Nurse Manager Cardiac Med Surg N

Position Summary

Provide 24/7 oversight of efficient operations to meet the holistic needs of patients and families served.

• CA Registered Nurse license required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications within one year of hire/transfer.
• Kaweah Health approved crisis intervention training within 60 days of hire/transfer.
• Education preferred:
  Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience preferred:
  Clinical area expertise and supervisory experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; effective interpersonal skills, critical thinking, and creative problem‑solving.

• Demonstrate knowledge of Joint Commission standards, California’s Nursing Practice Act, Title 22 and 17, federal guidelines, HIPAA, and national care standards.
• Have 24‑hour responsibility for quality of care and performance improvement activities in the area of supervision.
• Organize patient care and service in collaboration with the Director and according to the unit plan for patient care.
• Utilize expert knowledge and skills in nursing practice and assist staff with clinical assessment and decision‑making.
• Respond to unexpected staff shortages by maximizing resources and prioritizing patient care needs.
• Understand principles of utilization and case management.
• Ensure patient care needs are met promptly and coordinated across the continuum of services and sites.
• Coordinate and participate in patient discharge and planning rounds.
• Provide excellent service by being aware of medical providers’ needs and preferences.
• Monitor patients daily through rounds and feedback.
• Monitor patient documentation for adequacy and regulatory compliance.
• Report patient care issues using the Statement of Concern process.
• Use patient satisfaction data to improve care and service.
• Know and utilize the Medical Staff and Kaweah Health chains of command.
• Assess and document competency of each staff member hired for supervised areas.
• Collaborate with the Educator on orientations for new staff.
• Evaluate staff annually and complete performance appraisals within 30 days of the due date.
• Identify performance or educational issues through observation and patient outcome monitoring, and promptly communicate concerns.
• Use research findings in developing policies, procedures, and practice guidelines for patient care.
• Share research information with colleagues.
• Assess float staff and determine minimal competencies for floated staff in supervised areas.
• Utilize HR policies and procedures to ensure Kaweah Health employment standards are met.
• Provide adequate staff resources for the unit plan of care.
• Demonstrate knowledge of patient classification tools and Title 22 classification requirements.
• Use the patient classification tool to direct staffing and hold staff accountable for its use.
• Prepare staff schedules that meet patient population needs and average daily census.
• Interview and hire new employees.
• Lead staff attraction and appreciation efforts.
• Support staff development by ensuring continuing education and in‑services are available.
• Communicate effectively with key constituencies—patients, physicians, staff, and other departments/units—seeking and listening to feedback.
• Coordinate with other patient‑care leaders and Nurse Managers, Bed Managers, and Staffing Facilitators to align resources.
• Actively participate in assigned meetings and projects.
• Respond promptly to communication from others and use e‑mail responsibly.
• Coordinate patient care services between departments and disciplines.
• Practice guided by the Code for Nurses, ensuring ethical decisions and actions on behalf of patients and staff.
• Maintain patient confidentiality within legal and regulatory parameters.
• Advocate for patients and coach/mentor staff in patient advocacy.
• Model non‑judgmental, nondiscriminatory care that preserves patient autonomy, dignity, and rights.
• Demonstrate skills for providing appropriate care to the population served on the assigned unit.
• Be knowledgeable of growth, development, cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age‑specific needs for patients and families.
• Effectively communicate and care for patients and families as reflected in the Plan for Provision of Care.

Work Shift:

Day – 8 hour or less (United States of America). Department: 6150 M/S Cardiac‑2N.

Pay Range: $59.92 – $89.88 per hour.