Nurse Manager - ICCU 3W

01 Kaweah Delta Health Care District; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 82,656 - 123,984; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time benefits

Job summary

Kaweah Health in Visalia, California is seeking a nursing leader to provide 24/7 oversight of operations, ensuring staff competency, financial accountability, and alignment with Kaweah Health’s mission and priorities.

The role directs patient care across the continuum, supervises staff, coordinates discharge planning, and uses evidence-based practice to improve quality while maintaining patient advocacy and dignity.

Qualifications

• CA RN license is required to practice in California.
• BLS certification is required.
• Crisis intervention training completed within 60 days of hire.
• Clinical supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality of care and performance improvement 24/7.
• Organize patient care with staff and the Director across the unit plan.
• Assist staff with clinical assessment, decision-making, and prioritization.
• Coordinate patient discharge, planning rounds, and continuum of care.
• Monitor patients daily and review documentation for regulatory compliance.
• Document staff competency and conduct annual appraisals.
• Develop policies and guidelines based on research findings.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Creative problem-solving

Education

CA RN license

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization serving the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees it operates an acute care hospital, specialized health centers, and clinics. The district has eight campuses, 613 beds, and offers comprehensive services across a continuum of care.

Job Description

The position provides 24/7 oversight of efficient operations to meet the holistic needs of patients and families. It requires high‑level leadership accountability to assure staff competency, financial responsibility, and to advance Kaweah Health’s mission and strategic priorities.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of Joint Commission standards, California Nursing Practice Act, relevant Title 22 and 17 sections, and FCC guidelines including HIPAA.
• Has 24‑hour responsibility for quality of care and performance improvement activities within the area of supervision.
• Organizes patient care and services based on staff availability and patient needs in collaboration with the Director and unit plan.
• Assists staff with clinical assessment, decision‑making, and prioritization of patient care during shortages.
• Coordinates patient discharge, planning rounds and ensures care is linked across the continuum of services and sites.
• Monitors patients daily through rounds, reviews documentation for adequacy and regulatory compliance.
• Uses the Statement of Concern process and patient satisfaction data to improve care.
• Reports and documents competency of staff, collaborates for orientation, evaluates staff annually, and completes performance appraisals within 30 days.
• Uses research findings to develop policies, procedures, and guidelines; shares information with staff.
• Assesses float staff, determines minimal competencies, and ensures employment standards are met.
• Prepares staff schedules aligned with patient classification tools and Title 22 requirements.
• Interviews, hires, attracts, and retains staff; supports staff development through continuing education and in‑services.
• Communicates effectively with patients, physicians, staff, other units, and stakeholders; participates in meetings and projects.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and acts as a patient advocate, coaching staff in advocacy.
• Models non‑judgmental, nondiscriminatory care, preserving patient autonomy, dignity, and rights.

Qualifications

• CA RN license.
• BLS certification.
• Completion of Kaweah Health approved crisis intervention training within 60 days of hire.
• Experience: Clinical area expertise and supervisory experience.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (preferred).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; effective interpersonal, critical thinking, and creative problem‑solving skills.

Compensation

Pay range: $59.92 – $89.88 per hour.

Benefits

Full‑time benefits eligible. Work shift: Day — 8‑hour or less. Department: 6151 ICCU‑3W.