Assistant Nurse Manager- Cardiac Cath Lab

Kaweah Delta; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaweah Delta in Visalia is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager for the Cardiac Cath Lab. The role requires a California RN license and expertise in clinical practice. Responsibilities include supervising staff, ensuring timely patient care, and collaborating on orientation plans.

Applicants should possess strong communication skills, critical thinking abilities, and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is preferred. The position offers competitive pay and the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care.

Qualifications

• CA RN license required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications within one year of hire.
• Expertise in clinical area required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient care needs are met in a timely manner.
• Monitor patient care documentation for adequacy.
• Collaborate with Nurse Manager on orientation plans.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Creative problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

## Assistant Nurse Manager- Cardiac Cath LabApplylocations: Visalia, Californiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R26\_0000001173Kaweah 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**Variable - 10 Hour Shift (United States of America)**Department**7570 Cardiac Cath LabQUALIFICATIONSLicense /Certification Required:CA RN licenseBLSACLS within one year of hire/transferKaweah 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. Experience 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.JOB 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. 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. Additional 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.**Pay Range**$53.27 -$79.91