Charge Nurse - Oncology 3S

Kaweah Health•Visalia, CA

63d•$50 - $75•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

CA RN license
BLS
Kaweah Health approved crisis intervention training within 60 days of hire/transfer.

Nice To Haves

Nationally recognized certification per specialty Core Curriculum Pathway.
BSN, MSN, or currently enrolled in RN-BSN program.
Minimum of two years RN experience in specialty area.
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.

Responsibilities

Assist with oversight of efficient operations to protect and promote health, prevent illness and injury, and alleviate suffering through nursing diagnosis and treatment.
Demonstrate 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.
Serve as a primary clinical resource for staff on assigned unit.
Act as a role model and mentor for staff.
Represent the leadership of the unit in the absence of the Assistant Nurse Manager, Nurse Manager, or Director.
Provide leadership and support for staff through effective problem solving and decision making.
Serve as a resource for staff in clinical assessment and decisions, providing clinical and professional support.
Advocate for patients and line staff.
Provide opportunity for participation in shared decision making.
Support nurse preceptors and new employees during orientation.
Assure float staff receive orientation to the floor and feel welcome.
Provide input on employee evaluations.
Manage staff and patient flow, including preparing and adjusting staff assignments based on staff abilities and patient needs.
Prioritize care based on patient needs and acuity.
Assign admissions and arrange transfers in coordination with House Supervisor, Bed Coordinator, or Manager.
Assure shift report starts on time utilizing bedside handoff process.
Monitor breaks to provide adequate staffing.
Determine staffing needs for the next shift and communicate them to the Staff Facilitator or Nursing Supervisor.
Assign staff to ensure equipment checks are completed (PCX controls, crash cart, refrigerator temps, red books, and narcotic counts).
Set clear expectations and communicate them with the team during the shift in accordance with unit goals.
Make decisions aligned with team goals for the shift.
Practice 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.
Ensure collaboration between staff, physicians, other providers, and departments involved in patient care.
Keep lines of communication open.
Facilitate nurse/physician collaboration by modeling professional communication (e.g., SBAR and rounding).
Provide support, oversight, and coaching to team members related to work environment, patient care, and physician relations.
Coordinate care in high-risk/emergent situations and keep Nurse Manager/Director/Nursing Supervisor aware of critical patients and any unit issues.
Ensure patient care issues are documented and reported.
Assure the appropriate nurse completes a Statement of Concern.
Promote a positive and professional environment for internal and external customers.
Actively support the leadership of Kaweah Health through professional behavior.
Understand and utilize Medical Staff and Kaweah Health's chain of command.
Provide employee guidance and alert the Nurse Manager of counseling needs.
Provide patient care as needed/requested, meeting the requirements and performing the duties of a Registered Nurse.
Make fiscally responsible decisions regarding staffing and use of patient supplies.
Maintain awareness of regulatory compliance.
Perform audits and reports as assigned.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area.
Be knowledgeable of growth and development for all patient/family cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age-specific needs.
Effectively communicate and care for patients and families as reflected in the Plan for Provision of Care.
Perform other duties as assigned.