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Kaweah Health Visalia, 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 Day - 8 Hour or less Shift (United States of America) Department 7641 SRCC Medical Oncology-Visalia To provide cancer patients with the continuum of nursing care that is required in Medical Oncology. The primary purpose is to provide chemotherapy infusion and related treatment. QUALIFICATIONS License /Certification Required: CA RN license BLS Preferred: National certification as Oncology Certified Nurse Education Preferred: BSN, MSN, or currently enrolled in RN-BSN program Experience Required: One year RN experience or LVN IV experience JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Essential Mixes chemotherapy drugs as prescribed by physician after passing competency test. Provides chemotherapy administration in a manner that is consistent with Oncology Nursing Society standards. Provides appropriate functions prior to administration of chemotherapy including consent, insurance approval, and verification of dosage. Accurately provides patient and family education on chemotherapy, side effects, symptom management, and community resources i.e.: American Cancer Society, support groups. Provides appropriate telephone triage for patients and families. Answers telephone in a courteous, professional manner. Accurately inputs patient charges and credits into billing systems as instructed. Inspects and documents medication inventory according to procedures. Maintains competency in the use and care of all venous access devices, central lines. Oversees and directs the work of all staff involved with blood sampling, performing CBC test in addition to performing quality controls for the SYSMEX-KX21. Participates in quality improvement activities as assigned. Documents the orientation and training related to blood sampling and related testing for all staff. Assists in maintaining a clean and orderly work environment. 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 $53.41 -$80.12 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.

RN

Full-time

2 months ago

RN- Rapid Response Nurse

Kaweah Health Visalia, 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 Full-Time Benefit Eligible Work Shift Night - 12 Hour Shift (United States of America) Department 6193 Rapid Response Team The Rapid Response Nurse utilizes the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation) to delegate, coordinate, collaborate and provide safe therapeutic nursing care to at-risk non-critical care patients early in their course and rapidly mobilize appropriate multidisciplinary resources. The Rapid Response Nurse will also respond to the patient in crisis. Once an RRT has been activated, the Rapid Response Nurse, acts as the leader of the multidisciplinary team, to assess the patient, make judgments/decisions, notifies the attending Physician/Intensivist and takes action regarding a wide range of routine and complex patient issues, operating under guidelines of the Rapid Response Team Standardized Procedures. In addition to assessment and treatment, the Rapid Response Nurse is responsible for documenting the interventions employed and providing a debriefing session for the bedside nursing staff as an educational opportunity QUALIFICATIONS License /Certification Required: CA RN License BLS ACLS NIHSS stroke certification from American Stroke Association within 60 days of hire/transfer. Kaweah Health approved crisis intervention training within 60 days of hire/transfer. CCRN from American Association of Critical-Care Nurses within one year of hire/transfer. Preferred: Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) provider card PALS Education Preferred: BSN, MSN or currently enrolled in RN-BSN program Experience Required: Minimum of two years RN experience in Critical Care. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Critical Care clinical knowledge and experience of managing patients in crisis. Skills in handling emergency and life-threatening situations. Effective communicator in a multidisciplinary setting. Teamwork oriented. Positive, caring and customer service oriented attitude. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Essential The nurse’s practice is guided by the Code of Ethics. Professional Behavior including interactions with co-workers. Displays our values; treats everyone respectfully. Identifies high risk patients and initiates intervention of ancillary department: Decisions and actions on behalf of patient/residents are determined in an ethical manner. Maintains patient confidentiality within legal and regulatory parameters. Acts as a patient advocate and assists patient 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 the 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: Collections 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 and/or patient 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 care. Participates in QI studies; involved in task force or committee. Implements suggestions for improving outcomes per unit study results. Independently identifies the problematic areas and recommends problem solving. Shares findings of studies, audits with others. Seeks improvement independently. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. Collaborates and communicates with the patient, family and other health care providers. Utilizes peer review and observation. Monitors documentation for appropriate referrals: Formulates the plan of care and involves patients in decisions related to care and the delivery of services. Makes referrals, including provisions for continuity of care, as needed. Demonstrates the ability to assess and interpret diagnostic data relative to patient age and condition, including, but not limited to lab results, non-invasive and invasive monitoring data and interdisciplinary team notes. Nursing practice reflects the application of knowledge and skills pertaining to all diagnoses, procedures, medications, complications and equipment associated with unit patient population. Responds to all Code Blue, RRT, Sepsis Alert, Trauma Alert and Stroke Alert pages. Directs care of the patient using advanced critical care assessment skills and standardized procedures for the stabilization of the medically compromised patient. Communicates critical information with the primary care physician using SBAR format. Ensures orders are carried out. Uses Medical Staff chain of command when necessary. Uses excellent communication and teamwork skills with the primary nursing team of the medically compromised patient. Directs the team in the care of the patient until transfer or stabilization. Communicates clearly with the Intensivist in-house when needed, using SBAR format. Follows recommendations and ensures that orders are carried out. Assists the primary nursing team in transport of the patient when ordered using appropriate emergency medical equipment and personnel. Assists the primary nursing team in the hand off of the patient in the care of transfer. Assists with the care of the patient until successful hand off has occurred and adequate resources to attend to the patient are available. Conducts debriefings with nurses involved in RRTs to evaluate the process and provide feedback and education. Provides positive feedback or constructive criticism, in an appropriate manner, to all involved in the event. Functions as a resource for all RNs on duty. Performs daily rounds for at-risk patients on in-patient units. Serves as an “impact” nurse, assisting with patient care duties in all critical care areas (ICU, CVICU, ED, ICCU) as requested by team leads or house supervisor. Provides bedside care and may be assigned patients in times of census need. Attends 75% of RRT Quality Focus Team committee meetings and RRT staff meetings. Assists with data collection and process improvement initiatives as needed. Reports data to appropriate committees as needed. Conducts in-services to promote staff nurse education related to emergency situations including mock codes for in-patient units. Attends quarterly departmental (for assigned in-patient departments) staff meetings to convey feedback from STARRS University and recent debriefings. Maintains ongoing RRT education to continue to grow in the RRT field. Addendum IF ACTING AS LEAD ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR Serves as a Rapid Response Nurse, responding swiftly to emergency situations within the healthcare facility. Leads and coordinates the Rapid Response Team, ensuring efficient deployment and optimal patient outcomes. Drives quality improvement initiatives and participates in performance improvement projects and committees. Facilitates observation shift scheduling for residents and RNs to optimize patient monitoring and care. Assists with scheduling and coordination of RRT shifts to maintain coverage and support team efficiency. Promotes and facilitates educational opportunities for staff development and competency enhancement. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care protocols and outcomes. 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 of Provision of Care. Performs other duties as assigned. Pay Range $47.35 -$71.03 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.

RN Case Manager (Utilization Review Experience Preferred)

Kaweah Health Visalia, 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 Full-Time Benefit Eligible Work Shift Day - 8 Hour or less Shift (United States of America) Department 8790 Case Management The RN Case Manager assesses plans, coordinates care, evaluates and advocates for services to meet patients health needs as they move through the continuum of care to promote quality and cost effective outcomes. QUALIFICATIONS License /Certification Required: California RN license BLS Education Preferred: BSN, MSN, or currently enrolled in RN-BSN program Experience Required: Two years of acute care clinical nursing experience (LVN/RN) with at least one year as a RN Department Specific Requirements For Emergency Department: must have three years of RN experience in an Emergency Department or Critical Care setting. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Essential Identifies needs and facilitates provision of services with physicians, nurse managers and multidisciplinary team members as the patient moves through the continuum of care. Assessment Acts as a resource person for clinical care issues, identifies action plans, and facilitates communication with appropriate physician(s) for direction. Assists and communicates with physician offices and all appropriate departments to discuss new admissions, demographic information, and other data pertinent to the patient/family which may affect their care. Evaluates the assessment process of new patients within 30 days of admission to determine needs and develop a Care Management Plan to address Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) barriers. Planning Establishes a specific plan with action steps for each patient within assigned population. Collaborates with the patient/family, care team, and physician(s) to determine goals and objectives to achieve patient/family outcomes, which include physical and psychological factors. Takes the lead in assessing care plan progression and revising care plan as necessary. Rounds with physicians and multidisciplinary team. Coordinates with the multidisciplinary team to ensure graduation planning goals and objectives are developed and modified as needed. Implementation Takes the lead in moving patients through the continuum of care in a timely, cost effective, and safe manner. Assists in the organization and integration of resources needed to meet stated goals and plans. Works with patient, family, multidisciplinary team, and outside services to accomplish set outcomes. Supervises implementation of treatment plan, including appropriate use of pre-printed orders. Documents in patient Progress Notes information including significant patient data, problems identified, assessment needs, and treatment goals. Documents findings in the electronic health record. Makes timely referrals for services. Evaluation Evaluates care plan for appropriateness and monitors progress towards outcomes. Suggests appropriate level of care when changes in level of function, medical, and psychological issues arise. Reviews medical records of patients for proper and timely documentation of services provided, evidence of functional progress. In collaboration with patient, family, and multidisciplinary team, changes the plan of care as appropriate. The nurse's practice is guided by the Code for Nurses. 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. Addendum (essential for specific dept) POST ACUTE CARE CASE MANAGER: Reviews and screens 100% of patients same day referred to TCS using InterQual Criteria. Interviews, researches and gathers data to identify patient's needs and formulate a post-acute plan of care in collaboration with the patient, family, physician, acute case manager and other disciplines which enhances appropriate utilization of post-acute levels of care. Facilitates transition of patient more efficiently to TCS by ensuring proper documentation, orders, and arrangements are complete for timely transfer. PROGRAM LIAISON FOR INPATIENT REHABILITATION: Assumes responsibility for the implementation of each individual patient program. Assists the patient/family to become adequately oriented to their program. Enables the patient's program to proceed in an orderly, purposeful, and goal directed manner. Promotes the participation of the person served on an ongoing basis. Participates consistently in team conferences concerning the person served. Facilitates the exit/discharge process and arranged for follow-up and appropriate supportive services. Monitors the patient/family response to treatment and determines need for intervention and/or referral. CARDIAC SURGERY CARE COORDINATOR: Serves as the Cardiac surgery program liaison to patients, their families, and the cardiac care team. Provides periodic updates during surgery, concentrating on emotional support and education to the family. Facilitates and coordinates care with referral physicians, outside hospitals, admission staff, and surgical department to arrange transfer of potential patients referred to open heart surgery. Collaborates with nurse managers. Acts as a resource person for clinical care issues. Available for educational needs of nursing staff. Facilitates movement through the continuum of care insuring all services, consults and treatments needed by patient are being provided. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team and case manager for individual patient discharge needs and plan. Rounds daily rounds with physician to identify patient needs related to diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and projected discharge. Assists with current and accurate data collection pertaining to the cardiac surgery program. POPULATION HEALTH RN CASE MANAGER: Serves as a clinical resource for patients and families enrolled in Population Health Management programs such as Enhanced Care Management (ECM), Chronic Care Management, Transitional Care Management with goal of improving health outcomes, reducing unnecessary healthcare utilization and addressing Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) in partnership with a multidisciplinary team to include Primary Care Provider, Community Care Coordinator, Pharmacist, Medical Assistant, etc. 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.

Registered Nurse- Labor Delivery: Various Shifts, Sign on Bonus up to $10K and Relocation Assistance Available.

Kaweah Health Visalia, 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 Full-Time Benefit Eligible Work Shift Variable - 12 Hour Shift (United States of America) Department 7400 Labor Delivery 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. Labor Delivery Shifts: Day- 0600-1830 Night- 1800-0630 QUALIFICATIONS License /Certification Required: CA RN license BLS Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Provider within six months of hire/transfer. Preferred: Specialty experience or nationally recognized certificate or proof of specialty training program completion. 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.

RN

Full-time

Kaweah Health Visalia, 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 Full-Time Benefit Eligible Work Shift Night - 12 Hour Shift (United States of America) Department 6341 Acute Psych 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.

RN- Cardiac First Assist- Cardiac Surgery

Kaweah Health Visalia, 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 Full-Time Benefit Eligible Work Shift Day - 8 Hour or less Shift (United States of America) Department 7570 Cardiac Cath LabTo assist on all surgical procedures under the direction of the surgeon as stated in the essential functions granted to the RNFA. QUALIFICATIONS License /Certification Required: CA RN License CNOR BLS ACLS within one year of hire/transfer. Education Required: Completion of recognized RNFA training program. Preferred: BSN, MSN, or currently enrolled in RN-BSN program. Experience Required: At least two years of perioperative RN experience, preferably in the scrub as well as the circulating role. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Essential RN Cardiac First Assistant Assists on all cardiovascular surgical procedures as directed by the surgeon. Functions as the first assistant at surgery in the general and obstetric surgical suites. Assists the surgeon by providing intraoperative tissue retraction. Assists with intraoperative hemostasis. Assists with intraoperative tissue manipulation. Uses surgical instruments and suture material to manipulate tissue as directed by the surgeon. Assists with intraoperative wound closure. Sutures tissue, using instruments and suture material as directed by the surgeon. Preoperative- assists with: review of procedure prior to the case; opening and set up of the operating room suite; either preoperative counts or patient assessment as coordinated with the circulating RN; transfer of the patient to the OR bed; anesthesia induction if requested to do so by the circulating RN; and positioning the patient for the surgical procedure. Interoperative- scrub in and assist in the draping of the patient; assist the surgeon within the parameters of standardized procedures; and assist in counts as needed. Postoperative- assists with: the application of the patient's dressings; transfer from the OR bed; accompany the patient to the PACU if required; and clean up and turn over of the operating room. May assist with specialty procedures including minimally invasive vein/arterial harvesting, closure of deep fascia layer, insertion of invasive monitoring lines and cardiac sternal wound closure. RN Circulator Assesses basic patient needs, including recognition of abnormal diagnostic data, and potential problems related to the proposed surgical intervention and communicates appropriate information to the physician and other members of the surgical team. Provides the ability to modify assessment criteria based on the age of the patient, psychosocial and physical needs. Implements patient's plan of care by evaluating patient's response to care, organizes and adjusts assignment according to patient needs. Facilitates patient transfer to appropriate postoperative unit, ensuring patient safety and communication with receiving patient care staff. Demonstrates understanding in use of patient care equipment and instrumentation. Responsible for knowledge of emergency equipment and supplies, including the crash cart, airway management cart, and the malignant hypothermia cart. Timely written referral of any malfunctioning or defective equipment. Assures that all medications are administered properly 100% of the time, including IV's as prescribed by physician; knows actions, indications, precautions, adverse reactions, dosage and route of administration on all drugs before administering to the patient. Maintains clear communication and rapport with patient/family as appropriate for setting. Gives and documents emotional support and keeps patient/family informed of progress. Assures that patient's personal hygiene needs are met, immediate environment is clean and safe. Maintains a current and complete medical record. Coordinates admission, transfer and discharge of patient with appropriate personnel and documents observations, assessment treatments and outcome as necessary. 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 $57.61 -$86.42 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.

RN Clinical Educator - Post Surgical Med/Surg

Kaweah Health Visalia, 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 Full-Time Benefit Eligible Work Shift Day - 8 Hour or less Shift (United States of America) Department 8741 Clinical Inservice EducationThe 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. 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.