Specialty Nursing Practice Manager

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 - 8 Hour or less Shift (United States of America)

Department

6191 Acute Wound Care IP Services

Drives quality improvement, patient safety, risk management, and regulatory readiness initiatives by monitoring clinical outcomes, conducting investigations, managing corrective action plans, facilitating committees, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Assists in developing policies, procedures, evidence-based practice guidelines, and performance improvement strategies to reduce risk and enhance patient outcomes.

This newly created position will manage the Vascular Access Specialty Team consisting of 3 RN's and the Inpatient Wound team of 4 RN's and 3 LVN's .  They will also oversee our Safety in Nursing Practice program which includes the HAPI, Falls, and CAUTI/CLABSI prevention committees.

QUALIFICATIONS

License /Certification
Required: CA RN license 

Preferred: National certification in wound care, vascular access, and/or quality, Lean Six Sigma training

Education
Required: Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Preferred: MSN or Master's Degree

Experience

Preferred: Three years of clinical experience in wound care or vascular access; experience in quality, risk management, or patient safety projects; supervisory or leadership experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
LSS tools and Critical thinking for proactive methodologies.
Excellent communication skills, computer skills, and project management skills

Demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of Joint Commission standards California's Nursing Practice Act Applicable sections of Title 22 and 17 Applicable Federal guidelines and regulations including HIPPA Policies and procedures for areas supervised National standards for areas supervised.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential

Has 24-hour responsibility for the quality of care and performance improvement activities in area of supervision. 

Demonstrates and utilizes knowledge in the area(s) of practice. Assists staff with clinical assessment and decision-making.

Responds to unexpected staff shortages by maximizing available resources and assisting staff in the prioritization of patient care needs.

Ensures that patient care needs are met in a timely manner and that patient care is coordinated across the continuum of services and sites.

Demonstrates awareness of the needs and preferences of the medical care providers and provides excellent service.

Monitors patient care documentation to ensure the adequacy of patient information and compliance with regulatory standards.

Uses the Statement of Concern process to report patient care issues.

Knows and utilizes the Medical Staff and Kaweah Health chains-of-command.

Assesses and documents the competency of each staff member hired for the areas supervised.

Collaborates with the Educator (if applicable) on the orientation plan for new staff.

Evaluates staff annually. Completes the performance appraisals by the due date.

Identifies performance or education issues through observation, monitoring patient care outcomes and processes, and promptly communicates concerns to the staff member/s.

Uses research findings in the development of policies, procedures, and practice guidelines for patient/resident care. Shares research information with others.

Utilizes HR policies and procedures to ensure Kaweah Health employment standards are met.

Responsible for preparing staff schedules that meet the needs of the patient population and average daily census.

Interviews and hires new employees.

Contributes to staff development by assuring continuing education and in-services are available to staff.

Communicates effectively with key constituencies: Seeks and listens to feedb