http://kpcareers.org/fontana/nursing-licensed-jobs en Req Id: 176596

Nurse practitioners (NP) provide health care services to patients who may have acute episodic conditions or chronic problems, as well as those seeking health evaluation, preventive care and/or education and counseling. NPs provide care in areas within KP in primary care or specialty departments consistent with their educational preparation following the Regional Standardized Procedures and Process Protocols for Ambulatory and Hospital-Based Practice.
They perform complete physical examinations, including ordering, interpreting and evaluating diagnostic tests and examinations. Assume on-going responsibility for each patient from discovery of the disorder to recovery. Diagnose and treat both chronic and episodic disorders including complications of otherwise normal processes. Establish and document the health care plan and diagnosis, maintain records of each case that are sufficiently complete for any physician reviewing them to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan.
Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members and to customers, contracted providers and vendors.
Essential Functions:
- Collect subjective data (obtain history).
- Collect objective data (perform a physical exam).
- Develop an assessment (diagnosis).
- Develop and implement a management plan.
- Facilitate the referral of patients to the appropriate health facilities, agencies and resources within the community.
- Order pharmacologic interventions.
- Develop and implement an educational plan.
- Plan for appropriate follow-up care.
- 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:

This is a repost of 171582.

Basic Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited RN and NP Program
- Master's Degree in Nursing (effective 1/1/03 for those not previously grandfathered in by CMS)
- Current California RN License
- Current California Nurse Practitioner Certificate
- Maintain current national certification from approved organizations (American Nurses Credentialing Center, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, National Certification Corporation for Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing Specialties, or the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board) appropriate to education and department (effective 1/1/01 for those not previously grandfathered in by CMS)
- Current California Furnishing Number
- Current BCLS card; ACLS
- National Provider Identification Number (NPI)
- Minimum 1 year surgical experience.
- If department elects to hire a new grad NP, the California Furnishing Number and if applicable, the DEA Registration Number, must be obtained within 12 months of hire. The probationary period would also be extended from 6 to 12 months.

Preferred Qualifications:
- WOCN certified.
]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3589246-Fontana-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 175437

Provides nursing care to patients under the direction of a RN, utilizes observational skills to assess nursing intervention & assists medical staff to insure optimal patient care within established policies, procedures & standards.
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 relations & quality service are critical to our success
- We seek candidates who can demonstrate these skills & are dedicated to providing the highest quality of service to our health plan members
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) Level II required


Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in previous three (3) years as an LVN in a hospital setting or completion of New Graduate LVN training program. Will consider sub-acute experience.
- Maintain current IV certification; if no IV certificate, will be required to attend and pass Kaiser Permanente IV certification training.

Notes:
- Must successfully pass or have passed the bilingual test (within the last 12 months), or be active in the QBS program.
- Travel required. Work locations include: Fontana Annex I and High Desert Medical Offices - Heavy physical demands. Frequently pulling, pushing and lifting of patients and equipment. Walking and standing most of the time on duty.
- Standard medical equipment, and equipment used in specialty areas.]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3765870-Fontana-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 188210

Manages a single department or multiple small departments providing ambulatory patient care services. Ensures staff provides high quality, accessible, cost effective care, & patient focused services to members across the continuum which comply w/ local, state, & federal requirements. Develops & maintains clinical & nursing practice standards, budgets, & staff development. Manages the planning, development, implementation, delivery, & evaluation/improvement of quality out-patient/nursing services that add value & are integrated w/ nursing standards of practice, service priorities, & performance/outcome measures, as well as w/ strategic, business, & organizational goals/objectives.
Essential Functions:
- Manages the delivery of nursing services & out-patient care which are integrated w/ business plans & meet or exceed cost, quality, clinical, & utilization standards & performance measures
- Ensures that services meet members' physicians' & internal clients' needs in a changing & competitive health care market
- Manages, coordinates service delivery and/or programs assigned to assistant manager(s)
- With SCPMG staff develops strategic/business plans to achieve integrated services across the continuum of care
- Manages & ensures continuous improvement of all clinical practices, services, & operations by designing & implementing systems, processes, & methods to evaluate & improve patient care across the continuum of care
- Ensures Assistants & staff provide the highest quality of care & are in compliance w/ the Nurse Practice Act, NCQA, JCAHO, federal, state, & local requirements
- Collaborates w/ physicians & other health care providers in establishing, implementing, maintaining, & evaluating/improving patient care & quality service standards to meet members' & internal clients' expectations
- Acts as a patient advocate resolving patient care issues
- Designs & evaluates processes to improve systems & patient care results across the continuum of care
- Develops & manages 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 organization's 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:
- Bachelor's Degree or four (4) years of equivalent experience in nursing or related field such as health care management required.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current California RN license required.
-BLS certification required.
- Master's Degree preferred.
- Experience in ambulatory care nursing or other relevant clinical experience required (usually five (5) - six (6) years) including previous supervisory experience (usually three (3) years).
- Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, JCAHO, and other local, state and federal regulations.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills; knowledge of ambulatory care practices/ operations/ issues.
- Clinical specialization in area of practice preferred.]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3789105-Fontana-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 187114

Through department assistant managers and staff, manages the delivery of nursing services and patient care which meet or exceed cost, quality, clinical and utilization standards and performance measures.
Essential Functions:
- Through department assistant managers and staff, manages the delivery of nursing services and patient care which meet or exceed cost, quality, and clinical and utilization standards and performance measures.
- Ensures that services meet members', physician and internal clients' needs in a changing, competitive health care market.
- With Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and SCPMG staff, develops strategic/business plans to achieve integrated services across the continuum of care.
- Manages 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 assigned department and across the continuum of care.
- Ensures staff provide the highest quality of care and are in compliance with the Nursing Practice Act, TJC, 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 department's 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 ongoing staff development.
- Develops, implements, and monitors departmental policy and procedures which support the organization's goals and business objectives and ensures they are met.
- 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.
- Patient Safety: Accountable to promote an organizational culture of safety and ensure appropriate patient safety standards and guidelines are implemented consistently in the delivery of health care to our patients, including but not limited to: TJC, National Quality Forum, and Leapfrog.
- See Patient Safety Management Accountabilities Addendum for job specific accountabilities.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
- Current California RN license required.
-BLS certificate required.
- BSN or BA/BS in health care or closely related field required.
- Master's Degree preferred.
- Clinical nursing experience relevant to a given position/department (e.g., emergency nursing, medical surgical) required (usually five (5) to six (6) years), including management experience (usually three (3) to four (4) years).
- Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, TJC, and other local, state, federal regulations.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and management skills.
- **BSN and National Health/Nursing Administration Certification or MSN are required for Pediatric and NICU Departments for facilities that are CCS certified or desire CCS certification. This requirement applies to Bellflower, LAMC, San Diego, Fontana and Orange County.


Notes:
- Will work every 4th weekend (12 hour shifts).
-Will work several Holidays per year depending on unit need.
]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3789045-Fontana-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 177484

For one large unit or more than one smaller unit within a 24 hour department, supervises the implementation, delivery and evaluation/improvement of quality patient care/nursing operations and services that add value and are integrated with nursing standards of practice, service priorities and performance/outcomes measures, as well as with departmental, business and organizational goals/objectives.
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 three(3) to four (4)years) including two (2) years of leadership experience.
- BSN or bachelor's degree in a relevant field required or completion of a relevant bachelor's degree withintwo (2)years of hire.
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
- Current California RN license required.
- Current BLS certification required.
- 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.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree preferred.
- ACLS certification preferred.

Notes:
- Med/Surg
- 2- 12 hour shifts & 2- 8 hour shifts per pay period.

]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3788981-Fontana-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 186256

As the leader of the health care team, provides professional nursing care, utilizing the nursing process in accordance with established standards of care, policies, and procedures. Demonstrates performance consistent with the Medical Center Vision, Mission, and Strategic Plan of the organization. Remains flexible to changing systems; is expected to demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice; and treats co-workers, patients, families, and all members of the health care team with dignity and respect.
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 & 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.


]]> Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3771989-Fontana-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 181011

As the leader of the health care team, provides professional nursing care, utilizing the nursing process in accordance with established standards of care, policies, and procedures. Demonstrates performance consistent with the Medical Center Vision, Mission, and Strategic Plan of the organization. Remains flexible to changing systems; is expected to demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice; and treats co-workers, patients, families, and all members of the health care team with dignity and respect.

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 & 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 years.
- Proof of automobile insurance as required by law.


Notes:
- This is a temporary position for approximately 90 days.
]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3678465-Fontana-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 180935

As the leader of the health care team, provides professional nursing care, utilizing the nursing process in accordance with established standards of care, policies, and procedures. Demonstrates performance consistent with the Medical Center Vision, Mission, and Strategic Plan of the organization. Remains flexible to changing systems; is expected to demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice; and treats co-workers, patients, families, and all members of the health care team with dignity and respect.

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 & BLS.
- One (1) year within the last three (3) yearsfull-time equivalent experience in a licensed Home Health &/or Hospice agency as a RN/PHN.
- Current CA Driver's License & a clear driving record for the past two(2) years.
- Proof of auto insurance as required by law.
]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3678695-Fontana-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 182589

Manages a single department or multiple small departments providing ambulatory patient care services. Ensures staff provides high quality, accessible, cost effective care, & patient focused services to members across the continuum which comply w/ local, state, & federal requirements. Develops & maintains clinical & nursing practice standards, budgets, & staff development. Manages the planning, development, implementation, delivery, & evaluation/improvement of quality out-patient/nursing services that add value & are integrated w/ nursing standards of practice, service priorities, & performance/outcome measures, as well as w/ strategic, business, & organizational goals/objectives.
Essential Functions:
- Manages the delivery of nursing services & out-patient care which are integrated w/ business plans & meet or exceed cost, quality, clinical, & utilization standards & performance measures
- Ensures that services meet members' physicians' & internal clients' needs in a changing & competitive health care market
- Manages, coordinates service delivery and/or programs assigned to assistant manager(s)
- With SCPMG staff develops strategic/business plans to achieve integrated services across the continuum of care
- Manages & ensures continuous improvement of all clinical practices, services, & operations by designing & implementing systems, processes, & methods to evaluate & improve patient care across the continuum of care
- Ensures Assistants & staff provide the highest quality of care & are in compliance w/ the Nurse Practice Act, NCQA, JCAHO, federal, state, & local requirements
- Collaborates w/ physicians & other health care providers in establishing, implementing, maintaining, & evaluating/improving patient care & quality service standards to meet members' & internal clients' expectations
- Acts as a patient advocate resolving patient care issues
- Designs & evaluates processes to improve systems & patient care results across the continuum of care
- Develops & manages 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 organization's 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:
- Experience in ambulatory care nursing or other relevant clinical experience required (usually five (5) - six (6) years) including previous supervisory experience (usually three (3) years)
- Bachelor's degree or four (4) years of equivalent experience in nursing or related field such as health care management required
- Master's degree preferred
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Current California RN license required
-BLS certification required
- Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, TJC, and other local, state and federal regulations
- Clinical specialization in area of practice preferred
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills; knowledge of ambulatory care practices/ operations/ issues]]> Sun, 05 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3645177-Fontana-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 156945

Works collaboratively w/ an MD to coordinate & screen for the appropriateness of admissions & Continued stays. Makes recommendations to the physicians for alternate levels of care when the patient does not meet the medical necessity for Inpatient hospitalization. Interacts w/ the family, patient & other disciplines to coordinate a safe & acceptable discharge plan. Functions as an indirect caregiver, patient advocate & manages patients in the most cost effective way w/out compromising quality. Transfers stable non-members to planned Health care facilities. Responsible for complying w/ AB 1203, Post Stabilization notification. Complies w/ other duties as described. Must be able to work collaboratively w/ the multidisciplinary team ,multitask & in a fast pace environment.
Essential Functions:
- Plans, develops, assesses & evaluates care provided to members
- Collaborates w/ physicians, other members of the multidisciplinary health care team & patient/family in the development, implementation & documentation of approp, individualized plans of care to ensure continuity, quality & approp resource use
- Recommends alternative levels of care & ensures compliance w/ fed, state & local requirements
- Assesses high risk patients in need of post-hospital care planning
- Develops & coordinates the implementation of a discharge plan to meet patient's identified needs; communicates the plan to physicians, patient, family/caregivers, staff & approp community agencies
- Reviews, monitors, evaluates & coordinates the patient's hospital stay to assure that all approp & essential svcs are delivered timely & efficiently
- Participates in the Bed Huddles & carries out recommendations congruent w/ the patient's needs
- Coordinates the interdisciplinary approach to providing continuity of care, including Utilization mgmt, Transfer coord, Discharge planning, & obtaining all authorizations/approvals as needed for outside svcs for patients/ families
- Conducts daily clinical reviews for utilization/quality mgmt activities based on guidelines/standards for patients in a variety of settings, including outpatient, emergency room, inpatient & non-KFH facilities
- Acts as a liaison between in-patient facility & referral facilities/agencies & provides case mgmt to patients referred
- Refers patients to community resources to meet post-hospital needs
- Coordinates transfer of patients to approp facilities; maintains & provides required documentation
- Adheres to internal & external regulatory & accreditation requirements & compliance guidelines including but not limited to: TJC, DHS, HCFA, CMS, DMHC, NCQA & DOL
- Educates members of the healthcare team concerning their roles & responsibilities in the discharge planning process & approp use of resources
- Provides patients w/ education to assist w/ their discharge & help them cope w/ psychological problems related to acute & chronic illness
- Per established protocols, reports any incidence of unusual occurrences related to quality, risk and/or patient safety which are identified during case review or other activities
- Reviews, analyses & identifies utilization patterns & trends, problems or inapprop utilization of resources & participates in the collection & analysis of data for special studies, projects, planning, or for routine utilization monitoring activities
- Coordinates, participates & or facilitates care planning rounds & patient family conferences
- Participates in committees, teams or other work projects/duties as assigned

Qualifications:

This position is a SCNSC bargaining unit

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum two (2) years of clinical experience as an RN in an acute care setting required
- Bachelor's degree in nursing or healthcare related field preferred OR current equivalent related work experience
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required
- Current and valid California RN license required
- Demonstrated ability to utilize/apply the general and specialized principles, practices, techniques and methods of Utilization review/management, discharge planning and case management
- Working knowledge of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards (TJC, Medicare, Medi-Cal, etc.)
- Demonstrated ability to utilize written and verbal communication, interpersonal, critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum of 1-2 years of previous Case Management experience

Notes:
- Will require travel to Skilled Nursing Facilities to provide on-site case management in the Fontana Service Area.
- Fontana service area includes but is not limited to: Pomona, Ontario, Fontana, Redlands, and Colton.
- Hours per week may be between 8-40 hours depending upon staffing needs.]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMT 2946633-Fontana-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 177104

Through department assistant managers and staff, manages the delivery of nursing services and patient care which meet or exceed cost, quality, clinical and utilization standards and performance measures.
Essential Functions:
- Through department assistant managers and staff, manages the delivery of nursing services and patient care which meet or exceed cost, quality, and clinical and utilization standards and performance measures.
- Ensures that services meet members', physician and internal clients' needs in a changing, competitive health care market.
- With Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and SCPMG staff, develops strategic/business plans to achieve integrated services across the continuum of care.
- Manages 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 assigned department and across the continuum of care.
- Ensures staff provide the highest quality of care and are in compliance with the Nursing Practice Act, TJC, 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 department's 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 ongoing staff development.
- Develops, implements, and monitors departmental policy and procedures which support the organization's goals and business objectives and ensures they are met.
- 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.
- Patient Safety: Accountable to promote an organizational culture of safety and ensure appropriate patient safety standards and guidelines are implemented consistently in the delivery of health care to our patients, including but not limited to: TJC, National Quality Forum, and Leapfrog.
- See Patient Safety Management Accountabilities Addendum for job specific accountabilities.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Clinical nursing experience relevant to a given position/department (e.g., emergency nursing, medical surgical) required (usually five (5) to six (6) years), including management experience (usually three (3) to four (4) years).
- BSN or BA/BS in health care or closely related field required.
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
- Master's degree, preferred.
- Current California RN license required.
-BLS certificate required.
- Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, TJC, and other local, state, federal regulations.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and management skills.
- **BSN and National Health/Nursing Administration Certification or MSN are required for Pediatric and NICU Departments for facilities that are CCS certified or desire CCS certification. This requirement applies to Bellflower, LAMC, San Diego, Fontana and Orange County.


PreferredQualifications:
- PACU experience

]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3557362-Fontana-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 178892

Assists in managing a single department or multiple small departments providing ambulatory patient care services by supervising daily operations and patient care activities. Ensures staff provides high quality, accessible, cost effective care and patient focused services to members across the continuum which comply with local, state, and federal requirements. Implements and supervises the maintenance of clinical practice standards, budgets, and staff development. Assists in integrating services/operations with nursing standards of practice, service priorities and performance/outcome measures, as well as with business, departmental and organizational goals/objectives.

Essential Functions:
- Supervises daily operations and service delivery.
- Ensures staff provides the highest quality of care and is in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act, NCQA, TJC, federal, state and local requirements.
- Implements and maintains patient care and quality service standards to meet members' and internal clients' expectations.
- Acts as patient advocate resolving patient care issues.
- Recommends, implements, and evaluates processes to improve systems and patient care results across the continuum of care.
- Assists in developing and monitoring budgets and resource allocations.
- Monitors financial performance and identifies and recommends 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.
- Assists in providing on going staff development.
- Supervises the implementation of policies and procedures which support the goals and business objectives of the organization and department.
- 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.
- Assists in managing and resolving human resource, labor relations, employee and department safety, and risk management issues.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in nursing or a related health care field or equivalent years of experience (usually four (4) years) in outpatient nursing or related clinical experience.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current California RN license required.
- BLS certification required.
- Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, TJC, and other local state, federal regulations.
- Previous experience (usually three (3) years) in outpatient care required or other relevant clinical experience required, including two (2) years of leadership experience.


Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters Degree In Nursing, and CDE.
- Clinical specialization in area of practice preferred.
- RN ADA with primary role focus being Complete Care University - Updates Protocols according to clinical practice standards, and BRN requirements, and provision of CCU classes.
- Will maintain expertise in operational workflow related to Primary Care chronic condition RN case management and Panel Partnering, and advise and oversee updates to RN CM workflow.
- In addition to Supervision of PCM Department daily operations.
]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3547527-Fontana-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 170621

Under the supervision of an Ob-Gyn Physician, manages the medical care of patients throughout the maternity cycle, including the antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, & gynecological periods. Provides standard maternity care & counseling to expectant women following ambulatory care & inpatient standardized procedures, protocols, policy & procedures & instructions regulated by the State of California Nurse Practice Act & Southern California Permanente Medical Group.
Essential Functions:
- Under the supervision of an Ob-Gyn physician, manages the care of women during labor & delivery
- Obtains an accurate medical, obstetrical, gynecological, & psycho-social history of the present pregnancy
- Observes signs of the member's general & obstetrical health status
- Performs complete physical examinations including the pap smear, breast examination, abdominal examination, pelvic examination, & clinical pelvimetry
- Records all findings of examinations, histories, & significant observations in the patient's chart
- Determines pregnancy status during gestation, presentation & position of fetus, & fetal heart rate
- Determines whether all findings are within normal limits
- Orders appropriate laboratory examinations such as chest X-ray, ultrasound, CBC, urinalysis, blood type & Rh factor, serology tests
- Consults w/ & obtains orders from an obstetrician for any special care or diagnostic procedure & refers to other services as necessary
- Institutes preventative measures & detects abnormal conditions, obtains consultation & assistance from physicians as needed
- Teaches, counsels, & guides individual members regarding their individual health care
- Determines the need for social services, genetics or mental health services & refers as appropriate
- Evaluates patient's general & obstetrical health status
- Provides health supervision, care & family planning advice to women during antepartum & postpartum periods
- Evaluates fetal status by performing such procedures as abdominal palpation & ultrasound examinations to estimate fetal weight, presentation & position, approximate station, & fetal heart rate
- Able to perform internal & external fetal monitoring & interpretation
- Consults w/ obstetrician regarding questionable findings
- Determines member's degree of labor & whether member is to be admitted to labor & delivery
- Independently conducts normal spontaneous vaginal deliveries
- First assists' at Cesarean Sections & gynecological surgeries
- Performs immediate care of the newborn

Qualifications:

This position is a KPMWON bargaining unit represented position

Basic Qualifications:
- Three (3) years of recent experience as a CNM preferred
- Graduate of an accredited RN program
- Graduate of a nurse midwifery program accredited by the A.C.N.M
- BS or BSN or BA required
- MS degree required in 2010
- Current California RN license
- Current California Nurse Midwife Certificate
- NRP Provider Card required effective April 20, 2010
- Maintains national certification from the American Midwifery Certification Board (ACMB)
- California Furnishing Number
- BCLS
- National Provider Number (NPI) and be an approved Medicare provider
- If the department elects to hire a new grad CNM, the California Furnishing Number and, if applicable, DEA Registration Number must be obtained within 12 months of hire


Notes:
- Variable days and shifts depending on inpatient and ambulatory needs.
- Will work 12 hour shifts in L&D and 8 hour shifts in ambulatory setting.
- Work locations include: Ontario Medical Center and Fontana Medical Center
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As the leader of the health care team, provides professional nursing care, utilizing the nursing process in accordance with established standards of care, policies, and procedures. Demonstrates performance consistent with the Medical Center Vision, Mission, and Strategic Plan of the organization. Remains flexible to changing systems; is expected to demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice; and treats co-workers, patients, families, and all members of the health care team with dignity and respect.

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 BLS certification.
- One (1) year recent (within the last [3] years) full-time equivalent experience in an acute Med/Surg/Chemical Dependency setting.
- Working knowledge of medical detoxification/withdrawal signs and symptoms, chemical dependency signs and symptoms and/or psychiatric diagnoses and behavior interventions.


Notes:
- This is a per diem position, days and hours may vary.]]> Mon, 25 Feb 2013 14:00:00 GMT 3298578-Fontana-Nursing-Licensed