Registered Nurse-Surgery Center-Ambulatory

Kaweah Delta Health Care District; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-Time Benefit Eligible

Job summary

Kaweah Health in Visalia, CA seeks an experienced registered nurse to lead and mentor the Nursing team in the Surgery Center-Ambulatory. You will oversee staffing, patient flow, and clinical decisions to ensure high-quality care and smooth operations.

The role requires CA RN licensure, BLS, and ACLS/PALS within set timeframes, with preferred BSN or MSN and 2+ years in a specialty RN role. This full-time position offers benefits and on-site work in a dynamic acute care setting.

Qualifications

• CA RN license is required.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS within one year of hire/transfer.
• PALS within six months of hire/transfer.
• Preferred: BSN or MSN, or currently enrolled in RN‑BSN program.
• Minimum of two years RN experience in the specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Acts as primary clinical resource for staff on the unit and mentors staff.
• Provides leadership and support through problem solving and decision making.
• Leads clinical assessment, decisions, and professional support for staff.
• Coordinates care with physicians and other departments to ensure patient care continuity.
• Manages staffing, admissions, transfers, and ensures timely shift handoffs.
• Promotes collaboration and professional behavior across the care team.

Education

BSN

MSN

RN-BSN enrollment

Job description

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.

Benefits Eligible

• Full-Time Benefit Eligible

Work Shift

Day - 12 Hour Shift (United States of America)

Department

7430 Surgery Center-Ambulatory

The 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

License /Certification

Required:

• CA RN license
• BLS
• Kaweah Health approved crisis intervention training within 60 days of hire/transfer.
• ACLS within one year of hire/transfer.
• PALS within six months of hire/transfer.

Preferred: Nationally recognized certification per specialty Core Curriculum Pathway.

Education

Preferred: BSN, MSN, or currently enrolled in RN-BSN program.

Experience

Preferred: Minimum of two years RN experience in specialty area.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential

1. Is a primary clinical resource for staff on assigned unit. Is a role model and mentor for staff. Represents the leadership of the unit in the absence of the Assistant Nurse Manager, Nurse Manager, or Director. Provides leadership and support for staff through effective problem solving and decision making.
2. Is a resource for staff in the following areas:
   • Clinical assessment and decisions.
   • Provides leadership and clinical, professional support.
   • Advocacy for patients and line staff.
   • Provides opportunity for participation in shared decision making.
   • Supports nurse preceptors and new employees during orientation.
   • Assures float staff receive orientation to the floor and feel welcome.
   • Provides input on employee evaluations.
3. Manages Staff and Patient flow:
   • Prepares and adjusts staff assignments based on the abilities of staff and needs of the patient population.
   • Prioritizes care based on the needs and acuity of patients on the unit.
   • Assigns admissions and arranges transfers in coordination with House Supervisor, Bed Coordinator, or Manager as appropriate.
   • Assures that shift report starts on time utilizing beside handoff process.
   • 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.
4. Sets clear expectations and communicates those expectations with the team during the shift in accordance with unit goals. Has authority to make decisions that are aligned with team goals for the shift.
5. Practices collaboration within and across units to ensure patient and fiscal outcomes in line with unit goals including appropriate flexing of staff according to patient census.
6. Ensures collaboration between staff, physicians, other providers, and departments involved in the care of patients on their unit. Keeps lines of communication open.
7. Facilitates nurse/physician collaboration by modeling professional communication (e.g SBAR and rounding).
8. Provides support, oversight, and coaches team members related to work environment, patient care and physician relations.
9. Coordinates care in high‑risk/emergent situations and keeps Nurse Manager/Director/Nursing Supervisor aware of critical patients and any unit issues.
10. Ensures patient care issues are documented and reported. Assures the appropriate nurse completes a Statement of Concern.
11. Promotes positive and professional environment for internal and external customers. Actively supports the leadership of the Kaweah Health through professional behavior.
12. Understands and utilizes Medical Staff and Kaweah Health's chain of command.
13. Provides employee guidance and alerts the Nurse Manager of counseling needs.
14. Provides patient care as needed/requested. Meets the requirements and performs the duties of a Registered Nurse.
15. Makes fiscally responsible decisions regarding staffing and use of patient supplies.
16. Maintains an awareness of regulatory compliance. Performs audits and reports as assigned.

Additional

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide