http://kpcareers.org/california/nursing-licensed-jobs en Essential Functions:
- Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status; also nutrition, pain, patient/family education, family involvement and patient advocacy.
- Formulates a goal-directed plan of care that is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes.
- Implements care in a thorough, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner.
- Establishes priorities or patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment, and supplies.
- Evaluates effectiveness of care given by health care team members.
- Identifies patient/family learning needs and implements appropriate measures.
- Documents patient care and unit activities in a timely, accurate, and concise manner.
- Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights, age specific needs, cultural and ethical beliefs.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and applies safety principles as identified within the institution.
- Performs efficiently in emergency patient care situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events.
- Demonstrates sound knowledge base and actions in the care of a designated patient population.
- Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.
- Participates regularly in staff development activities for unit and Department of Nursing personnel.
- Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management in all aspects of patient care and unit functioning.
- Participates in unit and Department Performance Improvement activities as directed.
- Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of health care team members.
- Utilizes effective communication methods and skills, following lines of authority, as appropriate.
- Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and all members of the health care team.
- Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families. Acknowledges staff rights and cultural and ethical beliefs.
- Provides data for staffing decisions and demonstrates flexibility in the resolution of staffing issues; demonstrates flexibility when floating to other units upon requests.
- Ability to navigate in a windows environment, utilizing a mouse and the ability to learn electronic medical record system application.
- Identifies and solves problems effectively.
- Participates in nursing research activities as requested.
- Perform other related duties as necessary.
- This job motivates and provides work direction (direct, check, review, assign, organize and coordination) to LVN's, Nurse Attendants, unit assistants, etc., but does not have the authority to hire, fire or discipline.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 6 months experience. See job duties for specific experience requirements for specialty units.
- STEPDOWN/OBSERVATION UNIT - One year recent (within the last 3 years) experience in an acute care setting. Current ACLS certification required within six months of hire. May require specialty training. Basic Arrhythmia recognition skills are required. Ventilator training may be required.
- SPECIALITY AREAS - If no qualified candidate, may be willing to train in the specialty areas listed below. Candidates in training are required to obtain appropriate certifications within 6 months of hire or transfer into unit.
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program and completion of the current hours required by the BRN of RN student clinical experience or Graduate of registered nursing and either 1) 2000 hours of RN experience in clinical area of specialty from a licensed acute care facility within three (3) years of graduation; or 2) graduate of an accredited licensed vocational nursing program that includes clinical student experience in acute care and has worked 2000 hours as an licensed vocational nurse within the clinical area of specialty within three (3) years before graduation or currently enrolled in an accredited entry level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for health care providers.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice.
- Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers).
- Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills (in English).
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.
]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2444022-Silicon-Valley-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
The Registered Nurse demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors:
- Leadership
- Nursing Process
- Documentation
- Clinical Outcomes
- Workplace Safety
- Patient Care Experience
- Ensures clean, orderly, and functional work environment
- Team Commitment
- Fiscal Responsibility

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Current CA RN license & AHA BLS Certification
-Applicant must be a graduate of a BRN approved RN program and completion of 917 hours of supervised RN student clinical training OR as an RN applicant, is an LVN who graduated from an accredited LVN program that included supervised clinical student experience and has a minimum of one (1) year of experience as an LVN in the clinical area of of RN hire within the past three (3) years of comparable clinical area. Applicants will be required to successfully complete a Kaiser Permanente Nursing Orientation Training Program. All certifications, including cards of completion and/or advanced certification must be obtained in accordance with experience requirements as specified by the department. IP applicants must receive RN license within 3 months of hire. IP applicants must receive RN license within 3 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:
BSN
]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2444021-Fontana-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
The Registered Nurse demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors:
- Leadership
- Nursing Process
- Documentation
- Clinical Outcomes
- Workplace Safety
- Patient Care Experience
- Ensures clean, orderly, and functional work environment
- Team Commitment
- Fiscal Responsibility

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Current CA RN license & AHA BLS.
- One (1)-year recent (within past three 3 years) full-time equivalent experience in a licensed Home Health and/or Hospice agency as an RN/PHN.
- Current California Driver's License and a clear driving record for the past two (2)years.
- Proof of automobile insurance as required by law.

Notes:
- Rotating weekends.
- This is a temporary position for approximately five (5) months.]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2444011-Fontana-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status; also nutrition, pain, patient/family education, family involvement and patient advocacy.
- Formulates a goal-directed plan of care that is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes.
- Implements care in a thorough, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner.
- Establishes priorities or patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment, and supplies.
- Evaluates effectiveness of care given by health care team members.
- Identifies patient/family learning needs and implements appropriate measures.
- Documents patient care and unit activities in a timely, accurate, and concise manner.
- Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights, age specific needs, cultural and ethical beliefs.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and applies safety principles as identified within the institution.
- Performs efficiently in emergency patient care situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events.
- Demonstrates sound knowledge base and actions in the care of a designated patient population.
- Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.
- Participates regularly in staff development activities for unit and Department of Nursing personnel.
- Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management in all aspects of patient care and unit functioning.
- Participates in unit and Department Performance Improvement activities as directed.
- Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of health care team members.
- Utilizes effective communication methods and skills, following lines of authority, as appropriate.
- Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and all members of the health care team.
- Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families. Acknowledges staff rights and cultural and ethical beliefs.
- Provides data for staffing decisions and demonstrates flexibility in the resolution of staffing issues; demonstrates flexibility when floating to other units upon requests.
- Ability to navigate in a windows environment, utilizing a mouse and the ability to learn electronic medical record system application.
- Identifies and solves problems effectively.
- Participates in nursing research activities as requested.
- Perform other related duties as necessary.
- This job motivates and provides work direction (direct, check, review, assign, organize and coordination) to LVN's, Nurse Attendants, unit assistants, etc., but does not have the authority to hire, fire or discipline.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 6 months experience. See job duties for specific experience requirements for specialty units.
- PALLIATIVE CARE - Two years recent (within the last 5 years) experience in case management, and recent experience in palliative care (such as oncology, home health, hospice, etc.) to include experience in initiating and participating in end of life discussions with patients and families, facilitating family conferences and advanced care planning. Palliative Care RN duties do not include discharge planning or UM functions. May be required to make visits to patient's home, Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), clinic or other sites. Palliative Care services may be provided telephonically or face to face in a variety of settings: inpatient, clinic, home, SNF. Current valid California driver's license and proof of automobile insurance required.
- SPECIALITY AREAS - If no qualified candidate, may be willing to train in the specialty areas listed below. Candidates in training are required to obtain appropriate certifications within 6 months of hire or transfer into unit.
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program and completion of the current hours required by the BRN of RN student clinical experience or Graduate of registered nursing and either 1) 2000 hours of RN experience in clinical area of specialty from a licensed acute care facility within three (3) years of graduation; or 2) graduate of an accredited licensed vocational nursing program that includes clinical student experience in acute care and has worked 2000 hours as an licensed vocational nurse within the clinical area of specialty within three (3) years before graduation or currently enrolled in an accredited entry level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for health care providers.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice.
- Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers).
- Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills (in English).
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.
]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2444024-California-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- MSE reflecting sound clinical knowledge & judgment, & consistent w/Standardized Procedure & State/Federal regulations.
- Provision of competent Emergency nursing care, for all ages, acuities & conditions in the population the facility serves.
- Works within scope of practice, including standardized procedures, & communicates clearly w/all members of health care team.
- Completes duties w/regard to safety practices & policies, including infection control, workplace safety, & management of aggressive behaviors.
- Provision of care is consistent w/EMTALA, Nurse Practice Act, Title 22 & other applicable regulations, including patient confidentiality & risk management.
- Proficiencies in emergency responses such as resuscitation/codes, hazmat response, & emergency childbirth.
- Proficient in the use of computers in documentation, tracking, conveying information.
- Teamwork w/all internal & external departments & agencies involved in the provision of care.
- Medication administration & management including titrating infusions & pediatric medications.
- Requires dependable attendance to scheduled shifts & required staff development.
- Maintains all required licenses, certifications & professional development/ continuing education requirements per department & facility standards.
- Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual & cognitive status; also nutrition, pain, patient/family education, family involvement & patient advocacy.
- Formulates a goal-directed plan of care in collaboration w/the health care team.
- Implements care in a thorough, skillful, consistent, & continuous manner.
- Establishes priorities or patient care based on essential patient needs & available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment, & supplies.
- Evaluates effectiveness of care given by all health care team members.
- Identifies patient/family learning needs & implements appropriate measures.
- Documents patient care & unit activities in a timely, accurate, & concise manner.
- Demonstrates knowledge of & applies safety principles as identified within the institution.
- Performs efficiently in emergency patient care situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, & documenting events.
- Demonstrates responsibility & accountability for own professional practice.
- Participates in department & interdepartmental Performance Improvement activities as directed.
- Delegates appropriately & coordinates duties of health care team members.
- Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions w/patients, families, & all members of the health care team.
- Establishes effective working relationships w/members of the health care team, patients, & families.
- Demonstrates flexibility in the resolution of staffing issues.
- Performs other related duties as necessary.
- This job motivates & provides work direction (direct, check, review, assign, organize & coordination) to LVN's, ED Technicians, unit assistants, etc., but does not have the authority to hire, fire or discipline.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- One year of recent (within the last three years) experience as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department.
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program & completion of the current hours required by the BRN of RN student clinical experience OR Graduate of registered nursing program & either: 1) 2000 hours of RN experience in clinical area of specialty from a licensed acute care facility within three (3) years of graduation; or 2) graduate of an accredited licensed vocational nursing program that includes clinical student experience in acute care & has worked 2000 hours as a licensed vocational nurse within the clinical area of specialty within three (3) years before graduation or currently enrolled in an accredited entry level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing.
- Successful completion of, or enrollment leading to successful completion of, the KP Emergency Nursing Course w/ preceptorship, or equivalent training, or equivalent experience.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for health care providers.
- ACLS & PALS certification required within six months of date of hire into ED position; TNCC, if required, within one year of date of hire into ED position. Depending on the facility, TNCC or NRP may also be required for this position.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice.
- Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers).
- Demonstrated effective written & oral communication skills (in English).
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Schedule: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Week 1: Wed - Sat
Week 2: Sun, Wed - Fri]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2444034-California-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Manages the units day to day clinical operations including practice standards, staffing, payroll, budgets, fiscal management, & quality improvement.
- Develops & implements action plans to improve staff development.
- Supervises a single unit (8 to 24 hours) of approximately 20- 60 +employees.
- Ensures the highest quality of care is provided & is in compliance w/ federal, state, & local regulatory requirements & established departmental policies & procedures.
- Utilization of services.
- Monitors the quality of service & utilization standards & assumes specific responsibility for patient care at the unit level.
- Ensures coordinated plans of treatment, customer focused care & cost effective utilization of services.
- Monitors the allocation & utilization of personnel based on continual changes in patient population/needs & provides the best level of patient care while identifying savings opportunities.
- Works w/ health care providers outside of the unit, to achieve optimal patient care across the continuum.
- Researches, identifies, & implements best practice models of other units.
- Investigates & resolves patient/family member concerns regarding patient care.
- Supervises the daily unit operations, including human resources management, department & employee safety programs, & risk management.
- Accesses KP Health Connect to evaluate the quality of care provided.
- Uses KP Health Connect to manage clinical operations.
- Monitors quality, appropriateness, & accuracy of KP Health Connect documentation
- Maintains role specific KP Health Connect competencies.



Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- BSN or BA in health care related field preferred.
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
- Current California RN license required.
- Current BLS certification required & ALCS certification strongly preferred.
- PALS certification may be required for positions in specific departments.
- Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement, clinical care delivery processes, staffing, & budgeting.
- Knowledge of Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission & other federal, state, & local regulatory requirements.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills.]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2444030-Oakland-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Assists in the coordination of the quality management/utilization management department activities.
- Acts as a consultant for appropriate departments on quality management, utilization management and risk management activities.
- Assists with quality management studies through data collection, data input and report development.
- Provides objective assessment of important aspects of patient care through ongoing chart review with pre-established criteria.
- Reports all occurrences which may lead to medical center liability and follows up as necessary.
- Facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration for development of patient care paths.
- Serves as a member of the QM and/or UM Committees as needed.
- Attends and/or participates in committee meetings as needed.
- Assists in orientation and training; in formulating and evaluating policies and procedures.
- Performs special projects as assigned, such as statistical reports for state, federal, and local agencies.
- Assists the director of quality and utilization management for QM and UM in the formulation of department goals and objectives.

Secondary Functions:
This position will travel and work in Vallejo Home Health, occasionally assist with the Hospice agency, interface with the Region and Medical Center.
Assist management team and clinical support services with reviewing and evaluating the appropriateness and effectiveness of patient services by conducting patient care reviews, compliance audits, concurrent and retrospective clinical record reviews, developing and delivering training programs as directed, and trending and analysis of utilization, outcomes and quality data.



Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- A minimum three (3) years of experience in Home Care as a RN.
- Supervisory experience preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field or equivalent experience.
- Must have a current RN license in California.
- Valid CA driver's license with personal means of transportation preferred.
- Current working knowledge of The Joint Commission, NCQA and Title 22 and federal standards/regulations.
- Strong problem solving, project management, group facilitation and teamwork skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning theories.
- Demonstrated ability to assess or evaluate patient medical records as it relates to quality of care and systems analysis.
- Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement, statistical analysis, and accreditation and licensing processes.
- Must be PC literate, Microsoft Office applications preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:
- BLS.
- Knowledge of applicable to home health/hospice accreditation standards and federal, state regulations.
- PHN Preferred, Bachelors degree in nursing is required. Two to three years Home Health experience within the last five years, previous chart auditing, quality management and/or utilization management experience in health care preferred. Previous experience with monitoring of clinical documentation and other systems in a home health or hospice agency. Appropriate age specific competencies to be successfully completed by the end of orientation, to include Infant, Toddler, Child, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric. Strong critical thinking and communication (both written and verbal) skills. Good analytical and mathematical skills including the ability to use fractions, percentage ratios, addition, subtraction, division and other performance measurement tools commonly used in quality. Ability to define problems, collect data/information, establish facts, and make valid conclusions/decisions. Ability to plan, develop and present both formal and informal teaching instruction designed to improve staff performance.

]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2444027-California-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
The Registered Nurse demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors:
- Leadership
- Nursing Process
- Documentation
- Clinical Outcomes
- Workplace Safety
- Patient Care Experience
- Ensures clean, orderly, and functional work environment
- Team Commitment
- Fiscal Responsibility

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Current CA RN license & AHA BLS
- One (1)-year recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent experience in a Critical Care, DOU or SDU setting, or must have successfully completed a KP or equivalent Critical Care, DOU or SDU course (as unit appropriate) within prior 12 months.
- Basic Arrhythmia course required.
- Ventilator training required.
- Current ACLS card required.

Notes:
- If twelve (12) hour option chosen, shift will be 8:00 am-8:30 pm, back up 8 hour shift will be 8:00 am-4:30 pm.
]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2443988-Huntington-Beach-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
The Registered Nurse demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors:
- Leadership
- Nursing Process
- Documentation
- Clinical Outcomes
- Workplace Safety
- Patient Care Experience
- Ensures clean, orderly, and functional work environment
- Team Commitment
- Fiscal Responsibility

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Current CA RN license & AHA BLS Certification
- One (1) year recent (within the last three (3) years) full-time equivalent experience in an acute care setting.
- Basic Arrhythmia course required.

Preferred Qualifications:
- ONS
- One thousand (1000) hours six (6) months satisfactory RN experience in Medical/Surgical unit, excluding training programs within the last three (3) years.
- Prior to employment, proof of successful completion of basic arrhythmia course and successful completion of basic arrhythmia test.
- Ability to differentiate variations in physiological and psychological needs of the adolescent, adult and geriatric patient population.
- During probationary/trial period, will have demonstrated competency in generic requirements.
- Certification in Chemotherapy administration preferred but will train if unable to fill.

Notes:
- If twelve (12) hour option chosen, shift will be 7:00 am - 7:30 pm, back up 8 hour shift will be 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm.
]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2443984-Los-Angeles-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Manages the operations of a large unit or multiple units.
- Ensures Assistants & staff provide the highest quality of care & are in compliance w/ the Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, federal, state, & local requirements.
- Collaborates w/ physicians & other health care providers in establishing, implementing, & maintaining patient care & quality service standards to meet members & internal clients' expectations.
- Acts as patient advocate resolving patient care issues.
- Designs & evaluates processes to improve systems & patient care results across the continuum of care. Develops & monitors budgets & resource allocations.
- Monitors financial performance & identifies & implements strategies to reduce costs & improve quality of care/service.
- Determines the appropriate staff mix for department & develops processes to screen, interview, hire, train, & maintain the competency of all department staff.
- Provides on going staff development.
- Develops, implements, & monitors departmental policies & procedures which support the organizations goals & business objectives & ensures they are met.
- Collaborates w/ Physician Team Leader & Department Chief in developing the level of patient services & the day-to-day operations of the department.
- Manages & resolves human resource, labor relations, employee & department safety, & risk management issues.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- A minimum of 5 years ofnursing experience in management/leadership roles required.
- A minimum of 5 years ofsupervisory experience required.
- Significant experience in an outpatient care setting preferred.
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in nursing or health related field required.
- Masters degree preferred.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current California RN license required.
- BLS certification required.
- PALS, PEARS and/or ACLS certifications may be required for positions in specific departments.
- Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, and other local, state, federal regulations.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Clinical specialization in area of practice preferred.
]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2256879-North-Bay-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
The Registered Nurse demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors:
- Leadership
- Nursing Process
- Documentation
- Clinical Outcomes
- Workplace Safety
- Patient Care Experience
- Ensures clean, orderly, and functional work environment
- Team Commitment
- Fiscal Responsibility

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Current CA RN license & AHA BLS
- One (1) year recent (within the last three (3) years) full-time equivalent experience in L & D or completion of KP L&D course or approved equivalent (which includes basic fetal monitoring and NRP) within prior 12 months.
- Current NRP & ACLS card required.
- Successful completion of AWHONN advanced fetal monitoring course since 2006.
- May be expected to cross train to at least 1 other Perinatal area.
- Ability to scrub and circulate as required.]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2443989-Orange-County-Nursing-Licensed The IP is a professional caregiver who, under the supervision of a SN II, assumes responsibility & accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame.
Staff Nurse (SN) I/II
The SN I/II is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility & accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame. The SN I/II provides care to patients via the therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment & instrumentation, & other health care team members.
Essential Functions:
-As an IP, all the duties outlined below are under the supervision of at least a SN II.
-Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual & cognitive status; also nutrition, pain, patient/family education, family involvement & patient advocacy.
-Formulates a goal-directed plan of care that is prioritized & based on determined nursing diagnosis & patient outcomes.
-Implements care in a thorough, skillful, consistent, & continuous manner.
-Establishes priorities or patient care based on essential patient needs & available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment, & supplies. Evaluates effectiveness of care given by health care team members. Identifies patient/family learning needs & implements appropriate measures.
-Documents patient care & unit activities in a timely, accurate, & concise manner.
-Demonstrates an awareness of & sensitivity to patient/family rights, age specific needs, cultural & ethical beliefs.
-Demonstrates knowledge of & applies safety principles as identified within the institution.
-Performs efficiently in emergency patient care situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, & documenting events.
-Demonstrates sound knowledge base & actions in the care of a designated patient population.
-Demonstrates responsibility & accountability for own professional practice.
-Participates regularly in staff development activities for unit & Dept. of Nursing personnel.
-Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality & risk management in all aspects of patient care & unit functioning.
-Participates in unit & Dept. Performance Improvement activities as directed.
-Delegates appropriately & coordinates duties of health care team members.
-Utilizes effective communication methods & skills, following lines of authority, as appropriate.
-Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions w/ patients, families, & all members of the health care team.
-Establishes effective working relationships w/ members of the health care team, patients, & families.
-Acknowledges staff rights & cultural & ethical beliefs.
-Provides data for staffing decisions & demonstrates flexibility in the resolution of staffing issues; demonstrates flexibility when floating to other units upon requests.
-Ability to navigate in a windows environment, utilizing a mouse & the ability to learn electronic medical record system application.
-Identifies & solves problems effectively.
-Participates in nursing research activities as requested.
-Perform other related duties as necessary.
-IP & SN I -This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
-SN II -This job motivates & provides work direction (direct, check, review, assign, organize & coordination) to LVN's, Nurse Attendants, Unit Assistants, etc., but does not have the authority to hire, fire or discipline.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- IP = None, SN I = Less than 6 months, SN II = Minimum of 6 months. See job duties for specific experience requirements for specialty units. Depending on the particular specialty, ACLS and or NRP and or PALS may also be required for this position. See job duties for specific requirements for specialty units. BLS. Continued employment is contingent on obtaining a California RN license, at which time the IP will be automatically promoted to Staff Nurse I.
- SPECIALITY AREAS: If no qualified candidate, may be willing to train in the specialty areas listed below. Candidates in training are required to obtain appropriate certifications within 6 months of hire or transfer into unit.
- CRITICAL CARE - One year recent (within the last 3 years) experience in Critical Care. Current ACLS certification required. Completion of a Critical Care course preferred.
- High School Diploma/GED. Interim Permittee - Current California Interim Permit; Staff Nurse I/II = Current California RN License. - Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program and completion of the current hours required by the BRN of RN student clinical experience or Graduate of registered nursing and either 1) 2000 hours of RN experience in clinical area of specialty from a licensed acute care facility within three (3) years of graduation; or 2) graduate of an accredited licensed vocational nursing program that includes clinical student experience in acute care and has worked 2000 hours as a licensed vocational nurse within the clinical area of specialty within three (3) years before graduation or currently enrolled in an accredited entry level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing. Interim permit issued by the CA Board of Registered Nursing.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice
- Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers)
- Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills (in English)
- Good interpersonal skills
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.
Staff Nurse I - Additional Requirements
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California
Staff Nurse II - Additional Requirements
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California; minimum of 6 months experience. See job duties for specific experience requirements for specialty units.
]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2444009-Silicon-Valley-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
The Registered Nurse demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors:
- Leadership
- Nursing Process
- Documentation
- Clinical Outcomes
- Workplace Safety
- Patient Care Experience
- Ensures clean, orderly, and functional work environment
- Team Commitment
- Fiscal Responsibility

Qualifications:

Basic Qualification:
- Current CA RN license & AHA BLS Certification
- One (1) year recent (within past three (3) years) full-time equivalent experience in a licensed Home Health and/or Hospice agency as an RN/PHN.
- Current California Driver's License and a clear driving record for the past two years.
- Proof of automobile insurance as required by law.
Preferred Qualifications:
- PHN/CHPN
- BSN preferred education
- Computer literate, Word and Excel competent, experience in a Medical information system preferred.
- Data Entry

Notes:
- Rotating Weekends.
- Night back-up 2 times per month
- Job requires up to 120 miles of driving per day and up to four hours of time in car.
- Can be up to 8 hours of sitting time in certain assignments.
- Can require up to three hours of typing time per 8 hours.
- One to two weekends per month and night on call duties up to 15.5 hours twice a month are required.
- Moderate assisted lifting of patients in the home setting.]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2444004-San-Diego-Nursing-Licensed The IP is a professional caregiver who, under the supervision of a SN II, assumes responsibility & accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame.
Staff Nurse (SN) I/II
The SN I/II is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility & accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame. The SN I/II provides care to patients via the therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment & instrumentation, & other health care team members.
Essential Functions:
-As an IP, all the duties outlined below are under the supervision of at least a SN II.
-Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual & cognitive status; also nutrition, pain, patient/family education, family involvement & patient advocacy.
-Formulates a goal-directed plan of care that is prioritized & based on determined nursing diagnosis & patient outcomes.
-Implements care in a thorough, skillful, consistent, & continuous manner.
-Establishes priorities or patient care based on essential patient needs & available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment, & supplies. Evaluates effectiveness of care given by health care team members. Identifies patient/family learning needs & implements appropriate measures.
-Documents patient care & unit activities in a timely, accurate, & concise manner.
-Demonstrates an awareness of & sensitivity to patient/family rights, age specific needs, cultural & ethical beliefs.
-Demonstrates knowledge of & applies safety principles as identified within the institution.
-Performs efficiently in emergency patient care situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, & documenting events.
-Demonstrates sound knowledge base & actions in the care of a designated patient population.
-Demonstrates responsibility & accountability for own professional practice.
-Participates regularly in staff development activities for unit & Dept. of Nursing personnel.
-Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality & risk management in all aspects of patient care & unit functioning.
-Participates in unit & Dept. Performance Improvement activities as directed.
-Delegates appropriately & coordinates duties of health care team members.
-Utilizes effective communication methods & skills, following lines of authority, as appropriate.
-Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions w/ patients, families, & all members of the health care team.
-Establishes effective working relationships w/ members of the health care team, patients, & families.
-Acknowledges staff rights & cultural & ethical beliefs.
-Provides data for staffing decisions & demonstrates flexibility in the resolution of staffing issues; demonstrates flexibility when floating to other units upon requests.
-Ability to navigate in a windows environment, utilizing a mouse & the ability to learn electronic medical record system application.
-Identifies & solves problems effectively.
-Participates in nursing research activities as requested.
-Perform other related duties as necessary.
-IP & SN I -This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
-SN II -This job motivates & provides work direction (direct, check, review, assign, organize & coordination) to LVN's, Nurse Attendants, Unit Assistants, etc., but does not have the authority to hire, fire or discipline.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- IP = None, SN I = Less than 6 months, SN II = Minimum of 6 months. See job duties for specific experience requirements for specialty units. Depending on the particular specialty, ACLS and or NRP and or PALS may also be required for this position. See job duties for specific requirements for specialty units. BLS. Continued employment is contingent on obtaining a California RN license, at which time the IP will be automatically promoted to Staff Nurse I.
- SPECIALITY AREAS: If no qualified candidate, may be willing to train in the specialty areas listed below. Candidates in training are required to obtain appropriate certifications within 6 months of hire or transfer into unit.
- LABOR & DELIVERY - One year recent experience (within the last 3 years) in L&D with completion of AWHONN L&D course preferred. NRP certification is required. Current ACLS certification may be required in some units. Successful completion of advanced fetal monitoring course preferred within the last 2 years. Successful completion of a Fetal Monitoring Interpretation Competency within the first three months of hire may be required. May be expected to cross train to at least 1 other Maternal Child Health/Family Centered Care area with appropriate certifications. Must complete circulating and recovery competencies as required. Willingness to scrub may be required.
- High School Diploma/GED. Interim Permittee - Current California Interim Permit; Staff Nurse I/II = Current California RN License. - Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program and completion of the current hours required by the BRN of RN student clinical experience or Graduate of registered nursing and either 1) 2000 hours of RN experience in clinical area of specialty from a licensed acute care facility within three (3) years of graduation; or 2) graduate of an accredited licensed vocational nursing program that includes clinical student experience in acute care and has worked 2000 hours as a licensed vocational nurse within the clinical area of specialty within three (3) years before graduation or currently enrolled in an accredited entry level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing. Interim permit issued by the CA Board of Registered Nursing.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice
- Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers)
- Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills (in English)
- Good interpersonal skills
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.
Staff Nurse I - Additional Requirements
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California
Staff Nurse II - Additional Requirements
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California; minimum of 6 months experience. See job duties for specific experience requirements for specialty units.
]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2444001-Silicon-Valley-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Manages the off-hours & weekend patient care activities.
- Ensures staffs provide the highest quality of care & are in compliance w/ the Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, federal, state, & local requirements.
- Coordinates & monitors staffing for all shifts & maintains appropriate staffing levels & skill mix.
- Participates in developing, reviewing, & updating departmental policies & procedures.
- Identifies & implements best practices to provide improved quality care & services.
- Assess & monitors clinical nursing practice for optimal patient care.
- Designs & evaluates processes to improve systems & patient care results across the continuum.
- Follows-up on all clinical issues. Monitors quality of care delivered, ensuring it meets age-related & developmental needs of patients.
- Supervises staff, assesses their needs & identifies educational opportunities.
- Collaborates w/ all departments throughout the medical center.
- Acts as patient advocate.
- Assists in developing, monitoring & maintaining the budget. Identifies & recommends opportunities to reduce costs.
- Manages & resolves human resource, employee & department safety, & risk management issues.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Previous supervisory experience required, usually one (1) year.
- Previous acute care hospital experience required, usually (4) years.
- BSN or BA in health care related field preferred.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current California RN license required.
- Current BLS certification required.
- ACLS certification strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal written & communication skills. Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, & other local, state, & federal regulations.]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2440968-California-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Manages the units day to day clinical operations including practice standards, staffing, payroll, budgets, fiscal management, & quality improvement.
- Develops & implements action plans to improve staff development.
- Supervises a single unit (8 to 24 hours) of approximately 20- 60 +employees.
- Ensures the highest quality of care is provided & is in compliance w/ federal, state, & local regulatory requirements & established departmental policies & procedures.
- Utilization of services.
- Monitors the quality of service & utilization standards & assumes specific responsibility for patient care at the unit level.
- Ensures coordinated plans of treatment, customer focused care & cost effective utilization of services.
- Monitors the allocation & utilization of personnel based on continual changes in patient population/needs & provides the best level of patient care while identifying savings opportunities.
- Works w/ health care providers outside of the unit, to achieve optimal patient care across the continuum.
- Researches, identifies, & implements best practice models of other units.
- Investigates & resolves patient/family member concerns regarding patient care.
- Supervises the daily unit operations, including human resources management, department & employee safety programs, & risk management.
- Accesses KP Health Connect to evaluate the quality of care provided.
- Uses KP Health Connect to manage clinical operations.
- Monitors quality, appropriateness, & accuracy of KP Health Connect documentation
- Maintains role specific KP Health Connect competencies.



Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- BSN or BA in health care related field preferred.
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
- Current California RN license required.
- Current BLS certification required & ALCS certification strongly preferred.
- PALS certification may be required for positions in specific departments.
- Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement, clinical care delivery processes, staffing, & budgeting.
- Knowledge of Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission & other federal, state, & local regulatory requirements.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills.]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2440962-California-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Supervises the delivery of nursing services and patient care within one unit(s) which are integrated with business and department plans and meet or exceed cost, quality, clinical and utilization standards and performance measures.
- Ensures that unit(s) services meet members', physician and internal clients' needs in a changing, competitive health care market.
- Supervises a single unit (8 to 24 hours) of approximately 20 or more employees or more than one smaller unit.
- Ensures patient care and quality standards are met and comply with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and established departmental policies and procedures, utilization and clinical/performance standards and measures.
- Supervises and ensures continuous improvement of all clinical practices, services and operations by designing and implementing systems, processes and methods to evaluate and improve patient care within the unit.
- Supervises day-to-day activities of the unit(s); monitors quality service and utilization standards; supervises shift(s) activities and delivery of patient care.
- Supervises unit(s) day- to- day clinical operations including practice standards, staffing, payroll, budgets, fiscal management, and quality improvement.
- Develops and implements action plans to improve staff development and the delivery of patient care.
- Monitors the quality of service and utilization standards and assumes specific responsibility for patient care at the unit level.
- Ensures coordinated plans of treatment, customer focused care and cost effective utilization of services.
- Monitors the allocation and utilization of unit(s) personnel based on continual changes in patient population/needs and provides the best level of patient care while identifying savings opportunities.
- Works with health care providers outside of the unit(s) to achieve optimal patient care across the continuum. Researches, identifies, and implements best practice models developed in unit(s) or by other units.
- Investigates and resolves patient/family/member concerns regarding patient care.
- Supervises the daily unit(s) operations, including human resources management, department and employee safety programs, and risk management.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Clinical nursing experience relevant to a given position/department (e.g., emergency nursing, medical surgical) required (usually 3-4 years) including 2 years of leadership experience.
- BSN or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required or completion of a relevant Bachelor's degree within 2 years of hire.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
- Current California RN license required.
- Current CPR certification required.
- ACLS certification preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement and clinical care delivery processes, staffing, and budgeting.
- Knowledge of Nursing Practice Act, JCAHO and other federal, state and local regulatory requirements interpersonal and communication skills.

Notes:
- Rotating weekends]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2439707-Huntington-Beach-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
The Registered Nurse demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors:
- Leadership
- Nursing Process
- Documentation
- Clinical Outcomes
- Workplace Safety
- Patient Care Experience
- Ensures clean, orderly, and functional work environment
- Team Commitment
- Fiscal Responsibility


Qualifications:

This is a repost of 131605


Basic Qualifications:
- Current CA RN license & AHA BLS
- One (1) year recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent experience in an acute hospital OR, or Surgicenter, circulating on a variety of surgical procedures or completion of a KP or approved equivalent OR course within prior twelve (12) months.
- Ability to scrub as required.


Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)


Notes:
- Will include weekends and holidays
-Schedulework hoursbetween 7:00 AM to 5:15 PM
]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2439709-California-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status; also nutrition, pain, patient/family education, family involvement and patient advocacy. (Title 22 language)
- Formulates a goal-directed plan of care when and where appropriate to do so.
- Implements care in a thorough, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner.
- Establishes patient care priorities based on essential patient needs and availability of unit resources (time, personnel, equipment, and supplies).
- Identifies patient/family learning needs and acts to meet them. Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights, age specific needs, cultural and ethical beliefs.
- Provides/coordinates care for patients/patient populations.
- Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families.
- Acknowledges staff rights and cultural and ethical beliefs.
- Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties/activities of health care team members.
- Evaluates effectiveness of care given by team members.
- Utilizes effective communication methods and skills, following lines of authority, as appropriate.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and applies safety principles as identified by the institution.
- Performs efficiently in emergency situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events.
- Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.
- Participates regularly in staff development activities for unit and department personnel.
- Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management in all aspects of patient care and unit functioning.
- Participates in unit and department Performance Improvement activities.
- Participates in nursing research activities as requested.
- Identifies and solves problems effectively.
- Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and all members of the health care team.
- Provides data for staffing decisions and demonstrates flexibility in the resolution of staffing issues; demonstrates flexibility when floating to other units upon requests.
- Demonstrates proficiency in the use of computers and telecommunication modalities in documenting, tracking and conveying information.
- If practicing in a specialty/extended role, fulfills the expectations established for the particular role.
- Perform other related duties as necessary.
- This job has no supervisory responsibility.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Six (6) months of experience as a Registered Nurse.
- OUTPATIENT PERITONEAL DIALYSIS - Fifteen months full time staff RN ESRD experience (within the last 3 years). Requires three months (of the 15 months) full time experience in training patients in outpatient chronic peritoneal self care. CNN and CDN certifications preferred.
- SPECIALITY AREAS - If no qualified candidate, will be willing to train. Where indicated, candidates in training are required to obtain appropriate certification(s) within the designated timeframe for a particular field of practice.
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program and completion of the current hours required by the BRN of RN student clinical experience; OR Graduate of registered nursing program and either: 1)2000 hours of RN experience in clinical area of specialty from a licensed acute care facility within three (3) years of graduation; or 2) graduate of an accredited licensed vocational nursing program that includes clinical student experience in acute care and has worked 2000 hours as a licensed vocational nurse within the clinical area of specialty within three (3) years before graduation.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for health care providers.
- Depending on the particular specialty, ACLS and or NALS and or PALS and or PEARS may also be required for this position. See job duties for specific requirements for specialty units.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice.
- Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers).
- Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills (in English).
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Schedule: Mon, Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm, Wed 1:00pm - 5:00pm]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2439704-California-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
The Registered Nurse demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors:
- Leadership
- Nursing Process
- Documentation
- Clinical Outcomes
- Workplace Safety
- Patient Care Experience
- Ensures clean, orderly, and functional work environment
- Team Commitment
- Fiscal Responsibility

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Current CA RN license & AHA BLS Certification
- One (1) year recent (within the last three (3) years) full-time equivalent experience in L & D or completion of KP L&D course or approved equivalent (which includes basic fetal monitoring and NRP) within prior 12 months.
- Current NRP & ACLS card required.
- Successful completion of AWHONN advanced fetal monitoring course since 2006.
- May be expected to cross train to at least 1 other Perinatal area.
- Ability to scrub and circulate as required.

Preferred Qualifications:
- AA Degree in Nursing
- Fetal Heart Monitoring

Notes:
- Rotating Weekends
- If twelve (12) hour option chosen, shift will be 7:00 am - 7:30 pm, back up 8 hour shift will be 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm.]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2439691-Los-Angeles-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
The Registered Nurse demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors:
- Leadership
- Nursing Process
- Documentation
- Clinical Outcomes
- Workplace Safety
- Patient Care Experience
- Ensures clean, orderly, and functional work environment
- Team Commitment
- Fiscal Responsibility

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Current CA RN license & AHA BLS.
- One (1)-year recent (within past three 3 years) full-time equivalent experience in a licensed Home Health and/or Hospice agency as an RN/PHN.
- Current California Driver's License and a clear driving record for the past two (2)years.
- Proof of automobile insurance as required by law.
]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2439694-Fontana-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- The RN demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, & behaviors:
- Leadership
- Nursing Process
- Documentation
- Clinical Outcomes
- Workplace Safety
- Patient Care Experience
- Ensures clean, orderly, & functional work environment
- Team Commitment
- Fiscal Responsibility


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Current CA RN license, ACLS & BLS certificate
- One (1) -year recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent experience in a Critical Care, DOU or SDU setting, or must have successfully completed a KP or equivalent Critical Care, DOU or SDU course (as unit appropriate) within prior twelve (12) months.
- Basic Arrhythmia course required.
- Ventilator trainingrequired. Current


Notes:
- Rotating weekends]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2439738-Los-Angeles-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Manages the operations of 24-hour departments that may be at multiple locations.
- Ensures Assistants and staff provide the highest quality of care and are in compliance with the Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission, federal, state, and local requirements.
- Establishes, implements, and maintains patient care and service standards to meet members and internal clients' expectations.
- Designs and evaluates processes to improve systems and patient care results across the continuum of care.
- Develops and monitors budgets for the appropriate use of human and material resources.
- Monitors financial performance and identifies and implements strategies to reduce costs and improve quality of care/service.
- Determines the appropriate staff mix for department and develops processes to screen, interview, hire, train, and maintain the competency of all department staff.
- Ensures on going staff development.
- Develops, implements, and monitors departmental policy and procedures which support the organizations goals and business objectives and ensures they are met.
- Oversees and develops standards of care and standards of practice, directs fiscal management, and quality improvement activities.
- Manages and resolves human resource, employee and department safety, and risk management issues.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Extensive nursing experience in both patient care and management/leadership roles required (usually five (5) years).
- Previous supervisory experience required (usually four (4) years).
- BSN or BA in a health care related field strongly preferred.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
- Current California RN license required.
- BLS certificate required.
- Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, and other local, state, federal regulations.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills.]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2439749-Silicon-Valley-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status; also nutrition, pain, patient/family education, family involvement and patient advocacy.
- Formulates a goal-directed plan of care that is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes.
- Implements care in a thorough, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner.
- Establishes priorities or patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment, and supplies.
- Evaluates effectiveness of care given by health care team members.
- Identifies patient/family learning needs and implements appropriate measures.
- Documents patient care and unit activities in a timely, accurate, and concise manner.
- Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights, age specific needs, cultural and ethical beliefs.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and applies safety principles as identified within the institution.
- Performs efficiently in emergency patient care situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events.
- Demonstrates sound knowledge base and actions in the care of a designated patient population.
- Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.
- Participates regularly in staff development activities for unit and Department of Nursing personnel.
- Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management in all aspects of patient care and unit functioning.
- Participates in unit and Department Performance Improvement activities as directed.
- Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of health care team members.
- Utilizes effective communication methods and skills, following lines of authority, as appropriate.
- Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and all members of the health care team.
- Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families. Acknowledges staff rights and cultural and ethical beliefs.
- Provides data for staffing decisions and demonstrates flexibility in the resolution of staffing issues; demonstrates flexibility when floating to other units upon requests.
- Ability to navigate in a windows environment, utilizing a mouse and the ability to learn electronic medical record system application.
- Identifies and solves problems effectively.
- Participates in nursing research activities as requested.
- Perform other related duties as necessary.
- This job motivates and provides work direction (direct, check, review, assign, organize and coordination) to LVN's, Nurse Attendants, unit assistants, etc., but does not have the authority to hire, fire or discipline.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 6 months experience. See job duties for specific experience requirements for specialty units.
- CRITICAL CARE - One year recent (within the last 3 years) experience in Critical Care. Current ACLS certification required. Completion of a Critical Care course preferred.
- SPECIALITY AREAS - If no qualified candidate, may be willing to train in the specialty areas listed below. Candidates in training are required to obtain appropriate certifications within 6 months of hire or transfer into unit.
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program and completion of the current hours required by the BRN of RN student clinical experience or Graduate of registered nursing and either 1) 2000 hours of RN experience in clinical area of specialty from a licensed acute care facility within three (3) years of graduation; or 2) graduate of an accredited licensed vocational nursing program that includes clinical student experience in acute care and has worked 2000 hours as an licensed vocational nurse within the clinical area of specialty within three (3) years before graduation or currently enrolled in an accredited entry level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for health care providers.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice.
- Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers).
- Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills (in English).
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Schedule:
Week 1: Tues, Sat
Week 2: Sun, Fri
Week 3: Wed, Sat
Week 4: Sun, Mon
Week 5: Tues, Sat
Week 6: Sun, Fri
This positions works 12-hrs shifts, 24 hrs per week.
]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2439752-Silicon-Valley-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions
- Develops effective working relationships with key stakeholders and operational leaders.
- Manages organizational relationships in a way that builds and maintains a climate of trust and inspires commitment from others to achieve organization goals.
- Works collaboratively with labor partners to achieve organization goals and objectives.
- Participates in defined and established leadership meetings locally and regionally and establishes partnerships with medical facility and regional leadership groups.
- Participates in medical staff activities and serves on selected medical facility committees.
- Maintains strong collaborative relationship with medical director and medical staff leadership and coordinates with medical group partners to provide for the seamless transition of patients across the continuum of care.
- Executive level communication, presentation, leadership, analytical and problem solving skills required.
- Effectively communicates with all internal and external constituents, including staff, colleagues, and physicians.
- Produces and presents oral and written materials to address nursing, healthcare and organizational issues appropriate to the audience.
- Communicates effectively as hospital's advocate to members of the community, continually seeking ways to improve and promote the public relations objective of the hospital and marketing services.
- Creates an environment which recognizes and values diversity and designs strategies that address the unique needs of a diverse workforce, patient population, and community.
- Participates in the academic community through advisory and collaborative efforts.
- Provides a supportive and stimulating learning environment for nursing students.
- Addresses and manages conflict in a constructive and productive manner.
- Assesses the current environment and establishes indicators of progress toward cultural competency.
- Provides an environment that engages staff and others in decision-making.
- Accesses KP Health Connect to evaluate the quality of care provided.
- Uses KP Health Connect to manage clinical operations.
- Monitors quality, appropriateness, and accuracy of KP Health Connect documentation.
- In conjunction with medical facility leadership groups, determines the most cost-effective and efficient levels of patient care clinically and operationally and implements such locally.
- Participates in hospital strategic planning process and collaborates with facility management team and the medical staff to develop the overall financial plan for the medical facility.
- Assumes other duties as directed.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications
- Seven (7) to ten (10) years of progressive experience in clinical, management, and leadership roles within hospital operations.
- Academic degree in nursing required. (Bachelor's or Master's degree)
- Master's degree in Nursing or a related field required (Health Administration, Business, Public Health, or management).
- National certification in nursing administration or advanced nursing administration required within three (3) years for an incumbent Chief Nursing Officer assuming position, and within one (1) year for a newly hired Chief Nursing Officer assuming position.
- Demonstrated skills to work in a union environment.
- Active and current registered nurse license in the state of California.]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2439746-California-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
The Registered Nurse demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors:
- Leadership
- Nursing Process
- Documentation
- Clinical Outcomes
- Workplace Safety
- Patient Care Experience
- Ensures clean, orderly, and functional work environment
- Team Commitment
- Fiscal Responsibility


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Current CA RN license & AHA BLS
- One (1) year recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent experience in acute care or ambulatory care.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) Level II.

Notes:
- Physical Work Location is in Delano, CA.]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2439740-Los-Angeles-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status; also nutrition, pain, patient/family education, family involvement and patient advocacy.
- Formulates a goal-directed plan of care that is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes.
- Implements care in a thorough, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner.
- Establishes priorities or patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment, and supplies.
- Evaluates effectiveness of care given by health care team members.
- Identifies patient/family learning needs and implements appropriate measures.
- Documents patient care and unit activities in a timely, accurate, and concise manner.
- Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights, age specific needs, cultural and ethical beliefs.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and applies safety principles as identified within the institution.
- Performs efficiently in emergency patient care situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events.
- Demonstrates sound knowledge base and actions in the care of a designated patient population.
- Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.
- Participates regularly in staff development activities for unit and Department of Nursing personnel.
- Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management in all aspects of patient care and unit functioning.
- Participates in unit and Department Performance Improvement activities as directed.
- Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of health care team members.
- Utilizes effective communication methods and skills, following lines of authority, as appropriate.
- Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and all members of the health care team.
- Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families. Acknowledges staff rights and cultural and ethical beliefs.
- Provides data for staffing decisions and demonstrates flexibility in the resolution of staffing issues; demonstrates flexibility when floating to other units upon requests.
- Ability to navigate in a windows environment, utilizing a mouse and the ability to learn electronic medical record system application.
- Identifies and solves problems effectively.
- Participates in nursing research activities as requested.
- Perform other related duties as necessary.
- This job motivates and provides work direction (direct, check, review, assign, organize and coordination) to LVN's, Nurse Attendants, unit assistants, etc., but does not have the authority to hire, fire or discipline.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 6 months experience. See job duties for specific experience requirements for specialty units.
- PACU (Main OR and ASU) - Two years recent (within last 3 years) experience in PACU or Critical Care Unit. Current ACLS certification required. PALS required within six months of hire if caring for pediatric population. Must be able to take call and respond within the hospital required response time.
- SPECIALITY AREAS - If no qualified candidate, may be willing to train in the specialty areas listed below. Candidates in training are required to obtain appropriate certifications within 6 months of hire or transfer into unit.
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program and completion of the current hours required by the BRN of RN student clinical experience or Graduate of registered nursing and either 1) 2000 hours of RN experience in clinical area of specialty from a licensed acute care facility within three (3) years of graduation; or 2) graduate of an accredited licensed vocational nursing program that includes clinical student experience in acute care and has worked 2000 hours as an licensed vocational nurse within the clinical area of specialty within three (3) years before graduation or currently enrolled in an accredited entry level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for health care providers.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice.
- Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers).
- Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills (in English).
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2439745-California-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
The Registered Nurse demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors:
- Leadership
- Nursing Process
- Documentation
- Clinical Outcomes
- Workplace Safety
- Patient Care Experience
- Ensures clean, orderly, and functional work environment
- Team Commitment
- Fiscal Responsibility

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Current CA RN license & AHA BLS certification
- One (1) year recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent experience in an acute hospital OR, circulating on a variety of surgical procedures or completion of a KP or approved equivalent OR course within prior 12 months.
- Ability to scrub as required.
- The ability to take call within a 30 minute response time.

PreferredQualifications:
- CNOR certification



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Essential Functions:
The Registered Nurse demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors:
- Leadership
- Nursing Process
- Documentation
- Clinical Outcomes
- Workplace Safety
- Patient Care Experience
- Ensures clean, orderly, and functional work environment
- Team Commitment
- Fiscal Responsibility


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Current CA RN license & AHA BLS Certification
- One (1) -year recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent experience in an acute care setting.
- Basic Arrhythmia course required.

Preferred Qualifications:
- EKG
- ACLS
- One (1) year acute yeartelemetry experience.

Notes:
- Rotating Weekends.
- If twelve (12) hour option chosen, shift will be 7:15 am - 7:45 pm, back up 8 hour shift will be 3:15 pm - 11:45 pm.
]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2439664-California-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status; also nutrition, pain, patient/family education, family involvement and patient advocacy. (Title 22 language)
- Formulates a goal-directed plan of care when and where appropriate to do so.
- Implements care in a thorough, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner.
- Establishes patient care priorities based on essential patient needs and availability of unit resources (time, personnel, equipment, and supplies).
- Identifies patient/family learning needs and acts to meet them. Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights, age specific needs, cultural and ethical beliefs.
- Provides/coordinates care for patients/patient populations.
- Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families.
- Acknowledges staff rights and cultural and ethical beliefs.
- Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties/activities of health care team members.
- Evaluates effectiveness of care given by team members.
- Utilizes effective communication methods and skills, following lines of authority, as appropriate.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and applies safety principles as identified by the institution.
- Performs efficiently in emergency situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events.
- Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.
- Participates regularly in staff development activities for unit and department personnel.
- Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management in all aspects of patient care and unit functioning.
- Participates in unit and department Performance Improvement activities.
- Participates in nursing research activities as requested.
- Identifies and solves problems effectively.
- Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and all members of the health care team.
- Provides data for staffing decisions and demonstrates flexibility in the resolution of staffing issues; demonstrates flexibility when floating to other units upon requests.
- Demonstrates proficiency in the use of computers and telecommunication modalities in documenting, tracking and conveying information.
- If practicing in a specialty/extended role, fulfills the expectations established for the particular role.
- Perform other related duties as necessary.
- This job has no supervisory responsibility.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Six (6) months of experience as a Registered Nurse.
- PEDIATRICS - 1 year recent (within the last 3 years) experience caring for infants and children. NRP and PALS or PEARS preferred. Certified Lactation Educator (CLE) certificate required for nurses providing lactation counseling to new mothers.
- SPECIALITY AREAS - If no qualified candidate, will be willing to train. Where indicated, candidates in training are required to obtain appropriate certification(s) within the designated timeframe for a particular field of practice.
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program and completion of the current hours required by the BRN of RN student clinical experience; OR Graduate of registered nursing program and either: 1) 2000 hours of RN experience in clinical area of specialty from a licensed acute care facility within three (3) years of graduation; or 2) graduate of an accredited licensed vocational nursing program that includes clinical student experience in acute care and has worked 2000 hours as a licensed vocational nurse within the clinical area of specialty within three (3) years before graduation.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for health care providers.
- Depending on the particular specialty, ACLS and or NALS and or PALS and or PEARS may also be required for this position. See job duties for specific requirements for specialty units.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice.
- Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers).
- Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills (in English).
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.
]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2439665-Silicon-Valley-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for implementing, communicating, monitoring and evaluating business strategies to all MOBs in the service area.
- These functions can include Service, Access, Clinical Quality, Finance and Operational support.
- This work is directed by the Leadership team and is in cooperation of those services who have supporting roles for this work.
- Provides direction and consultation regarding Medical Service Area performance and strategic opportunities.
- Identifies the most effective means of solving the issues.
- Facilitates committees and task forces.
- Lead projects or oversees programs.
- Acts as a communication liaison between stakeholders of services and support functions.
- Directs the management of ambulatory care programs, services and operations and through nurse manager(s) or assistant nurse managers is responsible for the delivery of nursing services and outpatient care which are integrated with business plans and meet or exceed cost, quality, clinical and utilization standards and performance measures.
- Ensures that services meet members', physicians and internal clients' needs in a changing, competitive health care market.
- Directs the coordination/integration of outpatient services between departments and across the continuum of care and directs the continuous improvement of all clinical practices, services and operations by design and implementation of systems, processes and methods to evaluate and improve patient care.
- As part of management team, participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of new models/methods of delivering primary care to members.
- Ensures patient care staff provide the highest quality of care and are in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act, TJC, NCQA, federal, state and local requirements.
- Collaborates with physicians, nursing and other health care providers in establishing, implementing, and maintaining patient care, quality and service standards to meet members' and internal clients' expectations.
- Acts as a patient advocate resolving patient care issues.
- Designs and evaluates processes to improve systems and patient care results across the multiple departments and across continuum of care.
- Directs the management of financial plans, resources and budgets.
- Monitors financial performance and identifies and implements strategies to reduce costs and improve quality of care/service.
- Determines the appropriate staff mix for multiple departments and manages human resources functions; develops processes to screen, interview, hire, train, and maintain the competency of all staff.
- Leads the management of the programs for in-service education and on going staff development.
- Directs the development, implementation, and monitoring of departmental policies and procedures which support the organization's goals and business objectives.
- Collaborates with Physician Team Leaders and Department Chiefs in planning and developing the level of patient services/programs and the day-to-day
operations of departments.
- Integrates outpatient services/programs with strategic business plans.
- Directs the management of human resources, labor relations, employee and safety/risk management functions.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Master's degree in health services administration, nursing, management, business administration or equivalent experience (usually 6 years) in patient care/clinical services required.
- Experience in management of ambulatory care or other related clinical area (usually 5-7 years).
- Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills
- Knowledge of ambulatory care practices, operations and local, state and federal regulatory standards
- Ability to conduct business and financial planning.
- Demonstrates ability to development and implement cross functional programs and projects with multiple stakeholders with successful results.]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2362643-Huntington-Beach-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Manages the off-hours & weekend patient care activities
- Ensures staffs provide the highest quality of care & are in compliance w/ the Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, federal, state, & local requirements
- Coordinates & monitors staffing for all shifts & maintains appropriate staffing levels & skill mix.
- Participates in developing, reviewing, & updating departmental policies & procedures
- Identifies & implements best practices to provide improved quality care & services
- Assess & monitors clinical nursing practice for optimal patient care
- Designs & evaluates processes to improve systems & patient care results across the continuum
- Follows-up on all clinical issues
- Monitors quality of care delivered, ensuring it meets age-related & developmental needs of patients
- Supervises staff, assesses their needs & identifies educational opportunities
- Collaborates w/ all departments throughout the medical center
- Acts as patient advocate
- Assists in developing, monitoring & maintaining the budget
- Identifies & recommends opportunities to reduce costs
- Manages & resolves human resource, employee & department safety, & risk management issues
- Accesses KP Health Connect to evaluate the quality of care provided.
- Uses KP Health Connect to manage clinical operations.
- Monitors quality, appropriateness, and accuracy of KP Health Connect documentation
- Maintains role specific KP Health Connect competencies.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Previous supervisory experience required (usually one year).
- Previous acute care hospital experience required (usually 4 years).
- BSN or BA in health care related field preferred.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current California RN license required.
- Current BLS certification required. ACLS certification strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal written & communication skills. Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, & other local, state, & federal regulations.

Schedule:
This position is on-call for 12-hr (day) shifts.
]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2089998-California-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for implementing, communicating, monitoring and evaluating business strategies to all MOBs in the service area.
- These functions can include Service, Access, Clinical Quality, Finance and Operational support.
- This work is directed by the Leadership team and is in cooperation of those services who have supporting roles for this work.
- Provides direction and consultation regarding Medical Service Area performance and strategic opportunities.
- Identifies the most effective means of solving the issues.
- Facilitates committees and task forces.
- Lead projects or oversees programs.
- Acts as a communication liaison between stakeholders of services and support functions.
- Directs the management of ambulatory care programs, services and operations and through nurse manager(s) or assistant nurse managers is responsible for the delivery of nursing services and outpatient care which are integrated with business plans and meet or exceed cost, quality, clinical and utilization standards and performance measures.
- Ensures that services meet members', physicians and internal clients' needs in a changing, competitive health care market.
- Directs the coordination/integration of outpatient services between departments and across the continuum of care and directs the continuous improvement of all clinical practices, services and operations by design and implementation of systems, processes and methods to evaluate and improve patient care.
- As part of management team, participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of new models/methods of delivering primary care to members.
- Ensures patient care staff provide the highest quality of care and are in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act, TJC, NCQA, federal, state and local requirements.
- Collaborates with physicians, nursing and other health care providers in establishing, implementing, and maintaining patient care, quality and service standards to meet members' and internal clients' expectations.
- Acts as a patient advocate resolving patient care issues.
- Designs and evaluates processes to improve systems and patient care results across the multiple departments and across continuum of care.
- Directs the management of financial plans, resources and budgets.
- Monitors financial performance and identifies and implements strategies to reduce costs and improve quality of care/service.
- Determines the appropriate staff mix for multiple departments and manages human resources functions; develops processes to screen, interview, hire, train, and maintain the competency of all staff.
- Leads the management of the programs for in-service education and on going staff development.
- Directs the development, implementation, and monitoring of departmental policies and procedures which support the organization's goals and business objectives.
- Collaborates with Physician Team Leaders and Department Chiefs in planning and developing the level of patient services/programs and the day-to-day
operations of departments.
- Integrates outpatient services/programs with strategic business plans.
- Directs the management of human resources, labor relations, employee and safety/risk management functions.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Master's degree in health services administration, nursing, management, business administration or equivalent experience (usually 6 years) in patient care/clinical services required.
- Current and valid California RN license.
- Experience in management of ambulatory care or other related clinical area (usually 5-7 years).
- Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills
- Knowledge of ambulatory care practices, operations and local, state and federal regulatory standards
- Ability to conduct business and financial planning.
- Demonstrates ability to development and implement cross functional programs and projects with multiple stakeholders with successful results.]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2362628-Huntington-Beach-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- In assigned area/function, supervises the operations and delivery of patient care services.
- Ensures that staff provides highest quality of care which complies with the Nurse Practice Act, JCAHO, federal/state/local requirements.
- Establishes and maintains effective, collaborative relationships with physicians and other departments
- Collaborates with nursing and other departments to resolve patient care issues, meet access demands, provide convenient hours of operation, improve the cost structure, and develop consistent policies and procedures.
- Supervises and maintains patient care and quality service standards to meet members' and internal clients' expectations.
- Acts as patient advocate resolving patient care issues.
- Recommends and evaluates processes to improve systems and patient care results across the continuum of care.
- Assists in developing and monitoring budgets and resource allocations and financial performance and identifies and recommends strategies to reduce costs and improve quality of care/service.
- Supervises use and maintenance of equipment, supplies and medications.
- Assists managers/ assistant managers in developing and maintaining the competency of all department staff.
- Supervises and monitors the implementation of departmental polices and procedures which support the goals and business objectives of the department and organization.
- Collaborates with physicians, department chief, and nursing manager in developing the appropriate level of patient services and the day-to-day operations of the department.
- Measuring and improving internal and external customer satisfaction.
- Assists in managing and resolving human resource, labor relations, employee and department safety, and risk management issues.

Qualifications:

This is a repost of 134130

Basic Qualifications:
- Usually two (2) - three (3)years of previous clinical nursing experience in outpatient care required.
- Usually two (2) years of previous supervisory experience required.
- Bachelor's degree or four (4) years of experience in nursing or health care related field such as management.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Clinical specialization in area of practice (e.g., pediatrics) preferred.
- Current California RN license required.
- CPR certification required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, JCAHO, and other local, state, federal regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Computer skills to include 10 Key KSPM, data entry, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Notes:
- Will work days or evenings from 8am to 4:30pm or 4pm to 11pm.]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2439671-California-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status; also nutrition, pain, patient/family education, family involvement and patient advocacy.
- Formulates a goal-directed plan of care that is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes.
- Implements care in a thorough, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner.
- Establishes priorities or patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment, and supplies.
- Evaluates effectiveness of care given by health care team members.
- Identifies patient/family learning needs and implements appropriate measures.
- Documents patient care and unit activities in a timely, accurate, and concise manner.
- Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights, age specific needs, cultural and ethical beliefs.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and applies safety principles as identified within the institution.
- Performs efficiently in emergency patient care situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events.
- Demonstrates sound knowledge base and actions in the care of a designated patient population.
- Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.
- Participates regularly in staff development activities for unit and Department of Nursing personnel.
- Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management in all aspects of patient care and unit functioning.
- Participates in unit and Department Performance Improvement activities as directed.
- Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of health care team members.
- Utilizes effective communication methods and skills, following lines of authority, as appropriate.
- Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and all members of the health care team.
- Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families. Acknowledges staff rights and cultural and ethical beliefs.
- Provides data for staffing decisions and demonstrates flexibility in the resolution of staffing issues; demonstrates flexibility when floating to other units upon requests.
- Ability to navigate in a windows environment, utilizing a mouse and the ability to learn electronic medical record system application.
- Identifies and solves problems effectively.
- Participates in nursing research activities as requested.
- Perform other related duties as necessary.
- This job motivates and provides work direction (direct, check, review, assign, organize and coordination) to LVN's, Nurse Attendants, unit assistants, etc., but does not have the authority to hire, fire or discipline.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 6 months experience. See job duties for specific experience requirements for specialty units.
- PACU (Main OR and ASU) - Two years recent (within last 3 years) experience in PACU or Critical Care Unit. Current ACLS certification required. PALS required within six months of hire if caring for pediatric population. Must be able to take call and respond within the hospital required response time.
- SPECIALITY AREAS - If no qualified candidate, may be willing to train in the specialty areas listed below. Candidates in training are required to obtain appropriate certifications within 6 months of hire or transfer into unit.
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program and completion of the current hours required by the BRN of RN student clinical experience or Graduate of registered nursing and either 1) 2000 hours of RN experience in clinical area of specialty from a licensed acute care facility within three (3) years of graduation; or 2) graduate of an accredited licensed vocational nursing program that includes clinical student experience in acute care and has worked 2000 hours as an licensed vocational nurse within the clinical area of specialty within three (3) years before graduation or currently enrolled in an accredited entry level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for health care providers.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice.
- Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers).
- Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills (in English).
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2439688-California-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status; also nutrition, pain, patient/family education, family involvement and patient advocacy.
- Formulates a goal-directed plan of care that is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes.
- Implements care in a thorough, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner.
- Establishes priorities or patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment, and supplies.
- Evaluates effectiveness of care given by health care team members.
- Identifies patient/family learning needs and implements appropriate measures.
- Documents patient care and unit activities in a timely, accurate, and concise manner.
- Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights, age specific needs, cultural and ethical beliefs.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and applies safety principles as identified within the institution.
- Performs efficiently in emergency patient care situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events.
- Demonstrates sound knowledge base and actions in the care of a designated patient population.
- Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.
- Participates regularly in staff development activities for unit and Department of Nursing personnel.
- Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management in all aspects of patient care and unit functioning.
- Participates in unit and Department Performance Improvement activities as directed.
- Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of health care team members.
- Utilizes effective communication methods and skills, following lines of authority, as appropriate.
- Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and all members of the health care team.
- Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families. Acknowledges staff rights and cultural and ethical beliefs.
- Provides data for staffing decisions and demonstrates flexibility in the resolution of staffing issues; demonstrates flexibility when floating to other units upon requests.
- Ability to navigate in a windows environment, utilizing a mouse and the ability to learn electronic medical record system application.
- Identifies and solves problems effectively.
- Participates in nursing research activities as requested.
- Perform other related duties as necessary.
- This job motivates and provides work direction (direct, check, review, assign, organize and coordination) to LVN's, Nurse Attendants, unit assistants, etc., but does not have the authority to hire, fire or discipline.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 6 months experience. See job duties for specific experience requirements for specialty units.
- PACU (Main OR and ASU) - Two years recent (within last 3 years) experience in PACU or Critical Care Unit. Current ACLS certification required. PALS required within six months of hire if caring for pediatric population. Must be able to take call and respond within the hospital required response time.
- SPECIALITY AREAS - If no qualified candidate, may be willing to train in the specialty areas listed below. Candidates in training are required to obtain appropriate certifications within 6 months of hire or transfer into unit.
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program and completion of the current hours required by the BRN of RN student clinical experience or Graduate of registered nursing and either 1) 2000 hours of RN experience in clinical area of specialty from a licensed acute care facility within three (3) years of graduation; or 2) graduate of an accredited licensed vocational nursing program that includes clinical student experience in acute care and has worked 2000 hours as an licensed vocational nurse within the clinical area of specialty within three (3) years before graduation or currently enrolled in an accredited entry level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for health care providers.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice.
- Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers).
- Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills (in English).
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2439689-California-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status; also nutrition, pain, patient/family education, family involvement and patient advocacy.
- Formulates a goal-directed plan of care that is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes.
- Implements care in a thorough, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner.
- Establishes priorities or patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment, and supplies.
- Evaluates effectiveness of care given by health care team members.
- Identifies patient/family learning needs and implements appropriate measures.
- Documents patient care and unit activities in a timely, accurate, and concise manner.
- Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights, age specific needs, cultural and ethical beliefs.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and applies safety principles as identified within the institution.
- Performs efficiently in emergency patient care situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events.
- Demonstrates sound knowledge base and actions in the care of a designated patient population.
- Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.
- Participates regularly in staff development activities for unit and Department of Nursing personnel.
- Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management in all aspects of patient care and unit functioning.
- Participates in unit and Department Performance Improvement activities as directed.
- Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of health care team members.
- Utilizes effective communication methods and skills, following lines of authority, as appropriate.
- Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and all members of the health care team.
- Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families. Acknowledges staff rights and cultural and ethical beliefs.
- Provides data for staffing decisions and demonstrates flexibility in the resolution of staffing issues; demonstrates flexibility when floating to other units upon requests.
- Ability to navigate in a windows environment, utilizing a mouse and the ability to learn electronic medical record system application.
- Identifies and solves problems effectively.
- Participates in nursing research activities as requested.
- Perform other related duties as necessary.
- This job motivates and provides work direction (direct, check, review, assign, organize and coordination) to LVN's, Nurse Attendants, unit assistants, etc., but does not have the authority to hire, fire or discipline.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 6 months experience. See job duties for specific experience requirements for specialty units.
- LABOR & DELIVERY - One year recent experience (within the last 3 years) in L&D with completion of AWHONN L&D course preferred. NRP certification is required. Current ACLS certification may be required in some units. Successful completion of advanced fetal monitoring course preferred within the last 2 years. Successful completion of a Fetal Monitoring Interpretation Competency within the first three months of hire may be required. May be expected to cross train to at least 1 other Maternal Child Health/Family Centered Care area with appropriate certifications. Must complete circulating and recovery competencies as required. Willingness to scrub may be required.
- SPECIALITY AREAS - If no qualified candidate, may be willing to train in the specialty areas listed below. Candidates in training are required to obtain appropriate certifications within 6 months of hire or transfer into unit.
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program and completion of the current hours required by the BRN of RN student clinical experience or Graduate of registered nursing and either 1) 2000 hours of RN experience in clinical area of specialty from a licensed acute care facility within three (3) years of graduation; or 2) graduate of an accredited licensed vocational nursing program that includes clinical student experience in acute care and has worked 2000 hours as an licensed vocational nurse within the clinical area of specialty within three (3) years before graduation or currently enrolled in an accredited entry level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for health care providers.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice.
- Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers).
- Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills (in English).
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2439678-Silicon-Valley-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Conducts and/or reviews anesthetic evaluation of patients prior to surgical proceedings, deliveries or other pertinent medical procedures in hospital setting.
- Consults with anesthesiologists and/or surgeons.
- Reviews patients charts, including permits, pre-operative medications, lab work, and any other significant variations, such as hearing aids, dentures, contact lenses, or other prostheses.
- Conducts pre-anesthesia evaluations according to KP's policies and procedures as well as the department policy.
- Develops the care regimen of assigned patients, reviews the care regimen with the supervising physician, and gains concurrence.
- Implements the anesthesia plan.
- Evaluates patients to identify apparent difficulties with airway control, etc.
- Ensures that all pre-anesthesia evaluations are documented thoroughly according to policies and standards.
- Explains tests, procedures and disease processes to patients and their family as indicated; explains the major anesthetic risks to patients as requested and documents that the risks are explained to patients.
- Starts IV solution, administers selected anesthetic, choice of anesthetic consistent with patient safety, surgical need, possible post operative complications, and patients history and conditions.
- Develops, implements and evaluates according to department policy, the care regimen of assigned patients and manages the patient care based on pre-anesthesia evaluation.
- Participates with post anesthesia care unit personnel in a patient safety oriented interface when patients are transferred from the surgery suite.
- Monitors patients' vital signs, such as blood pressure and observes any significant physical changes; informs anesthesiologist and/or surgeon of patient's condition and takes any necessary remedial action such as infant resuscitation when necessary.
- Prepares and administers drugs as indicated for anesthesia requirements.
- Keeps current accurate and complete record of procedures performed and patients' conditions immediately prior to the administration of anesthesia according to established standards.
- Performs procedures done outside of OR, such as intubation, arterial line placement etc, in accordance with policies and procedures, competencies, and physician order.
- Charts details of procedures done on progress notes.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program.
- Graduate of an accredited school of anesthesia and eligible to take the certification examination given by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists.
- Current California RN License.
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist and certified in the State of California.
- Must obtain nurse anesthetist certification for the state of California within 90 days of employment.
- BLS required.
- ACLS preferred.
- Demonstrated understanding of all regulatory requirements and legal consequences of anesthesia care.
- Proven ability to exercise professional prerogatives based on sound clinical judgment.
- Demonstrated track record of following the precautionary and preventive measures in giving patient care.
- Demonstrated ability to work in teams and have proven communications and listening skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in interpersonal relations, customer service, adaptability and change management.
CRNA - Additional requirements noted below are in addition to the qualifications noted above.
- Must be eligible for Medicare/Medi-Cal enrollment. Medicare enrollment requires current certification by one of the following organizations: Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists or the Council on Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists.
]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2439672-Roseville-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Upholds KP's Policies & Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities & applicable state, federal & local laws
- Exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, & co-workers; shows courtesy, compassion, & respect; conforms to the critical service standards established for the department & the medical group
- Provides therapeutic patient care in accordance w/ the patients established by the physician & a RN within scope of practice
- Transcribes physician's orders as directed by policy
- Communicates directly w/ RN to institute changes in plan of care; assists w/ & contributes to development of nursing care
- Give specified medication orally, hypodermically, intramuscularly & topically
- Executes treatments such as urinary catheterizations, bladder irrigations & installations, suctioning procedures, throat irrigations & enemas & utilizing equipment as required
- Performs related patient care functions such as taking temperature, pulse, respiration & blood pressure readings; applying & removing dressings; may instruct patient in various self-administered treatments or procedures; obtains specimens; assures correct culture collection
- Assists physician or other medical staff personnel w/ examinations & treatments by selecting & passing instruments, providing support & restraint to patient, draping & other assistance as directed or required
- Within scope, evaluates patient's condition by observing signs, symptoms, & reactions to therapy, to identify unexpected and/or significant findings, initiates appropriate emergency procedures as necessary & reports unusual conditions to the RN as established by policy & procedure in a timely manner; maintains intravenous flow rate, notifies RN of any problems & discontinues needles, except intra-cath & CVP lines
- Identifies learning barriers
- Documents patient signs, symptoms, observations & therapeutic treatments to patient's medical record
- Ensures cleanliness of nursing module, patient room, & environment & proper functioning of patient care equipment by visual inspection, routine testing, & other related methods
- Provides a safe & therapeutic environment for patients & staff
- Utilizes effective verbal & non-verbal forms of communication
- Performs in other areas or units to which assigned as required by nursing administration to provide & maintain the established standards of care & safety
- Participates in staff meetings & inservice programs
- Assists in ordering & distribution of module supplies & equipment
- Accepts verbal & teleph1 orders from physician
- Administers pulse oximetry, humidification therapy, spirometer, oxygen therapy via mask or nasal cannula, oral, nasal & trach suctioning & sputum induction
- Promotes, ensures, & improves customer service to internal/external customers by demonstrating skills which are consistent w/ the organization's philosophy of providing extraordinary customer relations & quality service
- Performs other related duties as required
- Age Related Competencies:
- Skills assessments & validations are utilized to ensure that employees providing patient care to specific age groups (i.e. infants, adolescents, elderly, etc) are proficient in identifying the special needs & behaviors associated w/ a particular patient population
- Assume other activities & responsibilities from time to time as directed

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Current LVN license. BCLS Certification.
- Six (6) months recent medical office or acute care LVN experience
- Extraordinary customer relations & quality service are critical to our success
- We seek candidates who can demonstrate these skillsand are dedicated to providing the highest quality of service to our health plan members


Notes:
- This is a temporary position for approximately 90 days.
- May float to other department within the Kaiser MOBs in the Lower Desert area.]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2439676-California-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Manages the units day to day clinical operations including practice standards, staffing, payroll, budgets, fiscal management, & quality improvement.
- Develops & implements action plans to improve staff development.
- Supervises a single unit (8 to 24 hours) of approximately 20- 60 +employees.
- Ensures the highest quality of care is provided & is in compliance w/ federal, state, & local regulatory requirements & established departmental policies & procedures.
- Utilization of services.
- Monitors the quality of service & utilization standards & assumes specific responsibility for patient care at the unit level.
- Ensures coordinated plans of treatment, customer focused care & cost effective utilization of services.
- Monitors the allocation & utilization of personnel based on continual changes in patient population/needs & provides the best level of patient care while identifying savings opportunities.
- Works w/ health care providers outside of the unit, to achieve optimal patient care across the continuum.
- Researches, identifies, & implements best practice models of other units.
- Investigates & resolves patient/family member concerns regarding patient care.
- Supervises the daily unit operations, including human resources management, department & employee safety programs, & risk management.
- Accesses KP Health Connect to evaluate the quality of care provided.
- Uses KP Health Connect to manage clinical operations.
- Monitors quality, appropriateness, & accuracy of KP Health Connect documentation
- Maintains role specific KP Health Connect competencies.



Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- BSN or BA in health care related field preferred.
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
- Current California RN license required.
- Current BLS certification required & ALCS certification strongly preferred.
- PALS certification may be required for positions in specific departments.
- Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement, clinical care delivery processes, staffing, & budgeting.
- Knowledge of Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission & other federal, state, & local regulatory requirements.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills.

Schedule: May include weekends and after hours based on departmental needs.]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2436997-San-Francisco-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Supervises the operations of a single or multiple units.
- Ensures staff provides the highest quality of care & is in compliance w/ the Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, federal, state, & local requirements.
- Implements & maintains patient care & quality service standards to meet members & internal client's expectations.
- Acts as patient advocate resolving patient care issues.
- Recommends & evaluates processes to improve systems & patient care results across the continuum of care. Assists in developing & monitoring budgets & resource allocations.
- Monitors financial performance & identifies & recommends strategies to reduce costs & improve quality of care/service.
- Determines the appropriate staff mix for department & develops processes to screen, interview, hire, train, & maintain the competency of all department staff.
- Assists in providing on going staff development. Implements & monitors departmental policies & procedures which support the organizations goals & business objectives & ensure they are met.
- Collaborates w/ physician team leader, department chief, & nursing manager in developing the level of patient services & the day-to-day operations of the department.
- Assists in managing & resolving human resource, labor relations, employee & department safety, & risk management issues.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- A minimum of 2 years ofsupervisory experience required.
- Previous nursing experience in outpatient care preferred.
- Bachelors degree or equivalent years of experience in nursing or health related field.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current California RN license required.
- BLS certification required.
- PALS, PEARS and/or ACLS certifications may be required for positions in specific departments.
- Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, and other local, state, federal regulations.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
- Clinical specialization in area of practice preferred.]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2437000-California-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Provides leadership in redesign projects related to the coordination, design/redesign, delivery, & management of nursing & patient care services
- Identifies methods & approaches to reduce cost structures & maintain high quality of patient care
- Provides expertise on subject matter addressed by project team
- Works w/ leadership & staff to implement programs
- Recommends project strategy, identifies best methods & processes, develops project planning, group process facilitation, training, & appropriate application of IT
- Collaborates w/ stakeholders & sponsors to define project charter, framework, vision, & deliverables
- Ensures quality & effectiveness of research
- Monitors & maintains timelines & budget
- Contracts w/ & manages work of internal/external consultants
- Coordinates all internal & external communication, represents the project to internal & external group
- Ensures the development of an effective implementation plan & facilitates the execution of this plan

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- BSN or BA/BS in related field (such as management, organization development, health services administration) required.
- Master's Degree preferred.
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
- Current California RN license required.
- Significant experience, usually three (3) - five (5) years in management and/or project management/operational planning.
- Previous experience with Kaiser Permanente preferred.
- Specific subject matter expertise in health care operations, care delivery, and clinical processes.
- Demonstrated ability to conceive, plan, and manage team-based projects.
- Knowledge of health care industry strategic business issues, with an understanding of KP, it's operations, social and legal environment; knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, JCAHO, and other local, state, and federal regulations.


Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong clinical background and experience in acute care areas and telephone triage.
- Detail oriented individual with strong organizational and interpersonal skills is a must.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels including teaching and follow-up.
- Requires the ability to work in a variety of software applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
- Strong computer knowledge and skills is required.
- Experience in QI and Training processes is a plus.


Notes:
- 50% travel.]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2436989-San-Diego-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status; also nutrition, pain, patient/family education, family involvement and patient advocacy.
- Formulates a goal-directed plan of care that is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes.
- Implements care in a thorough, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner.
- Establishes priorities or patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment, and supplies.
- Evaluates effectiveness of care given by health care team members.
- Identifies patient/family learning needs and implements appropriate measures.
- Documents patient care and unit activities in a timely, accurate, and concise manner.
- Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights, age specific needs, cultural and ethical beliefs.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and applies safety principles as identified within the institution.
- Performs efficiently in emergency patient care situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events.
- Demonstrates sound knowledge base and actions in the care of a designated patient population.
- Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.
- Participates regularly in staff development activities for unit and Department of Nursing personnel.
- Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management in all aspects of patient care and unit functioning.
- Participates in unit and Department Performance Improvement activities as directed.
- Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of health care team members.
- Utilizes effective communication methods and skills, following lines of authority, as appropriate.
- Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and all members of the health care team.
- Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families. Acknowledges staff rights and cultural and ethical beliefs.
- Provides data for staffing decisions and demonstrates flexibility in the resolution of staffing issues; demonstrates flexibility when floating to other units upon requests.
- Ability to navigate in a windows environment, utilizing a mouse and the ability to learn electronic medical record system application.
- Identifies and solves problems effectively.
- Participates in nursing research activities as requested.
- Perform other related duties as necessary.
- This job motivates and provides work direction (direct, check, review, assign, organize and coordination) to LVN's, Nurse Attendants, unit assistants, etc., but does not have the authority to hire, fire or discipline.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 6 months experience. See job duties for specific experience requirements for specialty units.
- CRITICAL CARE - One year recent (within the last 3 years) experience in Critical Care. Current ACLS certification required. Completion of a Critical Care course preferred.
- SPECIALITY AREAS - If no qualified candidate, may be willing to train in the specialty areas listed below. Candidates in training are required to obtain appropriate certifications within 6 months of hire or transfer into unit.
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program and completion of the current hours required by the BRN of RN student clinical experience or Graduate of registered nursing and either 1) 2000 hours of RN experience in clinical area of specialty from a licensed acute care facility within three (3) years of graduation; or 2) graduate of an accredited licensed vocational nursing program that includes clinical student experience in acute care and has worked 2000 hours as an licensed vocational nurse within the clinical area of specialty within three (3) years before graduation or currently enrolled in an accredited entry level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for health care providers.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice.
- Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers).
- Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills (in English).
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Schedule:
Week I: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sat
Week II: Sun, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri

++This is a temporary position. Expected length of employment up to 90-days from date of hire.++]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2436980-Roseville-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
The Registered Nurse demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors:
- Leadership
- Nursing Process
- Documentation
- Clinical Outcomes
- Workplace Safety
- Patient Care Experience
- Ensures clean, orderly, and functional work environment
- Team Commitment
- Fiscal Responsibility

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Current CA RN license and AHA BLS certification.
- One (1) year recent (within the last three (3) years) full-time equivalent experience in L & D or completion of KP L&D course or approved equivalent (which includes basic fetal monitoring and NRP) within prior 12 months.
- Current NRP & ACLS card required.
- Successful completion of AWHONN advanced fetal monitoring course since 2006.
- May be expected to cross train to at least 1 other Perinatal area.
- Ability to scrub and circulate as required.

]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2436985-Huntington-Beach-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
The Registered Nurse demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors:
- Leadership
- Nursing Process
- Documentation
- Clinical Outcomes
- Workplace Safety
- Patient Care Experience
- Ensures clean, orderly, and functional work environment
- Team Commitment
- Fiscal Responsibility


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
-Current CA RN license and AHA BLS.
-One (1) -year recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent experience in an adult acute care setting.


Preferred Qualifications:
-Care of stroke patients preferred.
-ACLS
-EKG proficiency
-Telemetry/Stroke - two (2) years experience
-Ventilator proficiency
-PCCN Certificate
- Basic computer skills to include Word


Notes:
- Works rotating weekends]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2437008-Los-Angeles-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Utilization Management: Performs daily preadmission, admission, and concurrent utilization reviews using guidelines, institutional policies/procedures, and other information to determine appropriate levels of care and readiness for discharge.
- Escalates utilization and system problems which have not been resolved at the local level to the next level (RM/UM Director, CCL, DHO, etc.), immediately.
- Monitors the progression of the plan of care and facilitates discussions with the multi-disciplinary teams.
- Educates other health care team members on utilization and cost containment initiatives.
- Collaborates with and provides information to patients, families, physicians, and staff regarding the provisions of care.
- Incorporates and counsels on the correct and consistent application, interpretation, and utilization of member health care benefits (including transition of care).
- Discharge Planning: Ensures continuity of care through communication in rounds and written documentation, level of care recommendations, transfer coordination, discharge planning and obtaining authorizations/approvals as needed for outside services for the patient.
- Develops, evaluates, and coordinates a comprehensive discharge plan in conjunction with the patient/family, physician, nursing, social services, and other healthcare providers and agencies.
- Performance Improvement: Monitors care processes to provide cost-effective implementation and evaluation of utilization management and patient care activities, initiatives, and protocols.
- Participates in the development and implementation of guidelines, preprinted physician orders, care paths, etc. for patient care.
- Identifies and assists in the implementation of opportunities for cost-savings and improvements in the quality of care across the continuum.
- Develops, collects, trends, and analyzes data relevant to the utilization of healthcare resources including avoidable/variance days, readmissions, one-day stays, DRGs, LOS, etc.
- Participates in the development, implementation, communication, maintenance and monitoring of local UM Work plan initiatives.
- Administrative and Regulatory: Shares accountability with the UM Manager for planning, developing, and managing the department budget.
- Participates in interviewing, makes hiring recommendations, orients and provides on-going supervision of support staff.
- Provides input into the performance evaluations of team members.
- May plan and control work assignments and special projects of team members.
- Assists in developing, implementing and maintaining utilization management policies and procedures.
- Conducts UM, care coordination, and discharge planning activities according to all applicable regulatory requirements (see qualifications).

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Experience, usually two (2) + years, in direct patient care delivery and management.
- Demonstrated experience in utilization review, case management, and discharge planning preferred, usually two (2) + years.
- BSN or BA in health care related field OR diploma/associate degree in nursing (ADN) with comparable years of experience required.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing, BLS Certification, and current California RN licensure required.
- Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act, TJC, DMHC, CMS, NCQA, HIPPA, ERISA, EMTALA and all other applicable federal/state/local laws and regulations.
- Demonstrated strong communication and customer service skills, problem-solving, critical thinking, and clinical judgment abilities.
- Fundamental word processing and computer navigation skills and the ability to interpret and use analytic data in day to day operations. - Knowledge of healthcare benefits associated with various business lines (Medicare/KPSA, Commercial/KFH, Medi-Cal, Federal, etc.)]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2437020-Walnut-Creek-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Utilization Management: Performs daily preadmission, admission, and concurrent utilization reviews using guidelines, institutional policies/procedures, and other information to determine appropriate levels of care and readiness for discharge.
- Escalates utilization and system problems which have not been resolved at the local level to the next level (RM/UM Director, CCL, DHO, etc.), immediately.
- Monitors the progression of the plan of care and facilitates discussions with the multi-disciplinary teams.
- Educates other health care team members on utilization and cost containment initiatives.
- Collaborates with and provides information to patients, families, physicians, and staff regarding the provisions of care.
- Incorporates and counsels on the correct and consistent application, interpretation, and utilization of member health care benefits (including transition of care).
- Discharge Planning: Ensures continuity of care through communication in rounds and written documentation, level of care recommendations, transfer coordination, discharge planning and obtaining authorizations/approvals as needed for outside services for the patient.
- Develops, evaluates, and coordinates a comprehensive discharge plan in conjunction with the patient/family, physician, nursing, social services, and other healthcare providers and agencies.
- Performance Improvement: Monitors care processes to provide cost-effective implementation and evaluation of utilization management and patient care activities, initiatives, and protocols.
- Participates in the development and implementation of guidelines, preprinted physician orders, care paths, etc. for patient care.
- Identifies and assists in the implementation of opportunities for cost-savings and improvements in the quality of care across the continuum.
- Develops, collects, trends, and analyzes data relevant to the utilization of healthcare resources including avoidable/variance days, readmissions, one-day stays, DRGs, LOS, etc.
- Participates in the development, implementation, communication, maintenance and monitoring of local UM Work plan initiatives.
- Administrative and Regulatory: Shares accountability with the UM Manager for planning, developing, and managing the department budget.
- Participates in interviewing, makes hiring recommendations, orients and provides on-going supervision of support staff.
- Provides input into the performance evaluations of team members.
- May plan and control work assignments and special projects of team members.
- Assists in developing, implementing and maintaining utilization management policies and procedures.
- Conducts UM, care coordination, and discharge planning activities according to all applicable regulatory requirements (see qualifications).

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Experience, usually two (2) + years, in direct patient care delivery and management.
- Demonstrated experience in utilization review, case management, and discharge planning preferred, usually two (2) + years.
- BSN or BA in health care related field OR diploma/associate degree in nursing (ADN) with comparable years of experience required.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing, BLS Certification, and current California RN licensure required.
- Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act, TJC, DMHC, CMS, NCQA, HIPPA, ERISA, EMTALA and all other applicable federal/state/local laws and regulations.
- Demonstrated strong communication and customer service skills, problem-solving, critical thinking, and clinical judgment abilities.
- Fundamental word processing and computer navigation skills and the ability to interpret and use analytic data in day to day operations.
- Knowledge of healthcare benefits associated with various business lines (Medicare/KPSA, Commercial/KFH, Medi-Cal, Federal, etc.)

Schedule: Variable hours

Week 1: Sun, Tues, Wed, Thurs
Week 2: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2437021-Walnut-Creek-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Utilization Management: Performs daily preadmission, admission, and concurrent utilization reviews using guidelines, institutional policies/procedures, and other information to determine appropriate levels of care and readiness for discharge.
- Escalates utilization and system problems which have not been resolved at the local level to the next level (RM/UM Director, CCL, DHO, etc.), immediately.
- Monitors the progression of the plan of care and facilitates discussions with the multi-disciplinary teams.
- Educates other health care team members on utilization and cost containment initiatives.
- Collaborates with and provides information to patients, families, physicians, and staff regarding the provisions of care.
- Incorporates and counsels on the correct and consistent application, interpretation, and utilization of member health care benefits (including transition of care).
- Discharge Planning: Ensures continuity of care through communication in rounds and written documentation, level of care recommendations, transfer coordination, discharge planning and obtaining authorizations/approvals as needed for outside services for the patient.
- Develops, evaluates, and coordinates a comprehensive discharge plan in conjunction with the patient/family, physician, nursing, social services, and other healthcare providers and agencies.
- Performance Improvement: Monitors care processes to provide cost-effective implementation and evaluation of utilization management and patient care activities, initiatives, and protocols.
- Participates in the development and implementation of guidelines, preprinted physician orders, care paths, etc. for patient care.
- Identifies and assists in the implementation of opportunities for cost-savings and improvements in the quality of care across the continuum.
- Develops, collects, trends, and analyzes data relevant to the utilization of healthcare resources including avoidable/variance days, readmissions, one-day stays, DRGs, LOS, etc.
- Participates in the development, implementation, communication, maintenance and monitoring of local UM Work plan initiatives.
- Administrative and Regulatory: Shares accountability with the UM Manager for planning, developing, and managing the department budget.
- Participates in interviewing, makes hiring recommendations, orients and provides on-going supervision of support staff.
- Provides input into the performance evaluations of team members.
- May plan and control work assignments and special projects of team members.
- Assists in developing, implementing and maintaining utilization management policies and procedures.
- Conducts UM, care coordination, and discharge planning activities according to all applicable regulatory requirements (see qualifications).

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Experience, usually two (2) + years, in direct patient care delivery and management.
- Demonstrated experience in utilization review, case management, and discharge planning preferred, usually two (2) + years.
- BSN or BA in health care related field OR diploma/associate degree in nursing (ADN) with comparable years of experience required.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing, BLS Certification, and current California RN licensure required.
- Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act, TJC, DMHC, CMS, NCQA, HIPPA, ERISA, EMTALA and all other applicable federal/state/local laws and regulations.
- Demonstrated strong communication and customer service skills, problem-solving, critical thinking, and clinical judgment abilities.
- Fundamental word processing and computer navigation skills and the ability to interpret and use analytic data in day to day operations. - Knowledge of healthcare benefits associated with various business lines (Medicare/KPSA, Commercial/KFH, Medi-Cal, Federal, etc.)

Schedule:
May include weekends, variable shifts and after hours, based on departmental needs.]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2437013-San-Francisco-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Manages the off-hours & weekend patient care activities.
- Ensures staffs provide the highest quality of care & are in compliance w/ the Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, federal, state, & local requirements.
- Coordinates & monitors staffing for all shifts & maintains appropriate staffing levels & skill mix.
- Participates in developing, reviewing, & updating departmental policies & procedures.
- Identifies & implements best practices to provide improved quality care & services.
- Assess & monitors clinical nursing practice for optimal patient care.
- Designs & evaluates processes to improve systems & patient care results across the continuum.
- Follows-up on all clinical issues. Monitors quality of care delivered, ensuring it meets age-related & developmental needs of patients.
- Supervises staff, assesses their needs & identifies educational opportunities.
- Collaborates w/ all departments throughout the medical center.
- Acts as patient advocate.
- Assists in developing, monitoring & maintaining the budget. Identifies & recommends opportunities to reduce costs.
- Manages & resolves human resource, employee & department safety, & risk management issues.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Previous supervisory experience required, usually one (1) year.
- Previous acute care hospital experience required, usually (4) years.
- BSN or BA in health care related field preferred.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current California RN license required.
- Current BLS certification required.
- ACLS certification strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal written & communication skills. Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, & other local, state, & federal regulations.]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2437009-Walnut-Creek-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Manages the units day to day clinical operations including practice standards, staffing, payroll, budgets, fiscal management, & quality improvement.
- Develops & implements action plans to improve staff development.
- Supervises a single unit (8 to 24 hours) of approximately 20- 60 +employees.
- Ensures the highest quality of care is provided & is in compliance w/ federal, state, & local regulatory requirements & established departmental policies & procedures.
- Utilization of services.
- Monitors the quality of service & utilization standards & assumes specific responsibility for patient care at the unit level.
- Ensures coordinated plans of treatment, customer focused care & cost effective utilization of services.
- Monitors the allocation & utilization of personnel based on continual changes in patient population/needs & provides the best level of patient care while identifying savings opportunities.
- Works w/ health care providers outside of the unit, to achieve optimal patient care across the continuum.
- Researches, identifies, & implements best practice models of other units.
- Investigates & resolves patient/family member concerns regarding patient care.
- Supervises the daily unit operations, including human resources management, department & employee safety programs, & risk management.
- Accesses KP Health Connect to evaluate the quality of care provided.
- Uses KP Health Connect to manage clinical operations.
- Monitors quality, appropriateness, & accuracy of KP Health Connect documentation
- Maintains role specific KP Health Connect competencies.



Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- BSN or BA in health care related field preferred.
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
- Current California RN license required.
- Current BLS certification required & ALCS certification strongly preferred.
- PALS certification may be required for positions in specific departments.
- Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement, clinical care delivery processes, staffing, & budgeting.
- Knowledge of Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission & other federal, state, & local regulatory requirements.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills.

Schedule: Mon - Fri. May include weekends and after hours based on departmental needs.]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2437012-San-Francisco-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status; also nutrition, pain, patient/family education, family involvement and patient advocacy.
- Formulates a goal-directed plan of care that is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes.
- Implements care in a thorough, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner.
- Establishes priorities or patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment, and supplies.
- Evaluates effectiveness of care given by health care team members.
- Identifies patient/family learning needs and implements appropriate measures.
- Documents patient care and unit activities in a timely, accurate, and concise manner.
- Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights, age specific needs, cultural and ethical beliefs.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and applies safety principles as identified within the institution.
- Performs efficiently in emergency patient care situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events.
- Demonstrates sound knowledge base and actions in the care of a designated patient population.
- Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.
- Participates regularly in staff development activities for unit and Department of Nursing personnel.
- Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management in all aspects of patient care and unit functioning.
- Participates in unit and Department Performance Improvement activities as directed.
- Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of health care team members.
- Utilizes effective communication methods and skills, following lines of authority, as appropriate.
- Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and all members of the health care team.
- Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families. Acknowledges staff rights and cultural and ethical beliefs.
- Provides data for staffing decisions and demonstrates flexibility in the resolution of staffing issues; demonstrates flexibility when floating to other units upon requests.
- Ability to navigate in a windows environment, utilizing a mouse and the ability to learn electronic medical record system application.
- Identifies and solves problems effectively.
- Participates in nursing research activities as requested.
- Perform other related duties as necessary.
- This job motivates and provides work direction (direct, check, review, assign, organize and coordination) to LVN's, Nurse Attendants, unit assistants, etc., but does not have the authority to hire, fire or discipline.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 6 months experience. See job duties for specific experience requirements for specialty units.
- CRITICAL CARE - One year recent (within the last 3 years) experience in Critical Care. Current ACLS certification required. Completion of a Critical Care course preferred.
- SPECIALITY AREAS - If no qualified candidate, may be willing to train in the specialty areas listed below. Candidates in training are required to obtain appropriate certifications within 6 months of hire or transfer into unit.
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program and completion of the current hours required by the BRN of RN student clinical experience or Graduate of registered nursing and either 1) 2000 hours of RN experience in clinical area of specialty from a licensed acute care facility within three (3) years of graduation; or 2) graduate of an accredited licensed vocational nursing program that includes clinical student experience in acute care and has worked 2000 hours as an licensed vocational nurse within the clinical area of specialty within three (3) years before graduation or currently enrolled in an accredited entry level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for health care providers.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice.
- Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers).
- Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills (in English).
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2436979-Roseville-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Manages the operations of 24-hour departments that may be at multiple locations.
- Ensures Assistants and staff provide the highest quality of care and are in compliance with the Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission, federal, state, and local requirements.
- Establishes, implements, and maintains patient care and service standards to meet members and internal clients' expectations.
- Designs and evaluates processes to improve systems and patient care results across the continuum of care.
- Develops and monitors budgets for the appropriate use of human and material resources.
- Monitors financial performance and identifies and implements strategies to reduce costs and improve quality of care/service.
- Determines the appropriate staff mix for department and develops processes to screen, interview, hire, train, and maintain the competency of all department staff.
- Ensures on going staff development.
- Develops, implements, and monitors departmental policy and procedures which support the organizations goals and business objectives and ensures they are met.
- Oversees and develops standards of care and standards of practice, directs fiscal management, and quality improvement activities.
- Manages and resolves human resource, employee and department safety, and risk management issues.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Extensive nursing experience in both patient care and management/leadership roles required (usually five (5) years).
- Previous supervisory experience required (usually four (4) years).
- BSN or BA in a health care related field strongly preferred.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
- Current California RN license required.
- BLS certificate required.
- Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, and other local, state, federal regulations.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills.

Schedule:
May include weekends and after hours, based on departmental needs.]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2436945-San-Francisco-Nursing-Licensed - Under the direction and supervision of a physician:
- Utilizes e-script for medication refills.
- Provide medication information to patients.
- Participate with psychiatrist during medication clinics with responsibility for documentation and case management.
- Other related duties as directed.
- Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Two (2) years of experience in relevant clinical nursing setting.
- Worked with psychiatric patients.
- BA preferred.
- Degree in Nursing.
- Current CA RN license required.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual (English/Spanish).
- Prior work experience with psychiatric patients and substance abuse patients.
- Basic computer skills.]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2436947-San-Diego-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Manages the units day to day clinical operations including practice standards, staffing, payroll, budgets, fiscal management, & quality improvement.
- Develops & implements action plans to improve staff development.
- Supervises a single unit (8 to 24 hours) of approximately 20- 60 +employees.
- Ensures the highest quality of care is provided & is in compliance w/ federal, state, & local regulatory requirements & established departmental policies & procedures.
- Utilization of services.
- Monitors the quality of service & utilization standards & assumes specific responsibility for patient care at the unit level.
- Ensures coordinated plans of treatment, customer focused care & cost effective utilization of services.
- Monitors the allocation & utilization of personnel based on continual changes in patient population/needs & provides the best level of patient care while identifying savings opportunities.
- Works w/ health care providers outside of the unit, to achieve optimal patient care across the continuum.
- Researches, identifies, & implements best practice models of other units.
- Investigates & resolves patient/family member concerns regarding patient care.
- Supervises the daily unit operations, including human resources management, department & employee safety programs, & risk management.
- Accesses KP Health Connect to evaluate the quality of care provided.
- Uses KP Health Connect to manage clinical operations.
- Monitors quality, appropriateness, & accuracy of KP Health Connect documentation
- Maintains role specific KP Health Connect competencies.



Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- BSN or BA in health care related field preferred.
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
- Current California RN license required.
- Current BLS certification required & ALCS certification strongly preferred.
- PALS certification may be required for positions in specific departments.
- Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement, clinical care delivery processes, staffing, & budgeting.
- Knowledge of Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission & other federal, state, & local regulatory requirements.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills.]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2436919-San-Francisco-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Conducts educational needs assessments to design and develop programs to meet regulatory requirements and organizational, departmental needs.
- Coordinates implements and evaluates programs.
- Communicates and markets education programs to a broad target audience using appropriate methods, and based on identified/assessed needs.
- Makes assessment of physiological and /or functional status using protocols, initiates appropriate interventions.
- Develops individualized member/patient/family education plan focusing on self management, delivers member/patient/family education (individual or group) specific to disease state.
- Provides direct group or one-on-one health education services to members and the public.
- Reviews and recommends high quality, culturally appropriate written and audio visual health content.
- Consults with physicians and other health care providers re: member/patient specific clinical and health related issues and education needs.
- Participates in multi disciplinary care teams and committees.
- Collects data; plans and prepares reports for performance improvement and/or quality assurance audits.
- Makes recommendations for cost/quality strategies, works within budget.
- Serves as expert clinical resource to staff and departments in defining and meeting educational, clinical, quality and cost outcomes and performance measures.
- Participates in establishing department policies and protocols that support regulatory standards (JOINT commission, NCQA, MediCal).

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) Level II
- Previous teaching experience required or previous recent experience in education in clinical service area (usually two to five years.)
- Master's Degree preferred.
- CPR instructor preferred.
- Adult learning and behavior change knowledge required.
- Demonstrated ability to utilize interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and group facilitator/process skills.
- Computer literacy required.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Must be able to work in a Labor/ManagementPartnership environment.
- Must have current: CDE (Certified Diabetes Educator)
- Assessing/teaching patients with diabetes/CAD/CVD, Hypertension, and Chronic Health Conditions. Adult learning theory,and PC applications (microsoft Office/Powerpoint/Excel). Classroom and 1:1 instruction.

Notes:
- Must pass the bilingual assessment test.
- The work schedule varies depending on program needs and requires travel throughout the Riverside Service Area, may required evening and/or weekend work. Must have dependable transportation.
- Will require lifing and moving program supplies that could be up to 50 pounds.]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2068684-California-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status; also nutrition, pain, patient/family education, family involvement and patient advocacy.
- Formulates a goal-directed plan of care that is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes.
- Implements care in a thorough, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner.
- Establishes priorities or patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment, and supplies.
- Evaluates effectiveness of care given by health care team members.
- Identifies patient/family learning needs and implements appropriate measures.
- Documents patient care and unit activities in a timely, accurate, and concise manner.
- Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights, age specific needs, cultural and ethical beliefs.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and applies safety principles as identified within the institution.
- Performs efficiently in emergency patient care situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events.
- Demonstrates sound knowledge base and actions in the care of a designated patient population.
- Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.
- Participates regularly in staff development activities for unit and Department of Nursing personnel.
- Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management in all aspects of patient care and unit functioning.
- Participates in unit and Department Performance Improvement activities as directed.
- Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of health care team members.
- Utilizes effective communication methods and skills, following lines of authority, as appropriate.
- Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and all members of the health care team.
- Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families. Acknowledges staff rights and cultural and ethical beliefs.
- Provides data for staffing decisions and demonstrates flexibility in the resolution of staffing issues; demonstrates flexibility when floating to other units upon requests.
- Ability to navigate in a windows environment, utilizing a mouse and the ability to learn electronic medical record system application.
- Identifies and solves problems effectively.
- Participates in nursing research activities as requested.
- Perform other related duties as necessary.
- This job motivates and provides work direction (direct, check, review, assign, organize and coordination) to LVN's, Nurse Attendants, unit assistants, etc., but does not have the authority to hire, fire or discipline.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 6 months experience. See job duties for specific experience requirements for specialty units.
- CRITICAL CARE - One year recent (within the last 3 years) experience in Critical Care. Current ACLS certification required. Completion of a Critical Care course preferred.
- SPECIALITY AREAS - If no qualified candidate, may be willing to train in the specialty areas listed below. Candidates in training are required to obtain appropriate certifications within 6 months of hire or transfer into unit.
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program and completion of the current hours required by the BRN of RN student clinical experience or Graduate of registered nursing and either 1) 2000 hours of RN experience in clinical area of specialty from a licensed acute care facility within three (3) years of graduation; or 2) graduate of an accredited licensed vocational nursing program that includes clinical student experience in acute care and has worked 2000 hours as an licensed vocational nurse within the clinical area of specialty within three (3) years before graduation or currently enrolled in an accredited entry level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for health care providers.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice.
- Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers).
- Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills (in English).
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Schedule:
Week I: Thurs, Fri
Week II: Sun, Mon
]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2436913-Sacramento-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
The Registered Nurse demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors:
- Leadership
- Nursing Process
- Documentation
- Clinical Outcomes
- Workplace Safety
- Patient Care Experience
- Ensures clean, orderly, and functional work environment
- Team Commitment
- Fiscal Responsibility

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Current CA RN license & AHA BLS Certification
- One (1) year recent (within last three (3) years) full-time equivalent experience in acute care or ambulatory care.
- Knowledge of Orthopedic surgery procedures and post-surgical care required.

Notes:
- Required to float to multiple departments.
- Responsible for coordination of messaging within Orthopedics and Podiatry; Monitoring of other staff messages for compliance; Orthopedic DEXA screening management; troubleshooting for staff; Pre-and Postoperative patient education including pro-active post-op telephone follow-up; Nurse visits for dressing changes, cast change assessment, suture removal, and other nursing needs of Orthopedic and Podiatry patients.
]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2436968-Lancaster-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Utilization Management: Performs daily preadmission, admission, and concurrent utilization reviews using guidelines, institutional policies/procedures, and other information to determine appropriate levels of care and readiness for discharge.
- Escalates utilization and system problems which have not been resolved at the local level to the next level (RM/UM Director, CCL, DHO, etc.), immediately.
- Monitors the progression of the plan of care and facilitates discussions with the multi-disciplinary teams.
- Educates other health care team members on utilization and cost containment initiatives.
- Collaborates with and provides information to patients, families, physicians, and staff regarding the provisions of care.
- Incorporates and counsels on the correct and consistent application, interpretation, and utilization of member health care benefits (including transition of care).
- Discharge Planning: Ensures continuity of care through communication in rounds and written documentation, level of care recommendations, transfer coordination, discharge planning and obtaining authorizations/approvals as needed for outside services for the patient.
- Develops, evaluates, and coordinates a comprehensive discharge plan in conjunction with the patient/family, physician, nursing, social services, and other healthcare providers and agencies.
- Performance Improvement: Monitors care processes to provide cost-effective implementation and evaluation of utilization management and patient care activities, initiatives, and protocols.
- Participates in the development and implementation of guidelines, preprinted physician orders, care paths, etc. for patient care.
- Identifies and assists in the implementation of opportunities for cost-savings and improvements in the quality of care across the continuum.
- Develops, collects, trends, and analyzes data relevant to the utilization of healthcare resources including avoidable/variance days, readmissions, one-day stays, DRGs, LOS, etc.
- Participates in the development, implementation, communication, maintenance and monitoring of local UM Work plan initiatives.
- Administrative and Regulatory: Shares accountability with the UM Manager for planning, developing, and managing the department budget.
- Participates in interviewing, makes hiring recommendations, orients and provides on-going supervision of support staff.
- Provides input into the performance evaluations of team members.
- May plan and control work assignments and special projects of team members.
- Assists in developing, implementing and maintaining utilization management policies and procedures.
- Conducts UM, care coordination, and discharge planning activities according to all applicable regulatory requirements (see qualifications).

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Experience, usually two (2) + years, in direct patient care delivery and management.
- Demonstrated experience in utilization review, case management, and discharge planning preferred, usually two (2) + years.
- BSN or BA in health care related field OR diploma/associate degree in nursing (ADN) with comparable years of experience required.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing, BLS Certification, and current California RN licensure required.
- Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act, TJC, DMHC, CMS, NCQA, HIPPA, ERISA, EMTALA and all other applicable federal/state/local laws and regulations.
- Demonstrated strong communication and customer service skills, problem-solving, critical thinking, and clinical judgment abilities.
- Fundamental word processing and computer navigation skills and the ability to interpret and use analytic data in day to day operations. - Knowledge of healthcare benefits associated with various business lines (Medicare/KPSA, Commercial/KFH, Medi-Cal, Federal, etc.)

Schedule:
May include weekends, variable shifts and after hours, based on departmental needs.]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2436976-San-Francisco-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
The Registered Nurse demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors:
- Leadership
- Nursing Process
- Documentation
- Clinical Outcomes
- Workplace Safety
- Patient Care Experience
- Ensures clean, orderly, and functional work environment
- Team Commitment
- Fiscal Responsibility


Qualifications:

This is a Repost of 131240


Basic Qualifications:
- Current CA RN license & AHA BLS
- One (1) year recent (within the last three (3)years) full-time equivalent experience in acute care or ambulatory care.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish). Level II


Preferred Qualifications:
- Medical office background including vaccine administration.
- High telephone volume work skills desired.
- Travel Medicine experience preferred.
- Ability to recognize and review high-risk situations with physician mentor.
- Strong computer skills and ability to operate multiple computer systems.
- Experience using multi-line telephones in a professional and friendly manner.
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills required.
- BSN degree
- Basic computer skills to include Word, Excel & Healthconnect.


Notes:
- Must pass the bilingual assessment test.
- Provides pre-travel advice to Kaiser members for multiple Southern California Service Areas.
- Evaluates need for immunization and medications based on member's travel itinerary.
- Co-ordinates care with other health disciplines including lab, pharmacy and physicians.
- Must work multiple San Diego Area Primary Care locations and any location assigned with Mobile Health Vehicle, NASSCO or at employer group.]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2436977-San-Diego-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Utilization Management: Performs daily preadmission, admission, and concurrent utilization reviews using guidelines, institutional policies/procedures, and other information to determine appropriate levels of care and readiness for discharge.
- Escalates utilization and system problems which have not been resolved at the local level to the next level (RM/UM Director, CCL, DHO, etc.), immediately.
- Monitors the progression of the plan of care and facilitates discussions with the multi-disciplinary teams.
- Educates other health care team members on utilization and cost containment initiatives.
- Collaborates with and provides information to patients, families, physicians, and staff regarding the provisions of care.
- Incorporates and counsels on the correct and consistent application, interpretation, and utilization of member health care benefits (including transition of care).
- Discharge Planning: Ensures continuity of care through communication in rounds and written documentation, level of care recommendations, transfer coordination, discharge planning and obtaining authorizations/approvals as needed for outside services for the patient.
- Develops, evaluates, and coordinates a comprehensive discharge plan in conjunction with the patient/family, physician, nursing, social services, and other healthcare providers and agencies.
- Performance Improvement: Monitors care processes to provide cost-effective implementation and evaluation of utilization management and patient care activities, initiatives, and protocols.
- Participates in the development and implementation of guidelines, preprinted physician orders, care paths, etc. for patient care.
- Identifies and assists in the implementation of opportunities for cost-savings and improvements in the quality of care across the continuum.
- Develops, collects, trends, and analyzes data relevant to the utilization of healthcare resources including avoidable/variance days, readmissions, one-day stays, DRGs, LOS, etc.
- Participates in the development, implementation, communication, maintenance and monitoring of local UM Work plan initiatives.
- Administrative and Regulatory: Shares accountability with the UM Manager for planning, developing, and managing the department budget.
- Participates in interviewing, makes hiring recommendations, orients and provides on-going supervision of support staff.
- Provides input into the performance evaluations of team members.
- May plan and control work assignments and special projects of team members.
- Assists in developing, implementing and maintaining utilization management policies and procedures.
- Conducts UM, care coordination, and discharge planning activities according to all applicable regulatory requirements (see qualifications).

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Experience, usually two (2) + years, in direct patient care delivery and management.
- Demonstrated experience in utilization review, case management, and discharge planning preferred, usually two (2) + years.
- BSN or BA in health care related field OR diploma/associate degree in nursing (ADN) with comparable years of experience required.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing, BLS Certification, and current California RN licensure required.
- Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act, TJC, DMHC, CMS, NCQA, HIPPA, ERISA, EMTALA and all other applicable federal/state/local laws and regulations.
- Demonstrated strong communication and customer service skills, problem-solving, critical thinking, and clinical judgment abilities.
- Fundamental word processing and computer navigation skills and the ability to interpret and use analytic data in day to day operations. - Knowledge of healthcare benefits associated with various business lines (Medicare/KPSA, Commercial/KFH, Medi-Cal, Federal, etc.)

Schedule:
May include weekends, variable shifts and after hours, based on departmental needs.]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2436975-San-Francisco-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Implement training of clinical staff per training guidelines
- Conduct new hire training & ongoing training in accordance w/ the policies & procedures of KP On Call
- Track & trend new hires during the post training period
- Coach & mentor new hires during the post training period
- Participate in the training of experienced employees who function in various roles
- Conductaudio reviews & provide feedback to new employees
- Conduct documentation review during the training period
- Implement improvement plans for clinical staff that require additional training in order to meet department quality & performance standards
- Collect performance data on employees in order to compile a training evaluation
- Update & maintain the Training Manual as needed
- Assist in conducting Training Evaluations
- Report results of data collection to department manager

Qualifications:

This is a repost of 135506.

Basic Qualifications:
- Clinical experience in acute care areas of nursing and call center triage nursing.
- Requires a strong clinical grounding including
- Registered Nurse
- BSN preferred
- Must be fluent in spoken and written standard English
- Fluency in Spanish is not required, but is desired
- Requires strong interpersonal and excellent organizations skills including; excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- Requires strategic thinking and team-oriented focus
- Requires ability to work in a variety of software applications including Microsoft Office Applications
- Requires proficiency in Avaya and Interaction Recorder Client
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management partnership environment

Preferred Qualifications:
- Computer skills to include Word, Excel and PowerPoint]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2436970-San-Diego-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
The Registered Nurse demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors:
- Leadership
- Nursing Process
- Documentation
- Clinical Outcomes
- Workplace Safety
- Patient Care Experience
- Ensures clean, orderly, and functional work environment
- Team Commitment
- Fiscal Responsibility

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Current CA RN license & AHA BLS Certification
- One (1) year recent (within the last three (3) years) full-time equivalent experience in Blood Donor Center in apheresis and hemapheresis.
- Must be able to perform all functions necessary for the collection of whole blood and apheresis.

Preferred Qualifications:
- AA in Nursing or BSN
- Experience in all aspects of blood collections within a Blood Donor Center.
- Ability to lable and package blood bags and supplies.
- Duties may include lifting of large quantities of blood units.
- Must have one (1) year experience in a Blood Donor Center or unit within the last three (3) years.

Notes:
- Must travel to other facilities for satelite blood/platelet drives
- May be required to work weekends, evenings and holidays.
]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2436972-Los-Angeles-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
The Registered Nurse demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors:
- Leadership
- Nursing Process
- Documentation
- Clinical Outcomes
- Workplace Safety
- Patient Care Experience
- Ensures clean, orderly, and functional work environment
- Team Commitment
- Fiscal Responsibility

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Current CA RN license and AHA BLS certification.
- One (1) year recent (within the last three (3) years) full-time equivalent experience in a Critical Care, DOU or SDU setting, or must have successfully completed a KP or equivalent Critical Care, DOU or SDU course (as unit appropriate) within prior 12 months.
- Basic Arrhythmia course required.
- Current ACLS card required.

Notes:
- Position Control # F325ReliefCharge RN Position
- Works 'Payday' weekends]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2433508-San-Diego-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Manages the operations of a large unit or multiple units.
- Ensures Assistants & staff provide the highest quality of care & are in compliance w/ the Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, federal, state, & local requirements.
- Collaborates w/ physicians & other health care providers in establishing, implementing, & maintaining patient care & quality service standards to meet members & internal clients' expectations.
- Acts as patient advocate resolving patient care issues.
- Designs & evaluates processes to improve systems & patient care results across the continuum of care.
- Develops & monitors budgets & resource allocations.
- Monitors financial performance & identifies & implements strategies to reduce costs & improve quality of care/service.
- Determines the appropriate staff mix for department & develops processes to screen, interview, hire, train, & maintain the competency of all department staff.
- Provides on going staff development.
- Develops, implements, & monitors departmental policies & procedures which support the organizations goals & business objectives & ensures they are met.
- Collaborates w/ Physician Team Leader & Department Chief in developing the level of patient services & the day-to-day operations of the department.
- Manages & resolves human resource, labor relations, employee & department safety, & risk management issues.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Significant, usually five (5) years of nursing experience in both outpatient care & management/leadership roles required.
- Significant, usually five (5) years of supervisory experience required.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in nursing or health related field required.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Clinical specialization in area of practice preferred.
- Current California RN license required.
- BLS certification required.
- PALS, PEARS and/or ACLS certifications may be required for positions in specific departments.
- Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, & other local, state, federal regulations.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills.]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2433505-Oakland-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
The Registered Nurse demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors:
- Leadership
- Nursing Process
- Documentation
- Clinical Outcomes
- Workplace Safety
- Patient Care Experience
- Ensures clean, orderly, and functional work environment
- Team Commitment
- Fiscal Responsibility


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Current CA RN licenseand AHA BLS Certification.
- One (1) year recent (within the last three [3] years) full time equivalent experience in pediatric acute care or pediatric ambulatory care.

Notes:
- This is a variable position, work hours may vary between 7:00 am - 7:00 pm.
- Travel may be required]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2433498-Los-Angeles-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Utilization Management: Performs daily preadmission, admission, and concurrent utilization reviews using guidelines, institutional policies/procedures, and other information to determine appropriate levels of care and readiness for discharge.
- Escalates utilization and system problems which have not been resolved at the local level to the next level (RM/UM Director, CCL, DHO, etc.), immediately.
- Monitors the progression of the plan of care and facilitates discussions with the multi-disciplinary teams.
- Educates other health care team members on utilization and cost containment initiatives.
- Collaborates with and provides information to patients, families, physicians, and staff regarding the provisions of care.
- Incorporates and counsels on the correct and consistent application, interpretation, and utilization of member health care benefits (including transition of care).
- Discharge Planning: Ensures continuity of care through communication in rounds and written documentation, level of care recommendations, transfer coordination, discharge planning and obtaining authorizations/approvals as needed for outside services for the patient.
- Develops, evaluates, and coordinates a comprehensive discharge plan in conjunction with the patient/family, physician, nursing, social services, and other healthcare providers and agencies.
- Performance Improvement: Monitors care processes to provide cost-effective implementation and evaluation of utilization management and patient care activities, initiatives, and protocols.
- Participates in the development and implementation of guidelines, preprinted physician orders, care paths, etc. for patient care.
- Identifies and assists in the implementation of opportunities for cost-savings and improvements in the quality of care across the continuum.
- Develops, collects, trends, and analyzes data relevant to the utilization of healthcare resources including avoidable/variance days, readmissions, one-day stays, DRGs, LOS, etc.
- Participates in the development, implementation, communication, maintenance and monitoring of local UM Work plan initiatives.
- Administrative and Regulatory: Shares accountability with the UM Manager for planning, developing, and managing the department budget.
- Participates in interviewing, makes hiring recommendations, orients and provides on-going supervision of support staff.
- Provides input into the performance evaluations of team members.
- May plan and control work assignments and special projects of team members.
- Assists in developing, implementing and maintaining utilization management policies and procedures.
- Conducts UM, care coordination, and discharge planning activities according to all applicable regulatory requirements (see qualifications).

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Experience, usually two (2) + years, in direct patient care delivery and management.
- Demonstrated experience in utilization review, case management, and discharge planning preferred, usually two (2) + years.
- BSN or BA in health care related field OR diploma/associate degree in nursing (ADN) with comparable years of experience required.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing, BLS Certification, and current California RN licensure required.
- Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act, TJC, DMHC, CMS, NCQA, HIPPA, ERISA, EMTALA and all other applicable federal/state/local laws and regulations.
- Demonstrated strong communication and customer service skills, problem-solving, critical thinking, and clinical judgment abilities.
- Fundamental word processing and computer navigation skills and the ability to interpret and use analytic data in day to day operations.
- Knowledge of healthcare benefits associated with various business lines (Medicare/KPSA, Commercial/KFH, Medi-Cal, Federal, etc.)

Schedule: Variable nights and alternating weekends from 11:00pm to 7:30am]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2433521-Oakland-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Conducts educational needs assessments to design and develop programs to meet regulatory requirements and organizational, departmental needs.
- Coordinates implements and evaluates programs.
- Communicates and markets education programs to a broad target audience using appropriate methods, and based on identified/assessed needs.
- Makes assessment of physiological and /or functional status using protocols, initiates appropriate interventions.
- Develops individualized member/patient/family education plan focusing on self management, delivers member/patient/family education (individual or group) specific to disease state.
- Provides direct group or one-on-one health education services to members and the public.
- Reviews and recommends high quality, culturally appropriate written and audio visual health content.
- Consults with physicians and other health care providers re: member/patient specific clinical and health related issues and education needs.
- Participates in multi disciplinary care teams and committees.
- Collects data; plans and prepares reports for performance improvement and/or quality assurance audits.
- Makes recommendations for cost/quality strategies, works within budget.
- Serves as expert clinical resource to staff and departments in defining and meeting educational, clinical, quality and cost outcomes and performance measures.
- Participates in establishing department policies and protocols that support regulatory standards (JOINT commission, NCQA, MediCal).

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Current California RN license required.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (usually 4 years) required
- Previous teaching experience required or previous recent experience in education in clinical service area (usually two (2)to five (5)years.)
- Master's Degree preferred.
- CPR instructor preferred.
- Adult learning and behavior change knowledge required.
- Demonstrated ability to utilize interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and group facilitator/process skills.
- Computer literacy required.

PreferredQualifications:
- BLS/CPR certification
- CDE preferred
- Assessing/teaching patients with Diabetes, Heart Disease and other medical issues
- PC applications (Microsoft Office / PowerPoint/ Excel)
- Classroom and 1:1 instruction
- Computer knowledge of KP Health Connect and KP Main Frame systems
- Ability to work in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to work in a Labor/Management-Partnership environment

Notes:
- This is Full-time, variable position between the hours of 7:30 am - 9:30 pm.
-Valid CA Driver's license and dependable transportation required
- Other work locations include: Moreno Valley Community Hospital in Moreno Valley and the Riverside Medical Center (10800 Magnolia Ave, Riverside). Additionally, Heacock MOB, Wildomar MOB, and other areas in the Riverside Service Area as needed.
- The work schedule varies depending on program needs and will require one (1) or more evenings per week and/or weekends
- Will require lifting and moving program supplies that could be up to 50 lbs.]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2433511-Los-Angeles-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
The Registered Nurse demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors:
- Leadership
- Nursing Process
- Documentation
- Clinical Outcomes
- Workplace Safety
- Patient Care Experience
- Ensures clean, orderly, and functional work environment
- Team Commitment
- Fiscal Responsibility

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Current CA RN license and AHA BLS certification.
- One (1) year recent (within the last three (3) years) full-time equivalent experience in a Critical Care, DOU or SDU setting, or must have successfully completed a KP or equivalent Critical Care, DOU or SDU course (as unit appropriate) within prior 12 months.
- Basic Arrhythmia course required.
- Current ACLS card required.

Notes:
- Position Control # F326ReliefCharge RN Position
- Works 'Payday' weekends]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2433509-San-Diego-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
- Performs patient care functions, within the scope of competency, considering age related needs of the patient as prescribed by physician/health care professional(s) following established protocols, policies and procedures.
- Assist medical personnel with special procedures, minor surgical procedures and/or diagnostic exams.
- Assess and monitor patients' condition and notify physician/health care professional for disposition.
- Prepare and administer medications as directed by physician order following established protocols.
- Maintain equipment and supplies.
- Identify and arrange for equipment needing repair.
- Apply principles of aseptic technique and infection control as directed by the Infection Control Manual.
- Monitor patient flow and assign/direct other ancillary personnel as needed.
- Provide medical information and education to patients, following established protocols and guidelines.
- Document pertinent patient information, assessment and nursing procedures following established protocols.
- Maintain patient confidentiality.
- Perform other duties as directed.

Qualifications:

Pay Grade: 25

Basic Qualifications:
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) Level II required.
- Current California Licensed Vocational Nurse,
- Current Basic Life Support card.
- Zero (0) to one (1) year LVN experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Prefer two (2+) years experience working in mental health field
-Good at problem-solving, developing workflows, and working independently

Notes:
-Must pass the bilingual assessment test
-Having this position is new to the Orange County Psychiatry department, and employee will be integrally involved in developing workflows for department
]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2433486-Santa-Ana-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Support & comply w/ the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente Code of Conduct) & w/ guidance from PI, assist w/ ensuring compliance w/ KPNC IRB approved protocols.
- Actively plan, prepare, & participate in any external & internal compliance monitoring &/or audits & inspections to protect research participants, assure operational effectiveness of the program, & reduce risks to the organization.
- In collaboration w/ PI, plan, & implement recruitment procedures for potential participants.
- W/ supervision, manage enrollment of participants into the trial (screening, randomization, follow-up, data collection), & any study-related procedures as required by protocol.
- Participate in the ongoing informed consent process w/ PI to ensure that research participants & their families have their questions answered & understand the patient/participant Bill of Rights, consent form, & participant's responsibilities in the study.
- Utilize knowledge of disease processes to observe & report adverse events & protocol violations/deviations in a timely & accurate manner to the PI & Sponsor to ensure the health, safety, & welfare of the participant.
- Adhere to scope of practice, utilize, & document the nursing procedures to plan, deliver, & evaluate goal focused, individualized, safe, age-specific care as it relates to research participants w/ both non-complex & complex medical conditions.
- Record & abstract data from source documentation onto case report forms (paper or electronic) in a timely manner.
- W/ direction from PI &/or working w/ the Regional Regulatory Support staff, process new IRB research proposals, amendments, continuing review applications, protocol violations, & adverse events in accordance w/ KP & departmental policies & procedures & federal regulations, if applicable.
- Actively identify & participate in training, education, & development, quality control activities to improve own knowledge & performance to sustain & enhance professional development as a proficient research nurse participating in the conduct of clinical trials.
- Adhere to Guideline for Good Clinical Practice (GCP), federal, state, & local regulations, & KP policies & procedures to ensure confidentiality, privacy, & security of clinical research interactions & participant information, support high quality implementation, conduct of clinical trials, assure maintenance of research activities, documentation to IRB & responsible use of operational research databases in compliance w/ KP policies.
- May supervise non-licensed & licensed research staff.
- Perform job functions according to the factors listed below under Job Criteria & other duties as assigned by appropriate management.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 5 years recent clinical nursing experience in a hospital, clinic or similar health care setting required.
- 2 years clinical trials research experience required.
- Project management skills required.
- Minimum of a diploma from an accredited nursing school required.
- Bachelor's degree preferred and may be substituted for 1 years work experience.
- Master's degree may be substituted for 2 years work experience.
- Current CA RN license required.
- Current IATA/DOT certification required.
- Current ACRP or SoCRA certification required or willingness to obtain within 1 year of hire.
- Current BLS certification required.
- Willingness to obtain other certifications, if required.
- Must be proficient in electronic health systems and databases used in research environment, or willingness to learn and demonstrate proficiency within six months from hire.
- Possess thorough knowledge and understanding of policies, procedures, and regulations governing human subject research, and the incorporation of them in the daily conduct of research and safety of participants.
- Possess proficient knowledge and skills to identify and process clinical information to determine if documentation is accurate, complete, and to ensure procedures contain appropriate safeguards.
- Demonstrate effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks with multiple deadlines.
- Demonstrate prioritization and organizational skills.
- Demonstrate project management skills.
- Possess strong medical terminology skills.
- Demonstrate basic drug calculation skills.
- Demonstrate problem-solving skills.
- Possess nursing skills (i.e. phlebotomy, performing vital signs, nursing assessments, etc.).
- Comprehensive knowledge of GCP, federal, state, and local regulations including HIPAA and KP policies and procedures.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, methods and procedures of basic medical and/or clinical research processes.
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of human research protection regulations, policies, procedures, and standards as applied to IRB and compliance operations. Comprehensive knowledge of clinical trials research and research regulations, as well as significant clinical trial experience in a specific therapeutic area.
- Ability to work in a Labor Partnership environment.
- Team lead experience strongly preferred.


Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong Medical/Surgical Nursing experience with background in care of Cystic Fibrosis patients
- Clinical research coordinator experience
- Current knowledge of Good Clinical Practice
- Experience in project management and quality systems management a plus


++ NOTE: This position is expected to continue for 1 year(s) work or pending continuation of grant/contract funding ++
]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2433445-Oakland-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
The Registered Nurse demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors:
- Leadership
- Nursing Process
- Documentation
- Clinical Outcomes
- Workplace Safety
- Patient Care Experience
- Ensures clean, orderly, and functional work environment
- Team Commitment
- Fiscal Responsibility

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Current CA RN license and AHA BLS certification.
- One (1) year recent (within the last three (3) years) full-time equivalent experience in a Critical Care, DOU or SDU setting, or must have successfully completed a KP or equivalent Critical Care, DOU or SDU course (as unit appropriate) within prior 12 months.
- Basic Arrhythmia course required.
- Current ACLS card required.

Notes:
- If twelve (12) hour option chosen, shift will be 7:00 am-7:30 pm, back up 8 hour shift will be 3:00 pm-11:30 pm.
- Position Control # F180-3
- This is a per-diem position]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2433439-San-Diego-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Upholds KP's Policies & Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities & applicable state, federal & local laws
- Exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, & co-workers; shows courtesy, compassion, & respect; conforms to the critical service standards established for the department & the medical group
- Provides therapeutic patient care in accordance w/ the patients established by the physician & a RN within scope of practice
- Transcribes physician's orders as directed by policy
- Communicates directly w/ RN to institute changes in plan of care; assists w/ & contributes to development of nursing care
- Give specified medication orally, hypodermically, intramuscularly & topically
- Executes treatments such as urinary catheterizations, bladder irrigations & installations, suctioning procedures, throat irrigations & enemas & utilizing equipment as required
- Performs related patient care functions such as taking temperature, pulse, respiration & blood pressure readings; applying & removing dressings; may instruct patient in various self-administered treatments or procedures; obtains specimens; assures correct culture collection
- Assists physician or other medical staff personnel w/ examinations & treatments by selecting & passing instruments, providing support & restraint to patient, draping & other assistance as directed or required
- Within scope, evaluates patient's condition by observing signs, symptoms, & reactions to therapy, to identify unexpected and/or significant findings, initiates appropriate emergency procedures as necessary & reports unusual conditions to the RN as established by policy & procedure in a timely manner; maintains intravenous flow rate, notifies RN of any problems & discontinues needles, except intra-cath & CVP lines
- Identifies learning barriers
- Documents patient signs, symptoms, observations & therapeutic treatments to patient's medical record
- Ensures cleanliness of nursing module, patient room, & environment & proper functioning of patient care equipment by visual inspection, routine testing, & other related methods
- Provides a safe & therapeutic environment for patients & staff
- Utilizes effective verbal & non-verbal forms of communication
- Performs in other areas or units to which assigned as required by nursing administration to provide & maintain the established standards of care & safety
- Participates in staff meetings & inservice programs
- Assists in ordering & distribution of module supplies & equipment
- Accepts verbal & teleph1 orders from physician
- Administers pulse oximetry, humidification therapy, spirometer, oxygen therapy via mask or nasal cannula, oral, nasal & trach suctioning & sputum induction
- Promotes, ensures, & improves customer service to internal/external customers by demonstrating skills which are consistent w/ the organization's philosophy of providing extraordinary customer relations & quality service
- Performs other related duties as required
- Age Related Competencies:
- Skills assessments & validations are utilized to ensure that employees providing patient care to specific age groups (i.e. infants, adolescents, elderly, etc) are proficient in identifying the special needs & behaviors associated w/ a particular patient population
- Assume other activities & responsibilities from time to time as directed

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Current CA LVN license and BLS certification.
- Six (6) month recent medical office or acute care LVN experience.
- Extraordinary customer relationsand quality service are critical to our success.


Notes:
- This is an on-call position.
- May be scheduled varied hours, extended hours, weekends and rotating days off.
- May work all areas within the Redlands Medical Office.
]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2332149-California-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Manages the units day to day clinical operations including practice standards, staffing, payroll, budgets, fiscal management, & quality improvement.
- Develops & implements action plans to improve staff development.
- Supervises a single unit (8 to 24 hours) of approximately 20- 60 +employees.
- Ensures the highest quality of care is provided & is in compliance w/ federal, state, & local regulatory requirements & established departmental policies & procedures.
- Utilization of services.
- Monitors the quality of service & utilization standards & assumes specific responsibility for patient care at the unit level.
- Ensures coordinated plans of treatment, customer focused care & cost effective utilization of services.
- Monitors the allocation & utilization of personnel based on continual changes in patient population/needs & provides the best level of patient care while identifying savings opportunities.
- Works w/ health care providers outside of the unit, to achieve optimal patient care across the continuum.
- Researches, identifies, & implements best practice models of other units.
- Investigates & resolves patient/family member concerns regarding patient care.
- Supervises the daily unit operations, including human resources management, department & employee safety programs, & risk management.
- Accesses KP Health Connect to evaluate the quality of care provided.
- Uses KP Health Connect to manage clinical operations.
- Monitors quality, appropriateness, & accuracy of KP Health Connect documentation
- Maintains role specific KP Health Connect competencies.



Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- BSN or BA in health care related field preferred.
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
- Current California RN license required.
- Current BLS certification required & ALCS certification strongly preferred.
- PALS certification may be required for positions in specific departments.
- Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement, clinical care delivery processes, staffing, & budgeting.
- Knowledge of Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission & other federal, state, & local regulatory requirements.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Extensive nursing experience in Telemetry, Stroke, General Surgery.]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2433485-California-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status; also nutrition, pain, patient/family education, family involvement and patient advocacy. (Title 22 language)
- Formulates a goal-directed plan of care when and where appropriate to do so.
- Implements care in a thorough, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner.
- Establishes patient care priorities based on essential patient needs and availability of unit resources (time, personnel, equipment, and supplies).
- Identifies patient/family learning needs and acts to meet them. Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights, age specific needs, cultural and ethical beliefs.
- Provides/coordinates care for patients/patient populations.
- Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families.
- Acknowledges staff rights and cultural and ethical beliefs.
- Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties/activities of health care team members.
- Evaluates effectiveness of care given by team members.
- Utilizes effective communication methods and skills, following lines of authority, as appropriate.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and applies safety principles as identified by the institution.
- Performs efficiently in emergency situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events.
- Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.
- Participates regularly in staff development activities for unit and department personnel.
- Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management in all aspects of patient care and unit functioning.
- Participates in unit and department Performance Improvement activities.
- Participates in nursing research activities as requested.
- Identifies and solves problems effectively.
- Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and all members of the health care team.
- Provides data for staffing decisions and demonstrates flexibility in the resolution of staffing issues; demonstrates flexibility when floating to other units upon requests.
- Demonstrates proficiency in the use of computers and telecommunication modalities in documenting, tracking and conveying information.
- If practicing in a specialty/extended role, fulfills the expectations established for the particular role.
- Perform other related duties as necessary.
- This job has no supervisory responsibility.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Six (6) months of experience as a Registered Nurse.
- WOMEN'S HEALTH (OBSTETRICS SPECIALTY) - 1 year recent (within the last 3 years) experience in women's health practice (perinatal; gynecology) required; training in and ability to perform prenatal non-stress testing may be required.
- SPECIALITY AREAS - If no qualified candidate, will be willing to train. Where indicated, candidates in training are required to obtain appropriate certification(s) within the designated timeframe for a particular field of practice.
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program and completion of the current hours required by the BRN of RN student clinical experience; OR Graduate of registered nursing program and either: 1) 2000 hours of RN experience in clinical area of specialty from a licensed acute care facility within three (3) years of graduation; or 2) graduate of an accredited licensed vocational nursing program that includes clinical student experience in acute care and has worked 2000 hours as a licensed vocational nurse within the clinical area of specialty within three (3) years before graduation.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for health care providers.
- Depending on the particular specialty, ACLS and or NALS and or PALS and or PEARS may also be required for this position. See job duties for specific requirements for specialty units.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice.
- Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers).
- Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills (in English).
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.
]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2433473-Silicon-Valley-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
The Registered Nurse demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors:
- Leadership
- Nursing Process
- Documentation
- Clinical Outcomes
- Workplace Safety
- Patient Care Experience
- Ensures clean, orderly, and functional work environment
- Team Commitment
- Fiscal Responsibility

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
-CA RN license and AHA BLS certification
- One (1) year recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent experience in Level III NICU or successful completion of KP Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) course or approved equivalent within prior 12 months.
- Current NRP card required.
- May be expected to cross train to at least 1 other Perinatal area

Preferred Qualifications:
- PALS card
- BSN preferred
- NRP Instructor
- Three (3) - five (5) years NICU experience preferred
- Computer knowledge of Electronic Medical Record system

Notes:
- Schedule includes working rotating weekends]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2433455-Los-Angeles-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Assists in the coordination of the quality management/utilization management department activities with other medical center departments.
- Acts as a consultant for appropriate departments on quality management, utilization management and risk management activities.
- Assists with quality management studies through data collection, data input and report development.
- Provides objective assessment of important aspects of patient care through ongoing chart review with pre-established criteria.
- Reports all occurrences which may lead to medical center liability and follows up as necessary.
- Facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration for development of patient care paths.
- Reviews hospital admissions and extended stays for specific hospital departments.
- Serves as a member of the QM and/or UM Committees as needed.
- Attends and/or participates in committee meetings as needed.
- Assists in orientation and training of peers; in formulating and evaluating policies and procedures.
- Performs special projects as assigned, such as statistical reports for state, federal, and local agencies.
- Assists the director of quality and utilization management for QM and UM in the formulation of department goals and objectives.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum three (3) years of experience in acute care nursing as a RN.
- Minimum one (1) year of experience in quality management with demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement, statistical analysis, accreditation and licensing processes.
- Supervisory experience preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in nursing or a related field or equivalent work experience.
- Must have a current RN license in California.
- Valid CA driver's license with personal means of transportation preferred.
- Strong problem solving, project management, group facilitation and teamwork skills.
- Demonstrated ability to assess or evaluate patient medical records as it relates to quality of care and systems analysis.
- Current working knowledge of The Joint Commission, NCQA and Title 22 standards/regulations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning theories.
- Must be PC literate, Microsoft Office applications preferred.]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2429290-Sacramento-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Manages the units day to day clinical operations including practice standards, staffing, payroll, budgets, fiscal management, & quality improvement.
- Develops & implements action plans to improve staff development.
- Supervises a single unit (8 to 24 hours) of approximately 20- 60 +employees.
- Ensures the highest quality of care is provided & is in compliance w/ federal, state, & local regulatory requirements & established departmental policies & procedures.
- Utilization of services.
- Monitors the quality of service & utilization standards & assumes specific responsibility for patient care at the unit level.
- Ensures coordinated plans of treatment, customer focused care & cost effective utilization of services.
- Monitors the allocation & utilization of personnel based on continual changes in patient population/needs & provides the best level of patient care while identifying savings opportunities.
- Works w/ health care providers outside of the unit, to achieve optimal patient care across the continuum.
- Researches, identifies, & implements best practice models of other units.
- Investigates & resolves patient/family member concerns regarding patient care.
- Supervises the daily unit operations, including human resources management, department & employee safety programs, & risk management.
- Accesses KP Health Connect to evaluate the quality of care provided.
- Uses KP Health Connect to manage clinical operations.
- Monitors quality, appropriateness, & accuracy of KP Health Connect documentation
- Maintains role specific KP Health Connect competencies.



Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- BSN or BA in health care related field preferred.
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
- Current California RN license required.
- Current BLS certification required & ALCS certification strongly preferred.
- PALS certification may be required for positions in specific departments.
- Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement, clinical care delivery processes, staffing, & budgeting.
- Knowledge of Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission & other federal, state, & local regulatory requirements.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills.]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2429292-Oakland-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Supervises daily operations & service delivery
- Ensures staff provides the highest quality of care & are in compliance w/ the Nurse Practice Act, NCQA, JCAHO, federal, state, & local requirements
- Implements & maintains patient care & quality service standards to meet members' & internal clients' expectations
- Acts as patient advocate resolving patient care issues
- Recommends, implements, & evaluates processes to improve systems & patient care results across the continuum of care
- Assists in developing & monitoring budgets & resource allocations
- Monitors financial performance & identifies & recommends strategies to reduce costs & improve quality of care/service
- Determines the appropriate staff mix for department & develops processes to screen, interview, hire, train, & maintain the competency of all department staff
- Assists in providing on going staff development
- Supervises the implementation of policies & procedures which support the goals & business objectives of the organization & department
- Collaborates w/ physicians, department chief, & nursing manager in developing the appropriate level of patient services & the day-to day operations of the department
- Assists in managing & resolving human resource, labor relations, employee & department safety, & risk management issues

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in nursing or related healthcare field OR four (4) years of equivalent experience in outpatient nursing or related clinical experience.
- Current California RN license required.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- CPR certification required.
- Previous experience (usually three (3) years) in outpatient care including two (2) years of leadership experience
- Two (2) years of leadership experience
- Clinical specialization in area of practice preferred.
- Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, JCAHO, and other local state, federal regulations.


Preferred Qualifications:
- Completion of ONS course.
- OCN preferred.
- Computer experience with MS Word, Excel,PowerPoint, Access,BEACON, Health Connect, COPS, and RIS.
- Will assist the Department of Administrator by supervising the oncology department staff.
- Able to implement and maintain clinical practice standards, budgets and staff development.
- Will assist in annual competencies, managing and resolving human resource issues, labor relations, employee and department safety, risk management issues and payroll.
- Problem solving skills.
- Previous Oncology experience in a managerial position.


Notes:
- Travel (10%) throughout Orange County on occasion.]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2429281-Orange-County-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- For an entire facility, manages the off-hours and weekend patient care and nursing services activities.
- Ensures staff provides the highest quality of care and is in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act, JCAHO, federal, state, and local requirements.
- Coordinates and monitors staffing for all shifts and maintains appropriate staffing levels and skill mix
- Participates in developing, reviewing, and updating departmental policies and procedures.
- Identifies and implements best practices to provide improved quality care and services.
- Assess and monitors clinical nursing practice for optimal patient care.
- Designs and evaluates processes to improve systems and patient care results across the continuum.
- Follows-up on all clinical issues.
- Monitors quality of care delivered, ensuring it meets age-related and developmental needs of patients.
- Maintains and monitors established policies, procedures, standards, and practices for nursing services and patient care.
- Supervises staff, assesses their needs, and identifies educational opportunities.
- Collaborates with all departments throughout the medical center.
- Acts as patient advocate.
- Assists in developing, monitoring, and maintaining the budget.
- Identifies and recommends opportunities to reduce costs.
- Manages and resolves human resource, employee and department safety, and risk management issues.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Previous supervisory experience required (usually one (1) year).
- Previous acute care hospital experience required (usually four (4) years).
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current California RN license required.
- BLS certification required.
- Demonstrated interpersonal, written and oral communication skills; knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, JCAHO, and other local, state, and federal regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate in Nursing; BSN.
- ACLS.
- MCH experience.
- Excellent communication, customer service and computer skills to include MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and ANSOS.]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2429269-Huntington-Beach-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Manages the units day to day clinical operations including practice standards, staffing, payroll, budgets, fiscal management, & quality improvement.
- Develops & implements action plans to improve staff development.
- Supervises a single unit (8 to 24 hours) of approximately 20- 60 +employees.
- Ensures the highest quality of care is provided & is in compliance w/ federal, state, & local regulatory requirements & established departmental policies & procedures.
- Utilization of services.
- Monitors the quality of service & utilization standards & assumes specific responsibility for patient care at the unit level.
- Ensures coordinated plans of treatment, customer focused care & cost effective utilization of services.
- Monitors the allocation & utilization of personnel based on continual changes in patient population/needs & provides the best level of patient care while identifying savings opportunities.
- Works w/ health care providers outside of the unit, to achieve optimal patient care across the continuum.
- Researches, identifies, & implements best practice models of other units.
- Investigates & resolves patient/family member concerns regarding patient care.
- Supervises the daily unit operations, including human resources management, department & employee safety programs, & risk management.
- Accesses KP Health Connect to evaluate the quality of care provided.
- Uses KP Health Connect to manage clinical operations.
- Monitors quality, appropriateness, & accuracy of KP Health Connect documentation
- Maintains role specific KP Health Connect competencies.



Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- BSN or BA in health care related field preferred.
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
- Current California RN license required.
- Current BLS certification required & ALCS certification strongly preferred.
- PALS certification may be required for positions in specific departments.
- Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement, clinical care delivery processes, staffing, & budgeting.
- Knowledge of Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission & other federal, state, & local regulatory requirements.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills.]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2429273-Oakland-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Manages the day-to-day clinical operations of the agency, including practice standards, staffing, payroll, budgets, fiscal management, and quality improvement.
- Supervises agency and employee safety programs and risk management.
- Responsible for overall supervision of hospice and home health nurses and aides, includes interviewing, hiring, monitoring assignments and evaluating personnel.
- Develops and implements action plans to improve staff development.
- Acts as resource to staff as clinical expert.
- Ensures individualized care goals are met.
- Ensures the highest quality of care is provided and is in compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and established departmental policies and procedures.
- Monitors the quality of service and utilization standards and assumes specific responsibility for patient care at the agency level.
- Researches, identifies, and implements best practice models of other agencies.
- Participates in program management, including licensing, budgeting, utilization and quality assessment/improvement activities.
- Ensures coordinated plans of treatment, customer focused care, and cost effective utilization of services.
- Monitors the allocation and utilization of personnel based on continual changes in patient population/needs and provides the best level of patient care while identifying savings opportunities.
- Works with health care providers outside of the agency to achieve optimal patient care across the continuum.
- Coordinates with appropriate team members or contract services for the clinical care hospice and home health patients and families.
- Reviews all visits made by contract services for adherence to hospice and home health policies.
- Ensures patients receive quality care by reviewing documentation, making visits with staff, reviewing care plans, conducting/participating in multidisciplinary team conferences, and reviewing patient satisfaction reports.
- Investigates and resolves patient/family member concerns regarding patient care.

Secondary Functions:
- Assists in formulating, revising, implementing and evaluating agency/program policies, procedures, goals and objectives.
- Ensures patient referrals are processed and assigned based on agency policy.
- Participates in compliance program and quality improvement activities.
- Participates in Departmental Quality Improvement activities and Utilization Review activities.
- Performs regular chart audits to determine appropriateness of care and staff compliance with documentation regulatory requirements, i.e. Medicare Conditions of Participation, JCAHO and Title 22.
- Holds self and others to high standards of performance, and is accountable for results achieved and not achieved.
- Recognizes achievements of staff/volunteers through rewards, recognition, and public communication.
- Plans and organizes work assignments, set priorities and completes work with a minimum of supervision per agency policy.
- Annually prepares realistic professional goals and reviews progress with Supervisor.
- Collaborates with supervisor in implementing regional/agency/organization goals and objectives.
- Conferences with medical director or primary care physician regarding patient issues as needed.
- Participates in special projects and attends and/or conducts meetings in the department.
- Effectively creates and facilitates collaboration and cooperation among diverse groups, people, departments, and professional disciplines.
- Gains cooperation and support of others without resorting to rank or hierarchy.
- Actively contributes as a member of a team and is willing to place own interests subordinate to the collective interests of the team/organization.
- Works every third weekend.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum two(two (2)years of previous nursing experience in acute care setting.
- Minimum three (three (3) years of previous home health and/or hospice experience.
- Demonstrated supervisory or lead experience.
- BSN or BA in health care related field preferred.
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing required.
- Current California RN license required.
- Current BLS certification required.
- PHN certificate preferred.
- Current valid California Driver's license required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement, clinical care delivery processes, staffing, and budgeting.
- Knowledge of Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission and other federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated knowledge of JCAHO, Title 22, Medicare, federal, state, and local regulations. ----

Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm, may include weekend rotation.]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2429304-California-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Conducts surveillance; collates, compiles, analyzes, and presents reports.
- Provides input into the Infection Prevention Program.
- Provides education and consultation to medical center staff.
- Actively participates and provides leadership in patient safety projects/initiatives.
- Actively participates in multi-disciplinary rounds, including clinical, environmental, and construction projects.
- Participates in unit-based and quality-based performance improvement projects.
- Participates in Infection Control Committee and other committees as assigned.
- Completes and prepares Communicable Disease reports to Department of Public Health.
- Assists with facility's compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies.
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting to National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) of Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) as required by CDPH.
- Reviews and revises policies and procedures.
- Collaborates with Occupational/Employee Health to conduct exposure investigations.
- Keeps abreast of current scientific literature, recommendations, guidelines and regulatory requirements.
- Maintains confidentiality of data and information in accordance with HIPPA regulations.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in an acute care hospital utilizing basic clinical knowledge of medical and surgical procedures, treatments and patient management.
- Diploma in Nursing or degree in other related field such as clinical laboratory science, epidemiology, public health, microbiology. Two (2) years of relevant clinical experience as an Infection Control Professional or Nurse Epidemiologist in an acute care medical center may be substituted for the degree requirement.
- Completion of the Beginner IC Practitioner Program (APIC) within two years of hire.
- Baccalaureate degree in nursing, preferred.
- Licensure as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing or degree in another related discipline such as clinical laboratory science, microbiology, epidemiology, public health.
- Certification Infection Control (CIC) issued by the Certification Board of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control, preferred.
- Demonstrates knowledge of microbiology, asepsis, disinfection/sterilization, infectious diseases, communication, program administration and epidemiology.
- Demonstrates ability or plan for supplemental education to ensure comprehension and utilization of scientific data and basic statistical techniques/methods; screening of data results for variations and/or errors; functioning as a liaison, instructor and consultant with client departments.
- Demonstrates written and oral communication skills with IC Team, healthcare workers and MDs.
- Demonstrates problem-solving, and decision making preferred.
- Demonstrates ability to develop and present educational programs effectively and communicate in a clear, concise and timely manner preferred.
- Demonstrates skills in educating adults and children preferred.
- Demonstrates skills in the use of internal databases, infection control surveillance software, spreadsheet and presentation applications (such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint) preferred.
- Demonstrates ability to develop and review/revise policies/procedures preferred.
- Demonstrates ability to influence the behavior of healthcare workers and physicians preferred.
- Demonstrates customer service standards when interacting with internal and external customers/members preferred.]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2429305-San-Francisco-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Manages the units day to day clinical operations including practice standards, staffing, payroll, budgets, fiscal management, & quality improvement.
- Develops & implements action plans to improve staff development.
- Supervises a single unit (8 to 24 hours) of approximately 20- 60 +employees.
- Ensures the highest quality of care is provided & is in compliance w/ federal, state, & local regulatory requirements & established departmental policies & procedures.
- Utilization of services.
- Monitors the quality of service & utilization standards & assumes specific responsibility for patient care at the unit level.
- Ensures coordinated plans of treatment, customer focused care & cost effective utilization of services.
- Monitors the allocation & utilization of personnel based on continual changes in patient population/needs & provides the best level of patient care while identifying savings opportunities.
- Works w/ health care providers outside of the unit, to achieve optimal patient care across the continuum.
- Researches, identifies, & implements best practice models of other units.
- Investigates & resolves patient/family member concerns regarding patient care.
- Supervises the daily unit operations, including human resources management, department & employee safety programs, & risk management.
- Accesses KP Health Connect to evaluate the quality of care provided.
- Uses KP Health Connect to manage clinical operations.
- Monitors quality, appropriateness, & accuracy of KP Health Connect documentation
- Maintains role specific KP Health Connect competencies.



Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- BSN or BA in health care related field preferred.
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
- Current California RN license required.
- Current BLS certification required & ALCS certification strongly preferred.
- PALS certification may be required for positions in specific departments.
- Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement, clinical care delivery processes, staffing, & budgeting.
- Knowledge of Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission & other federal, state, & local regulatory requirements.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills.]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2429301-Oakland-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Utilization Management: Performs daily preadmission, admission, and concurrent utilization reviews using guidelines, institutional policies/procedures, and other information to determine appropriate levels of care and readiness for discharge.
- Escalates utilization and system problems which have not been resolved at the local level to the next level (RM/UM Director, CCL, DHO, etc.), immediately.
- Monitors the progression of the plan of care and facilitates discussions with the multi-disciplinary teams.
- Educates other health care team members on utilization and cost containment initiatives.
- Collaborates with and provides information to patients, families, physicians, and staff regarding the provisions of care.
- Incorporates and counsels on the correct and consistent application, interpretation, and utilization of member health care benefits (including transition of care).
- Discharge Planning: Ensures continuity of care through communication in rounds and written documentation, level of care recommendations, transfer coordination, discharge planning and obtaining authorizations/approvals as needed for outside services for the patient.
- Develops, evaluates, and coordinates a comprehensive discharge plan in conjunction with the patient/family, physician, nursing, social services, and other healthcare providers and agencies.
- Performance Improvement: Monitors care processes to provide cost-effective implementation and evaluation of utilization management and patient care activities, initiatives, and protocols.
- Participates in the development and implementation of guidelines, preprinted physician orders, care paths, etc. for patient care.
- Identifies and assists in the implementation of opportunities for cost-savings and improvements in the quality of care across the continuum.
- Develops, collects, trends, and analyzes data relevant to the utilization of healthcare resources including avoidable/variance days, readmissions, one-day stays, DRGs, LOS, etc.
- Participates in the development, implementation, communication, maintenance and monitoring of local UM Work plan initiatives.
- Administrative and Regulatory: Shares accountability with the UM Manager for planning, developing, and managing the department budget.
- Participates in interviewing, makes hiring recommendations, orients and provides on-going supervision of support staff.
- Provides input into the performance evaluations of team members.
- May plan and control work assignments and special projects of team members.
- Assists in developing, implementing and maintaining utilization management policies and procedures.
- Conducts UM, care coordination, and discharge planning activities according to all applicable regulatory requirements (see qualifications).

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Experience, usually two (2) + years, in direct patient care delivery and management.
- Demonstrated experience in utilization review, case management, and discharge planning preferred, usually two (2) + years.
- BSN or BA in health care related field OR diploma/associate degree in nursing (ADN) with comparable years of experience required.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing, BLS Certification, and current California RN licensure required.
- Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act, TJC, DMHC, CMS, NCQA, HIPPA, ERISA, EMTALA and all other applicable federal/state/local laws and regulations.
- Demonstrated strong communication and customer service skills, problem-solving, critical thinking, and clinical judgment abilities.
- Fundamental word processing and computer navigation skills and the ability to interpret and use analytic data in day to day operations.
- Knowledge of healthcare benefits associated with various business lines (Medicare/KPSA, Commercial/KFH, Medi-Cal, Federal, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:
- Computer literacy is required.
- Computer testing may be required

Schedule: Full-Time Regular, 40 hours per week. Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday: 8:00am to 4:30pm. Working frequent weekends will be required. Hours and days may change base on the needs of department and/or hospital operations.]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2429295-California-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Manages the operations of 24-hour departments that may be at multiple locations.
- Ensures Assistants and staff provide the highest quality of care and are in compliance with the Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission, federal, state, and local requirements.
- Establishes, implements, and maintains patient care and service standards to meet members and internal clients' expectations.
- Designs and evaluates processes to improve systems and patient care results across the continuum of care.
- Develops and monitors budgets for the appropriate use of human and material resources.
- Monitors financial performance and identifies and implements strategies to reduce costs and improve quality of care/service.
- Determines the appropriate staff mix for department and develops processes to screen, interview, hire, train, and maintain the competency of all department staff.
- Ensures on going staff development.
- Develops, implements, and monitors departmental policy and procedures which support the organizations goals and business objectives and ensures they are met.
- Oversees and develops standards of care and standards of practice, directs fiscal management, and quality improvement activities.
- Manages and resolves human resource, employee and department safety, and risk management issues.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Extensive nursing experience in both patient care and management/leadership roles required (usually five (5) years).
- Previous supervisory experience required (usually four (4) years).
- BSN or BA in a health care related field strongly preferred.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
- Current California RN license required.
- BLS certificate required.
- Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, and other local, state, federal regulations.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills.]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2429300-Oakland-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Manages the units day to day clinical operations including practice standards, staffing, payroll, budgets, fiscal management, & quality improvement.
- Develops & implements action plans to improve staff development.
- Supervises a single unit (8 to 24 hours) of approximately 20- 60 +employees.
- Ensures the highest quality of care is provided & is in compliance w/ federal, state, & local regulatory requirements & established departmental policies & procedures.
- Utilization of services.
- Monitors the quality of service & utilization standards & assumes specific responsibility for patient care at the unit level.
- Ensures coordinated plans of treatment, customer focused care & cost effective utilization of services.
- Monitors the allocation & utilization of personnel based on continual changes in patient population/needs & provides the best level of patient care while identifying savings opportunities.
- Works w/ health care providers outside of the unit, to achieve optimal patient care across the continuum.
- Researches, identifies, & implements best practice models of other units.
- Investigates & resolves patient/family member concerns regarding patient care.
- Supervises the daily unit operations, including human resources management, department & employee safety programs, & risk management.
- Accesses KP Health Connect to evaluate the quality of care provided.
- Uses KP Health Connect to manage clinical operations.
- Monitors quality, appropriateness, & accuracy of KP Health Connect documentation
- Maintains role specific KP Health Connect competencies.



Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- BSN or BA in health care related field preferred.
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
- Current California RN license required.
- Current BLS certification required & ALCS certification strongly preferred.
- PALS certification may be required for positions in specific departments.
- Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement, clinical care delivery processes, staffing, & budgeting.
- Knowledge of Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission & other federal, state, & local regulatory requirements.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills.]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2429267-Oakland-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
The Charge Registered Nurse demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, & behaviors:
- Formulates a goal-directed plan of care when & where appropriate to do so.
- Implements care in a thorough, skillful, consistent, & continuous manner.
- Establishes patient care priorities based on essential patient needs & availability of unit resources (time, personnel, equipment, & supplies).
- Identifies patient/family learning needs & acts to meet them.
- Demonstrates an awareness of & sensitivity to patient/family rights, age specific needs, cultural & ethical beliefs.
- Provides/coordinates care for patients/patient populations.
- Establishes effective working relationships w/members of the health care team, patients, & families.
- Acknowledges staff rights & cultural & ethical beliefs.
- Delegates appropriately & coordinates duties/activities of health care team members.
- Evaluates effectiveness of care given by team members.
- Utilizes effective communication methods & skills, following lines of authority, as appropriate.
- Demonstrates knowledge of & applies safety principles as identified by the institution.
- Participates regularly in staff development activities for unit & department personnel.
- Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality & risk management in all aspects of patient care & unit functioning.
- Participates in unit & department Performance Improvement activities.
- Participates in nursing research activities as requested.
- Identifies & solves problems effectively.
- Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions w/patients, families, & all members of the health care team.
- Provides data for staffing decisions & demonstrates flexibility in the resolution of staffing issues; demonstrates flexibility when floating to other units upon requests.
- Demonstrates proficiency in the use of computers & telecommunication modalities in documenting, tracking & conveying information.
- If practicing in a specialty/extended role, fulfills the expectations established for the particular role.
- Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies & Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, & applicable state, federal & local laws.
- Provides professional leadership & direction of department personnel in order to maintain efficient delivery of effective patient care.
- Mentors, orients, & coaches others in unit specific operations & patient care activities.
- Shares responsibility & authority w/subordinates & holds them accountable for performance.
- Demonstrates ability to identify & resolve problems in collaboration w/work team & w/other departments.
- The incumbent motivates & provides clinical direction to other employees, but does not have the authority to hire, fire, discipline, nor effective input into such.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- At least two (2) years of practicing as a Registered Nurse.
- At least two (2) years of recent full-time or part-time equivalent experience in the ambulatory care setting &/or specialty area.
- OUTPATIENT DIALYSIS - 2 years recent (within the last 3 years) experience as a Staff Nurse treating patients with acute and chronic conditions through dialysis. Must be competent in both hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. CHN and CPDN certifications preferred.
- SPECIALITY AREAS - If no qualified candidate, will be willing to train. Where indicated, candidates in training are required to obtain appropriate certification(s) within the designated timeframe for a particular field of practice.
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program & completion of the current hours required by the BRN of RN student clinical experience; OR Graduate of registered nursing program & either 1) 2000 hours of RN experience in clinical area of specialty from a licensed acute care facility within three (3) years of graduation; or 2) graduate of an accredited licensed vocational nursing program that includes clinical student experience in acute care & has worked 2000 hours as a licensed vocational nurse within the clinical area of specialty within three (3) years before graduation.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for health care providers.
- Depending on the particular specialty, ACLS and/or NALS and/or PALS and/or PEARS and/or NRP may also be required for this position.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice.
- Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers).
- Demonstrated effective written & oral communication skills (in English).
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.
]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2429237-California-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Supervises the delivery of nursing services and patient care within one unit(s) which are integrated with business and department plans and meet or exceed cost, quality, clinical and utilization standards and performance measures.
- Ensures that unit(s) services meet members', physician and internal clients' needs in a changing, competitive health care market.
- Supervises a single unit (8 to 24 hours) of approximately 20 or more employees or more than one smaller unit.
- Ensures patient care and quality standards are met and comply with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and established departmental policies and procedures, utilization and clinical/performance standards and measures.
- Supervises and ensures continuous improvement of all clinical practices, services and operations by designing and implementing systems, processes and methods to evaluate and improve patient care within the unit.
- Supervises day-to-day activities of the unit(s); monitors quality service and utilization standards; supervises shift(s) activities and delivery of patient care.
- Supervises unit(s) day- to- day clinical operations including practice standards, staffing, payroll, budgets, fiscal management, and quality improvement.
- Develops and implements action plans to improve staff development and the delivery of patient care.
- Monitors the quality of service and utilization standards and assumes specific responsibility for patient care at the unit level.
- Ensures coordinated plans of treatment, customer focused care and cost effective utilization of services.
- Monitors the allocation and utilization of unit(s) personnel based on continual changes in patient population/needs and provides the best level of patient care while identifying savings opportunities.
- Works with health care providers outside of the unit(s) to achieve optimal patient care across the continuum. Researches, identifies, and implements best practice models developed in unit(s) or by other units.
- Investigates and resolves patient/family/member concerns regarding patient care.
- Supervises the daily unit(s) operations, including human resources management, department and employee safety programs, and risk management.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Clinical nursing experience relevant to a given position/department (e.g., emergency nursing, medical surgical) required (usually 3-4 years) including 2 years of leadership experience.
- BSN or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required or completion of a relevant Bachelor's degree within 2 years of hire.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
- Current California RN license required.
- Current CPR certification required.
- ACLS certification preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement and clinical care delivery processes, staffing, and budgeting.
- Knowledge of Nursing Practice Act, JCAHO and other federal, state and local regulatory requirements interpersonal and communication skills.


Notes:
- Works rotating weekends.
- This position is originally an 8 hour position, if there is a change from 12 hours this will be the night position 12:00 amto 8:00 am.
]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2429238-Orange-County-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
The Registered Nurse demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors:
- Leadership
- Nursing Process
- Documentation
- Clinical Outcomes
- Workplace Safety
- Patient Care Experience
- Ensures clean, orderly, and functional work environment
- Team Commitment
- Fiscal Responsibility

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
-Current CA RN license and AHA BLS.
-One (1)-year recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent experience in PACU, or Critical Care or completion of a KP PACU course or approved equivalent within prior 12 months.
-Current ACLS and PALS card required.
-The ability to take call within a 30 minute response time.


Preferred Qualifications:
-Effective verbal and written communication skills.
-One (1)year full time or three (3) years part-time(16 hours per week),continuous employment in the past (3) years as an RN in an acute Hospital PACU or Adult Critical Care Unit (ICU, CCU, CSU).
-Recent experience within the past 18 months caring for critically ill patients.
-Completed a critical care course at least 8 weeks in length with both clinical and didactic components.
-Working Knowledge of Phase I and II Recovery process.
-Experience recovering adults, adolescents and pediatrics with various surgeries is essential.
-Current BCLS


Notes:
-Will train for Peds.
- Works rotating weekends
]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2429234-Los-Angeles-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Representative Duties: Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
- Performs patient care functions, within the scope of competency, considering age related needs of the patient as prescribed by physician/health care professional(s) following established protocols, policies and procedures.
- Assist medical personnel with special procedures, minor surgical procedures and/or diagnostic exams.
- Assess and monitor patients' condition and notify physician/health care professional for disposition.
- Prepare and administer medications as directed by physician order following established protocols.
- Maintain equipment and supplies.
- Identify and arrange for equipment needing repair.
- Apply principles of aseptic technique and infection control as directed by the Infection Control Manual.
- Monitor patient flow and assign/direct other ancillary personnel as needed.
- Provide medical information and education to patients, following established protocols and guidelines.
- Document pertinent patient information, assessment and nursing procedures following established protocols.
- Maintain patient confidentiality.
- Perform other duties as directed.


Qualifications:

Pay Grade: 25

Basic Qualifications:
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) Level II.
- Current California Licensed Vocational Nurse.
- Current Basic Life Support card.
- One (1) year of recent (within the last three (3) years) experience as a LVN in an acute/outpatient setting.

Notes:
- Must pass the bilingual assessment test
- Days and hours will vary according to department needs
- Rotating Weekends
- Will required to work every other weekend

]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2256808-Los-Angeles-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Representative Duties: Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
- Performs patient care functions, within the scope of competency, considering age related needs of the patient as prescribed by physician/health care professional(s) following established protocols, policies and procedures.
- Assist medical personnel with special procedures, minor surgical procedures and/or diagnostic exams.
- Assess and monitor patients' condition and notify physician/health care professional for disposition.
- Prepare and administer medications as directed by physician order following established protocols.
- Maintain equipment and supplies.
- Identify and arrange for equipment needing repair.
- Apply principles of aseptic technique and infection control as directed by the Infection Control Manual.
- Monitor patient flow and assign/direct other ancillary personnel as needed.
- Provide medical information and education to patients, following established protocols and guidelines.
- Document pertinent patient information, assessment and nursing procedures following established protocols.
- Maintain patient confidentiality.
- Perform other duties as directed.


Qualifications:

Pay Grade: 25


Basic Qualifications:
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) Level II required.
- Current California Licensed Vocational Nurse.
- Current Basic Life Support card.
- One (1) year of recent (within the last three (3) years) experience as a LVN in an acute/outpatient setting.


Notes:
- Required to work every other Saturday.
- Must pass the bilingual assessment test.]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2359524-Los-Angeles-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Manages the 24/7 home health/ hospice agency, providing patient care services.
- Develops, implements, and monitors departmental policy and procedures, which support the organization's goals and business objectives and ensures they are met.
- Ensures assistants and staff provide the highest quality of care and are in compliance with the Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission, federal, state, and local requirements.
- Establishes, implements, and maintains patient care and service standards to meet members and internal client expectations.
- Oversees and develops standards of care and standards of practice, directs fiscal management, and quality improvement activities.
- Manages and resolves human resource, employee and department safety, and risk management issues.
- Determines the appropriate staff mix for department and develops processes to screen, interview, hire, train, and maintain the competency of all department staff. Monitors allocation and utilization of staff.
- Develops and implements action plans to improve staff development.
- Resource to staff as clinical expert.
- Schedules and assigns staff, registry staff, and volunteers for home health and/or hospice visits.
- Monitors quality of service and utilization standards and assumes specific responsibility for patient care.
- Ensures coordinated plans of treatment and cost effective utilization of services.
- Develops and monitors budgets for the appropriate use of human and material resources.
- Monitors financial performance and identifies and implements strategies to reduce costs and improve quality of care/service.
- Ensures patient receive quality care by reviewing documentation, making visits with staff, reviewing care plans, conducting/participating in multidisciplinary team conferences, and reviewing patient satisfaction reports.
- Assists in developing, implementing, and maintain the departments quality assurance and utilization management programs.
- Investigates and resolves patient/family member concerns regarding patient care. Performs needs assessments and arranges for outside contractual services for teams.
- Serves as a resource for contract services, monitors their quality of service, their compliance with care plan, and costs.
- Works with outside providers to achieve optimal patient care across the continuum.
- Works with health care providers outside of unit to coordinate interdisciplinary approach to providing continuity of care, including utilization management.
- Researches, identifies and implements best practice models of other units.
- Oversees data analysis.
- Provides clinical and regulatory expertise in the review of denial supporting documentation and notification.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Extensive experience in home health and/or hospice and in management/leadership roles required (usually five (5) years).
- Previous nursing experience in acute care setting (usually two (2) years).
- Previous supervisory experience required (usually four (4) years).
- Bachelor's degree in nursing or a related field or equivalent experience.
- Must have a current RN license in California.
- Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, and other local, state, federal regulations.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills.]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2429258-Oakland-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Directs, organizes, plans and coordinates the utilization/ resource mgmt and social services process assuring that the organizational goals and objectives for KFH/P are met.
- Directs development and implementation of quality and utilization standards across the hospital to ensure coordinated plans of treatment, customer focused delivery of services, and cost effective utilization of necessary services.
- Ensures compliance w/ administrative, legal and regulatory requirements of the Health Plan contract and governmental and accrediting agencies.
- Oversees the development of department standards as identified by regulatory agencies, including The Joint Commission, NCQA, CMS, DHS, DPHS, and DMHC.
- Maintains a state of continuous regulatory readiness.
- Maintains oversight of the concurrent and retrospective inpatient reviews and appeal process.
- Collaborates w/ other Service Directors in identifying and implementing innovative models and best practices.
- Develops services that achieve a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Utilizes research data to implement clinical changes and the delivery of patient care and member services.
- Evaluates processes and makes recommendations to improve resource mgmt systems and patient care outcomes.
- Participates in Executive Team's strategic planning forums.
- Utilizes data to support quality patient outcomes and presents to Executive Team ongoing and reliable information about the treatment and patient flow throughout all levels of care and providing expertise in utilization mgmt, regulatory compliance and coordination of care.
- Directs through managers all activities within the Resource Mgmt department including Social Services.
- Responsible for efficient utilization of resources and develops processes to screen, interview, hire, train, and maintain the competency of all department staff.
- Develops, implements, and monitors departmental policies and procedures which support and meet the organization's goals and business objectives.
- Manages and resolves human resource, labor relations, employee, and department safety and risk mgmt issues.
- Participates in region wide peer group and leadership activities to drive consistency of operations and performance improvement.
- Develops and manages systems and relationships w/ outside vendors and contract and quality oversight w/ external vendors.
- Develops budget and resource allocations for areas of responsibility.
- Manages the financial performance and identifies and implements appropriate strategies to reduce costs and improve quality of care and services.
- Focuses on prevention/intervention and identification if issues/problems prior to their impact on operations and patient care.
- Assumes other duties as directed.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Eight (8) years of experience in patient care.
- Five (5) years of progressive management experience.
- BSN or BA in health care related field required.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
- Current California RN license required.
- BLS required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Knox, Keene Act, Federal HMO Act, Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, and all other local, state, and federal regulations.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills.]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2429266-San-Francisco-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
The Registered Nurse demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors:
- Leadership
- Nursing Process
- Documentation
- Clinical Outcomes
- Workplace Safety
- Patient Care Experience
- Ensures clean, orderly, and functional work environment
- Team Commitment
- Fiscal Responsibility

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Current CA RN license & AHA BLS Certification
- One (1) year recent (within the last three (3) years) full-time equivalent experience in an acute hospital OR, circulating on a variety of surgical procedures or completion of a KP or approved equivalent OR course within prior 12 months.
- Ability to scrub as required.
- The ability to take call within a 30 minute response time.

Preferred Qualifications:
- R.N. degree
- Circulating and scrubbing a variety of OR cases.

Notes:
- Rotating Weekends.
- If ten (10) hour option chosen, shift will be 9:00 am - 7:30 pm, back up 8 hour shift will be 9:00 am - 5:30 pm.
- Utilize nursing process with standards ofcare, policies and procedures.
- Perform consistent with Medicalcenter vision, mission and plan of organization.
- Remain flexible to changing systems, demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice and treat co-workers, patients, families, and all members of the health care team with dignity and respect.]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2429256-California-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Manages the units day to day clinical operations including practice standards, staffing, payroll, budgets, fiscal management, & quality improvement.
- Develops & implements action plans to improve staff development.
- Supervises a single unit (8 to 24 hours) of approximately 20- 60 +employees.
- Ensures the highest quality of care is provided & is in compliance w/ federal, state, & local regulatory requirements & established departmental policies & procedures.
- Utilization of services.
- Monitors the quality of service & utilization standards & assumes specific responsibility for patient care at the unit level.
- Ensures coordinated plans of treatment, customer focused care & cost effective utilization of services.
- Monitors the allocation & utilization of personnel based on continual changes in patient population/needs & provides the best level of patient care while identifying savings opportunities.
- Works w/ health care providers outside of the unit, to achieve optimal patient care across the continuum.
- Researches, identifies, & implements best practice models of other units.
- Investigates & resolves patient/family member concerns regarding patient care.
- Supervises the daily unit operations, including human resources management, department & employee safety programs, & risk management.
- Accesses KP Health Connect to evaluate the quality of care provided.
- Uses KP Health Connect to manage clinical operations.
- Monitors quality, appropriateness, & accuracy of KP Health Connect documentation
- Maintains role specific KP Health Connect competencies.



Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- BSN or BA in health care related field preferred.
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
- Current California RN license required.
- Current BLS certification required & ALCS certification strongly preferred.
- PALS certification may be required for positions in specific departments.
- Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement, clinical care delivery processes, staffing, & budgeting.
- Knowledge of Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission & other federal, state, & local regulatory requirements.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills.]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2429251-Sacramento-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Utilization Management: Performs daily preadmission, admission, and concurrent utilization reviews using guidelines, institutional policies/procedures, and other information to determine appropriate levels of care and readiness for discharge.
- Escalates utilization and system problems which have not been resolved at the local level to the next level (RM/UM Director, CCL, DHO, etc.), immediately.
- Monitors the progression of the plan of care and facilitates discussions with the multi-disciplinary teams.
- Educates other health care team members on utilization and cost containment initiatives.
- Collaborates with and provides information to patients, families, physicians, and staff regarding the provisions of care.
- Incorporates and counsels on the correct and consistent application, interpretation, and utilization of member health care benefits (including transition of care).
- Discharge Planning: Ensures continuity of care through communication in rounds and written documentation, level of care recommendations, transfer coordination, discharge planning and obtaining authorizations/approvals as needed for outside services for the patient.
- Develops, evaluates, and coordinates a comprehensive discharge plan in conjunction with the patient/family, physician, nursing, social services, and other healthcare providers and agencies.
- Performance Improvement: Monitors care processes to provide cost-effective implementation and evaluation of utilization management and patient care activities, initiatives, and protocols.
- Participates in the development and implementation of guidelines, preprinted physician orders, care paths, etc. for patient care.
- Identifies and assists in the implementation of opportunities for cost-savings and improvements in the quality of care across the continuum.
- Develops, collects, trends, and analyzes data relevant to the utilization of healthcare resources including avoidable/variance days, readmissions, one-day stays, DRGs, LOS, etc.
- Participates in the development, implementation, communication, maintenance and monitoring of local UM Work plan initiatives.
- Administrative and Regulatory: Shares accountability with the UM Manager for planning, developing, and managing the department budget.
- Participates in interviewing, makes hiring recommendations, orients and provides on-going supervision of support staff.
- Provides input into the performance evaluations of team members.
- May plan and control work assignments and special projects of team members.
- Assists in developing, implementing and maintaining utilization management policies and procedures.
- Conducts UM, care coordination, and discharge planning activities according to all applicable regulatory requirements (see qualifications).

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Experience, usually two (2) + years, in direct patient care delivery and management.
- Demonstrated experience in utilization review, case management, and discharge planning preferred, usually two (2) + years.
- BSN or BA in health care related field OR diploma/associate degree in nursing (ADN) with comparable years of experience required.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing, BLS Certification, and current California RN licensure required.
- Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act, TJC, DMHC, CMS, NCQA, HIPPA, ERISA, EMTALA and all other applicable federal/state/local laws and regulations.
- Demonstrated strong communication and customer service skills, problem-solving, critical thinking, and clinical judgment abilities.
- Fundamental word processing and computer navigation skills and the ability to interpret and use analytic data in day to day operations.
- Knowledge of healthcare benefits associated with various business lines (Medicare/KPSA, Commercial/KFH, Medi-Cal, Federal, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:
- Computer literacy is required.
- Computer testing may be required

Schedule: Full-Time Temporary, 40 hours per week. Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday: 8:00am to 4:30pm. Working frequent weekends will be required. Hours and days may change base on the needs of department and/or hospital operations. Expected length of employment: up to nine (9) months. This is a Non-Benefitted position.
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Essential Functions:
- MSE reflecting sound clinical knowledge & judgment, & consistent w/Standardized Procedure & State/Federal regulations.
- Provision of competent Emergency nursing care, for all ages, acuities & conditions in the population the facility serves.
- Works within scope of practice, including standardized procedures, & communicates clearly w/all members of health care team.
- Completes duties w/regard to safety practices & policies, including infection control, workplace safety, & management of aggressive behaviors.
- Provision of care is consistent w/EMTALA, Nurse Practice Act, Title 22 & other applicable regulations, including patient confidentiality & risk management.
- Proficiencies in emergency responses such as resuscitation/codes, hazmat response, & emergency childbirth.
- Proficient in the use of computers in documentation, tracking, conveying information.
- Teamwork w/all internal & external departments & agencies involved in the provision of care.
- Medication administration & management including titrating infusions & pediatric medications.
- Requires dependable attendance to scheduled shifts & required staff development.
- Maintains all required licenses, certifications & professional development/ continuing education requirements per department & facility standards.
- Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual & cognitive status; also nutrition, pain, patient/family education, family involvement & patient advocacy.
- Formulates a goal-directed plan of care in collaboration w/the health care team.
- Implements care in a thorough, skillful, consistent, & continuous manner.
- Establishes priorities or patient care based on essential patient needs & available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment, & supplies.
- Evaluates effectiveness of care given by all health care team members.
- Identifies patient/family learning needs & implements appropriate measures.
- Documents patient care & unit activities in a timely, accurate, & concise manner.
- Demonstrates knowledge of & applies safety principles as identified within the institution.
- Performs efficiently in emergency patient care situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, & documenting events.
- Demonstrates responsibility & accountability for own professional practice.
- Participates in department & interdepartmental Performance Improvement activities as directed.
- Delegates appropriately & coordinates duties of health care team members.
- Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions w/patients, families, & all members of the health care team.
- Establishes effective working relationships w/members of the health care team, patients, & families.
- Demonstrates flexibility in the resolution of staffing issues.
- Performs other related duties as necessary.
- This job motivates & provides work direction (direct, check, review, assign, organize & coordination) to LVN's, ED Technicians, unit assistants, etc., but does not have the authority to hire, fire or discipline.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- One year of recent (within the last three years) experience as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department.
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program & completion of the current hours required by the BRN of RN student clinical experience OR Graduate of registered nursing program & either: 1) 2000 hours of RN experience in clinical area of specialty from a licensed acute care facility within three (3) years of graduation; or 2) graduate of an accredited licensed vocational nursing program that includes clinical student experience in acute care & has worked 2000 hours as a licensed vocational nurse within the clinical area of specialty within three (3) years before graduation or currently enrolled in an accredited entry level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing.
- Successful completion of, or enrollment leading to successful completion of, the KP Emergency Nursing Course w/ preceptorship, or equivalent training, or equivalent experience.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for health care providers.
- ACLS & PALS certification required within six months of date of hire into ED position; TNCC, if required, within one year of date of hire into ED position. Depending on the facility, TNCC or NRP may also be required for this position.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice.
- Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers).
- Demonstrated effective written & oral communication skills (in English).
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.]]> Sun, 13 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2424201-California-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
The Registered Nurse demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors:
- Leadership
- Nursing Process
- Documentation
- Clinical Outcomes
- Workplace Safety
- Patient Care Experience
- Ensures clean, orderly, and functional work environment
- Team Commitment
- Fiscal Responsibility


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Current CA RN license & AHA BLS Certification
- One (1) year recent (within the last three (3) years) full-time equivalent experience in ED or successful completion of a KP or equivalent ED training program within prior 12 months.
- Current ACLS & PALS card required.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- ENA Certificate

Notes:
- Rotating Weekends
- If twelve (12) hour option chosen, shift will be 7:00 pm - 7:30 am, back up 8 hour shift will be 11:00 pm - 7:30 am.]]> Sun, 13 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2424236-California-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- MSE reflecting sound clinical knowledge & judgment, & consistent w/Standardized Procedure & State/Federal regulations.
- Provision of competent Emergency nursing care, for all ages, acuities & conditions in the population the facility serves.
- Works within scope of practice, including standardized procedures, & communicates clearly w/all members of health care team.
- Completes duties w/regard to safety practices & policies, including infection control, workplace safety, & management of aggressive behaviors.
- Provision of care is consistent w/EMTALA, Nurse Practice Act, Title 22 & other applicable regulations, including patient confidentiality & risk management.
- Proficiencies in emergency responses such as resuscitation/codes, hazmat response, & emergency childbirth.
- Proficient in the use of computers in documentation, tracking, conveying information.
- Teamwork w/all internal & external departments & agencies involved in the provision of care.
- Medication administration & management including titrating infusions & pediatric medications.
- Requires dependable attendance to scheduled shifts & required staff development.
- Maintains all required licenses, certifications & professional development/ continuing education requirements per department & facility standards.
- Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual & cognitive status; also nutrition, pain, patient/family education, family involvement & patient advocacy.
- Formulates a goal-directed plan of care in collaboration w/the health care team.
- Implements care in a thorough, skillful, consistent, & continuous manner.
- Establishes priorities or patient care based on essential patient needs & available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment, & supplies.
- Evaluates effectiveness of care given by all health care team members.
- Identifies patient/family learning needs & implements appropriate measures.
- Documents patient care & unit activities in a timely, accurate, & concise manner.
- Demonstrates knowledge of & applies safety principles as identified within the institution.
- Performs efficiently in emergency patient care situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, & documenting events.
- Demonstrates responsibility & accountability for own professional practice.
- Participates in department & interdepartmental Performance Improvement activities as directed.
- Delegates appropriately & coordinates duties of health care team members.
- Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions w/patients, families, & all members of the health care team.
- Establishes effective working relationships w/members of the health care team, patients, & families.
- Demonstrates flexibility in the resolution of staffing issues.
- Performs other related duties as necessary.
- This job motivates & provides work direction (direct, check, review, assign, organize & coordination) to LVN's, ED Technicians, unit assistants, etc., but does not have the authority to hire, fire or discipline.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- One year of recent (within the last three years) experience as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department.
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program & completion of the current hours required by the BRN of RN student clinical experience OR Graduate of registered nursing program & either: 1) 2000 hours of RN experience in clinical area of specialty from a licensed acute care facility within three (3) years of graduation; or 2) graduate of an accredited licensed vocational nursing program that includes clinical student experience in acute care & has worked 2000 hours as a licensed vocational nurse within the clinical area of specialty within three (3) years before graduation or currently enrolled in an accredited entry level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing.
- Successful completion of, or enrollment leading to successful completion of, the KP Emergency Nursing Course w/ preceptorship, or equivalent training, or equivalent experience.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for health care providers.
- ACLS & PALS certification required within six months of date of hire into ED position; TNCC, if required, within one year of date of hire into ED position. Depending on the facility, TNCC or NRP may also be required for this position.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice.
- Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers).
- Demonstrated effective written & oral communication skills (in English).
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.]]> Sun, 13 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2424200-California-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
The Registered Nurse demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors:
- Leadership
- Nursing Process
- Documentation
- Clinical Outcomes
- Workplace Safety
- Patient Care Experience
- Ensures clean, orderly, and functional work environment
- Team Commitment
- Fiscal Responsibility

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Current CA RN license and AHA BLS Certification.
- One (1) year recent (within the last three (3) years) full time equivalent experience in Level II nursery or above with completion of KP Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) course or equivalent within prior 12 months.
- Current NRP card required.
- May be expected to cross train to at least 1 other Perinatal area.

Preferred Qualifications:
- One (1) yearLevel III NICU experience.

Notes:
- If twelve (12) hour option is chosen, shift will be 7:00 pm - 7:00 am withback up eight (8) hour shift 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm.]]> Sun, 13 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2424160-Los-Angeles-Nursing-Licensed