Registered Nurse- Medical/Sugical-3N Day and Night Shifts available

Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. Qualifications License/Certification Required: CA RN license, BLS. Preferred Education: BSN, MSN, or currently enrolled in RN-BSN program. Shift Information Day: 0600-1830 Night: 1800-0630 Job Responsibilities The nurse's practice is guided by the Code of Ethics. Professional behavior including interactions with co-workers. Displays 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, and documentation. Assessment – successful completion of Physical Assessment validation. Diagnosis, Planning, Outcome identification, Implementation, Evaluation. Uses 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 important for quality monitoring and formulates recommendations. Assists in development and implementation of policies, procedures, and practice guidelines. Participates on interdisciplinary teams that evaluate clinical practice or health services. 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 patient/resident, family, and other healthcare providers. Utilizes peer review and observation. Monitors documentation for appropriate referrals. Formulates plan of care and involves patient/residents in decisions related to care and delivery services. Makes referrals, including provisions for continuity of care, as needed. Team Leader Responsibilities (if assigned) Primary clinical resource for staff on assigned unit. Role model and mentor for staff. Acts as Nurse Manager Representative in absence. Provides leadership and support for staff through problem solving and decision making. Supports nurse preceptors and new employees during orientation. Provides input on employee evaluations. Ensures float staff receive orientation to the floor and feel welcome. Manages Staff and Patient flow: assigns staff based on abilities and patient needs. Assigns admissions and arranges transfers in coordination with Nurse Manager, House Supervisor and/or Bed Coordinator. Ensures shift report starts on time. Monitors breaks to provide adequate staffing. Determines staffing needs for next shift and communicates those needs. Assigns staff to ensure equipment checks completed. Coordinates care in high-risk/emergent situations and keeps Manager aware of critical patients. Ensures collaboration between staff, physicians, other providers and departments. Keeps lines of communication open. Ensures patient care issues are documented and reported. Ensures appropriate nurse completes a Statement of Concern. 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. Infusion Center Responsibilities (if assigned) Assigns patients to infusion chairs and initiates nursing intake. Educates patients on upcoming medications and therapies. Starts peripheral IVs or central venous access devices (PICC, Port-a-Cath) and administers infusions per physician orders. Monitors vital signs and patient status throughout treatment. Performs medication reconciliation and obtains patient history. Administers medications via IV, IM, SQ, PO; IV hydration, blood transfusions, dressing changes. Completes all infusion documentation, discontinues IVs, and provides discharge instructions. Maintains competency in IV therapy, infusion pumps, and emergency response procedures. Provides telephone triage and patient education on side effects, symptom management, and resources. Benefits Full-Time Benefit Eligible Work Shift Variable - 12 Hour Shift (United States of America) Pay Range $46.44 - $69.66 per hour. #J-18808-Ljbffr