Diabetes care. Actively participates in the work of the Diabetes Management Committee at Kaweah Health. Contributes to the development and maintenance of inpatient diabetes protocols/care-paths/order sets. Assurance of glycemic management best practices across the spectrum of care settings. Provides coaching, mentoring, peer review and guidance to health care providers in the provision of Diabetes care. Identifies opportunities to improve patient/customer experience and participates in projects/programs designed to enhance service delivery and patient/customer satisfaction. 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. 
Must have both CNA and HHA license. Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm Pay Rate: $23-$24 Are you an experienced Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) ? We are looking for compassionate CHHAs who have a heart for patients and families. The Certified Home Health Aide plays a critical role as a member of the Interdisciplinary Group Team. You will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and perform various services for patients to meet their personal needs and promote comfort. 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) Perform personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attend to his/her requests promptly; if unable to perform a certain task, report to the Case Manager immediately Provide patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality Meet safety needs of patient and use equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.) Provide personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned Assist in dressing and undressing patients, as assigned Plan and prepare nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned Assist in feeding the patient, as assigned Take and record oral, rectal and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency Provide proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence Assess and report on patient's condition and significant changes to the Case Manager; also, being aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues Assist in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist Provide normal range of motion and transfers/positioning, as directed Assist with self-administered medications as allowed by state regulations, such as “reminders” Offer and assist with bedpan and urinal aid, as assigned Aid with light laundry needs if necessary Perform range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service, as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency Provide respite for patient's family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate Maintain patient's living area is clean and orderly, as assigned Adhere to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct Participate in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities Respect patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs All other duties as assigned Requirements: Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant ( applicable for all States, additional requirements for California residents, see below). CALIFORNIA REGULATION : Must be a CNA in good standing AND must have a current Home Health Aide (HHA) certification in good standing in the State of California. Preferred to have one (1) year experience in community health/hospice or medical/surgical environments Must have completed a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization/state requirements and is in good working order Willingness to submit to a criminal background check prior to hire and annually thereafter Current CPR certification Our Ideal Candidate Has the Following Skills and Knowledge: Ability to read and follow written instructions An Understanding of hospice philosophy and comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill Ability to work autonomously with little direct supervision Successfully demonstrate tact, patience and good personal hygiene Ability to communicate effectively Strong organizational skills Understanding of plan of care documentation Flexible in work hours to ensure the patients receive care as provided in the plan of care Ability to empathize with the needs of the ill, injured, frail and impaired Comfortable addressing issues of death/dying Calm demeanor when entering the patients home 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. 
Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00am-5:00pm Pay Rate: $30-$32 Are you a compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) ready to get back to the reason you became a nurse in the first place? It's not complicated, 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. An Average Day: (Includes, but not limited to) Provide direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to end of life care Implement current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self-plan of care Participate in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group; examples include hospice aide, OT, PT, SW, ST, Dietician or Clinical Supervisor Use and prepare equipment and supplies effectively, adhering to aseptic technique Provide appropriate pain/symptom management Evaluate patients response to treatments/medications Participate in personal, professional growth and development Participate in organization's quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities Perform other duties as assigned by the registered nurse All other duties as assigned Requirements: Must currently be licensed as an LPN/LVN in the State Must have three (3) years nursing experience, community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience is preferred Must understand the philosophy of hospice concept and understand needs of the terminally ill Must be flexible in work hours Must demonstrate a willingness to maintain comprehensive working knowledge regarding information systems and applicable software programs 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. 
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. 
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 6010 Intensive Care-ICU-2W 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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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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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. 
Our family owned and operated long term, 53 bed facility is searching for LVNs to join our fantastic team! The leaders at Valley View Care Center hope to attract the best team members to care for our beloved residents. The ideal candidate must be licensed in the State or California as a LVN, current on CPR certification or willing to gain certification prior to hire, open to new experiences and acquiring innovative skill sets, and have a passion to care for those we have been entrusted to steward. Valley View Care Center has excellent survey outcomes and a solid clinical management team who welcome new graduates or experienced nurses to their fold with open arms. Apply today! Immediate openings available. Pay ranges from $29 to $35 based on experience PRN, AM 6-2:30, PM 2-10:30, NOC 10p-6:30a Scope of Position includes: PTO Dental , Vision and Health Objective Provides nursing care within scope of practice to ensure patient’s needs are met in accordance with standards of practice, physician orders, center policies and procedures, and state, federal and local guidelines. Principal Responsibilities Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of the Company Infection Control Manual. Understands, participates and assists in implementing the Quality Improvement Program. Utilizes the Quality Life Manual for identification, placement, and monitoring of patients in the appropriate programs. Notifies other Departments of patient changes, i.e., room changes, LOA, new admits, discharge, etc. Conducts family and patient education. Demonstrates the ability to administer medications timely and according to facility policy. Demonstrates the ability to administer treatments timely and according to facility policy. Demonstrates ability to receive, transcribe, and carry out physician orders, if allowed by Nurse Practice Act Makes rounds with physicians when necessary. Qualifications Currently licensed as LPN/ LVN in state 
Our family owned and operated long term, 53 bed facility is searching for LVNs to join our fantastic team! The leaders at Valley View Care Center hope to attract the best team members to care for our beloved residents. The ideal canidate must be licensed in the State or California as a LVN, current on CPR certification or willing to gain certification prior to hire, open to new experiences and aquiring inovative skill sets, and have a passion to care for those we have been entrusted to steward. Valley View Care Center has excellent survey outcomes and a solid clinical management team who welcome new graduates or experienced nurses to their fold with open arms. Apply today! Immedite openings available. Pay ranges from $29 to $35 based on experience PRN, AM 6-2:30, PM 2-10:30 Scope of Position includes: PTO Dental , Vision and Health Objective Provides nursing care within scope of practice to ensure patient’s needs are met in accordance with standards of practice, physician orders, center policies and procedures, and state, federal and local guidelines. Principal Responsibilities Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of the Company Infection Control Manual. Understands, participates and assists in implementing the Quality Improvement Program. Utilizes the Quality Life Manual for identification, placement, and monitoring of patients in the appropriate programs. Notifies other Departments of patient changes, i.e., room changes, LOA, new admits, discharge, etc. Conducts family and patient education. Demonstrates the ability to administer medications timely and according to facility policy. Demonstrates the ability to administer treatments timely and according to facility policy. Demonstrates ability to receive, transcribe, and carry out physician orders, if allowed by Nurse Practice Act Makes rounds with physicians when necessary. Qualifications Currently licensed as LPN/ LVN in state