Overview The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is an important member of the patient care team, supporting patients, nurses and also overall unit functioning. The CNA is responsible for helping create and maintain a safe, healing environment for our patients, and a healthy working environment for the care team. The CNA is expected to perform duties autonomously and also at the direction of the RN. The CNA reports to the Director of Patient Services. Responsibilities Assists patients as needed with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as feeding, dressing, and mobilizing. Attends to patient personal hygiene needs such as brushing teeth, bathing, and toileting. Repositions the patient for comfort and per protocol. Also, observes patients for changes in behavior or condition and notifies the nurse of same. Takes patient vital signs, to include heartrate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, O2 saturation, and temperature, and reports to the RN any findings that are not "within normal limits." Monitors patient intake and output and notifies RN of abnormal increases or decreases. Documents all findings accurately and in a timely manner. Supports a safe and healing environment for each patient by keeping rooms neat and tidy, and free from clutter. Ensures all patient safety interventions are in place at all times - such as keeping call light and patient belongings within reach of patient; bed/chair alarms are on and functioning; and/or all other patient specific interventions as directed by the RN Assists RN to answer call lights quickly and determines how best to assist a patient. Rounds frequently on patients, assisting as needed. Ensures patient whiteboards are complete and updated. Assists the team in keeping patient belongings safe and accounted for. Recognizes importance of customer service, is welcoming and friendly. Assists and guides visitors as needed, answers the phone with a professional manner and tone. Is sensitive to cultural differences and treats all people with respect and compassion. Maintains a professional personal appearance and manner at all times, in accordance with SVH policy. Supports a healthy working environment by volunteering discretionary effort constantly, is curious and not judgmental, maintains a positive attitude and fosters a spirit of teamwork among all disciplines. Seeks solutions and engages in problem-solving, avoiding gossip and negativity. Supports a safe working environment by keeping hallways and workstations free of equipment and clutter. Puts equipment and unused supplies away when no longer needed. Submits work orders for faulty or broken equipment to appropriate team (Biomed, Engineering, IT). Cleans and disinfects equipment per SVH Infection Prevention policy. Performs hand hygiene before and after every patient interaction and when hands are visibly soiled. Reports unanticipated events as appropriate via the Midas system. Practices financial stewardship by not overusing or wasting supplies or linens. Supports patient flow by assisting with admissions, transfers and discharges. Maintains personal responsibility for keeping all employment requirements in good standing, including but not limited to .CNA license, BLS certification, annual employee health requirements and annual employee education requirements (i.e.Healthstreams, skills lab.) Qualifications Education : High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience: Minimum of six months as CNA in acute care setting Licenses & Certifications: Current Certified Nursing Assistant license by the State of California; Basic Life Support from an American Heart Association approved agency Required Skills & Knowledge : Basic anatomy; normal ranges for vital signs; ability to prioritize tasks, care for multiple patients, be flexible Compensation Actual compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package. Minimum: USD $28.31 Maximum: USD $36.81
Overview The Registered Nurse (RN) is an integral part of the patient care team. The RN assists in the delivery of high quality, individualized patient care. The RN autonomously practices within the scope of RN licensure as defined by the California Board of Registered Nursing, and the Nurse Practice Act. The RN advocates for patients and their families, the care team and the organization. The RN designs and carries out the plan of care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementing and evaluation. Responsibilities Is aware of patient presenting problem, and past medical history. Completes head-to-toe assessment and gathers relevant patient data (vital signs, labs, etc.) to gain clear understanding of patient status. Monitors for improvement or deterioration of status and intervenes as appropriate. Notifies MD of changes in status. Accurately and safely administers medications per orders; scans 90% or more of all administered medications. Titrates infusions per organizational protocols. Assesses and documents patient response per policy. Functions as part of an interdisciplinary team by working collaboratively with physical therapy, case management, respiratory therapy, nutrition, pharmacy and the MD; attends interdisciplinary rounds and reports nursing specific knowledge and assessment data to the team. Advocates for the patient and family. Facilitates communication between disciplines, the patient and family; utilizes the patient white board as a communication tool and ensures it is complete and up to date at the start of each shift. Provides a hand-off that is concise and accurate, and utilizes an SBAR format. Ensures hand-offs include a bedside check for safety and patient belongings, chart check for new orders and results, and items needing follow-up Is familiar with organizational goals relating to patient 5 Star experience, and has a basic grasp of HCAHPS scores and Service Excellence. Models professional behaviors Supports a safe and healing environment for each patient by keeping rooms neat and tidy, and free from clutter. Ensures all patient safety interventions are in place at all times - such as keeping the call light and patient belongings within reach of the patient; bed/chair alarms are on and functioning; and/or all other patient specific safety interventions are in place. Recognizes importance of customer service, is welcoming and friendly. Assists and guides visitors as needed, answers the phone with a professional manner and tone. Is sensitive to cultural differences and treats all people with respect and compassion. Maintains a professional personal appearance and manner at all times, in accordance with SVH policy. Supports a healthy working environment by volunteering discretionary effort constantly, is curious and not judgmental, maintains a positive attitude and fosters a spirit of teamwork among all disciplines. Seeks solutions and engages in problem-solving, avoiding gossip and negativity. Offers expert teaching and advice to all members of the team. Supports a safe working environment by keeping hallways and workstations free of equipment and clutter. Puts equipment and unused supplies away when no longer needed. Submits work orders for faulty or broken equipment to appropriate team (Biomed, Engineering, IT). Cleans and disinfects equipment per SVH Infection Prevention policy. Performs hand hygiene before and after every patient interaction and when hands are visibly soiled. Reports unanticipated events as appropriate via the Midas System Has basic understanding of the impact of healthcare reimbursement on revenue; practices financial stewardship by not overusing or wasting supplies; practices good time management to avoid incidental overtime; completes accurate documentation in a timely manner, particularly as it pertains to the discharge process, to ensure appropriate charges are captured as needed. Supports throughput efforts for timely transitions of care Maintains personal responsibility for keeping all employment requirements in good standing, including but not limited to California license to practice, BLS certification, annual employee health requirements and annual employee education requirements (i.e.Healthstreams, skills lab.) Qualifications Education : Graduate of an accredited nursing program. BSN preferred. Experience : Minimum of 2 years of Acute Care experience, with additional experience in telemetry Licenses & Certifications : Current RN license by the State of California; Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) by an American Heart Association approved provider. Required Skills & Knowledge : Proficient computer skills, strong critical thinking and analytical skills, multi-tasking and time management skills. Ability to provide care that is thorough, compassionate, and non-judgmental. Compensation Actual compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package. Minimum: USD $59.94 Maximum: USD $82.42
Overview The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) provides oversight of all nursing services at Sonoma Valley Hospital (SVH). Provides strategic direction for the nursing division including but not limited to leadership recruitment and development, quality oversight and the promotion of a strong nursing culture as a component of successful patient care. Oversees the day-to-day operations of all nursing functions and fosters a team environment within all nursing services as well as non-nursing services, facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration and accountability. Nurtures strong relationships with SVH physicians, community partners and the SVH Board of Directors (BOD), and engages with our patient's to ensure the provision of excellent patient care. The CNO is a member of the hospital's Executive team and participates as an active member of the SVH Administrative team, Board Quality Committee, and Medical Executive Committee. Addionally, the CNO is responsible for oversight of the Emergency Preparedness program, and provides strong leadership, management, consultation and oversight for the organization. Responsibilities Leadership: Participates as a member of the executive team in hospital operations. This can include direct oversight of clinical areas (ED, OR, inpt) in the absense of a subordiante. Particpation in strategic planning and innovative process development/improvment. Membership in cross-functional organizational and medical staff committees. Contributes to problem-solving organizational issues and the development of innovative action planning to ensure organizational success. Provides direction, coaching and mentorship to direct reports regarding professional standards, work quality, performance and accountability. Develops annual staff engagement improvement plans; and engages in regular communications (department meetings, one-on-ones, performance feedback, etc.). Quality and Safety: Leads efforts to ensure the highest quality care and patient safety based on the most current standards of practice and evidence-based medicine. Maintains current knowledge of nursing practice. Develops and manages organization initiatives to drive organization to nursing excellence. Reports on Quality and Patient Safety to the Board Quality Committee and BOD as requested. Works directly with Chief Medical Officer in the coordination and maintenance of high quality patient care delivery that is data-driven and evidence-based. Financial Management: Provides oversight on the development of all subordinate departmental budgets. Assists subordinate leaders in meeting their budgets. Is accountable for CNO division's 'roll up' budget. Explains variances and develops action plans to correct variances over fiscal year. Works to build subordinates agility with budgets and financial drivers. Emergency Preparedness: Responsible for preparing the organization in a ready state to respond to multiple potential disasters in structured responses. Reviews, updates and develops, as appropriate, all emergency preparedness policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and for a continuous survey readiness state. Works with leaders in the organization in an ad-hoc manner to collect information, review and revise these policies, as appropriate. Provides education and training to Leadership on federal Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) roles and responsibilities, and provides education and training to staff as to the roles and various disaster type responses. Co-directs the Emergency Management Committee and attends quarterly Healthcare Coalitions (HCC) meetings and serves on HCC Steering Committee. Relations: Promotes and maintains strong relationships with executive leadership, medical staff, Board of Directors (BOD), hospital management, the community and employees. Partners with local community leaders (Fire and Emergency Medical System, Sonoma Emergency Operations Center, Community Clinic) maintaining strong collaborative relationships. Participates in community outreach projects, viewed as face of patient care for SVH. Member of the Patient Grievance Committee. Regulatory: Builds, maintains and promotes a continuous survey readiness program assuring compliance with multiple regulatory and licensing compliance initiatives and agencies. Oversees nursing departmental Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement (QAPI) plans and any improvement projects. Monitors core measure compliance and develops/supervises action plans for measures out of compliance. Oversight of quality care for resuscitative services and is committee lead for Code Blue and Stroke. Maintains quality metrics and outcomes to meet the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ) Stroke Ready certification compliance. Patient Experience: Develops an environment of a high level, positive patient care experience. Promotes the highest level of care in line with the Human Experience model. Is a role model for patient engagement. Monitors Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) surveys and Q-reviews texting surveys and insures development of action plans to achieve high percentile compliance. Member Patient Care Experience Committee. Qualifications Education : Graduate of accredited RN program, MS degree or equivalent in healthcare with emphasis in leadership & management. Experience : At least 5 years of experience at a director level or higher, over a nursing department in an acute care setting; demonstrated experience in leading change and demonstrated positive quality, patient experience and financial outcomes. Licenses & Certifications : Current RN license by the State of California; Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) by an American Heart Association approved provider. Required Skills & Knowledge : This position requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, proficiency in computer skills, strong organizational problem-solving, analytical skills, strong management and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities, demonstrate flexibility and work with constantly changing priorities. Ability to abstract, analyze and report clinical data. Ability to interact effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels, and good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions. Compensation Actual compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package. Minimum: USD $193,416.02 Maximum: USD $265,947.02
Overview The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is an important member of the patient care team, supporting patients, nurses and also overall unit functioning. The CNA is responsible for helping create and maintain a safe, healing environment for our patients, and a healthy working environment for the care team. The CNA is expected to perform duties autonomously and also at the direction of the RN. The CNA reports to the Director of Patient Services. Responsibilities Assists patients as needed with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as feeding, dressing, and mobilizing. Attends to patient personal hygiene needs such as brushing teeth, bathing, and toileting. Repositions the patient for comfort and per protocol. Also, observes patients for changes in behavior or condition and notifies the nurse of same. Takes patient vital signs, to include heartrate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, O2 saturation, and temperature, and reports to the RN any findings that are not "within normal limits." Monitors patient intake and output and notifies RN of abnormal increases or decreases. Documents all findings accurately and in a timely manner. Supports a safe and healing environment for each patient by keeping rooms neat and tidy, and free from clutter. Ensures all patient safety interventions are in place at all times - such as keeping call light and patient belongings within reach of patient; bed/chair alarms are on and functioning; and/or all other patient specific interventions as directed by the RN Assists RN to answer call lights quickly and determines how best to assist a patient. Rounds frequently on patients, assisting as needed. Ensures patient whiteboards are complete and updated. Assists the team in keeping patient belongings safe and accounted for. Recognizes importance of customer service, is welcoming and friendly. Assists and guides visitors as needed, answers the phone with a professional manner and tone. Is sensitive to cultural differences and treats all people with respect and compassion. Maintains a professional personal appearance and manner at all times, in accordance with SVH policy. Supports a healthy working environment by volunteering discretionary effort constantly, is curious and not judgmental, maintains a positive attitude and fosters a spirit of teamwork among all disciplines. Seeks solutions and engages in problem-solving, avoiding gossip and negativity. Supports a safe working environment by keeping hallways and workstations free of equipment and clutter. Puts equipment and unused supplies away when no longer needed. Submits work orders for faulty or broken equipment to appropriate team (Biomed, Engineering, IT). Cleans and disinfects equipment per SVH Infection Prevention policy. Performs hand hygiene before and after every patient interaction and when hands are visibly soiled. Reports unanticipated events as appropriate via the Midas system. Practices financial stewardship by not overusing or wasting supplies or linens. Supports patient flow by assisting with admissions, transfers and discharges. Maintains personal responsibility for keeping all employment requirements in good standing, including but not limited to .CNA license, BLS certification, annual employee health requirements and annual employee education requirements (i.e.Healthstreams, skills lab.) Qualifications Education : High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience: Minimum of six months as CNA in acute care setting Licenses & Certifications: Current Certified Nursing Assistant license by the State of California; Basic Life Support from an American Heart Association approved agency Required Skills & Knowledge : Basic anatomy; normal ranges for vital signs; ability to prioritize tasks, care for multiple patients, be flexible Compensation Actual compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package. Minimum: USD $24.62 Maximum: USD $32.01
Overview The Registered Nurse (RN) is an integral part of the patient care team. The RN assists in the delivery of high quality, individualized patient care. The RN autonomously practices within the scope of RN licensure as defined by the California Board of Registered Nursing, and the Nurse Practice Act. The RN advocates for patients and their families, the care team and the organization. The RN designs and carries out the plan of care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementing and evaluation. Responsibilities Is aware of patient presenting problem, and past medical history. Completes head-to-toe assessment and gathers relevant patient data (vital signs, labs, etc.) to gain clear understanding of patient status. Monitors for improvement or deterioration of status and intervenes as appropriate. Notifies MD of changes in status. Accurately and safely administers medications per orders; scans 90% or more of all administered medications. Titrates infusions per organizational protocols. Assesses and documents patient response per policy. Functions as part of an interdisciplinary team by working collaboratively with physical therapy, case management, respiratory therapy, nutrition, pharmacy and the MD; attends interdisciplinary rounds and reports nursing specific knowledge and assessment data to the team. Advocates for the patient and family. Facilitates communication between disciplines, the patient and family; utilizes the patient white board as a communication tool and ensures it is complete and up to date at the start of each shift. Provides a hand-off that is concise and accurate, and utilizes an SBAR format. Ensures hand-offs include a bedside check for safety and patient belongings, chart check for new orders and results, and items needing follow-up Is familiar with organizational goals relating to patient 5 Star experience, and has a basic grasp of HCAHPS scores and Service Excellence. Models professional behaviors Supports a safe and healing environment for each patient by keeping rooms neat and tidy, and free from clutter. Ensures all patient safety interventions are in place at all times - such as keeping the call light and patient belongings within reach of the patient; bed/chair alarms are on and functioning; and/or all other patient specific safety interventions are in place. Recognizes importance of customer service, is welcoming and friendly. Assists and guides visitors as needed, answers the phone with a professional manner and tone. Is sensitive to cultural differences and treats all people with respect and compassion. Maintains a professional personal appearance and manner at all times, in accordance with SVH policy. Supports a healthy working environment by volunteering discretionary effort constantly, is curious and not judgmental, maintains a positive attitude and fosters a spirit of teamwork among all disciplines. Seeks solutions and engages in problem-solving, avoiding gossip and negativity. Offers expert teaching and advice to all members of the team. Supports a safe working environment by keeping hallways and workstations free of equipment and clutter. Puts equipment and unused supplies away when no longer needed. Submits work orders for faulty or broken equipment to appropriate team (Biomed, Engineering, IT). Cleans and disinfects equipment per SVH Infection Prevention policy. Performs hand hygiene before and after every patient interaction and when hands are visibly soiled. Reports unanticipated events as appropriate via the Midas System Has basic understanding of the impact of healthcare reimbursement on revenue; practices financial stewardship by not overusing or wasting supplies; practices good time management to avoid incidental overtime; completes accurate documentation in a timely manner, particularly as it pertains to the discharge process, to ensure appropriate charges are captured as needed. Supports throughput efforts for timely transitions of care Maintains personal responsibility for keeping all employment requirements in good standing, including but not limited to California license to practice, BLS certification, annual employee health requirements and annual employee education requirements (i.e.Healthstreams, skills lab.) Qualifications Education : Graduate of an accredited nursing program. BSN preferred. Experience : Minimum of 2 years of Acute Care experience, with additional experience in telemetry Licenses & Certifications : Current RN license by the State of California; Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) by an American Heart Association approved provider. Required Skills & Knowledge : Proficient computer skills, strong critical thinking and analytical skills, multi-tasking and time management skills. Ability to provide care that is thorough, compassionate, and non-judgmental. Minimum: USD $68.93 Maximum: USD $94.78
