Registered Nurse- Acute Psych: Day Shift, and Ass

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 offers state‑of‑the‑art medicine and high‑quality preventive services in its acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. The eight‑campus district has 613 beds and spans a broad continuum of care.

Work Shift: Day - 12 Hour Shift (United States of America)

• License / Certification
  
  Required:
  
  CA RN license, BLS
• Kaweah Health approved crisis intervention training within 60 days of hire/transfer.
• Education Preferred: BSN, MSN, or currently enrolled in RN‑BSN program.

• Guide nursing practice with the Code of Ethics, ensuring professional behavior, respect for colleagues, and patient confidentiality.
• Identify high‑risk patients and initiate interventions with ancillary departments; advocate for patient rights and autonomy.
• Perform nursing process assessments: successful physical assessment validation, diagnosis planning, outcome identification, implementation, and evaluation.
• Collect and analyze clinical data to monitor quality and effectiveness of nursing care; identify opportunities for improvement and implement changes.
• Assist in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and practice guidelines to enhance quality of care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary teams evaluating clinical practice or health services related to patient care.
• Take part in quality‑improvement studies, task forces, or committees; implement recommendations from unit study results.
• Communicate with patients, families, and other health‑care providers; utilize peer review and observation to ensure appropriate documentation and referrals.
• Formulate and involve patients in care plans; make referrals and ensure continuity of care as needed.
• Serve as Team Leader (in the Acute Psych department): act as primary clinical resource, mentor staff, lead staff assignments, manage staff and patient flow, coordinate high‑risk/emergent situations, and maintain open communication with physicians and other departments.
• When assigned as Admission Nurse, notify attending physician and case manager of pending issues; assist charge nurse with unit assignments; communicate pertinent information; accept and record physician orders; ensure proper room assignments and coordination of admission and discharge processes.
• Assist with training of new RN staff; perform other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate knowledge of growth, development, and diverse needs of all patients and families; provide culturally sensitive care.

$46.44 – $69.66