http://kpcareers.org/north-bay/nursing-licensed-jobs en Req Id: 190055

Promotes professional development through the application of principles of adult learning in broad-based program development. Leveraging expertise in KP's electronic medical record, KP HealthConnect (KPHC), responsible for identifying, prioritizing, & evaluating, the educational & professional development needs of a clinical area; develops & delivers clinical educational programs, including specialty training, new graduate/hire training, continuing education for staff, & training for upgrades & changes to KPHC. Coordinates nursing competence & professional development programs for Patient Care Service Area for an assigned/defined clinical area. Conducts ongoing assessments of proficiencies for PCS staff & mgmt & provide feedback & formal action plans mgmt. Serves as the KPHC expert & applies this knowledge into clinical & operational workflows.

Essential Functions:
- Provides educational opportunities that benefit nurses at all stages of career development
- Assists learners in assessment of needs & identification of outcomes
- Incorporates principles of adult learning in implementation of education programs
- Identifies & evaluates high quality, culturally diverse instructional materials in all types of media & formats
- Adjusts content & teaching strategies to meet learner needs
- Provides ongoing assessment of individual performance in clinical & KPHC proficiencies for PCS staff & mgmt & reports to Dir of Clinical Education, Practice, & Informatics
- Identifies individuals who do not meet established competency expectations & recommends a formal action plan to PCS Mgmt
- Develops, designs, evaluates, & manages professional development programs based on principles of adult learning that foster the development of competence in the nursing staff
- Conducts ongoing evaluation of the quality & effectiveness of educational activities to ensure they maintain & enhance professional development & promote the delivery of cost-effective high quality healthcare
- Develops/coordinates education plans related to orientation of new staff to the organization, initial & ongoing competency validation, core education to address patient population specific nursing care, & development of beside leaders
- Develops programs to support changes in nursing practice/nursing theory
- Conducts research into professional & community practice standards, technology, clinical informatics, & clinical innovations for improved patient care
- Ensures that KPHC is leveraged for the benefit of nursing practice & improved excellence in patient care systems & processes
- Assesses opportunities to support clinical practices through the use of KPHC by analyzing clinical workflow to determine current practices & facilitating improvement of nursing practices & processes
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of trends & advances in the field of Nursing & Healthcare Informatics, nursing practices, regulatory standards, organizational priorities as well as new developments in hardware & software technology
- Consults staff & leadership in areas of clinical expertise (e.g. workflow & clinical use recommendations), provides information on current clinical practice, & addresses clinical questions
- Participates in interdisciplinary committees to integrate educational activities into clinical care & clinical informatics/appropriate use of KPHC into educational activities & clinical care
- Provides leadership for clinical IT enhancements
- Provides investigation, recommendation, prioritization & evaluation of clinical risk, & correction plans for arising concerns & issues as a result of KPHC & clinical education
- Monitors, tracks, & follows up on such concerns/issues

Other Duties:
- Provides education to Pediatric and IMN nurses
- Supports hospital education/competencies/training for staff related to department specific knowledge and skills
- Responsible for coordination, implementation and support of the education related toregional initiatives

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Five (5) years of experience coordinating or managing education program /curriculum design, development and evaluation/assessment, including two (2) years in staff professional development and/or clinical training/teaching
- BSN or BS or equivalent experience in health care or related field required
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing
- Master's degree in nursing, education, or other closely related field preferred
- Current California RN license required
- BLS certificate required
- Demonstrated knowledge of medical center policy and procedure requirements, specialty training and competency requirements
- Demonstrated knowledge in performance improvement practices preferred
- Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, federal, state, and local requirements
- Demonstrated knowledge in KP HealthConnect including functionality and expertise in workflows (or for external hires, similarly integrated medical record)

Preferred Qualifications:
- Position definition states, 'Previous in service education in clinical service area required' - This position is specific for Pediatrics and IMN]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3807926-North-Bay-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 189505

The Clinical Trial Nurse I (CTN-I) is a novice level position which, under the guidance & supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI) & clinical trials administrative management, assists in ensuring that the integrity & quality of the clinical trial(s) are maintained & conducted in accordance w/ federal, state & local regulations, Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals, & Kaiser Permanente (KP) policies & procedures.
W/ direction from the PI, this position coordinates research activities as outlined in the Major Responsibilities below. This position is also responsible for protecting the health, safety, & welfare of research participants.
Essential Functions:
- The following is done w/ guidance from PI: Compliance w/ KPNC IRB approved protocols & Good Clinical Practice (GCP), federal, state, & local regulations, & KP policies & procedures.
- W/ direction, assist w/ any internal/external compliance monitoring &/or audits & inspections to protect research participants, assure operational effectiveness of the program, & to reduce risks to the organization.
- Utilize nursing skills to coordinate research-related activities (e.g., consenting, eligibility work up, scheduling study visits, assisting w/ nursing assessment of participants, adverse events, & data collection including laboratory & diagnostic studies).
- Perform nursing procedures required in the protocol, & report all protocol violations/deviations & adverse events to the PI in a timely manner to ensure the health, safety & welfare of the participants.
- Recruitment for potential participants.
- Abstract data from source documentation onto case report forms (paper or electronic) in a timely manner.
- Assist w/ study completion, resolution of data queries, data lock, study closeout, & archiving of study files.
- Communicate & collaborate w/ study team including internal & external parties, Sponsors, PI, clinical trials administrative management, study participants, & KPNC Offices of Clinical Trial Compliance & Operations.
- Assist others w/ the maintenance of systems & resources for the effective communication & submission of required documentation to the IRB.
- Participate w/ PI & KFRI to identify & prioritize the development of clinical trials systems & infrastructure to maintain research quality & compliance at clinical trial sites.
- No supervisory responsibilities.
- Other duties as assigned by appropriate management.

Secondary Functions:
- In addition, responsible for assisting in the informed consent process, screening potential patients for adult oncology clinical trials; assessing treatment patients for toxicities; dose modifications, and serious adverse events; patient/family/medical/nursing staff education; assist physicians' in tumor assessments of subjects as per protocol; assist in accurate data collection, and ordering all protocol requirements and obtaining results; preparation, collection, and shipment of all required protocol specimens.
- Travel to other sites as needed for research activity/patient coverage.
- Attend National Research meetings as needed.
- This job is in adult oncology.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Two (2) years of recent clinical nursing experience in a hospital, clinic or similar health care setting required. (Bachelor's degree may be substituted for one (1) year work experience.).
- Clinical trials research experience preferred.
- Minimum of a diploma from an accredited nursing school required.
- Valid RN license from the State of California.
- Must be proficient in electronic health systems & databases used in research environment, or willingness to learn & demonstrate proficiency within six months of hire.
- Demonstrate effective written, verbal, & interpersonal communication skills.
- Attention to detail & accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks w/ time deadlines.
- Demonstrate prioritization & organizational skills.
- Proficient in medical terminology.
- Demonstrate basic drug calculation skills.
- Demonstrate problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrate nursing competency skills per scope of practice (i.e., phlebotomy, performing vital signs, nursing assessments, urine dipstick reading, pregnancy test reading, performing EKG, etc.) w/ certification if applicable.
- Other (specific to relevant therapeutic area).
- Knowledge of GCP, federal, state, & local regulations including HIPAA & KP policies & procedures.
- Ability to work in a Labor Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2-3 years experience as a RN with 1 of the last 2-3 years in oncology .
- Oncology -certified nurse a plus.
- Previous research experience desirable.
- Phlebotomy skills a plus.
- Ability to make and complete accurate patient assessments.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and cooperatively in multiple settings.
- Exhibited ability to set priorities and meet goals.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent documentation skills.
- Flexible, organized, detail oriented and tenacious in follow-through.
- Possess the ability to work well under pressure.
- Computer skills in WORD, Excel and internet preferred.
- Willing to abide by Good Clinical Practice Guidelines and all FDA regulations.
- CPR-certified required.
]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3807225-North-Bay-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 187403

The Staff Nurse (SN) II is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame. The SN II provides care to patients via the therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment and instrumentation, and other health care team members.

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

Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in CVICU ED, ICU or Interventional Radiology, preferred.]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3807199-North-Bay-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 189424

Independently manages the care of low-risk women during antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum periods. Co-manages higher risk patients when determined appropriate by CNM and MD. Provides standard maternity care and counseling to women, adhering to the standards of the American College of Nurse Midwives, procedures and instructions regulated by the State Nurse Practice Act and The Permanente Medical Group.
Essential Functions:
- ANTEPARTUM: Evaluates patient's general and obstetrical health status.
- Determines pregnancy status, duration of gestation, presentation, and position of fetus, fetal heart rate, and determines whether all statistics are within normal limits.
- Obtains an accurate medical, obstetrical, gynecological and social history and an account of the course of the present pregnancy.
- Observes signs of the member's general and obstetrical health status.
- Performs all appropriate physical examinations appropriate to CNM care needed, including the pap smear, breast examination, and pelvic examination.
- Records all findings of examinations, histories and significant observations on patient's chart.
- Consults with appropriate MD regarding any abnormal findings.
- Orders appropriate lab and medical imaging studies as needed.
- Institutes preventative measures and detects abnormal conditions. Obtains consultation and assistance from ancillary services as needed.
- Teaches, counsels, and guides individual members regarding their individual health care.
- Teaches antepartum classes as needed in individual facilities.
- Evaluates maternal general health status and well being.
- INTRAPARTUM: Performs medical screening exam to diagnose labor.
- Independently manages the care of low risk women during labor and delivery, under the supervision of a physician.
- Co-manages higher risk patients when determined appropriate by CNM and MD.
- Performs facility specific standardized procedures.
- Evaluates patient for appropriate pain management. Includes requesting epidural for women in labor.
- POSTPARTUM: Provides health supervision, care, teaches family planning, and prescribes contraception to women during the postpartum period.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Three (3) years of recent experience as a C.N.M. preferred.
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
- Current and valid California R.N. license, California Nurse Midwife certificate, A.C.N.M. certification and BLS certification required.
- Current and valid California Nurse-Midwife furnishing certification (including any needed education in pharmacy) and didactic education and supervised clinical experience in third trimester limited obstetric ultrasound preferred or to be obtained at midwife's expense within one year of hire.
- Current and valid DEA registration number specific to our practice at Kaiser to be obtained within one year of hire at midwife's expense.
- Must have a Nat'l Provider Identifier (NPI, or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Health Care Provider, CPR mandatory upon hires; and maintained, NRP, lactation training]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3789086-North-Bay-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 184831

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


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Six (6) months of experience as a Registered Nurse.
- DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING, INVASIVE CARE, SPECIAL PROCEDURES - 1 year (within the last 3 years) experience in diagnostic imaging, invasive care (e.g., surgery), intensive care (including ED, PACU) or other unit in which procedural sedation is performed; experience caring for patients undergoing procedural sedation. Current ACLS required. May require evidence of current PALS, PEARS, NRP or completion of other advanced specialty training as dictated by the patient population served.
- SPECIALITY AREAS - If no qualified candidate, will be willing to train. Where indicated, candidates in training are required to obtain appropriate certification(s) within the designated timeframe for a particular field of practice.
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program and completion of the current hours required by the BRN of RN student clinical experience; OR Graduate of registered nursing program and either: 1) 2000 hours of RN experience in clinical area of specialty from a licensed acute care facility within three (3) years of graduation; or 2) graduate of an accredited licensed vocational nursing program that includes clinical student experience in acute care and has worked 2000 hours as a licensed vocational nurse within the clinical area of specialty within three (3) years before graduation.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for health care providers.
- Depending on the particular specialty, ACLS and or NALS and or PALS and or PEARS may also be required for this position. See job duties for specific requirements for specialty units.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice.
- Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers).
- Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills (in English).
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.
]]> Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3755690-North-Bay-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 181374

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


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- One (1) year of recent (within the last three (3) years) experience as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department.
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program & completion of the current hours required by the BRN of RN student clinical experience OR Graduate of registered nursing program & either: 1) 2000 hours of RN experience in clinical area of specialty from a licensed acute care facility within three (3) years of graduation; or 2) graduate of an accredited licensed vocational nursing program that includes clinical student experience in acute care & has worked 2000 hours as a licensed vocational nurse within the clinical area of specialty within three (3) years before graduation or currently enrolled in an accredited entry level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing.
- Successful completion of, or enrollment leading to successful completion of, the KP Emergency Nursing Course w/ preceptorship, or equivalent training, or equivalent experience.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for health care providers.
- ACLS & PALS certification required within six (6) months of date of hire into ED position; TNCC, if required, within one (1) year of date of hire into ED position. Depending on the facility, TNCC or NRP may also be required for this position.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice.
- Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers).
- Demonstrated effective written & oral communication skills (in English).
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3706602-North-Bay-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 185848

Manages 24-hour departments providing patient care services. Ensures staff provide high quality, accessible, cost effective care, and patient focused services to members across the continuum, which comply with local, state, and federal requirements. Develops and maintains clinical standards of care and practice; responsible for all resource budgeting, selection and development.

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

Secondary Functions:
- Holds specific responsibility for the oversight of the staff while working closely with the entire management team, supervises the operations of the Emergency Department

Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:
- Holds specific responsibility for the oversight of the staff while working closely with the entire management team, supervises the operations of the Emergency Department.
- CPR preferred upon hire; must be maintained.
- ACLS preferred.
- PALS must be completed within 90 calendar days of hire]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3700352-North-Bay-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 182502

Manages activities of the unit(s), monitors quality, service and utilization standards. Supervises the day to day shift activities.

Essential Functions:
- Manages the units' 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.
- Supervises a single unit (8 to 24 hours) of approximately twenty (20) to sixty (60) plus employees.
- Ensures the highest quality of care is provided and is in compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and established departmental policies and procedures.
- Utilization of services.
- 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 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, to achieve optimal patient care across the continuum.
- Researches, identifies, and implements best practice models of other units.
- Investigates and resolves patient/family member concerns regarding patient care.
- Supervises the daily unit operations, including human resources management, department and employee safety programs, and risk management. Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis.
- At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees.

Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:
- BSN or BA in health care related field preferred.
- ALCS certification strongly preferred.]]> Sun, 05 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3644948-North-Bay-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 177312

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


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 6 months experience. See job duties for specific experience requirements for specialty units.
- MOTHER/BABY - One year recent (within the last 3 years) experience in Mother-Baby/Perinatal/Post Partum. Completion of breastfeeding education preferred. Current NRP certification is required. May be expected to cross train to at least 1 other Maternal Child Health/Family Centered Care area with appropriate certifications.
- SPECIALITY AREAS - If no qualified candidate, may be willing to train in the specialty areas listed below. Candidates in training are required to obtain appropriate certifications within 6 months of hire or transfer into unit.
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program and completion of the current hours required by the BRN of RN student clinical experience or Graduate of registered nursing and either 1) 2000 hours of RN experience in clinical area of specialty from a licensed acute care facility within three (3) years of graduation; or 2) graduate of an accredited licensed vocational nursing program that includes clinical student experience in acute care and has worked 2000 hours as an licensed vocational nurse within the clinical area of specialty within three (3) years before graduation or currently enrolled in an accredited entry level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for health care providers.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice.
- Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers).
- Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills (in English).
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.
]]> Wed, 01 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3618786-North-Bay-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 177306

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


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 6 months experience. See job duties for specific experience requirements for specialty units.
- MOTHER/BABY - One year recent (within the last 3 years) experience in Mother-Baby/Perinatal/Post Partum. Completion of breastfeeding education preferred. Current NRP certification is required. May be expected to cross train to at least 1 other Maternal Child Health/Family Centered Care area with appropriate certifications.
- SPECIALITY AREAS - If no qualified candidate, may be willing to train in the specialty areas listed below. Candidates in training are required to obtain appropriate certifications within 6 months of hire or transfer into unit.
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program and completion of the current hours required by the BRN of RN student clinical experience or Graduate of registered nursing and either 1) 2000 hours of RN experience in clinical area of specialty from a licensed acute care facility within three (3) years of graduation; or 2) graduate of an accredited licensed vocational nursing program that includes clinical student experience in acute care and has worked 2000 hours as an licensed vocational nurse within the clinical area of specialty within three (3) years before graduation or currently enrolled in an accredited entry level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for health care providers.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice.
- Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers).
- Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills (in English).
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.
]]> Wed, 01 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3618785-North-Bay-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 172070

The Staff Nurse (SN) II is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame. The SN II provides care to patients via the therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment and instrumentation, and other health care team members.

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

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 6 months experience. See job duties for specific experience requirements for specialty units.
- Main Operating Room - Two years recent (within the last 3 years) experience circulating and/or scrubbing surgical procedures in an acute care hospital operating room. Available for call back within 30 minutes of the facility.
- SPECIALITY AREAS - If no qualified candidate, may be willing to train in the specialty areas listed below. Candidates in training are required to obtain appropriate certifications within 6 months of hire or transfer into unit.
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program and completion of the current hours required by the BRN of RN student clinical experience or Graduate of registered nursing and either 1) 2000 hours of RN experience in clinical area of specialty from a licensed acute care facility within three (3) years of graduation; or 2) graduate of an accredited licensed vocational nursing program that includes clinical student experience in acute care and has worked 2000 hours as an licensed vocational nurse within the clinical area of specialty within three (3) years before graduation or currently enrolled in an accredited entry level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for health care providers.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice.
- Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers).
- Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills (in English).
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3603528-North-Bay-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 177333

Provides nursing care, under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or physician, in accordance w/ the legal scope of practice & w/in established standards of care, policies, & procedures. Demonstrates performance consistent w/ the Medical Center Vision, Mission, & Strategic Plan of the organization. Remains flexible to changing systems; is expected to demonstrate quality & effectiveness in work habits & clinical practice; & treats co-workers, patients, families, & all members of the health care team w/ dignity & respect.

Essential Functions:
The Licensed Vocational Nurse demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, & behaviors:
-Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies & Procedures, Principles of Responsibility, & applicable state, federal & local laws.
-Demonstrates a professional, supportive attitude.
-Identifies & supports new ideas.
-Utilizes effective communication strategies, including chain of command & issue escalation, which result in intended outcomes.
-Participates in problem identification & resolution.
-Mentors & orients others in skill & behavioral learning.
-Demonstrates ability to problem solve w/ other departments in order to assist member problem resolution.
-Prioritizes & delegates work assignments appropriately to ensure completion of patient care activities.
-Complies w/ regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, & standards of practice.
-Performs patient care activities, w/in the scope of competency, considering age-related needs of the patient as assigned.
-Reports unusual findings to the physician &/or RN & contributes recommendations for revision to the plan of care.
-Adheres to medical center standards, which customize care for age-related needs of the population served.
-Keeps health care team members informed regarding patients' responses to interventions.
-Collaborates w/ physician &/or RN to develop individualized plan of care that reflects clinical findings, planning, implementing, & evaluating the outcomes of that plan.
-Monitors patients' progress based on the plan.
-Assures care meets standards of practice.
-Collaborates w/ physician &/or RN to assure patient/family education.
-Charting is legible, dated, & timed.
-Documentation reflects thorough data collection & care provided.
-Utilizes computer systems effectively & efficiently.
-Complies w/ Patient Safety Standards.
-Maintains a safe work environment.
-Discusses patient findings & progress toward outcomes w/ physicians, RN, & other members of the health care team.
-Demonstrates competencies during the probationary period & ongoing by completion of departmental competency validation.
-Participates in departmental performance improvement activities, i.e., planning, & measuring/monitoring, assessing & improving.
-Practices customer service standards as defined by the Medical Center & specified dept.
-Anticipates the customer's needs, takes proactive steps to meet those needs, by listening & taking responsibility w/in scope to ensure issues are resolved.
-Promptly responds to alarms & patient requests.
-Facilitates the customer's ability to utilize resources.
-Assures a clean, orderly, & functional work environment.
-Is an effective team member who is flexible, cooperative, & willing to assist others.
-Manages difficult or conflict situations constructively & seeks appropriate assistance.
-Perform other duties as specified in full job description.
-This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Six months acute care and/or related outpatient experience (within past four years).
- One year acute care experience (within past four years) if working in a Home Health/Hospice Department.
- Experience requirements may be waived or modified when an appropriate program or course is available and successfully completed for New Graduate LVNs or for area of specialization.
- ADULT PRIMARY CARE (FAMILY PRACTICE/INTERNAL MEDICINE/ADULT AFTER HOURS CARE) - 1-year full time or equivalent experience (within the last 3 years) in acute care or ambulatory care nursing.
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Current California Vocational Nurse License.
- BLS certification.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to write simple correspondence.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other incumbents of the organization.
- Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.]]> Sun, 21 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3570668-North-Bay-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 180264

Manages activities of the unit(s), monitors quality, service and utilization standards. Supervises the day to day shift activities.

Essential Functions:
- Manages the units' 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.
- Supervises a single unit (8 to 24 hours) of approximately twenty (20) to sixty (60) plus employees.
- Ensures the highest quality of care is provided and is in compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and established departmental policies and procedures.
- Utilization of services.
- 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 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, to achieve optimal patient care across the continuum.
- Researches, identifies, and implements best practice models of other units.
- Investigates and resolves patient/family member concerns regarding patient care.
- Supervises the daily unit operations, including human resources management, department and employee safety programs, and risk management. Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis.
- At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees.

Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:
- BSN or BA in health care related field preferred.
- ALCS certification strongly preferred.
- Minimum of three (3) years experience in acute care operating room with both circulating and scrub responsibilities.
- Ability to Circulate/Scrub on all General Surgery, Orthopedic, Urology, GYN, and HNS procedures.
- One to two (1-2) years previous Management experience.
-Demonstrated ability to participate in a patient-focused team care environment.
]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3557379-North-Bay-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 170314

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


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 6 months experience. See job duties for specific experience requirements for specialty units.
- PEDS- One year recent (within the last 3 years) experience in acute care Pediatrics. Current PALS certification required. Chemotherapy and/ or Procedural Sedation course completion may be required based on patient population. May be expected to cross train to at least one other Maternal Child Health/Family Centered Care area.
- SPECIALITY AREAS - If no qualified candidate, may be willing to train in the specialty areas listed below. Candidates in training are required to obtain appropriate certifications within 6 months of hire or transfer into unit.
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program and completion of the current hours required by the BRN of RN student clinical experience or Graduate of registered nursing and either 1) 2000 hours of RN experience in clinical area of specialty from a licensed acute care facility within three (3) years of graduation; or 2) graduate of an accredited licensed vocational nursing program that includes clinical student experience in acute care and has worked 2000 hours as an licensed vocational nurse within the clinical area of specialty within three (3) years before graduation or currently enrolled in an accredited entry level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for health care providers.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice.
- Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers).
- Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills (in English).
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.
]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3547536-North-Bay-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 173035

Provides nursing care, under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or physician, in accordance w/ the legal scope of practice & w/in established standards of care, policies, & procedures. Demonstrates performance consistent w/ the Medical Center Vision, Mission, & Strategic Plan of the organization. Remains flexible to changing systems; is expected to demonstrate quality & effectiveness in work habits & clinical practice; & treats co-workers, patients, families, & all members of the health care team w/ dignity & respect. This classification is for LVNs working in a designated IV Therapy department.
The classification shall only apply to:
1. LVN's working in an outpatient area who are specifically & regularly assigned by the Employer to direct the work of other employees in a work area for the major portion of a shift; or
2. LVN's working in outpatient clinical areas that are specifically & regularly assigned by the Employer to be in charge of a unit/dept.

Essential Functions:
The Licensed Vocational Nurse demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, & behaviors:
- Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies & Procedures, Principles of Responsibility, & applicable state, federal & local laws.
- Utilizes effective communication strategies, including chain of command & issue escalation, which result in intended outcomes.
- Demonstrates ability to problem solve w/ other depts in order to assist member problem resolution.
- Prioritizes & delegates work assignments appropriately to ensure completion of patient care activities.
- Complies w/ regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, & standards of practice.
- Performs patient care activities, w/in the scope of competency, considering age-related needs of the patient as assigned.
- Reports unusual findings to the physician &/or RN & contributes recommendations for revision to the plan of care.
- Adheres to medical center standards, which customize care for age-related needs of the population served.
- Keeps health care team members informed regarding patients' responses to interventions.
- Collaborates w/ physician &/or RN to develop individualized plan of care that reflects clinical findings, planning, implementing, & evaluating the outcomes of that plan.
- Monitors patients' progress based on the plan.
- Collaborates w/ physician &/or RN to assure patient/family education.
- Charting is legible, dated, & timed.
- Documentation reflects thorough data collection & care provided.
- Complies w/ Patient Safety Standards.
- Discusses patient findings & progress toward outcomes w/ physicians, RN, & other members of the health care team.
- Demonstrates competencies during the probationary period & ongoing by completion of departmental competency validation.
- Participates in departmental performance improvement activities, i.e., planning, & measuring/monitoring, assessing & improving.
- Practices customer service standards as defined by the Medical Center & specified dept.
- Anticipates the customer's needs, takes proactive steps to meet those needs, by listening & taking responsibility w/in scope to ensure issues are resolved.
- Promptly responds to alarms & patient requests.
- Manages difficult or conflict situations constructively & seeks appropriate assistance.
- Perform other duties as specified in full job description.
- This job motivates and provides work direction to other employees, but does not have the authority to hire, fire or discipline.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 1 year acute care experience (within past four years).
- One year acute care experience (within past four years) if working in a Home Health/Hospice Department.
- Experience requirements may be waived or modified when an appropriate program or course is available and successfully completed for New Graduate LVNs or for area of specialization.
- ADULT PRIMARY CARE (FAMILY PRACTICE/INTERNAL MEDICINE/ADULT AFTER HOURS CARE) - 1-year full time or equivalent experience (within the last 3 years) in acute care or ambulatory care nursing.
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Current California Vocational Nurse License I.V. Certification updated within last 3 years or must have demonstrated I.V. Competencies.
- Current BLS
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to write simple correspondence.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other incumbents of the organization.
- Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3523263-North-Bay-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 176700

Plans, organizes, directs, evaluates & coordinates KP Health Connect (KPHC) Clinical Informatics efforts & nurse education related to inpatient nursing services and/or integrated outpatient-inpatient nursing services across the continuum of care w/in a Service Area or w/in a single medical center. Works w/ medical center stakeholders to integrate KPHC into medical center ops in order to provide quality care & cost efficient services which are aligned w/ fed, state, & local regulations.

Essential Functions:
- Collaborates & partners w/ Medical Center leaders, other Service Directors, & key stakeholders in identifying & implementing innovative models & best practices w/in KPHC & clinical informatics
- Advocates use of KPHC & directs development & implementation of changes to KPHC to improve quality, care experience, & efficiency across the continuum of care
- Represents KPHC at local & reg'l KPHC domains, governance committees, & other medical center workgroups
- Manages KPHC to achieve a high level of customer satisfaction w/ emphasis on customer service & highest standards of quality & innovation
- Provides program planning & mgmt, consultative, & strategic planning services in areas of clinical education
- Aligns clinical education/development services/programs w/ current & future needs for a competent professional workforce
- Promotes professional nursing development through the application of the principles of adult learning to the development of educational program such as core competencies, preceptor-ship development, orientation programs, clinical educational programs, specialty-training programs, & KPHC
- Provides coaching & consultative services to clinical leaders to analyze/diagnose/solve clinical performance problems
- Interacts w/ community agencies for the support/provision of clinical education to maintain a competent health care work force
- Coordinates & facilitates on-going KPHC evaluation including: user accuracy, data integrity, & system reliability
- Develops & implements action plans as needed to support user accuracy, data integrity & system reliability
- Participates in post implementation change evaluation & supports users in maintaining changed processes.
- Provides facility vision, leadership & technical advice related to KPHC, process & workflow design, data mgmt & related processes
- Serves as a liaison between the facility & the reg'l KPHC team to communicate user needs & facilitate system modification to meet user needs
- Provides strategic & tactical leadership to manage the impact of KPHC changes on the delivery of patient care & member services, including escalating change requests, planning upgrades, facilitating planned downtime, communicating changes to end users & leadership, & translating impacts & training needs to Nurse Education for training purposes
- Ensures appropriate utilization of KPHC & ensures end users' KPHC competencies are maintained at required proficiency level
- Participates in interdisciplinary & process improvement teams to identify potential future uses KPHC & potential improvements in the current use of the systems
- Serves as a nursing informatics resource, to individuals & teams throughout the facility
- Identifies & resolves workflow issues through analyzing workflows, rounding on units, & conducting ad-hoc training, & ensuring approp utilization of KPHC
- Oversees the development of dept standards as identified by regulatory agencies
- Assume other duties as directed

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Eight (8) years of substantial nursing experience in patient care
- Five (5) years of progressive management experience required
- BSN or BA in health care related field required
- Master's degree preferred
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing
- Current California RN license required
- BLS certificate required
- 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]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3470803-North-Bay-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 173896

Selects and administers intravenous, spinal and other anesthetics prior to and during surgical or medical procedures, as a member of the anesthesia care team and in accordance with Kaiser Permanente policies and procedures. Monitors patient reactions and vital signs during and after anesthesia and takes remedial action when warranted. Submits postoperative report on patient condition, and maintains records of anesthetics administered. Performs procedures outside of the OR, in accordance with KP policies and procedures, established competency, and MD order.
Essential Functions:
- Conducts and/or reviews anesthetic evaluation of patients prior to surgical proceedings, deliveries or other pertinent medical procedures in hospital setting; consults w/ anesthesiologists and/or surgeons.
- Reviews patients charts, including permits, pre-operative medications, lab work, and any other significant variations, such as hearing aids, dentures, contact lenses, or other prostheses, in accordance w/ KP's policies and procedures and the departmental policy.
- Evaluates patients to identify apparent difficulties w/ airway control, etc.
- Ensures that all pre-anesthesia evaluations are documented thoroughly according to policies and standards.
- Explains tests, procedures and disease processes to patients and their family as indicated; explains the major anesthetic risks to patients as requested and documents that the risks are explained to patients.
- Develops the care regimen of assigned patients; reviews the care regimen w/ the supervising physician and gains concurrence; implements the anesthesia plan; starts IV solution, administers selected anesthetic, choice of anesthetic consistent w/ patient safety, surgical need, possible post operative complications, and patients history and conditions and evaluates and manages the patient, according to departmental policy.
- Participates w/ post anesthesia care unit personnel in a patient safety oriented interface when patients are transferred from the surgery suite.
- Monitors patients' vital signs, such as blood pressure and observes any significant physical changes; informs anesthesiologist and/or surgeon of patient's condition and takes any necessary remedial action such as infant resuscitation when necessary.
- Mixes solutions to required concentrations, such as Pentothal, succinylcholine, vaso-active drugs etc.
- Keeps current accurate and complete record of procedures performed and patients' conditions immediately prior to the administration of anesthesia according to established standards.
- Performs procedures done outside of OR, such as intubations, arterial line placement, etc., in accordance w/ policies and procedures, competencies, and physician order.
- Charts details of procedures done on progress notes.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program.
- Graduate of an accredited school of anesthesia.
- Current California RN License.
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist and registered in the State of California.
- BLS required.
- ACLS preferred.
- Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date.
- Must be eligible for Medicare/Medi-Cal enrollment. Medicare enrollment requires current certification by one of the following organizations: Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists or the Council on Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists.
- Demonstrated understanding of all regulatory requirements and legal consequences of anesthesia care.
- Proven ability to exercise professional prerogatives based on sound clinical judgment.
- Demonstrated track record of following the precautionary and preventive measures in giving patient care.
- Demonstrated ability to work in teams and have proven communications and listening skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in interpersonal relations, customer service, adaptability and change management.]]> Tue, 05 Mar 2013 14:00:00 GMT 3328590-North-Bay-Nursing-Licensed