Assistant Nurse Manager - CVICU

Kaweah Delta Health Care District-posted about 5 hours ago
$53 - $80/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Visalia, CA
5,001-10,000 employees
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Under the direction of the nurse manager, the purpose of this position is to assist with oversight of efficient operations to meet the holistic needs of the patients and families served. Demonstrates high-level leadership accountability in assuring staff competency, financial responsibility, and enhancing Kaweah Health's mission and vision to achieve strategic priorities.

  • Understands the principles of utilization and case management.
  • Ensures that patient care needs are met in a timely manner and that patient care is coordinated across the continuum of services and sites.
  • Demonstrates awareness of the needs and preferences of the medical care providers and provides excellent service.
  • Monitors patients daily through rounds and feedback.
  • Monitors patient care documentation to ensure the adequacy of patient information and compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Uses the Statement of Concern process to report patient care issues.
  • Uses patient satisfaction data to improve care and service.
  • Knows and utilizes the Medical Staff and Kaweah Health chains-of-command.
  • Collaborates with the Nurse Manager/ Educator on the orientation plan for new staff.
  • Identifies performance or education issues through observation, monitoring patient care outcomes and processes, and promptly communicates concerns to appropriate Nurse Manager and Educator.
  • Assesses float staff and determines the minimal competencies for staff floated into areas supervised.
  • Utilizes HR policies and procedures to ensure Kaweah Health employment standards are met.
  • Provides adequate staff resources for carrying out the unit plan of care:
  • Demonstrates knowledge of patient classification tools and Title 22 requirements related to patient classification.
  • Uses the patient classification tool to direct staffing.
  • Holds staff accountable for knowledge of and use of patient classification.
  • Participates in interviewing new employees.
  • Assists in recruitment and retention of staff.
  • Contributes to staff development by assuring continuing education and in-services are available to staff.
  • Communicates effectively with key constituencies:
  • Seeks and listens to feedback from key stakeholders: patients, physicians, staff, and other departments/units.
  • Communicates effectively with other patient care leaders.
  • Communicates and cooperates with Nurse Managers, Directors, Nursing Supervisor, and Staffing Facilitators to ensure patient care and staffing resources are coordinated.
  • Actively participates in assigned meetings and projects.
  • Responds promptly to communication from others.
  • Uses e-mail responsibly.
  • Coordinates patient care and service between Units and KH departments/disciplines.
  • Practice is guided by the Code for Nurses: Decisions and actions on behalf of patients/residents and staff are determined in an ethical manner.
  • Maintains patient confidentiality within legal and regulatory parameters.
  • Acts as a patient advocate and coaches/mentors staff in advocating for patients.
  • Role models the delivery of patient care in a nonjudgmental and nondiscriminatory manner that preserves patient autonomy, dignity, and rights.
  • 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.
  • CA RN license
  • BLS
  • ACLS within one year of hire/transfer
  • Kaweah Health approved crisis intervention training within 60 days of hire/transfer.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Effective interpersonal skills, critical thinking and creative problem solving.
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field within three years of hire/transfer.
  • Expertise in clinical area
  • Supervisory experience or training
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