Registered Nurse-Per Diem

01 Kaweah Delta Health Care District; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaweah Health in Visalia, CA, has an opening for a Nurse Manager/Team Leader on the night 12-hour shift in Department 6172 Medical/Surgical‑3N. The role requires a CA RN license with BLS and preferred BSN/MSN or enrollment in an RN‑BSN program.

The ideal candidate will lead a team, uphold ethical nursing practice, and drive quality care on a busy unit. Responsibilities include collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, staff mentorship, and participation in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• CA RN license required and BLS certification.
• Education preferred: BSN, MSN, or enrolled in RN‑BSN program.

Responsibilities

• Provide ethical nursing care and advocate for patients.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care.
• Monitor quality and participate in performance improvement activities.
• Lead staffing, patient flow, and shift operations on the unit.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and practice guidelines.
• Oversee and mentor staff, including nurse managers and preceptors.

Skills

Team leadership

Professional conduct

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

BSN

MSN

RN-BSN program

Job description

Kaweah Health Overview

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.

Shift & Department

Night - 12 Hour Shift (United States of America)

Department 6172 Medical/Surgical‑3N

Qualifications

• License /Certification Required: CA RN license BLS Education Preferred: BSN, MSN, or currently enrolled in RN‑BSN program.

Job Responsibilities

• The 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, and documentation.
• Assessment-successful completion of Physical Assessment validation.
• Diagnosis Planning Outcome identification Implementation Evaluation.
• 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 resource
• Is a role model Provides leadership and support for staff Supports nurse preceptors and new employees during orientation
• Provides input on employee evaluations
• Assures 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.
• IF ASSIGNED TO THE INFUSION CENTER RESPONSIBLE FOR: Assigns patients to infusion chairs and initiates nursing intake. Educates patients on upcoming medications and therapies. Starts peripheral IVs or access Central Venous Access Devices (PICC, Port‑a‑Cath) lines and administers infusions per physician orders. Monitors vital signs and patient status throughout treatment. Performs medication reconciliation and obtains patient history. Administers medications (IV, IM, SQ, PO), IV hydration, blood transfusions, and dressing changes. Completes all infusion documentation, discontinue 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. Performs other duties as assigned.

Pay Range

$53.41 -$80.12

Company Culture

If 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. Keep growing your career! Kaweah Health is committed to a culture that delivers personal, professional, and compassionate experiences for every person, every time.

Additional Information

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