http://kpcareers.org/los-angeles/nursing-licensed-jobs en 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 ED or successful completion of a KP or equivalent ED training program within prior 12 months.
- Current ACLS & PALS cards required.

Notes:
- LWP-1825.
- If twelve (12) hour option chosen, shift will be 7:30 pm-8:00 am, back up 8 hour shift will be nights.
- Provides flex-primary nursing care based on department standards for nursing care and practice.
- Participates in department mandatory staff meetings and in-services.]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2452335-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 3 years) full-time equivalent experience in an adult acute care setting.

Notes:
- Works rotating weekends
]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2452300-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:

This is a repost of 125989


Basic Qualifications:
- Current CA RN license & AHA BLS
- One (1) year recent (within the last 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 twelve (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:
- BSN

Notes:
- Rotating weekends
- If twelve (12) hour option chosen, shift will be 7:00PM - 7:30 AM, back up eight (8) hour shift will be 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM
]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2447931-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 the last 3 years) full-time equivalent experience in an acute care setting

Preferred Qualifications:
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to administer medications, start I.V.s, etc
- Ability to provide functional direction
- Ability to oriented and train new and existing personnel

Notes:
- May work at multiple locations/facilities
- Must be able to work in all departments at facility
- Hours and Days may vary to meet the needs of the department
- May include Day, Evening or weekend shifts]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2447954-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 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:
- BCLS
- CNOR


Notes:
- This is a temporary position for approximately 90 days.
- Will be working consecutive weekend.]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2447907-Los-Angeles-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-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

Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual Spanish, Level II QBS.
- Family Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics ambulatory experience.
- Computer skills to include Word and Kaiser systems: HealthConnect, KITS, RIS, Cadence, Lotus Notes, KPNS and Mainframe.
Notes:
- Must be willing to float to outlying West End Clinics and may work possible weekends and/or evenings.
- Days and hours will vary according to department needs.
- Will work in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics.]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2447886-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 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:
- BSN
- CNOR & ACLS
- Associate Degree in Nursing
- At least two (2) years current experience circ. and scrubbing various surgical cases in an acute care HS.
- Knowledge of AORN standards, recommendations and practices.
- Basic PC Skills: Word, Excel, Powerpoint

Notes:
- Ability to take weekend and night call.
]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2447891-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 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:
- 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:
- 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:
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:
- 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 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:
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:
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 & 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:
- 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:
-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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
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:
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 ED or successful completion of a KP or equivalent ED training program within prior 12 months.
- Current ACLS & PALS cards required.

Notes:
- If twelve (12) hour option chosen, shift will be 7:00 pm-7:30 pm, back up 8 hour shift will be 11:00 pm-7:30 am.]]> Sun, 13 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2424256-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 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 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.

Notes:
- This is a Per Diem position
- If twelve (12) hour option chosen, shift will be 7:00 pm-7:30 am, back up 8 hour shift will be 3:00 pm-11:30 pm.
]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2424128-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 3 years) full-time equivalent experience in Critical Care or completion of a Kaiser Permanente (KP) or equivalent Critical Care course within prior 12 months.
-Current ACLS card required.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Must be currently working in an acute care ICU or have one year recent experience in an ICU.
- Proof of completion of a Critical Care Course.

Notes:
- 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.
- Works rotating weekends]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2424127-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 Certification
- One (1) year recent (within the last three (3) years) full-time equivalent experience in Maternal/Child Health, FCC, OB/GYN or Women's Health in acute care or ambulatory care.
- Antepartum testing, advanced fetal monitoring certification and experience in Labor and Delivery or antepartum testing required.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Completion of basic fetal monitoring course may be required and if so must be obtained within three (3) months of hirePost with RI number per Union.

Notes:
- PNI, Scheduled at Moreno Valley Iris Building.
- May need to float to Moreno Valley Heacock.
- This is an temporary position for approximately five (5)months.
- This is an IrregularlyScheduled part time position between the hours of 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.
- Vacation coverage.]]> Wed, 09 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2418140-Los-Angeles-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 two (2) years of leadership experience.
- BSN or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required or completion of a relevant Bachelor's degree within two (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.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Must have high-risk labor and delivery/postpartum experience within the last three (3)years.
- Basic PC Skills: word, Powerpoint]]> Wed, 09 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2418137-Los-Angeles-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Current CA RN license andAHA 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.

Preferred Qualifications:
- NLN Accredited RN program.
- CNOR
- BSN

Notes:
- Float within perioperative setting, on call requirements.
- Rotating Weekends
- Schedule Varies / Variable shift start



]]> Wed, 09 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2089907-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:
- Graduation from an accredited or NLN approved program Attends continuing education programs relevant to field of practice.
- Maintains membership in related professional organization. (I.e. AWHONN, NANN, ANA California.)
- Current CA RN license and American Heart Association approved BLS, NRP, PALS REQUIRED, RNC preferred.
- Experienced RN's: Applicant must have a minimum of Three (3) year full-time equivalent experience within the past three (3) years in a licensed acute care facility as an RN. This experience must be within the clinical area of specialty for the position of hire NICU Level II.
- Able to work Independently.
- Ability to attend all high risk deliveries,
- Ability to admit and stabilize critically ill neonates
- Competent clinical skills.
- Skilled at assessing and functioning emergent situations.
- Ability to troubleshoot problem situations.
- Good communication skills.
- Willingness to be flexible, act as a resource to transport, ability to function clinically in the NICU.
- Exceptional documentation skills.


Preferred Qualifications:
- MSN preferred
- Neonatal /Transport certification preferred
- Three (3) years Level III NICU transport.
- A.A.P. Neonatal Critical Care Transport Course preferred.
- Strong clinical skills
- Five (5) years NICU experience,
- One (1) year transport experience; Independent and capable of stabilizing patients prior to transport

]]> Tue, 08 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2415039-Los-Angeles-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Leads and manages performance improvement projects designed to achieve organizational goals/objectives in risk management and patient safety
- Develops and implements project plans which identify improvement opportunities, key issues, problems, approaches, performance metrics and required resources
- Designs processes to address identified problems
- Establishes and manages team membership and time commitments, as well as resource allocation to achieve project goals on time, within scope and budget
- Designs research plans for data gathering and analysis
- Leads data and risk analyses including Root Cause Analyses and Failure Mode and Effect analyses; developing recommendations and action plans
- Provides advice/decision support by developing comprehensive strategies, plans and systems/processes to achieve identified objectives
- Provides insights and recommendations regarding the most effective means/processes to achieve identified objectives/outcomes
- Provides project leadership to multi-disciplinary team; motivates team members and facilitates team processes and goal accomplishment
- Acts as liaison, problem solver and provides guidance to team on performance and productivity issues
- Uses appropriate decision making tools (e.g. risk ranking or cost-benefit analysis) and performance improvement tools (e.g. fishb1 diagram, flow charting, praetor analysis, etc.) to implement action plans in order of priority
- Prepares reports on professional liability cases and risk management patterns, trends and issues including loss prevention, patient safety and risk reduction
- Coordinates and delivers risk management education, training and communication programs for the medical center; provides updates on legislation; communicates significant events information/analyses; provides consultative services and functions as an expert authority to physicians and other staff regarding all risk management issues; implements and maintains formal communication processes to disseminate information relative to best practices and significant learning's based on performance analyses
- Maintains knowledge of all rules, regulations and standards required of accrediting and Federal/State governing entities as applicable to Risk Management and Patient Safety in the health care setting

Qualifications:

This is a repost of 130358.

Basic Qualifications:
- One (1) year of clinical experience in an acute health care setting
- Previous experience in risk management in an acute care setting, preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Business or Health-related field required
- Current and valid licensure as a Registered Nurse required
- Certification as a Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) preferred
- Demonstrated ability to utilize effective oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to utilize consulting, project management skills and interpersonal skills such as facilitation, negotiating, and influencing
- Knowledge of governmental and regulatory standards/requirements/guidelines related to risk management; medical malpractice, tort principles and proceedings, preferred
- Knowledge and utilization of the principles, practices and techniques of patient safety, and risk management, including risk identification, assessment, audit design, analysis, treatment and evaluation of risk management processes and systems (including Root Cause Analysis and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis); quantitative and qualitative statistical, preferred
- Analysis; outpatient medical care delivery; quality management/improvement principles, methods and techniques, preferred
- Must be able to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment

Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Professional of Risk Management
- RN with two (2) to three (3) years experience
- Proficient with PC applications: data entry, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, spreadsheet, word processing and MIDAS]]> Tue, 08 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2414971-Los-Angeles-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Directs, reviews, assigns & organizes the work of at least three (3) or more employees, of which at least one (1) must be another RN.
- Provides professional leadership & direction of department personnel in order to maintain efficient delivery of effective patient care.
- Coordinates departmental operations & delegates tasks appropriately.
- Is an excellent staff role model for professional nursing practice (e.g. RN/MD Collaborating for Outcomes, Just Culture, Quality, Service, Safety).
- Supports & enhances the leadership skills of the staff RNs, LVNs & UAs/CNAs (& other ancillary staff as appropriate).
- Acts as a resource, preceptor & mentor to new employees, registry, students, & other team members in department specific operations & patient care activities.
- Collaborates with or refers to mgr/clinical nurse specialist/educator any outstanding issues or concerns on the unit.
- Participates in activities related to patient flow, including admission & discharge processes.
- Serves as a resource for clinical concerns, scope of practice & applicable state & federal regulations as well as operational concerns of providers & staff.
- Possesses experience & skills to be a resource for providers, RNs, LVNs, USs/CNAs, (& other ancillary staff as appropriate).
- Demonstrates flexibility in work schedule to meet the department demands of the day; facilitates & relieves staff breaks.
- Actively involved in assigning, orienting, & precepting & coaching staff as needed.
- Conducts audits & ensures that documentation reflects thorough assessments, incorporates physical & psychosocial findings, diagnostic tests, learning needs, barriers, multidisciplinary education plans & age appropriate care.
- Provides input on employees' performance evaluations through daily observation & monitoring of performance.
- Acts as a role model for staff regarding providing a patient care experience that exceeds members' expectations.
- Coordinates smooth transition for patients across the care continuum.
- Ensures support of the collaborative LMP environment through unit based teams (UBTs).
- Identifies & supports staff professional/clinical development needs (i.e. certification, presentations, & reward/recognition).
- Motivates staff to attain their fullest potential in improving performance, attendance, access, service & quality outcomes.
- Lead/facilitate daily/shift multidisciplinary huddles.
- Attends Charge Nurse Educational programs.

Qualifications:

This is a repost of 125751

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 an acute care setting.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experienced Medical Surgical telemetry RN. preferable with Charge or Relief Charge RN experience

Notes:
- Works rotating weekends


]]> Tue, 08 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2415063-Los-Angeles-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- 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.
- 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, JCAHO, 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 on going 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: JCAHO, 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).
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
- BSN or BA/BS in health care or closely related field required.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Current California RN license required.
- CPR certificate required.
- **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.
- Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, JCAHO, and other local, state, federal regulations.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
- MSN.
-Minimum 2 years recent OR Leadership experience.
-Ability to engage staff in the complex management and pace of assuring clinical excellence, safety in a very busy service with ORS running above 90% capacity.
-CNOR, PALS, ACLS Certificate preferred.
- Knowledge in Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Lotus Notes.

Notes:
-Will take call every 3rd weekend.
-This a 24 hour coverage position. Schedule may vary upon need of the department.
]]> Mon, 07 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2414996-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 / Armenian) 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.


Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in ambulatory setting.
- Proficient in Pediatrics, Family Medicine, Obstetrics/Gynecology (including TAB counseling), Sports Medicine, Geriatrics, Nurse Clinic, and phone messages.


Notes:
-Will work every other Saturday on a rotating basis.
- Must pass the bilingual assessment test.
]]> Mon, 07 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2415045-Los-Angeles-Nursing-Licensed
Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum one (1) year of recent RN Psych experience
- Two (2) or more years in a behavioral health setting, telephone triage support preferred
- Graduate from an accredited nursing school
- BSN preferred
- Current CA RN License
- Psychiatric & chemical dependency knowledge & ability to work w/ dual diagnosis patients
- Able to triage & evaluate various aspects of the psychiatric population
- Excellent interpersonal & communication skills required
- Knowledge of psychiatric medications, actions & side effects in an adult & pediatric population
- Child & family education & learning theory technique, preferred
- Group leadership skills, excellent verbal & written communication skills, including the ability to gather information & express empathy on the telephone, the ability to remain positive & helpful when very busy & w/ difficult patient population & the ability to multitask & prioritize work, preferred
- Computer skills to include data entry, Word, Excel, PowerPoint & HealthConnect, preferred

Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree from and accredited college of university

Notes:
- This is a temporary position for approximately three (3) months
- This position will provide assistance to 12 Psychiatrists in the Department of Psychiatry, to provide for rapid response to member needs and concerns, and improve member access to services.
- The RN will triage MD phone calls; coordinate with pharmacy regarding medication; provide information and education to members on the phone, in groups and individually; perform basic physical assessment and monitor for side effects of medication, and provide injectable medications; provide prescribed medications to patients per physician orders following appropriate protocol; review lab results and refer lab values to physician within protocols and guidelines; assist psychiatrist with coordinating hospitalizations of members and document services in the patients medical record.
]]> Mon, 07 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2414935-Los-Angeles-Nursing-Licensed 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 appropriate, individualized plans of care to ensure continuity, quality & appropriate resource use.
- 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 & appropriate community agencies.
- Reviews, monitors, evaluates & coordinates the patient's hospital stay to assure that all appropriate & 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 coordination, 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 outpt, ER, inpt & non-KFH facilities.
- Acts as a liaison between inpt 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 appropriate facilities; maintains & provides required documentation.
- Adheres to internal & external regulatory & accreditation requirements & compliance guidelines including but not limited to: JCAHO, DHS, HCFA, CMS, DMHC, NCQA & DOL.
- Educates members of the healthcare team concerning their roles & responsibilities in the discharge planning process & appropriate use of resources.
- Provides patients w/ education to assist w/ their discharge & help them cope w/ psychological problems related to acute & chronic illness.
- Reviews, analyses & identifies utilization patterns & trends, problems or inappropriate utilization of resources & participates in the collection & analysis of data for special studies, projects, planning, or for routine utilization monitoring activities.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum two years 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 (JCAHO, Medicare, Medi-Cal, etc.).
- Demonstrated ability to utilize written and verbal communication, interpersonal, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience in UM, Discharge Planning and/or Case Management preferred.
- Working knowledge of regulatory requirements and accreditation standard (Medicare, Medi-Cal, and JCAHO, etc.) regulations preferred.
- Working knowledge of federal, state and local legislative regulations and accreditation requirement. General knowledge of hospital admissions, discharges and transfer processes.

Notes:
- This is a 10 hour shift.
- May Require to travel for classes.
-Weekend and Holiday coverage.]]> Mon, 07 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2414937-Los-Angeles-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
- Perform patient care functions as prescribed by physician/health care professionals following established protocols, policies and procedures within their scope of education, training and responsibilities.
- 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.
- Initiate and maintain Intravenous solutions as prescribed by physician, 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.
- Explain purpose and process of examinations, tests and medical procedures to patients, following established guidelines.
- Instruct patients on general health and basic self care procedures.
- Review, explain and clarify physician orders with patient or parent.
- Instruct patient in use of home equipment.
- Administer patient first aid. Apply basic orthopedic devices, as ordered by physician.
- Apply and remove dressings.
- Execute treatments such as urinary catheterization, bladder irrigations, suction procedures and throat irrigations.
- Follow standard infection control procedures.
- Administer enemas. Initiate emergency procedures (including basic CPR) and provide emergency patient treatments.
- Irrigate and pack wounds.
- Lift patients.
- Monitor patient vital signs. Monitor patients for bleeding.
- Observe machine monitors.
- Administer inhalation therapy.
- Participate in development of nursing care plans.
- Perform surgical preps. Prepare and position patients for procedures.
- Prepare patients for physical examinations. Provide therapeutic care as ordered by physician.
- Rinse and clean instruments and equipment.
- Sterilize instruments and equipment.
- Arrange for equipment repair and maintenance.
- Maintain clean work area.
- Monitor supply of oxygen and gas tanks. Complete laboratory, radiology requisitions and specialized test forms.
- Notify appropriate personnel of abnormal lab test results.
- Answer member inquires.
- Observe patient condition for reactions during and after procedures.
- Remove sutures following established protocols.
- Respond to Code Blues.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) Level II.
- One (1) year of recent (within the last three (3) years) experience as a LVN in an acute/outpatient setting.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support required within six (6) months of hire.
- Basic Life Support required.
- Current California Licensed Vocational Nurse license required.
- Current I.V. Certification required.
- Computer and typing skills preferred.

Notes:
- Must pass the bilingual assessment test.
- Physical Work Location is in Lost Hills, CA.]]> Sun, 06 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2408360-Los-Angeles-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Plans, develops, assesses, and evaluates care provided to members.
- In conjunction with primary care and specialist physicians, evaluates and develops baseline medical and psychosocial evaluations and individualized patient care/treatment plans.
- Recommends alternative levels of care and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
- Develops individualized patient/family education plan focused on self-management.
- Delivers patient/family education specific to a disease state.
- Encourages member to follow prescribed course of care (e.g., drug therapy, physical therapy).
- Coordinates care/services with utilization and/or quality reviewers and monitors level and quality of care.
- Coordinates the interdisciplinary approach to providing continuity of care, including utilization management, transfer coordination, discharge planning, and obtaining all authorizations/approvals/transfers as needed for outside services for patients/families.
- Makes referrals to appropriate community services and outside providers.
- Coordinates transmission of clinical and benefit treatment to patients, families and outside agencies.
- Consults with internal and external physicians, health care providers, discharge planning, and outside agencies regarding continued care/treatment, hospitalization or referral to support services or placement.
- Arranges and monitors follow-up appointments. Coordinates repatriation of patients and monitors their quality of care.
- Develops and collects data; trends utilization of health care resources.
- Produces population based reports on outcomes specific to defined patient populations; participates with healthcare team/providers in actualizing outcomes by planning, evaluating and implementing decisions and strategies to achieve predetermined cost, clinical, quality, utilization and service outcomes.
- Develops and maintains case management policies and procedures.
- Identifies and recommends opportunities for cost savings and improving the quality of care across the continuum.
- Interprets regulations, health plan benefits, policies, and procedures for members, physicians, medical office staff, contract providers, and outside agencies.
- Acts as liaison for outside agencies, non-plan facilities, and outside providers.
- Participates in committees, teams or other work projects/duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum one (1) year of clinical experience as an RN in an acute care setting, plus two (2) years of clinical experience as an RN in a licensed home health or hospice agency 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 required.


Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous clinical experience (minimum 2-3 years) in an acute care medical center required.
- Previous experience in UM, Discharge Planning and/or Case Management preferred.
- Working knowledge of federal, state and local legislative regulations and accreditation requirement.
- General knowledge of hospital admissions, discharges and transfer processes


Notes:
- May require travel for classes.
- Weekend & holiday coverage]]> Sun, 06 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2408364-Los-Angeles-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Evaluates and identifies members' needs.
- Interfaces with primary care physicians, specialists, and various disciplines on the development of case management plans/programs.
- Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of the case management plans and modifies as necessary.
- Coordinates the interdisciplinary approach to providing continuity of care, including utilization management, transfer coordination, discharge planning, and obtaining all authorizations/approvals/transfers as needed for outside services for patients/families.
- Acts as a clinical liaison, per their specialty, with outside agencies such as County CCS, non-plan facilities, outside providers, employers and/or workers' compensation carriers, and third party administrators.
- Prepares reports, communicates program changes to appropriate staff, and develops protocols in accordance with state regulations.
- Acts as a patient advocate and educator to assure that the patient has the knowledge to care for his/her condition and patient is educated and empowered to be responsible for participating in the plan of care.
- Develops individualized patient/family education plan focused on self-management; delivers patient/family education specific to a disease state.
- Develops and updates training and educational materials and presents to appropriate staff, members and families.
- Facilitates patients' return to normal daily activities by teaching and making appropriate referrals for outside services/continued care.
- Consults with internal and external physicians, health care providers, discharge planners, and outside agencies regarding continued care/treatment or hospitalization or referral to support services or placement.
- May need to facilitate transportation and housing arrangements for patient.
- Coordinates transmission of clinical and benefit treatment to patients, families and outside agencies.
- Participates in data collection and analysis of clinical outcomes of care and customer satisfaction standards.
- Participates in the formulation and implementation/monitoring of action strategies and outcomes of care or customer service.
- Ensures that accurate records are maintained of the care associated with each patient.
- Interprets regulations, health plan benefits, policies, and procedures for members, physicians, medical office staff, contract providers, and outside agencies.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum two (2) years of clinical experience as an RN in an acute care or ambulatory 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.
- For positions in Occupational Medicine Departments: Must be a Certified Occupational Health Nurse OR complete the certification within 24 months of employment and be enrolled in the certification program within 90 days of employment.
- For positions in Physical Medicine Case Managers are required to have a BLS Certification.
- Demonstrated ability to utilize/apply the general and specialized principles, practices, techniques and methods of utilization review/management, care coordination, transfer coordination, discharge planning and case management.
- Working knowledge of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards (JCAHO, Medicare, Medi-Cal, etc.).
- Demonstrated ability to utilize written and verbal communication, interpersonal, critical thinking and problem-solving skills required.]]> Sun, 06 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2408365-Los-Angeles-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
- Perform patient care functions as prescribed by physician/health care professionals following established protocols, policies and procedures within their scope of education, training and responsibilities.
- 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.
- Initiate and maintain Intravenous solutions as prescribed by physician, 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.
- Explain purpose and process of examinations, tests and medical procedures to patients, following established guidelines.
- Instruct patients on general health and basic self care procedures.
- Review, explain and clarify physician orders with patient or parent.
- Instruct patient in use of home equipment.
- Administer patient first aid. Apply basic orthopedic devices, as ordered by physician.
- Apply and remove dressings.
- Execute treatments such as urinary catheterization, bladder irrigations, suction procedures and throat irrigations.
- Follow standard infection control procedures.
- Administer enemas. Initiate emergency procedures (including basic CPR) and provide emergency patient treatments.
- Irrigate and pack wounds.
- Lift patients.
- Monitor patient vital signs. Monitor patients for bleeding.
- Observe machine monitors.
- Administer inhalation therapy.
- Participate in development of nursing care plans.
- Perform surgical preps. Prepare and position patients for procedures.
- Prepare patients for physical examinations. Provide therapeutic care as ordered by physician.
- Rinse and clean instruments and equipment.
- Sterilize instruments and equipment.
- Arrange for equipment repair and maintenance.
- Maintain clean work area.
- Monitor supply of oxygen and gas tanks. Complete laboratory, radiology requisitions and specialized test forms.
- Notify appropriate personnel of abnormal lab test results.
- Answer member inquires.
- Observe patient condition for reactions during and after procedures.
- Remove sutures following established protocols.
- Respond to Code Blues.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) Level II.
- One (1) year of recent (within the last three (3) years) experience as a LVN in an acute/outpatient setting.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support required within six (6) months of hire.
- Basic Life Support required.
- Current California Licensed Vocational Nurse license required.
- Current I.V. Certification required.
- Computer and typing skills preferred.

Notes:
- Must pass the bilingual assessment test.
- Physical Work Location is in Delano, CA.]]> Sun, 06 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2408359-Los-Angeles-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.]]> Sun, 06 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2408349-Los-Angeles-Nursing-Licensed 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
- CPR certification required
- Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, JCAHO, and other local, state and federal regulations
- Clinical specialization in area of practice preferred
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills; knowledge of ambulatory care practices/ operations/ issues

Notes:
- Hours will vary to meet department needs and may include day or evening shifts, weekends and holidays travel required for training and to attend regional meetings
]]> Sun, 06 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2408356-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:
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) Level II. - 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.

Notes:
- Must pass the bilingual assessment test.
- Physical Work Location is in Lost Hills, CA.]]> Sun, 06 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2408358-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 w/in the last three(3) years full-time equiv exp in acute care Pediatrics.
- Current PALS card required.
- Chemotherapy (ONS Provider card) within six (6) months of hire.
- May be expected to cross train to at least 1 other Perinatal area.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Basic computer skills to include: Word

Notes:
- Work location will be: 3440 E. LaPalma - New Anaheim Address
- This position will cover both Peds and Peds/Adol units. - Provides comprehensive nursing care to children from newborn to 18 years of age
- Gives special attention to age-specific patient needs in the assigned patient care area
- Works under the general direction of the Clinical Director, Assistant Department Administrators, Clinical Nurse Specialist, and the Supervisor
- Cooperates in all relationships with other departments
- Eight (8) hour option, shift will be 4:00 PM to 12:30 AM, back up twelve (12) hour shift will be 8:00 PM to 8:30 AM.]]> Thu, 03 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2399498-Huntington-Beach-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 three [3] - 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 within two (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.

Preferred Qualifications:
- NRP
- MSN
- National neonatal certification
- Previous charge nurse experience.
- Critical care certification RN, NRP instructor; management experience preferred.
- Three - five (3-5) years of Neonatal ICU experience, management skills necessary, strong leadership ability.

Notes:
- Rotating Weekends.
- Work hours may vary between 7:30 am - 7:30 pm.
- Total hours - exempt, eighty (80) hours per pay period.]]> Wed, 02 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2399526-Los-Angeles-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- In conjunction with physicians and health care team, develops an individual care plan based on patient assessment/ evaluation and diagnostic tests
- Monitors/evaluates patient progress and modifies treatment plan as appropriate in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
- Recommends additional levels of care, therapy/rehabilitation when medically indicated as appropriate.
- Monitors levels and appropriateness of therapeutic and/or rehabilitative care
- Implements strategies to assure that patients and caregivers comply with and understand the importance of follow through on plan of care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
- Provides individualized patient/family education which focuses on teaching self management
- conducts individual and team conferences to assist patients and family identify risk factors
- Facilitates patients' return to normal daily activities by teaching and making appropriate referrals for outside services/continued care collaboratively
- In conjunction with physicians and health are team, develops treatment program procedures, clinical guidelines/protocols, and program evaluation/outcomes measures.
- Educates the Inpatient Case Managers about appropriateness of transfers to the Skilled Nursing facility and protocol for transfers
- Ensures that the patient has a safe and appropriate discharge
- Orders DME as ordered by the physician
- Screens by using senior metrics for skilled patient expected length of stay
- Responsible for educating the Inpatient Case managers/designees about the appropriateness of admissions to the Skilled Nursing facility and protocols for admission
- Intervenes when there are quality issues surrounding the transfers
- Notifies members about the co-payment associated with the Skilled Nursing transfer.
- Communicates with physicians and other care givers regarding patient progress by monitoring, evaluating, and analyzing clinical, functional, and psycho-social status/progress
- Issues reports; participates in inter-disciplinary case conferences and consultations
- Consults with the physician regarding the senior metrics for the appropriate length of stay for the skilled population
- Contributes to medical and nursing staff education by giving periodic in-service presentations
- Recommended to be present at the inpatient UM staff meetings
- Participates in review/evaluation of the quality, appropriateness, and outcomes of diagnostic and therapeutic services and treatment programs.
- Participates in committees, teams or other work projects/duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum two (2) years of clinical experience as an RN in an acute care setting required
- Bachelor's degree in nursing or health care 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 (JCAHO, Medicare, Medi-Cal, etc)
- Demonstrated ability to utilize written and verbal communication, interpersonal, critical thinking and problem-solving skills


Preferred Qualifications:
-Two (2) years clinical experience working in a treatment program for patients with a chronic disease (e.g. cardiac, respiratory, diabetes, hypertension).
-Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission,and other federal/state/local regulations.
- Ability to work independently and to problem solve
- Ability to work well in teams with other disciplines andclass presentation skills
- Strong assessment, care planning, intervention, and evaluation skills.
-Previous case management, with disease panel management focus, experience preferred.
-Diabetes, Heart Failure, Coronary Artery Disease, Asthma specific assessment, intervention, and patient education.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Strong computer skills


Notes:
- May need to work some evening hours to accommodate member needs]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2399488-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 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.

]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2391503-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
- One (1) year recent (within the last three (3) years) full-time equivalent experience in the ED, Critical Care, PACU, Step Down, DOU, Ambulatory Cardiology or as an RN performing treadmills.
- Current ACLS card required.
- PALS card may be required based on patient population.
- Knowledge of the various types of implantable cardiac devices and demonstrated ability to perform 12-lead EKG interpretation required.
- Knowledge of procedural sedation agents and reversal agents required.
- Basic arrhythmia course required.


Preferred Qualifications:
- BSN
- Successful passage of 12 lead regional examination or equivalent.
- Effective medical/surgical clinical experience and experience with bronchoscopy or endoscopic procedures.
- Experience with treadmill testing and 12 lead EKG interpretation.
- Experience with procedure sedation.
- Strong communication skills.
- Strong computer skills to include Word, Excel, and Healthconnect.
- Strong leadership and critical thinking abilities.


Notes:
- Occasional off hours and weekend work.]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2384116-Los-Angeles-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.

Preferred Qualifications:
- CBRN.
- Previous recent (within three years of hire date) supervisory experience.

]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2388391-Huntington-Beach-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:
- Significant experience (usually 3-5 years) in management and/or project management/operational planning
- Previous experience w/ KP preferred
- Specific subject matter expertise in health care operations, care delivery & clinical processes
- Demonstrated ability to conceive, plan & manage team-based projects; knowledge of health care industry strategic business issues, w/ an understanding of KP, it's operations, social & legal environment; knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, JCAHO, & other local, state, & federal regulations
- Health Connect: Broad understanding of ICT9 and CPT4
- Epic certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
- Position will be Orders / Clin Doc based.
Notes: Travel will be required.]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2388349-Los-Angeles-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:
- Significant experience, usually three (3) - five (5) years in management and/or project management/operational planning
- Previous experience with Kaiser Permanente preferred
- 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 nursing license required
- 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
- Health Connect: Broad understanding of ICD9 and CPT4
- Use of EPIC EMR, Certification in EPIC AMB or INPT.]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2355429-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 the last 3 years) full-time equivalent experience in an acute care setting.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) Level II


Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to review, evaluate and implement solution.


Notes:
- This is an 8hr position between the hours of 6am to 2am
- Must pass the bilingual assessment test.
- Performs routine nursing duties per physician's orders (administer medications, start I.V.s, etc.)
- Assessment and triage of patients presenting to the medical offices.
- Provides functional direction to assigned personnel to monitor and direct patient flow, prepare & monitor daily work assignment, identify problems and recommend and implement solutions.
- Will orientate and train new and existing personnel.
- May work at multiple locations/facilities.
- Must be willing to work in all departments at facility
]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2384181-Los-Angeles-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
- Perform patient care functions as prescribed by physician/health care professionals following established protocols, policies and procedures within their scope of education, training and responsibilities.
- 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.
- Initiate and maintain Intravenous solutions as prescribed by physician, 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.
- Explain purpose and process of examinations, tests and medical procedures to patients, following established guidelines.
- Instruct patients on general health and basic self care procedures.
- Review, explain and clarify physician orders with patient or parent.
- Instruct patient in use of home equipment.
- Administer patient first aid. Apply basic orthopedic devices, as ordered by physician.
- Apply and remove dressings.
- Execute treatments such as urinary catheterization, bladder irrigations, suction procedures and throat irrigations.
- Follow standard infection control procedures.
- Administer enemas. Initiate emergency procedures (including basic CPR) and provide emergency patient treatments.
- Irrigate and pack wounds.
- Lift patients.
- Monitor patient vital signs. Monitor patients for bleeding.
- Observe machine monitors.
- Administer inhalation therapy.
- Participate in development of nursing care plans.
- Perform surgical preps. Prepare and position patients for procedures.
- Prepare patients for physical examinations. Provide therapeutic care as ordered by physician.
- Rinse and clean instruments and equipment.
- Sterilize instruments and equipment.
- Arrange for equipment repair and maintenance.
- Maintain clean work area.
- Monitor supply of oxygen and gas tanks. Complete laboratory, radiology requisitions and specialized test forms.
- Notify appropriate personnel of abnormal lab test results.
- Answer member inquires.
- Observe patient condition for reactions during and after procedures.
- Remove sutures following established protocols.
- Respond to Code Blues.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Current California Licensed Vocational Nurse license required.
- Current I.V. Certification required.
- Basic Life Support required.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support required within six (6) months of hire.
- One (1) year of recent (within the last three (3) years) experience as a LVN in an acute/outpatient setting.
- Computer and typing skills preferred.


Notes:
- Days and hours may vary including evenings.
- Rotating weekends.
-This is atwelve (12) hour shift with back up eight (8) hour shift 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm.]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2362677-Los-Angeles-Nursing-Licensed 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 appropriate, individualized plans of care to ensure continuity, quality & appropriate resource use.
- 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 & appropriate community agencies.
- Reviews, monitors, evaluates & coordinates the patient's hospital stay to assure that all appropriate & 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 coordination, 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 outpt, ER, inpt & non-KFH facilities.
- Acts as a liaison between inpt 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 appropriate facilities; maintains & provides required documentation.
- Adheres to internal & external regulatory & accreditation requirements & compliance guidelines including but not limited to: JCAHO, DHS, HCFA, CMS, DMHC, NCQA & DOL.
- Educates members of the healthcare team concerning their roles & responsibilities in the discharge planning process & appropriate use of resources.
- Provides patients w/ education to assist w/ their discharge & help them cope w/ psychological problems related to acute & chronic illness.
- Reviews, analyses & identifies utilization patterns & trends, problems or inappropriate utilization of resources & participates in the collection & analysis of data for special studies, projects, planning, or for routine utilization monitoring activities.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum two years 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 (JCAHO, Medicare, Medi-Cal, etc.).
- Demonstrated ability to utilize written and verbal communication, interpersonal, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2381546-Los-Angeles-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Collaborates and partners with Medical Center leaders, other Service Directors, and key stakeholders (e.g. Quality, PCS, IT) in identifying and implementing innovative models and best practices within clinical information systems.
- Advocates use of KPHC/other clinical systems and directs development and implementation of changes to improve quality, care experience, and efficiency across the continuum of care.
- Represents patient care services informatics needs at local and regional KPHC and other clinical system domains, governance committees, and other medical center workgroups.
- Manages clinical systems to achieve a high level of customer satisfaction with emphasis on customer service and highest standards of quality and innovation.
- Provides program planning, management and consultative services in areas of clinical education: training; development; and continuous learning.
- Collaborates with medical center leaders to identify training needs for nursing staff in existing and new applications.
- Aligns clinical education/development services/programs with current and future needs for a competent professional workforce.
- Provides coaching and consultative services to clinical leaders to analyze/diagnose/solve clinical performance problems.
- Conducts ad hoc training, and ensures appropriate utilization of KPHC and other clinical systems.
- Provides leadership and technical advice related to KPHC, process and workflow design, data management and related processes.
- Works in partnership with leadership and staff to translate nursing requirements into specifications for nursing information systems.
- Evaluates the impact the information systems have on user workflow; identifies workflow and process changes that will enhance the use of nursing and clinical information systems.
- Coordinates and facilitates on-going KPHC evaluation including: user accuracy, data integrity, and system reliability.
- Develops and implements action plans as needed to support user accuracy, data integrity and system reliability.
- Participates in post implementation change evaluation and supports users in maintaining changed processes.
- Manages the impact of KPHC changes on the delivery of patient care and member services, including escalating change requests, planning upgrades, facilitating planned downtime, communicating changes to end users, and leadership
- Participates in interdisciplinary and process improvement teams to identify potential future uses for KPHC/other clinical systems and potential improvements in the current use of the systems.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of trends and advances in the field of Nursing and Healthcare Informatics, nursing practices, and regulatory standards.
- Informatics Specialist may manage a team.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Five (5) to seven (7) years of substantial nursing experience in patient care.
- Masters degree required in related field.
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
- Current California RN license required.
- BCLS required in hospital settings.
- American Nursing Credentialing Center certification in Informatics Nursing will be required within three (3) years.
- Managed locally by the Nurse Staffing Office or Nurse Executive.
- Demonstrated leadership qualities.
- Demonstrated expertise in clinical informatics and KPHC or similarly integrated electronic medical record.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, and other local, state, and federal regulations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of clinical education requirements, standards, and practices.
- Demonstrated knowledge of performance improvement practices.
- Proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
- Project management skills preferred.]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2381526-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.


Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum two (2) years current adult and pediatric nursing care in outpatient setting.
- Aseptic techniques assisting with minor surgery procedures.
- Experience/knowledge of EKG's.
- Immunizations for pediatrics and adults; ear lavage.
- Proficiency with OPAS, KITS and HEALTH CONNECT Systems.
- Effective communication skills and legible printing.
- Strong organizational skills and self-motivated.
- Customer focused.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Ability to work in a high volume outpatient clinic.
- Ability to anticipate MD/Provider's and patient's needs and prioritize accordingly.
- Knowledge of IM and oral medications given in Family Medicine, Pediatrics, OB/GYN and Internal Medicine.
- Dedicated to providing the highest quality of service toour health plan members and internal customers.


Notes:
- May be required to work weekends and holidays.
- May be required to work in other departments based on clinic needs.
- Willingness to maintain flexible work schedule and float to various modules within the department.
- Must be able to work flexible expanding hours and rotate to the Medical Office Buildings (Playa Vista, Inglewood).
- Assist Providers to manage In-Basket Folders in KP HealthConnect* HealthConnect Trained.
- Must pass the bilingual assessment test.
]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2373117-Los-Angeles-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
Information will be added based on hiring manager submission

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Current CA RN license and 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:
- Med-Surg, critical care, pain management and end of life care

Notes:
- After hours on call coverage weekday, weekends, holidays and visits
- Reliable transportation
]]> Sun, 22 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2054778-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 Certification
- One (1) year recent (within the last three (3) years) full-time equivalent experience in Diagnostic Imaging/IR, PACU, ED or Critical Care.
- Current ACLS card required.
- Procedural Sedation experience required including knowledge of medications specific to the management of the adult patient requiring procedural sedation, moderate analgesia and reversal agents required.
-Current PALS card required.
- Proficient in I.V. therapy.
- May rotate through MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, CT, Angiography, Interventional Radiology and other diagnostic areas.
- The ability to take call with a 30 minute response time.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate Degree
- Bachelors Degree in Nursing
- Knowledge of IR and CT operations.
- Basic PC Skills: Word
-10 Key KSPM

Notes:
- Will rotate in IR and CT.
- Will take call.
- Rotating Weekends.
- Standby]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2365413-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 Certification
- One (1) -year recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent experience in acute care or ambulatory care.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous clinical experience.
- IV certification
- Knowledge of injectable and oral medications given in Family Medicine, Pediatrics and OB/GYN.
- Ability to accurately draw-up and deliver oral, IV and injectable medications.

Notes:
- Rotating Weekends.
- May work holidays.
- This is a temporary position for approximately five (5) months.
]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2362682-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:
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) Level II.
- Current CA RN license and AHA BLS certification.
- One (1) year recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent experience in PACU, ED or Critical Care.
- Current ACLS card required.
- Procedural Sedation experience required including knowledge of medications specific to the management of the adult patient requiring
- Procedural sedation, moderate analgesia and reversal agents required.
-Current PALS card required.
- One (1) year recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent experience in acute care or ambulatory care.
- ONS Provider Card required.
- Proficient in I.V. therapy.
- May rotate through MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, CT, Angiography, Interventional Radiology and other diagnostic areas.
- The ability to take call with a 30 minute response time.

Preferred Qualifications:
- BSN
- Strong leadership skills.
- Demonstrates effective communication with all members of the healthcare/interdisciplinary team.
- Demonstrates effective communication with patients both verbally and written.
- Ability to perform independent nursing knowledge utilizing the nursing process.
- Interpersonal relationships with internal physicians, external physicians and other patient care and non patient care staff.
- Ability to troubleshoot and or manage clinic/patient related issues, and able to assist licensed and non-licensed employees in solving work related issues.
- Excellent customer service skills, team-oriented, able to work in a fast pace environment with minimal difficulty while maintaining a compassionate approach when dealing with the patients.
- Radiation Oncology and or Medical Oncology experience
- Minimum two (2) years Charge nurse experience in an outpatient clinic setting.
- Preferred medical/surgical nursing experience.
- Nurse telephone/triage advice experience.
- Knowledge of Health Connect, Tapestry, external e-referral system, Lotus Notes program.
- Knowledge of Basic PC applications

Notes:
- Must pass the bilingual assessment test.]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2359550-Los-Angeles-Nursing-Licensed
Supervises the delivery of nursing services and patient care within the perioperative setting 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 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.

Essential Functions:
- 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.
- 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, JCAHO, 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 on going 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: JCAHO, National Quality Forum, and Leapfrog. See Patient Safety Management Accountabilities Addendum for job specific accountabilities.


Qualifications:

Notes:
-Schedule varies

Basic Qualifications:
- BSN or BA/BS in health care or closely related field required.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
- Current California RN license required.
- CPR certificate required.
- **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
- 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, JCAHO, and other local, state, federal regulations.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and management skills.
]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 1361325-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 Certification
- One (1) -year recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent experience in acute care or ambulatory care.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum two (2) years current nursing care in outpatient setting, including aseptic techniques, EKGs, IV administration, minor surgery, patient teaching.
- Experience in Family, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics preferred.
- Strong leadership skills, ability to work in high volume clinic with competing priorities, ability to anticipate provider and patients needs and prioritize accordingly.
- Experience handling medical emergencies, medical assessment and triage, including telephone triage and message handling.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strong organization skills and self motivated with an emphasis on customer focus.

Notes:
- Must be able to work flexible expanding hours and rotate to theMedical Office Buildings (Playa. Culver Marina).
- This is an eight (8) hour position.
]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2320843-Los-Angeles-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Evaluates and identifies members' needs.
- Interfaces with primary care physicians, specialists, and various disciplines on the development of case management plans/programs.
- Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of the case management plans and modifies as necessary.
- Coordinates the interdisciplinary approach to providing continuity of care, including utilization management, transfer coordination, discharge planning, and obtaining all authorizations/approvals/transfers as needed for outside services for patients/families.
- Acts as a clinical liaison, per their specialty, with outside agencies such as County CCS, non-plan facilities, outside providers, employers and/or workers' compensation carriers, and third party administrators.
- Prepares reports, communicates program changes to appropriate staff, and develops protocols in accordance with state regulations.
- Acts as a patient advocate and educator to assure that the patient has the knowledge to care for his/her condition and patient is educated and empowered to be responsible for participating in the plan of care.
- Develops individualized patient/family education plan focused on self-management; delivers patient/family education specific to a disease state.
- Develops and updates training and educational materials and presents to appropriate staff, members and families.
- Facilitates patients' return to normal daily activities by teaching and making appropriate referrals for outside services/continued care.
- Consults with internal and external physicians, health care providers, discharge planners, and outside agencies regarding continued care/treatment or hospitalization or referral to support services or placement.
- May need to facilitate transportation and housing arrangements for patient.
- Coordinates transmission of clinical and benefit treatment to patients, families and outside agencies.
- Participates in data collection and analysis of clinical outcomes of care and customer satisfaction standards.
- Participates in the formulation and implementation/monitoring of action strategies and outcomes of care or customer service.
- Ensures that accurate records are maintained of the care associated with each patient.
- Interprets regulations, health plan benefits, policies, and procedures for members, physicians, medical office staff, contract providers, and outside agencies.

Qualifications:

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


Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Master's degree
- Previous chronic disease case management experience with cardiovascular conditions, diabetes
- Experience with MS Word and Excel


Notes:
- May require travel between medical offices within Los Angeles service area
- Schedule varies
- Rotating weekends
]]> Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 1979195-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 licenseand AHA BLS Certification.
- One (1) year within the last three (3) years full-time equivalent experience in acute care or ambulatory care.
- ONS Provider Card required.


Preferred Qualifications:
- Graduate of a BRN approved program.
- OCN certification preferred.
- BSN preferred.
- Experience in the adult hematology oncology setting.
- Oncology experience preferred.
- Excellent IV skills.
- Knowledge of chemotherapy side effects.
- Experience with blood transfusions.
- Able to perform exceptional patient teaching in hematology oncology.
- Basic computer skills.]]> Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2329320-Huntington-Beach-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
- Complies with organizational rules, policies and procedures (i.e. JCAHO, Title 22, Regional and Department requirements).
- Evaluates patients pre-operatively by interviewing and examining patient; reviews chart for relevant information.
- In collaboration with the anesthesiologist selects anesthetic for patient based on pre-operative examination.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological maturation process in delivery of services to patients of each age group served: neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.
- Selects anesthetic for patient based on pre-operative examination.
- Evaluates patient's response to pre-medication.
- Communicates with surgeon and anesthesiologist regarding special concerns of patient.
- Checks anesthesia equipment daily and between cases to assure safe operating condition.
- Prepares drugs for administration.
- Administers anesthesia in accordance with delineated clinical privileges and any conditions or restrictions imposed thereof.
- Monitors the patient intra-operatively.
- Evaluates operative and post-operative condition of patient and takes necessary action to maintain stability.
- Evaluates the patients postoperatively (within 24 hours).
- Precepts student nurse anesthetists.
- Maintains an accurate accounting of controlled substances in accordance with departmental guidelines.
- Maintains equipment and supplies as outlined in department policies and procedures.
- Complies with organizational rules, policies and procedures (i.e. JCAHO, CAC Title 22, Regional and Department requirements).
- Establishes and maintains courteous and cooperative relations when interacting with public, patients, staff, and other personnel.
- May perform other duties within scope of licensure/certification as required.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Experience in anesthesia for major procedures involving extensive monitoring and fluid, blood, and electrolyte replacement for various age group patients.
- Graduate of an educational program in Nurse Anesthesia accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs and Schools.
- Certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) approved and accepted by the State of California Board of Registered Nursing.
- Certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist issued by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists and/or Council on Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists.
- CRNA eligible and must achieve certification within five (5) months of date of program completion to continue employment.
- Valid BCLS card.
- Valid ACLS and/or PALS card where required.
- Valid California RN license.
- National Provider Identifier (NPI) required.
- Skills: CRNA's must demonstrate both technical/clinical and professional skill and ability along with all related techniques and procedures within the scope of practice as defined by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs.
- Additional skills are required in charting and documentation, knowledge of equipment and supplies, productivity, job and personal maturity communication, and education and staff development.

Notes:
- This is a per-diemposition, days and hours may vary according to departmental need]]> Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2329267-Huntington-Beach-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Provides follow-up and interventions to patients diagnosed with ostomies, draining wounds, fistulae, or skin breakdown secondary to pressure, incontinence, venous hypertension, arterial insufficiency, trauma, surgery or diabetic neuropathy and other related skin issues.
- Provides direct patient care counseling of individuals anticipating surgery which may result in the creation of a stoma, individualized instruction for those who have an abdominal stoma for the diversion of stool or urine, or assessment and treatment recommendations for the above stated skin breakdown conditions.
- Assists patient through continuum of care for management of related issues.
- Evaluates new and currently used products for ostomy, continence and wound care.
- Makes recommendations to patients in obtaining related products.
- Assesses individual patient needs and goals, and provides educational programs to physicians, nursing, and other paramedical professionals on ostomy/wound care management and self-care education.
- Conducts continuing educational programs for physicians and nursing personnel.
- This helps provide current standards of practice for ostomy patients.
- Provides patient/family teaching and education regarding ostomy/wound care and self-management.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum one (1) year of previous clinical nursing experience as a Registered Nurse in caring for patients with abdominal somas, draining wounds, fistulas, and pressure sores.
- Completion of an accredited CWON program.
- Current CA RN license.
- AHA BLS.
- Current Board Certification in Wound Ostomy Nursing (CWON).
- Current Board Certification in Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing (CWOCN), preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of pediatric and adult patient teaching principles.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary and integumentary systems including path physiology.
- Effective communication skills.
- Fine motor dexterity.
]]> Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2325045-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:

This is a repost of 127592.

Basic Qualifications:
- Current CA RN license and AHA BLS certification.
- One (1)-year recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent experience in PICU or successful completion of a KP PICU course or approved equivalent within prior 12 months.
- Current PALS card required.
- Chemotherapy (ONS provider card or APHON Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Provider card) required within 3 months of hire.
- May be expected to cross train to at least 1 other Perinatal area.

Preferred Qualifications:
- CCRN
- BSN

Notes:
- Works every other weekend]]> Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2325000-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 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:
- Experience in all aspects of blood collections within a blood Donor Center.


Notes:
- Must travel to other facilities for satellite blood/platelet drives.
- Must be able to label and package blood bags and supplies.
- May be required to work weekends, evenings and holidays.
- Duties may include lifting of large quantities of blood units.]]> Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2316755-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 Certification
- One (1) year recent (within the last 3 years) full time equivalent experience in GI/Endoscopy or a minimum of 2-years recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent adult experience in either PACU, ED, DOU, Critical Care or procedural sedation.
- Completion of didactic and clinical training program may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of GI Procedures and Preparation - CGRN preferred - ACLS a plus -
- Knowledge of Advice Nursing, Strong Clinical Skills- Assessment, Documentation, IV insertion. D
emonstrated clinical assessment skills including emergency management.
- Procedural Sedation experience.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively and courteously. GI Lab experience.
- Appropriate use of disinfectant/sterile technique for surgical and endoscopy instruments.
- Universal body fluid precaution.

Notes:
- Will be expected to complete all normal duties, including call and weekend shifts.
- Must be willing to work flexible hours and start/finish times with some overtime involved]]> Sun, 01 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 1976143-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 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:
- CNOR & ACLS
- BSN
- Associate Degree in Nursing
- At least two (2) years current experience circ and scrubbing various surgical cases in an acute care hs.
- Knowledge of AORN standards, recommendations and practices.
- Basic PC Skills: Word, Excel, Powerpoint

Notes:
- Ability to take weekend and night call.
]]> Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2305153-Los-Angeles-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Directs, reviews, assigns & organizes the work of at least three (3) or more employees, of which at least one (1) must be another RN OR if the RN is the only RN assigned to the medical office OR a RN in a dept where the supervisor is not a RN to ensure completion of patient care/dept activities.
- Provides professional leadership & direction of dept personnel in order to maintain efficient delivery of effective patient care.
- Is an excellent staff role model for professional nursing practice (e.g. RN/MD Collaborating for Outcomes, Just Culture, Quality, Service, Safety).
- Facilitates interprofessional/interdisciplinary communication & collaboration.
- Supports & enhances the leadership skills of the staff RNs, LVNs & MAs.
- Acts as a resource, preceptor & mentor to new employees, registry, students, & other team members in dept specific operations & patient care activities.
- Collaborates w/ or refers to mgr/clinical nurse specialist any outstanding issues or concerns on the unit.
- Serves as a resource for clinical concerns, scope of practice & applicable state & federal regulations as well as operational concerns of providers & staff.
- Demonstrates flexibility in work schedule to meet the dept demands of the day; facilitates & relieves staff breaks.
- Encourages completion & distribution of After Visit Summary (AVS) plan including barriers & patient/family education.
- Conducts audits & ensures that documentation reflects thorough assessments, incorporates physical & psychosocial findings, diagnostic tests, learning needs, barriers, multidisciplinary education plans & age appropriate care.
- Coordinates paramedic & emergency medical mgmt of 911 & ACLS transport.
- Provides input on employees' performance evaluations through daily observation & monitoring of performance.
- Performs medication verification for MAs & assists/performs audits.
- Adjusts/Identifies staffing needs of the dept, in coordination w/ dept mgr, to assure quality patient care, patient & staff safety, efficiency, productivity & working conditions of providers & staff.
- Identifies & supports staff professional/clinical development needs (i.e.certification, presentations, reward/recognition).
- Collaborates & assists w/ the Dept PIC or Chief of Service, DA, ADAs & Supervisors in staffing, workflow & throughput to promote quality patient care, patient & staff safety, efficiency, productivity & working conditions of providers & staff.
- Monitor in-basket mgmt to ensure timely completion of messages.
- Ensures use of nurse advice protocols for medical problem, same day & symptom-based messages.
- Assists or ensures completion of in basket messages in collaboration w/ Providers & other staff i.e. in basket support staff, module LVN & MA's.
- Takes responsibility for professional growth & development.
- Attends Charge Nurse Educational programs.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Graduate of a Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) approved nursing program or equivalent curriculum that meets the requirements of a BRN approved nursing program.
- Current and valid California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) Registered Nursing license.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) card
- One (1) year recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent experience in acute care or ambulatory care.
- BSN preferred.
- AAACN certification preferred.
]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2297091-Los-Angeles-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Collaborates and partners with Medical Center leaders, other Service Directors, and key stakeholders (e.g. Quality, PCS, IT) in identifying and implementing innovative models and best practices within clinical information systems.
- Advocates use of KPHC/other clinical systems and directs development and implementation of changes to improve quality, care experience, and efficiency across the continuum of care.
- Represents patient care services informatics needs at local and regional KPHC and other clinical system domains, governance committees, and other medical center workgroups.
- Manages clinical systems to achieve a high level of customer satisfaction with emphasis on customer service and highest standards of quality and innovation.
- Provides program planning, management and consultative services in areas of clinical education: training; development; and continuous learning.
- Collaborates with medical center leaders to identify training needs for nursing staff in existing and new applications.
- Aligns clinical education/development services/programs with current and future needs for a competent professional workforce.
- Provides coaching and consultative services to clinical leaders to analyze/diagnose/solve clinical performance problems.
- Conducts ad hoc training, and ensures appropriate utilization of KPHC and other clinical systems.
- Provides leadership and technical advice related to KPHC, process and workflow design, data management and related processes.
- Works in partnership with leadership and staff to translate nursing requirements into specifications for nursing information systems.
- Evaluates the impact the information systems have on user workflow; identifies workflow and process changes that will enhance the use of nursing and clinical information systems.
- Coordinates and facilitates on-going KPHC evaluation including: user accuracy, data integrity, and system reliability.
- Develops and implements action plans as needed to support user accuracy, data integrity and system reliability.
- Participates in post implementation change evaluation and supports users in maintaining changed processes.
- Manages the impact of KPHC changes on the delivery of patient care and member services, including escalating change requests, planning upgrades, facilitating planned downtime, communicating changes to end users, and leadership
- Participates in interdisciplinary and process improvement teams to identify potential future uses for KPHC/other clinical systems and potential improvements in the current use of the systems.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of trends and advances in the field of Nursing and Healthcare Informatics, nursing practices, and regulatory standards.
- Informatics Specialist may manage a team.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
- Current California RN license required.
- BCLS required in hospital settings.
- Masters degree required in related field.
- American Nursing Credentialing Center certification in Informatics Nursing will be required within three (3) years.
- Managed locally by the Nurse Staffing Office or Nurse Executive.
- Five (5) to seven (7) years of substantial nursing experience in patient care.
- Demonstrated leadership qualities.
- Demonstrated expertise in clinical informatics and KPHC or similarly integrated electronic medical record.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, and other local, state, and federal regulations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of clinical education requirements, standards, and practices.
- Demonstrated knowledge of performance improvement practices.
- Proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
- Project management skills preferred.


Notes:
- Flexible hours for KPHC Downtimes and related informatics needs.]]> Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2288520-Los-Angeles-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Evaluates and identifies members' needs.
- Interfaces with primary care physicians, specialists, and various disciplines on the development of case management plans/programs.
- Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of the case management plans and modifies as necessary.
- Coordinates the interdisciplinary approach to providing continuity of care, including utilization management, transfer coordination, discharge planning, and obtaining all authorizations/approvals/transfers as needed for outside services for patients/families.
- Acts as a clinical liaison, per their specialty, with outside agencies such as County CCS, non-plan facilities, outside providers, employers and/or workers' compensation carriers, and third party administrators.
- Prepares reports, communicates program changes to appropriate staff, and develops protocols in accordance with state regulations.
- Acts as a patient advocate and educator to assure that the patient has the knowledge to care for his/her condition and patient is educated and empowered to be responsible for participating in the plan of care.
- Develops individualized patient/family education plan focused on self-management; delivers patient/family education specific to a disease state.
- Develops and updates training and educational materials and presents to appropriate staff, members and families.
- Facilitates patients' return to normal daily activities by teaching and making appropriate referrals for outside services/continued care.
- Consults with internal and external physicians, health care providers, discharge planners, and outside agencies regarding continued care/treatment or hospitalization or referral to support services or placement.
- May need to facilitate transportation and housing arrangements for patient.
- Coordinates transmission of clinical and benefit treatment to patients, families and outside agencies.
- Participates in data collection and analysis of clinical outcomes of care and customer satisfaction standards.
- Participates in the formulation and implementation/monitoring of action strategies and outcomes of care or customer service.
- Ensures that accurate records are maintained of the care associated with each patient.
- Interprets regulations, health plan benefits, policies, and procedures for members, physicians, medical office staff, contract providers, and outside agencies.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
- Current and valid California RN license required.
- Bachelor's degree in nursing or healthcare related field preferred OR current equivalent related work experience.
- Minimum two (2) years of clinical experience as an RN in an acute care or ambulatory care setting required.
- For positions in Occupational Medicine Departments: Must be a Certified Occupational Health Nurse OR complete the certification within 24 months of employment and be enrolled in the certification program within 90 days of employment.
- For positions in Physical Medicine Case Managers are required to have a BLS Certification.
- Demonstrated ability to utilize/apply the general and specialized principles, practices, techniques and methods of utilization review/management, care coordination, transfer coordination, discharge planning and case management.
- Working knowledge of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards (JCAHO, Medicare, Medi-Cal, etc.).
- Demonstrated ability to utilize written and verbal communication, interpersonal, critical thinking and problem-solving skills required.


Preferred Qualifications:
- Case Management certified.
- Able to identify barriers to care plan adherence.
- Able to evaluate bio-phycho-social needs.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Critical thinking skills.
- Able to establish goal setting and negotiate with patient to improve healthcare outcomes.
- Able to discern patient needs and engage in care plan.
- Able to direct and set limits with non-adherent members.
- Skilled in engaging members in care planning.
- Knowledge of EMR.]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2256835-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 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 twelve (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

Notes:
- If twelve (12) hour option chosen, shift will be 7:00PM - 7:30 AM, back up eight (8) hour shift will be 11:00PM - 7:30 AM.
]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2256839-Los-Angeles-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Provides follow-up and interventions to patients diagnosed with ostomies, draining wounds, fistulae, or skin breakdown secondary to pressure, incontinence, venous hypertension, arterial insufficiency, trauma, surgery or diabetic neuropathy and other related skin issues.
- Provides direct patient care counseling of individuals anticipating surgery which may result in the creation of a stoma, individualized instruction for those who have an abdominal stoma for the diversion of stool or urine, or assessment and treatment recommendations for the above stated skin breakdown conditions.
- Assists patient through continuum of care for management of related issues.
- Evaluates new and currently used products for ostomy, continence and wound care.
- Makes recommendations to patients in obtaining related products.
- Assesses individual patient needs and goals, and provides educational programs to physicians, nursing, and other paramedical professionals on ostomy/wound care management and self-care education.
- Conducts continuing educational programs for physicians and nursing personnel.
- This helps provide current standards of practice for ostomy patients.
- Provides patient/family teaching and education regarding ostomy/wound care and self-management.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum one (1) year of previous clinical nursing experience as a Registered Nurse in caring for patients with abdominal somas, draining wounds, fistulas, and pressure sores.
- Completion of an accredited CWON program.
- Current CA RN license.
- AHA BLS.
- Current Board Certification in Wound Ostomy Nursing (CWON).
- Current Board Certification in Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing (CWOCN), preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of pediatric and adult patient teaching principles.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary and integumentary systems including path physiology.
- Effective communication skills.
- Fine motor dexterity.

Notes:
- Works rotating weekends]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2232586-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 3 years) full-time equivalent experience in mother/baby care.
- NRP completion required.
- May be expected to cross train to at least 1 other Perinatal area.

Preferred Qualifications:
- ACLS
-AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring

Notes:
- If twelve (12) hour option chosen, shift will be 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM, back up eight (8) hour shift will be 11:00PM - 7:30 AM
- Rotating weekends
]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2256794-Los-Angeles-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Consults w/ Service Line Leaders, Chiefs of Service, Medical Staff Committee Chairpersons, Physicians, & Department Administrators in charge of special care areas to assist them in developing ongoing evaluation programs to identify, resolve, & report opportunities to improve patient care
- May represent the department on Medical Staff committees
- Designs, conducts, & evaluates studies & problem focused reviews requested by the Medical Center Administration, medical staff, or department administrators which frequently involve sensitive, confidential, or medical legal issues
- Performs & oversees ongoing Quality Improvement activities across the medical center to assure timeliness, accuracy, & compliance w/ licensing & regulation requirements
- Use & educate end users on data display tools, including statistical process control methods
- Participate in risk management by investigating problems encountered by patients, identifying patterns, & trends in patient care problems, & developing policies & procedures to reduce risks
- Monitors compliance w/ quality improvement requirements
- Assist in the supervision & direction of the activities performed by the Quality Improvement Analysts & support staff
- Assist in the preparation of the Quality of Care reports that are sent to the Region offices & the Board of Directors
- Develop & conduct presentations on the quality improvement standards & the Medical Center Quality Improvement Plan to insure compliance w/ JCAHO, NCQA & other regulatory agency standards
- Conducts special clinical studies related to patient care management
- Participate in the annual development of the Medical Center goals for Quality Improvement

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Two (2) - three (3) years of experience as a hospital nurse required
- Previous experience, usually two (2) or more years in a quality improvement role
- Experience in a 'patient advocate' role to insure a 'patient' centered focus
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Health Care preferred
- Current California RN license required
- Current Certified Professional of Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) preferred
- Familiarity with medical procedures and terminology
- Strong planning, organizing, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
- Detailed knowledge of Title 22, JCAHO and NCQA requirements for licensure and accreditation
- Proficient with PC applications including database, spreadsheet, and word processing

Preferred Qualifications:
- MS or MHA
- Previous management experience and/or previous quality experience
- Effective communication skills, verbal and written
- Comfortable with analytical analysis
- Effective computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and electronic medical record
- Able to display and present data and interact with physicians routinely]]> Thu, 08 Mar 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2102866-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 pediatric acute care or pediatric ambulatory care.
]]> Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2226633-Los-Angeles-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Develops, coordinates, and evaluates programs to meet regulatory requirements and organizational, departmental, and discipline-specific needs.
- Designs, develops, coordinates, and evaluates activities for continuing professional education for staff.
- Collaborates with consultants to develop special projects in professional education, development, and learning.
- Communicates and markets education programs to a broad target audience using appropriate methods, and based on identified/assessed needs.
- Makes recommendations for cost/quality strategies, works within budget; serves as expert resource to staff and departments in defining and meeting educational, clinical, quality, and cost outcomes and performance measures.
- Develops, implements, monitors, and evaluates/improves the orientation, cross training and education/competency processes/systems for clinical staff and students.
- Evaluates performance issues and develops strategies for remediation.
- Responds to corporate and industry changes in clinical practice and professional education and provides necessary training, education and development which improve organizational performance.
- Participates in leadership projects, meetings, committees and improvement activities.
- Ensures compliance and documentation of organizational records based on regulatory agency standards.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required; BSN preferred.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Current California RN license required.
- Previous teaching experience required or previous recent experience (within last 3 years) in in-service education in clinical service area (usually two (2)to five (5) years).
- AHA BLS instructor preferred
- Adult learning knowledge required.
- Demonstrated ability to utilize interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and group facilitator/process skills.
- Computer literacy required.

]]> Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2115171-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 certification
- One (1) year recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent experience in Diagnostic Imaging/IR, PACU, ED or Critical Care.
- Current ACLS card required.
- Procedural Sedation experience required including knowledge of medications specific to the management of the adult patient requiring procedural sedation, moderate analgesia and reversal agents required.
- Performing Pediatric Procedural Sedation, current PALS card required.
- Proficient in I.V. therapy.
- May rotate through MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, CT, Angiography, Interventional Radiology and other diagnostic areas.
- The ability to take call with a 30 minute response time.

Notes:
- This is a Per Diem position
]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2211181-Los-Angeles-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- 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.
- 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, JCAHO, 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 on going 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: JCAHO, 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).
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
- BSN or BA/BS in health care or closely related field required.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Current California RN license required.
- CPR certificate required.
- **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.
- Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, JCAHO, and other local, state, federal regulations.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and management skills.


]]> Sun, 26 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2203308-Huntington-Beach-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Through department managers/staff, directs and manages the delivery of nursing services and patient 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', physician and internal clients' needs in a changing, competitive health care market.
- Accountable for the efficient delivery of patient care and support services within the service line for KP members by directing the development, evaluation, and utilization of cost effective, high quality nursing practices.
- With Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and SCPMG staff, develops strategic/business plans to achieve integrated services across the continuum of care at multiple sites/departments.
- Directs and ensures continuous improvement of all clinical practices, services, and operations by managing the design and implementation of systems, processes, and methods to evaluate and improve patient care across the continuum of care.
- Plans, develops, and/or directs the implementation of service area and/or divisional initiatives within service line or service area which develop and share best practices and standards of care.
- Directs and/or delegates to 24 hour managers the appropriate delivery and level of services.
- Directs budget management and resource allocation; manages financial performance and identifies and implements strategies to reduce costs and improve quality of care and service.
- Manages and resolves human resource, labor relations, employee and department safety, and risk management issues
- Hires, fires, and disciplines as part of performance management.
- Directs compliance with administrative, legal, and regulatory requirements of governmental and regulatory agencies.
- May assume responsibilities of Nurse Executive in their absence.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
- BSN or BA in health care related field required.
- Master's degree preferred in a related field such as nursing, business or health services administration.
- Current California RN license required.
- CPR certificate required.
- Minimum eight (8) to ten (10) years of acute health care nursing experience including five (5) years of progressive management experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of operations and healthcare management; Nurse Practice Act, JCAHO and other local, state and federal regulations.
]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2189804-Los-Angeles-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:
- BSN or Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field required or completion of a relevant Bachelor's Degree within two (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.
- Clinical nursing experience relevant to a given position/department (e.g., emergency nursing, medical surgical) required (usually three [3] - four [4] years) including two (2) years of leadership experience.
- 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:
- BSN preferred.
- Minimum of three (3) years experience in an acute care hospital operating room scrubbing and circulating setting.
- Minimum of two (2) years experience with first line management in an acute care hospital operating room setting.
- Knowledge of nursing process.
- Able to group and individual interaction.
- Problem solving skills.
- Skills in the development of nursing care standards.
- Computer literate (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Critical thinking skills.


Notes:
- Schedule varies.
- Will be required to work three twelve (12) hour shifts and one eight (8) hour shift every two (2) weeks.]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2183080-Los-Angeles-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Evaluates and identifies members' needs.
- Interfaces with primary care physicians, specialists, and various disciplines on the development of case management plans/programs.
- Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of the case management plans and modifies as necessary.
- Coordinates the interdisciplinary approach to providing continuity of care, including utilization management, transfer coordination, discharge planning, and obtaining all authorizations/approvals/transfers as needed for outside services for patients/families.
- Acts as a clinical liaison, per their specialty, with outside agencies such as County CCS, non-plan facilities, outside providers, employers and/or workers' compensation carriers, and third party administrators.
- Prepares reports, communicates program changes to appropriate staff, and develops protocols in accordance with state regulations.
- Acts as a patient advocate and educator to assure that the patient has the knowledge to care for his/her condition and patient is educated and empowered to be responsible for participating in the plan of care.
- Develops individualized patient/family education plan focused on self-management; delivers patient/family education specific to a disease state.
- Develops and updates training and educational materials and presents to appropriate staff, members and families.
- Facilitates patients' return to normal daily activities by teaching and making appropriate referrals for outside services/continued care.
- Consults with internal and external physicians, health care providers, discharge planners, and outside agencies regarding continued care/treatment or hospitalization or referral to support services or placement.
- May need to facilitate transportation and housing arrangements for patient.
- Coordinates transmission of clinical and benefit treatment to patients, families and outside agencies.
- Participates in data collection and analysis of clinical outcomes of care and customer satisfaction standards.
- Participates in the formulation and implementation/monitoring of action strategies and outcomes of care or customer service.
- Ensures that accurate records are maintained of the care associated with each patient.
- Interprets regulations, health plan benefits, policies, and procedures for members, physicians, medical office staff, contract providers, and outside agencies.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum two (2) years of clinical experience as an RN in an acute care or ambulatory 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.
- For positions in Occupational Medicine Departments: Must be a Certified Occupational Health Nurse OR complete the certification within 24 months of employment and be enrolled in the certification program within 90 days of employment.
- For positions in Physical Medicine Case Managers are required to have a BLS Certification.
- Demonstrated ability to utilize/apply the general and specialized principles, practices, techniques and methods of utilization review/management, care coordination, transfer coordination, discharge planning and case management.
- Working knowledge of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards (JCAHO, Medicare, Medi-Cal, etc.).
- Demonstrated ability to utilize written and verbal communication, interpersonal, critical thinking and problem-solving skills required.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) Level II preferred.
- Bachelors or Masters of Nursing/and or CNS
- California licensure as a Registered Nurse.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Bachelor's degree in nursing or healthcare related field required or equivalent clinical nursing experience (usually four (4) years).
- Two (2) years clinical experience working in a treatment program for patients with a chronic disease (e.g., cardiac, respiratory, diabetes).
- Demonstrated knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, JCAHO and other federal/state/local regulations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in public health and Medi-Cal/State Program populations.
- Knowledge of Title 22 requirements.
- Knowledge of computers, mainframe, and desktop.
- Ability to utilize various software applications.
- UM and Continuing Care Experience including Home Health and Palliative Care.
- Basic PC Skills: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access

Notes:
- May travel to all Riverside clinics.
- Primary Coverage: Moreno Valley and Coachella Valley.]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2159384-Los-Angeles-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Provides follow-up and interventions to patients diagnosed with ostomies, draining wounds, fistulae, or skin breakdown secondary to pressure, incontinence, venous hypertension, arterial insufficiency, trauma, surgery or diabetic neuropathy and other related skin issues.
- Provides direct patient care counseling of individuals anticipating surgery which may result in the creation of a stoma, individualized instruction for those who have an abdominal stoma for the diversion of stool or urine, or assessment and treatment recommendations for the above stated skin breakdown conditions.
- Assists patient through continuum of care for management of related issues.
- Evaluates new and currently used products for ostomy, continence and wound care.
- Makes recommendations to patients in obtaining related products.
- Assesses individual patient needs and goals, and provides educational programs to physicians, nursing, and other paramedical professionals on ostomy/wound care management and self-care education.
- Conducts continuing educational programs for physicians and nursing personnel.
- This helps provide current standards of practice for ostomy patients.
- Provides patient/family teaching and education regarding ostomy/wound care and self-management.

Qualifications:

This is a repost of 104008

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum one (1) year of previous clinical nursing experience as a Registered Nurse in caring for patients with abdominal somas, draining wounds, fistulas, and pressure sores.
- Completion of an accredited CWON program.
- Current CA RN license.
- AHA BLS.
- Current Board Certification in Wound Ostomy Nursing (CWON).
- Current Board Certification in Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing (CWOCN), preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of pediatric and adult patient teaching principles.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary and integumentary systems including path physiology.
- Effective communication skills.
- Fine motor dexterity.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrate knowledge of quality improvement, clinical care delivery processes, Demonstrated clinical teaching or lead experience.
- Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act. The Joint Commission and other federal state and local regulatory requirements.
- Previous nursing experience in acute care setting (usually two years) Previous home health experience (usually three years).
- Strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Must be able to work in a labor/Management Partnership environment.

Notes:
- Transportation for field visits.
- Requires good communication and teaching skills
- Proof of insurance
- Alternating work days and weekends and holidays]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2153319-Los-Angeles-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- 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.
- 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, JCAHO, 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 on going 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: JCAHO, 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).
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
- BSN or BA/BS in health care or closely related field required.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Current California RN license required.
- CPR certificate required.
- **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.
- Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, JCAHO, and other local, state, federal regulations.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and management skills.
]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 1721261-Los-Angeles-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- 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.
- 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, JCAHO, 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 on going 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: JCAHO, National Quality Forum, and Leapfrog.
- See Patient Safety Management Accountabilities Addendum for job specific accountabilities.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
- BSN or BA/BS in health care or closely related field required.
- Master's Degree preferred.
- Current California RN license required.
- CPR certificate required.
- 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, JCAHO, 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.


Preferred Qualifications:
- BLS/ACLS preferred.
- Two (2) years recent management and three (3) years recent critical care experience.


Notes:
- Schedule may vary depending on staff needs.
- Maintains accountability on a 24-hour, 7-day/week basis, and on-call as needed.
- Supervises Assistant Clinical Managers, Charge RN, and RN, PCA, Clerical and technical staff.
- Communicates with Chiefs of service and physicians, supervisors, and all issues/concerns, coordinates/facilitates quality care delivery and service.]]> Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2102782-Los-Angeles-Nursing-Licensed 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 appropriate, individualized plans of care to ensure continuity, quality & appropriate resource use.
- 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 & appropriate community agencies.
- Reviews, monitors, evaluates & coordinates the patient's hospital stay to assure that all appropriate & 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 coordination, 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 outpt, ER, inpt & non-KFH facilities.
- Acts as a liaison between inpt 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 appropriate facilities; maintains & provides required documentation.
- Adheres to internal & external regulatory & accreditation requirements & compliance guidelines including but not limited to: JCAHO, DHS, HCFA, CMS, DMHC, NCQA & DOL.
- Educates members of the healthcare team concerning their roles & responsibilities in the discharge planning process & appropriate use of resources.
- Provides patients w/ education to assist w/ their discharge & help them cope w/ psychological problems related to acute & chronic illness.
- Reviews, analyses & identifies utilization patterns & trends, problems or inappropriate utilization of resources & participates in the collection & analysis of data for special studies, projects, planning, or for routine utilization monitoring activities.

Qualifications:

THIS IS A REPOST OF 114434.


Basic Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
- Current and valid California RN license required.
- Bachelor's Degree in nursing or healthcare related field preferred or current equivalent related work experience.
- Minimum two (2) years clinical experience as an RN in an acute care setting 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 (JCAHO, Medicare, Medi-Cal, etc.).
- Demonstrated ability to utilize written and verbal communication, interpersonal, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.


Preferred Qualifications:
- BLS certified.
- Hospital Acute Care Inpatient Case Management experience in the last three (3) years preferred.
- Critical Care, Emergency Department and Med Surg experience preferred.
- Knowledge of PC Workstations, MS Word and Excel.


Notes:
- Schedule and locationmay vary depending on department needs.
- Rotating weekends.]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2094650-Huntington-Beach-Nursing-Licensed
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 NRPand ACLS card required.
- Successful completion of AWHONN advanced fetal monitoring course since 2006. (Current Employees have until 2013 to meet AWHONN requirement).
- May be expected to cross train to at least one (1) other Perinatal area.
- Ability to scrub and circulate as required.

Preferred Qualifications:
- BSN preferred.]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2092806-Los-Angeles-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 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:
- Bilingual (English/Spanish).
- Two (2) years of recent teaching experience in health promotion.
- Word, Excel and Access skills.

Notes:
- Flexible hours.
- Cover Woodland Hills Medical Center and travel to other Kaiser Permanente Medical Office Buildings.]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT 1697260-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 Certification
- One (1) year of 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 & a clear driving record for the past two (2) years
- Proof of automobile insurance as required by law
Notes:
- PC # 101
- Requires travel from home to home and office
- Reliable transportation required
- Rotating weekends
]]> Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2076817-Los-Angeles-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Assists with development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and revision of Infection Prevention and Control Program goals, standards, policies, and procedures
- Coordinates multi-disciplinary and interdepartmental efforts to improve performance of infection prevention/control programs and services
- Facilitates meeting applicable regulatory requirements through monitoring and reporting infection trends in the acute and ambulatory and other care settings and reporting communicable diseases and supporting laboratory data to the DHS as required
- Participates in coordination of development and review of Infection Prevention and Control Standards of Care Policy and Procedure manuals for assigned areas
- Together with the Infection Prevention and Control Manager or other managers, acts as liaison and consults with management staff, physicians and other health care professionals on Infection Prevention and Control issues and concerns
- Maintains on-going communications and cooperative relationships w/ infection control committees and external agencies
- Participates in epidemiological investigations of significant clusters of infection above established standards and of unusual isolates as directed by the Infection Prevention and Control Manager and/or the Infection Control committee Chair
- May interact w/ Occupational/Employee health to institute and maintain control measures pertaining to health care worker and member infection control issues
- May supervise and manage the performance of Infection Prevention and control clerical, ancillary staff
- Assesses the need for, develops and presents infection control in-service education for functional client departments, general orientation, annual review, and as needed
- May function as program manager and coordinator at a medical center without an infection control manager

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Baccalaureate Degree and current valid license to practice Nursing or other related healthcare discipline e.g. clinical laboratory science. (Required)
- Master's Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Environmental Health, Microbiology or other public health related field and/ or Certification in Infection Control with a minimum of two years experience as an Infection Control Professional in an acute care hospital. (Preferred)
- Demonstrated knowledge of microbiology, laboratory procedures, aseptic technique and epidemiological techniques (required)
- Must have minimum of three (3)years experience in an acute care hospital utilizing knowledge of medical and surgical procedures, treatments and patient management. (Required)
- Demonstrated ability to comprehend and utilize scientific data and statistical techniques/methods; screen data results for variations and/or errors, function as a liaison, instructor, consultant, and coordinator with client departments (required)
- Demonstrated organizational, problem-solving, decision making and delegation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and present educational programs effectively and communicate in a clear, concise and timely manner.

Preferred Qualifications
- MT preferred
- Certification in Infection Control (CIC) strongly preferred
- Extensive knowledge in microbiology, laboratory procedures, aseptic techniques
- Two (2) years experience as Infection Control Professional strongly preferred
- Computer knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Access applications

Notes:
- Ability to travel to AMC, IMC and all Kaiser Permanente Orange County MOB's and Regional Offices
- Responsibilities for both hospitals and all MOB's in Orange County]]> Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT 1963192-Huntington-Beach-Nursing-Licensed The position will require the incumbent to interact with UM physicians, directors, Continuing Care Leaders, Long Term Care and Home Health/Hospice Managers, DME, Prosthetic and Orthotic, Behavioral Health, Outside Referral Physicians and coordinators, transplant coordinators and front-line UM staff.
Essential Functions:
- Oversees adherence to quality of care and utilization standards by reviewing documentation and analysis of utilization data.
- Develops standards of care and quality improvement activities based on regulatory standards.
- Serves as a resource to senior management as UM and CM experts.
- Develops regional programs based on regulatory requirements.
- Collaborates with program re-design to meet targeted utilization outcomes.
- Provides clinical and regulatory expertise for contractual reviews and for regional regulatory surveys.
- Provides oversight to design, develop, implement and monitor UM and Case Management programs to meet regional utilization goals while maintaining customer satisfaction.
- Acts as a resource to Directors, Assistant Administrators, Ambulatory Medical Staff, SCPMG, and external regulatory agencies for all issues relating to UM.
- Analyzes and reports significant utilization trends, patterns, and impact to appropriate departments.
- Serves as a contract liaison for regional issues pertaining to contracts and vendor, outside medical and transportation.
- Provides education and training to UM Directors, Physicians, and Case Managers to ensure smooth operations in UM and CM.
- Makes significant contributions and or provides clinical and technical leadership to high visibility projects to identify and resolve issues of strategic importance to the organization.
- Interfaces regularly with senior management to produce timely and valuable results.
- Sets the strategic direction of projects.
- Determines goals and priorities with management team sponsor.
- Establishes team membership and negotiates time commitments and resources.
- Develops proposals for clients outlining proposed project structure, approach, and work plan.
- Provides staff leadership to project teams, as well as manages work of outside consultants when needed.
- Designs research plans for data gathering and analysis; participates significantly in interpreting analysis and developing action plans accordingly.
- Produces or oversees development of written materials for senior executives and other key clients.
- Compliance and Integrity:Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others in accordance to the Principles of Responsibility; adheres to organizational policies and guidelines; supports compliance initiatives; maintains confidences; admits mistakes; conducts business with honesty; shows consistency in words and actions; follows through on commitments.

Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree strongly preferred.
- 1-3 years in clinical operations in management or equivalent exp.
- 1-3 years UM, case management or discharge planning experience preferred
- Previous project management experience desired
- Previous compliance or quality experience preferred
- Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, HealthConnect, Visio strongly preferred.

Notes:
- Rotating weekends / one(1) Saturday per every four (4) weeks.
- This is a part time (32hrs)position, Tuesday - Friday and rotating weekends; work hours are between 9:00 am- 5:30 pm.

Basic Qualifications:
- Current California RN License required.
- Bachelor's Degree in nursing or business administration, health care administration or public health administration or other related field required.
- Master's Degree strongly preferred.
- Typically five (5) or more years of experience in a clinical setting.
- Demonstrated ability to determine the key business issues and develop appropriate action plans from multidisciplinary perspectives.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct and interpret quantitative/qualitative analysis.
- Proven leadership skills in project management and consulting.
- Must exhibit efficiency, collaboration, and candor, openness, and results orientation.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the Nursing Practice Act; JCAHO, NCQA, Title 22, Federal and State Health Regulatory requirements, operations of KP health policy trends.
]]> Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2071233-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:

Notes:
Evening and standby call week day and weekends

Basic Qualifications:
- Current CA RN license and 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.
- 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.
- 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.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Two (2) years Operating Room experience
- Cetificate: CNOR; ACLS
]]> Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:00:00 GMT 1566967-Los-Angeles-Nursing-Licensed 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
- Master's Degree preferred.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current California RN license required.
- CPR certification required.
- 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.
- Clinical specialization in area of practice preferred.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of ambulatory care practices/ operations/ issues.


Notes:
- This position may cover the OB/GYN services across the service area for Riverside and involve traveling to the outlying MOB's.]]> Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:00:00 GMT 2030719-Los-Angeles-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]]> Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:00:00 GMT 2006339-Los-Angeles-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- 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.
- 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, JCAHO, 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 on going 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: JCAHO, 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 (NICU) required (usually five (5) to six (6) years), including management experience (usually three (3) to four (4) years).
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
- BSN or BA/BS in health care or closely related field required.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Current California RN license required.
- CPR certificate required.
- **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.
- Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, JCAHO, and other local, state, federal regulations.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
- NRP Certification
- Knowledge of Word and Excel.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Good customer service skills and strategies to interact successfully with complex issues and patients.

]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:00:00 GMT 1596556-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:

Notes:
- Will work 1 twelve hour shift per week

Basic Qualifications:
- Current CA RN license and AHA BLS certification.
- One (1) year recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent experience in an acute care or ambulatory care.
- PICC didactic course and PICC insertion experience
- 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.
- Consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors. Kaiser Permanente is an EEO/AA Employer.

]]> Wed, 18 May 2011 16:00:00 GMT 1469375-Los-Angeles-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Oversees adherence to quality of care & utilization standards by reviewing documentation & analysis of utilization data
- Develops standards of care & quality improvement activities based on regulatory standards
- Serves as a resource to senior management as UM & CM experts
- Develops regional programs based on regulatory requirements
- Collaborates w/ program re-design to meet targeted utilization outcomes
- Provides clinical & regulatory expertise for contractual reviews & for regional regulatory surveys
- Provides oversight to design, develop, implement & monitor UM & Case Management programs to meet regional utilization goals while maintaining customer satisfaction
- Acts as a resource to Directors, Assistant Administrators, Ambulatory Medical Staff, SCPMG & external regulatory agencies for all issues relating to UM
- Analyzes & reports significant utilization trends, patterns & impact to appropriate departments
- Serves as a contract liaison for regional issues pertaining to contracts & vendor, outside medical & transportation
- Provides education & training to UM Directors, Physicians & Case Managers to ensure smooth operations in UM & CM
- Makes significant contributions & or provides clinical & technical leadership to high visibility projects to identify & resolve issues of strategic importance to the organization
- Interfaces regularly w/ senior management to produce timely & valuable results
- Sets the strategic direction of projects
- Determines goals & priorities w/ management team sponsor
- Establishes team membership & negotiates time commitments & resources
- Develops proposals for clients outlining proposed project structure, approach & work plan
- Provides staff leadership to project teams, as well as manages work of outside consultants when needed
- Designs research plans for data gathering & analysis; participates significantly in interpreting analysis & developing action plans accordingly
- Produces or oversees development of written materials for senior executives & other key clients
- Compliance & Integrity: Models & reinforces ethical behavior in self & others in accordance to the Principles of Responsibility; adheres to organizational policies & guidelines; supports compliance initiatives; maintains confidences; admits mistakes; conducts business w/ honesty; shows consistency in words & actions; follows through on commitments


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Current California RN License required. Bachelor's degree in nursing or Business Administration, Health Care Administration or Public Health Administration or other related field required.
- Masters degree strongly preferred. - Typically 5 or more years of experience in a clinical setting
- Demonstrated ability to determine the key business issues & develop appropriate action plans from multidisciplinary perspectives
- Demonstrated ability to conduct & interpret quantitative/qualitative analysis
- Proven leadership skills in project management & consulting
- Must exhibit efficiency, collaboration, & candor, openness, & results orientation
- Demonstrate knowledge of the Nursing Practice Act; JCAHO, NCQA, Title 22, Federal & State Health Regulatory requirements, operations of KP health policy trends

Preferred Qualifications:
- Quality, Risk or Regulatory background preferred
- Acute clinical experience preferred
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