Break RN- 5T CVICCU- Cardiovascular Intermediate Care Unit Part-time Night

Kaweah Delta; Visalia (CA); Vor Ort; USD 63.369 - 95.054; Teilzeit

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Zusammenfassung

Kaweah Delta is seeking a part-time Night RN for the Cardiovascular Intermediate Care Unit in Visalia, CA. The role focuses on nursing diagnoses, treatment, and holistic patient care while leading the interdisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate holds a CA RN license with BLS and ACLS within one year of hire; BSN preferred. The nurse will advocate for patients and ensure ethical, confidential care across the unit.

Qualifikationen

• Current CA RN license required.
• BLS required; ACLS within one year of hire/transfer.
• BSN, MSN, or RN-BSN program in progress preferred.

Aufgaben

• Provide nursing care and diagnosis within CVICU scope.
• Lead interdisciplinary health care team to deliver holistic care.
• Act as patient advocate and ensure confidentiality and ethical care.
• Coordinate staffing, assignments, and shift reports to ensure unit efficiency.
• Collaborate with physicians and departments to optimize patient outcomes.
• Participate in quality improvement studies and implement care improvements.

Kenntnisse

CA RN license

BLS

ACLS within 1 year

Ausbildung

BSN preferred

Jobbeschreibung

## Break RN- 5T CVICCU- Cardiovascular Intermediate Care Unit Part-time NightApplylocations: Visalia, Californiatime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R26\_0000001375Kaweah 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**Part-Time Benefit Eligible**Work Shift**Night - 8 Hour or less Shift (United States of America)**Department**6186 ICCU-15The purpose of this position is to protect and promote health, prevent illness and injury, and alleviate suffering through nursing diagnosis and treatment. Demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting through oversight of the interdisciplinary health care team to provide holistic care and advocate for patients and families served.QUALIFICATIONSLicense /CertificationRequired:CA RN licenseBLSACLS within one year of hire/transfer.EducationPreferred: BSN, MSN, or currently enrolled in RN-BSN program.RESPONSIBILITIESEssentialThe nurse's practice is guided by the Code of Ethics. Professional behavior including interactions with co-workers. Displays our 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, documentation:Assessment-successful completion of Physical Assessment validationDiagnosisPlanningOutcome identificationImplementationEvaluation.The nurse uses the 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 that are important for quality monitoring and formulates recommendations to improve nursing practice or patient/resident outcomes.Assists in development and implementation of policies, procedures, and practice guidelines to improve quality of care and nursing practice.Participates on interdisciplinary teams that evaluate clinical practice or health services relating to patient/resident care.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 the patient/resident, family, and other health care providers. Utilizes peer review and observation. Monitors documentation for appropriate referrals:Formulates the plan of care and involves patient/residents in decisions related to care and the delivery services.Makes referrals, including provisions for continuity of care, as needed.Addendum (essential for specific dept)TEAM LEADER:Is a primary clinical resource for staff on assigned unit. Is a role model and mentor for staff. Acts as the Nurse Manager Representative in his/her absence. Provides leadership and support for staff through effective problem solving and decision making.Is a resource for staff:Is a clinical resourceIs a role modelProvides leadership and support for staffSupports nurse preceptors and new employees during orientationProvides input on employee evaluationsAssures float staff receive orientation to the floor and feel welcome.Manages Staff and Patient flow:Makes and adjusts staff assignments based on the abilities of staff and needs of the patient population.Assigns admissions and arranges transfers in coordination with the Nurse Manager, House Supervisor and/or Bed Coordinator.Assures that shift report starts on time.Monitors breaks to provide adequate staffing.Determines staffing needs for the next shift and communicates those needs to the Staff Facilitator or Nursing Supervisor.Assigns staff to ensure equipment checks are completed: PCX controls, crash cart, refrigerator temps, red books and narcotic counts.Coordinates care in high-risk/emergent situations and keeps Nurse Manager/Director/Nursing Supervisor aware of critical patients and any unit issues.Ensures collaboration between staff, physicians, other providers, and departments involved in the care of patients on their unit. Keeps lines of communication open.Ensures patient care issues are documented and reported. Assures the appropriate nurse completes a Statement of Concern.Understands and utilizes Medical Staff and Kaweah Health's chain of command.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.AdditionalDemonstrates 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.Performs other duties as assigned.**Pay Range**$46.44 -$69.66If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong.