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

Work Shift

Department

QUALIFICATIONS

License /Certification
Required: HeartSaver AED


Education
Preferred: High school diploma or some college


Experience
Preferred: Prior hospital experience

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential

HEARING SCREENING

Performs newborn hearing screens on the Mother Baby Unit on all newborns, NICU and newborn nursery when eligible, and Pediatrics when applicable/ordered. Is able to interpret results accurately and reports results to parent(s). Answers questions that pertain to the screening method, equipment used, and results of the screen. Has a working understanding of the Hearing Screening Program and is able to answer basic questions regarding the program. Distributes information as requested. Works with Central Distribution and Central Valley Business Forms to ensure the proper inventory level on all newborn hearing screening supplies and brochures at all times. Responsible for all data collection, data management, and data management software program. Keeps daily records and communicates logs with the California State Hearing Screening Department. Sends monthly reports to the State as required. Responsible for notifying parents and primary care providers of hearing screening results. Documents results in the patient's record and on the legal birth certificate. Follow up outpatient appointments are made for patients who missed their test prior to discharge or who refer (initially fail) according to the Hearing Screening Policy. Responsible for notifying the parents and primary care practitioner if hearing screen is missed and schedules a follow up appointment for outpatient screening. Communicates with referring or receiving hospitals to ensure all neonates are tested. Responsible for scheduling appointments with an Outpatient Hearing Screening Provider as applicable. Ensures that the parent receives the proper paper work if a hearing loss is suspected or a diagnostic evaluation is indicated, the primary provider is notified and the social worker is contacted. Responsible for correctly applying charge for hearing screening service to correct patients account. Responsible for cleaning and maintaining the machine in proper working order. Works with Clinical Engineering to ensure proper/updated calibration certifications are kept. Responsible for sending statistics and certifications to the State Hearing Department each year. Is up to date with annual hearing screen competencies set forth by the State, above and beyond mandated hospital competencies. Communicates with the current State Hearing Screen physician for recommendations and referrals. Links information to the medical record, patient's family, and primary physician. Is responsible for complying with all requests from the State on an annual and as needed basis. Pulls medical records, screening logs, calibration certificates, competencies, and any other documents requested by the State.

BIRTH CERTIFICATE

Makes patient packets which include birth certificate information worksheet, social security number request form and social security release of information. Obtains information from the patients chart and the patient themselves. Enters the information into the AVSS (state program) and verifies this information. Obtains Declaration of Paternity paperwork for unmarried patients wishing to add another parent to the birth certificate and completes this process by sending them to the appropriate county agencies. Completes the birth certificate process by obtaining parent(s) signature(s). Prepares the completed birth certificates for pick up by Tulare County representatives. Completes amendments to the birth certificates as necessary. Checks refrigerator temperatures on Pediatrics, Labor and Delivery and Mother/Baby. Assists patients, local and state governmental agencies with any questions, concerns or changes they may have on a case by case basis. Performs other secretarial duties as needed.



Additional

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area. Knowledgeable of growth and development for all patient/family cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age specific needs. Able to effectively communicate and care for patient and family as reflected in the Plan for Provision of Care.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Pay Range

If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong.