Nurse Manager Cardiac Mmed Surg 2N

Kaweah Health•Visalia, CA

7d•$60 - $90•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to provide 24/7 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in relevant field
Clinical area expertise
Supervisory experience
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Effective interpersonal skills, critical thinking and creative problem solving.

Responsibilities

Has 24-hour responsibility for the quality of care and performance improvement activities in area of supervision.
Organizes patient care and service in areas supervised.
Assists staff with clinical assessment and decision-making.
Responds to unexpected staff shortages by maximizing available resources and assisting staff in the prioritization of patient care needs.
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.
Coordinates and participates in patient discharge and planning rounds.
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.
Assesses and documents the competency of each staff member hired for the areas supervised.
Collaborates with the Educator on the orientation plan for new staff.
Evaluates staff annually.
Completes the performance appraisals within 30 days of the due date.
Identifies performance or education issues through observation, monitoring patient care outcomes and processes, and promptly communicates concerns to the staff member/s.
Uses research findings in the development of policies, procedures, and practice guidelines for patient/resident care.
Shares research information with others.
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.
Holds staff accountable for knowledge of and use of patient classification.
Responsible for preparing staff schedules that meet the needs of the patient population and average daily census.
Interviews and hires new employees.
Accountable for attraction and appreciation of staff.
Contributes to staff development by assuring continuing education and in-services are available to staff.
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 other Nurse Managers, Bed Manager 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 departments and disciplines.
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.