Kaweah Health approved crisis intervention training within 60 days of hire/transfer.
Education
Preferred: Bachelor's degree in relevant field within three years of hire/transfer.
Preferred: Expertise in clinical area Supervisory experience or training
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Effective interpersonal skills, critical thinking and creative problem solving.
J OB RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential
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.
Additional
Benefits
Health insuranceVision insurance
Additional Information
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
6151 ICCU-3W
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.
Kaweahhealth · Visalia, CA