http://kpcareers.org/san-francisco/nursing-licensed-jobs en Req Id: 189950

Acts as the on-site administrative designee for the entire facility for off-shifts and weekends. Manages all the patient care departments, ensuring appropriate quality of care and compliance w/ regulations.
Essential Functions:
- Manages the off-hours and weekend patient care activities.
- Ensures staffs provide the highest quality of care and are in compliance w/ the Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, 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.
- Supervises staff, assesses their needs and identifies educational opportunities.
- Collaborates w/ 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 (4) years.
- BSN or BA in health care related field preferred.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current California RN license required.
- Current BLS certification required.
- ACLS certification required.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal written and communication skills. Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, and other local, state, and federal regulations.]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3816871-San-Francisco-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 189942

Acts as the on-site administrative designee for the entire facility for off-shifts and weekends. Manages all the patient care departments, ensuring appropriate quality of care and compliance w/ regulations.
Essential Functions:
- Manages the off-hours and weekend patient care activities.
- Ensures staffs provide the highest quality of care and are in compliance w/ the Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, 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.
- Supervises staff, assesses their needs and identifies educational opportunities.
- Collaborates w/ 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 (4) years.
- BSN or BA in health care related field preferred.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current California RN license required.
- Current BLS certification required.
- ACLS certification required.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal written and communication skills. Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, and other local, state, and federal regulations.]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3816870-San-Francisco-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 189921

Directs, plans, organizes, evaluates and coordinates operations of the Utilization/ Resource Mgmt Department focused on the achievement of satisfactory patient outcomes and has overall responsibility for the coordination of care services provided by the hospital. The position carries 24/7 operational responsibility. Provides oversight of the utilization mgmt functions within the organization as directed by its policies and procedures and are aligned w/ federal, state and local regulations. Coordinates w/ TPMG and appropriate hospital staff to provide for the seamless transition of patients across the continuum of care. Represents Health Plan for Hospital operations.

Coordinates with TPMG and appropriate hospital staff to provide for the seamless transition of patients across the continuum of care. Works with KFHP/H and the Medical Group to develop strategic plans and, provide quality cost effective care and services which are aligned with federal, state, and local regulations. Represents Health Plan for Hospital operations.

Essential Functions:
- Directs, organizes, plans and coordinates the utilization/ resource mgmt and social services process assuring that the organizational goals and objectives for KFH/P are met.
- Directs development and implementation of quality and utilization standards across the hospital to ensure coordinated plans of treatment, customer focused delivery of services, and cost effective utilization of necessary services.
- Ensures compliance w/ administrative, legal and regulatory requirements of the Health Plan contract and governmental and accrediting agencies.
- Oversees the development of department standards as identified by regulatory agencies, including The Joint Commission, NCQA, CMS, DHS, DPHS, and DMHC.
- Maintains a state of continuous regulatory readiness.
- Maintains oversight of the concurrent and retrospective inpatient reviews and appeal process.
- Collaborates w/ other Service Directors in identifying and implementing innovative models and best practices.
- Develops services that achieve a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Utilizes research data to implement clinical changes and the delivery of patient care and member services.
- Evaluates processes and makes recommendations to improve resource mgmt systems and patient care outcomes.
- Participates in Executive Team's strategic planning forums.
- Utilizes data to support quality patient outcomes and presents to Executive Team ongoing and reliable information about the treatment and patient flow throughout all levels of care and providing expertise in utilization mgmt, regulatory compliance and coordination of care.
- Directs through managers all activities within the Resource Mgmt department including Social Services.
- Responsible for efficient utilization of resources and develops processes to screen, interview, hire, train, and maintain the competency of all department staff.
- Develops, implements, and monitors departmental policies and procedures which support and meet the organization's goals and business objectives.
- Manages and resolves human resource, labor relations, employee, and department safety and risk mgmt issues.
- Participates in region wide peer group and leadership activities to drive consistency of operations and performance improvement.
- Develops and manages systems and relationships w/ outside vendors and contract and quality oversight w/ external vendors.
- Develops budget and resource allocations for areas of responsibility.
- Manages the financial performance and identifies and implements appropriate strategies to reduce costs and improve quality of care and services.
- Focuses on prevention/intervention and identification if issues/problems prior to their impact on operations and patient care.
- Assumes other duties as directed.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Eight (8) years of experience in patient care.
- Five (5) years of progressive management experience.
- BSN or BA in health care related field required.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
- Current California RN license required.
- BLS required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Knox, Keene Act, Federal HMO Act, Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, and all other local, state, and federal regulations.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills.

Schedule Details: Full-time regular, 40 hours a week, day shift. May include weekends and after hours, based on departmental needs.]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3807924-San-Francisco-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 177998

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.]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3527831-San-Francisco-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 181116

Coordinates with physicians, staff, and non-Kaiser providers and facilities regarding patient care. In conjunction with physicians, develops plans of care and discharge plans, monitors all clinical activities, makes recommendations for alternative levels of care, identifies cost-effective protocols, and develops guidelines for care.

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

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Experience, usually two (2) + years, in direct patient care delivery and management.
- Demonstrated experience in utilization review, case management, and discharge planning preferred, usually two (2) + years.
- BSN or BA in health care related field OR diploma/associate degree in nursing (ADN) with comparable years of experience required.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing, BLS Certification, and current California RN licensure required.
- Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act, TJC, DMHC, CMS, NCQA, HIPPA, ERISA, EMTALA and all other applicable federal/state/local laws and regulations.
- Demonstrated strong communication and customer service skills, problem-solving, critical thinking, and clinical judgment abilities.
- Fundamental word processing and computer navigation skills and the ability to interpret and use analytic data in day to day operations.
- Knowledge of healthcare benefits associated with various business lines (Medicare/KPSA, Commercial/KFH, Medi-Cal, Federal, etc.)]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3789015-San-Francisco-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 187167

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, 10 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3782444-San-Francisco-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 188552

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, 09 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3776893-San-Francisco-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 186135

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.
- NEONATAL - One year recent (within the last 3 years) experience in Neonatal Level II nursery or above if applying for position in a Level II Nursery. One year recent (within the last 3 years) experience in Neonatal Level III nursery if applying for position in Level III Nursery. Current NRP certification 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, 05 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3765821-San-Francisco-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 185459

Please be aware that this position is currently under review as part of the jurisdictional process with the California Nurses Association to determine whether such position should be assigned to the CNA bargaining unit. This review is on a position-by-position basis and includes an analysis of the actual duties performed in each position under review. This determination will be made within the next several months. Should the determination be made that the position does belong to the CNA bargaining unit, you will be offered the opportunity to (a) follow the work into the CNA bargaining unit and become a member of the union, or (b) seek other employment within the organization. Should you have any questions regarding this notice, please contact your recruiter for further information. Coordinates with physicians, staff, and non-Kaiser providers and facilities regarding patient care. In conjunction with physicians, develops treatment plan, monitors all clinical activities, makes recommendations for alternative levels of care, identifies cost-effective protocols, and develops guidelines for care.

Essential Functions:
- Plans, develops, assesses, and evaluates care provided to members.
- Develops and maintains case management policies and procedures.
- Coordinates, directs, and performs concurrent and retrospective reviews, 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 as needed for outside services for patients/families.
- Consults w/ internal and external physicians, health care providers, discharge planning and outside agencies regarding continued care/treatment or hospitalization.
- Arranges and monitors follow-up appointments.
- Encourages member to follow prescribed course of care (e.g., drug therapy, physical therapy).
- Makes referrals to appropriate community services.
- Identifies and recommends opportunities for cost savings and improving the quality of care across the continuum.
- Develops and collects data, and trends utilization of health care resources.
- Interprets regulations, health plan benefits, policies, and procedures for members, physicians, medical office staff, contract providers, and outside agencies.
- Coordinates transmission of clinical and benefit treatment to patients, families and outside agencies.
- Acts as liaison for outside agencies, non-plan facilities, and outside providers.
- In conjunction w/ physicians, evaluates and develops treatment plans, recommends alternative levels of care, and ensures compliance w/ federal, state, and local requirements.
- Coordinates repatriation of patients and monitors their quality of care.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Previous case management experience preferred.
- Experience in utilization management, discharge planning, or transfer coordination.
- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience, in nursing or health related field.
- Masters degree preferred.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current California RN license required.
- PHN preferred.
- Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission & other federal/state/local regulations.]]> Sun, 02 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3749287-San-Francisco-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 186311

Acts as the on-site administrative designee for the entire facility for off-shifts and weekends. Manages all the patient care departments, ensuring appropriate quality of care and compliance w/ regulations.
Essential Functions:
- Manages the off-hours and weekend patient care activities.
- Ensures staffs provide the highest quality of care and are in compliance w/ the Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, 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.
- Supervises staff, assesses their needs and identifies educational opportunities.
- Collaborates w/ 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.

Secondary Functions:
- Provides administrative direction and supervision for weekends, holidays and off shifts to nursing and acts as the hospital administrative representative.
- Conducts rounds, assists in problem solving, supervises and coordinates administrative responses to emergency situation, disciplines employees as appropriate and communicates issues to the Service Directors and attending physicians as necessary.
- Ensure the most effective, efficient utilization of inpatient beds, while providing quality patient care.
- This is accomplished specifically by working with Medical Staff, Medical Center Nursing, Social Services, Admitting, Home Care, UR/Case Management, in general all medical center departments and community agencies that are involved with the admission, transfer and discharge plans by establishing and communicating priorities.
- Coordinate all information relative to admission, transfer and discharge.
- In all interactions with patients, members, physicians, staff and visitors, demonstrates service-oriented behaviors that include culturally sensitive good manners, respect, and polite communications.
- Demonstrates openness to creative and innovative approaches to providing service.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Previous supervisory experience required, usually one (1) year.
- Previous acute care hospital experience required, usually (4) years.
- BSN or BA in health care related field preferred.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current California RN license required.
- Current BLS certification required.
- ACLS certification required.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal written and communication skills. Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, and other local, state, and federal regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Nursing preferred.
- Computer literacy with IBM PC required; working knowledge of ANSOS system, Microsoft Office and Lotus Notes desirable..
- Three (3) years as first line supervisor, or equivalent position.
- Experience in nursing office preferred.
- Demonstrated competency in Labor contract interpretation preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of management theory.
- Demonstrated initiative and ability to develop implement and evaluate methods and systems to improve efficiency of assigned areas.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively organize and prioritize workflow.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours.
- Recent clinical experience in Critical or Transitional Care preferred.]]> Thu, 30 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3741822-San-Francisco-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 184934

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.
- CRITICAL CARE - One year recent (within the last 3 years) experience in Critical Care. Current ACLS certification required. Completion of a Critical Care course preferred.
- SPECIALITY AREAS - If no qualified candidate, may be willing to train in the specialty areas listed below. Candidates in training are required to obtain appropriate certifications within 6 months of hire or transfer into unit.
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program and completion of the current hours required by the BRN of RN student clinical experience or Graduate of registered nursing and either 1) 2000 hours of RN experience in clinical area of specialty from a licensed acute care facility within three (3) years of graduation; or 2) graduate of an accredited licensed vocational nursing program that includes clinical student experience in acute care and has worked 2000 hours as an licensed vocational nurse within the clinical area of specialty within three (3) years before graduation or currently enrolled in an accredited entry level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for health care providers.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice.
- Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers).
- Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills (in English).
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.]]> Wed, 29 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3736766-San-Francisco-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 187133

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. Home base will be SFO. Willing to abide by Good Clinical Practice Guidelines and all FDA regulations. CPR-certified required.

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 but not required.
- 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.

+++Must be willing and able to travel within the Northern California region with own dependable transportation. +++
]]> Wed, 29 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3736761-San-Francisco-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 182666

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.
- CRITICAL CARE - One year recent (within the last 3 years) experience in Critical Care. Current ACLS certification required. Completion of a Critical Care course preferred.
- SPECIALITY AREAS - If no qualified candidate, may be willing to train in the specialty areas listed below. Candidates in training are required to obtain appropriate certifications within 6 months of hire or transfer into unit.
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program and completion of the current hours required by the BRN of RN student clinical experience or Graduate of registered nursing and either 1) 2000 hours of RN experience in clinical area of specialty from a licensed acute care facility within three (3) years of graduation; or 2) graduate of an accredited licensed vocational nursing program that includes clinical student experience in acute care and has worked 2000 hours as an licensed vocational nurse within the clinical area of specialty within three (3) years before graduation or currently enrolled in an accredited entry level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for health care providers.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice.
- Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers).
- Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills (in English).
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.]]> Wed, 29 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3730612-San-Francisco-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 186354

Coordinates with physicians, staff, and non-Kaiser providers and facilities regarding patient care. In conjunction with physicians, develops plans of care and discharge plans, monitors all clinical activities, makes recommendations for alternative levels of care, identifies cost-effective protocols, and develops guidelines for care.

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

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Experience, usually two (2) + years, in direct patient care delivery and management.
- Demonstrated experience in utilization review, case management, and discharge planning preferred, usually two (2) + years.
- BSN or BA in health care related field OR diploma/associate degree in nursing (ADN) with comparable years of experience required.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing, BLS Certification, and current California RN licensure required.
- Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act, TJC, DMHC, CMS, NCQA, HIPPA, ERISA, EMTALA and all other applicable federal/state/local laws and regulations.
- Demonstrated strong communication and customer service skills, problem-solving, critical thinking, and clinical judgment abilities.
- Fundamental word processing and computer navigation skills and the ability to interpret and use analytic data in day to day operations.
- Knowledge of healthcare benefits associated with various business lines (Medicare/KPSA, Commercial/KFH, Medi-Cal, Federal, etc.)]]> Tue, 28 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3730638-San-Francisco-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 186335

Acts as the on-site administrative designee for the entire facility for off-shifts and weekends. Manages all the patient care departments, ensuring appropriate quality of care and compliance w/ regulations.
Essential Functions:
- Manages the off-hours and weekend patient care activities.
- Ensures staffs provide the highest quality of care and are in compliance w/ the Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, 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.
- Supervises staff, assesses their needs and identifies educational opportunities.
- Collaborates w/ 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.

Secondary Functions:
- Provides administrative direction and supervision for weekends, holidays and off shifts to nursing and acts as the hospital administrative representative.
- Conducts rounds, assists in problem solving, supervises and coordinates administrative responses to emergency situation, disciplines employees as appropriate and communicates issues to the Service Directors and attending physicians as necessary.
- Ensure the most effective, efficient utilization of inpatient beds, while providing quality patient care.
- This is accomplished specifically by working with Medical Staff, Medical Center Nursing, Social Services, Admitting, Home Care, UR/Case Management, in general all medical center departments and community agencies that are involved with the admission, transfer and discharge plans by establishing and communicating priorities.
- Coordinate all information relative to admission, transfer and discharge.
- In all interactions with patients, members, physicians, staff and visitors, demonstrates service-oriented behaviors that include culturally sensitive good manners, respect, and polite communications.
- Demonstrates openness to creative and innovative approaches to providing service.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Previous supervisory experience required, usually one (1) year.
- Previous acute care hospital experience required, usually (4) years.
- BSN or BA in health care related field preferred.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current California RN license required.
- Current BLS certification required.
- ACLS certification required.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal written and communication skills. Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, and other local, state, and federal regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Nursing preferred.
- Computer literacy with IBM PC required; working knowledge of ANSOS system, Microsoft Office and Lotus Notes desirable..
- Three (3) years as first line supervisor, or equivalent position.
- Experience in nursing office preferred.
- Demonstrated competency in Labor contract interpretation preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of management theory.
- Demonstrated initiative and ability to develop implement and evaluate methods and systems to improve efficiency of assigned areas.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively organize and prioritize workflow.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours.
- Recent clinical experience in Critical or Transitional Care preferred.]]> Tue, 28 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3730644-San-Francisco-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 186351

Coordinates with physicians, staff, and non-Kaiser providers and facilities regarding patient care. In conjunction with physicians, develops plans of care and discharge plans, monitors all clinical activities, makes recommendations for alternative levels of care, identifies cost-effective protocols, and develops guidelines for care.

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

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Experience, usually two (2) + years, in direct patient care delivery and management.
- Demonstrated experience in utilization review, case management, and discharge planning preferred, usually two (2) + years.
- BSN or BA in health care related field OR diploma/associate degree in nursing (ADN) with comparable years of experience required.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing, BLS Certification, and current California RN licensure required.
- Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act, TJC, DMHC, CMS, NCQA, HIPPA, ERISA, EMTALA and all other applicable federal/state/local laws and regulations.
- Demonstrated strong communication and customer service skills, problem-solving, critical thinking, and clinical judgment abilities.
- Fundamental word processing and computer navigation skills and the ability to interpret and use analytic data in day to day operations.
- Knowledge of healthcare benefits associated with various business lines (Medicare/KPSA, Commercial/KFH, Medi-Cal, Federal, etc.)]]> Tue, 28 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3730637-San-Francisco-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 186267

Directs, plans, organizes, evaluates and coordinates operations of the Utilization/ Resource Mgmt Department focused on the achievement of satisfactory patient outcomes and has overall responsibility for the coordination of care services provided by the hospital. The position carries 24/7 operational responsibility. Provides oversight of the utilization mgmt functions within the organization as directed by its policies and procedures and are aligned w/ federal, state and local regulations. Coordinates w/ TPMG and appropriate hospital staff to provide for the seamless transition of patients across the continuum of care. Represents Health Plan for Hospital operations.

Essential Functions:
- Directs, organizes, plans and coordinates the utilization/ resource mgmt and social services process assuring that the organizational goals and objectives for KFH/P are met.
- Directs development and implementation of quality and utilization standards across the hospital to ensure coordinated plans of treatment, customer focused delivery of services, and cost effective utilization of necessary services.
- Ensures compliance w/ administrative, legal and regulatory requirements of the Health Plan contract and governmental and accrediting agencies.
- Oversees the development of department standards as identified by regulatory agencies, including The Joint Commission, NCQA, CMS, DHS, DPHS, and DMHC.
- Maintains a state of continuous regulatory readiness.
- Maintains oversight of the concurrent and retrospective inpatient reviews and appeal process.
- Collaborates w/ other Service Directors in identifying and implementing innovative models and best practices.
- Develops services that achieve a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Utilizes research data to implement clinical changes and the delivery of patient care and member services.
- Evaluates processes and makes recommendations to improve resource mgmt systems and patient care outcomes.
- Participates in Executive Team's strategic planning forums.
- Utilizes data to support quality patient outcomes and presents to Executive Team ongoing and reliable information about the treatment and patient flow throughout all levels of care and providing expertise in utilization mgmt, regulatory compliance and coordination of care.
- Directs through managers all activities within the Resource Mgmt department including Social Services.
- Responsible for efficient utilization of resources and develops processes to screen, interview, hire, train, and maintain the competency of all department staff.
- Develops, implements, and monitors departmental policies and procedures which support and meet the organization's goals and business objectives.
- Manages and resolves human resource, labor relations, employee, and department safety and risk mgmt issues.
- Participates in region wide peer group and leadership activities to drive consistency of operations and performance improvement.
- Develops and manages systems and relationships w/ outside vendors and contract and quality oversight w/ external vendors.
- Develops budget and resource allocations for areas of responsibility.
- Manages the financial performance and identifies and implements appropriate strategies to reduce costs and improve quality of care and services.
- Focuses on prevention/intervention and identification if issues/problems prior to their impact on operations and patient care.
- Assumes other duties as directed.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Eight (8) years of experience in patient care.
- Five (5) years of progressive management experience.
- BSN or BA in health care related field required.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
- Current California RN license required.
- BLS required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Knox, Keene Act, Federal HMO Act, Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, and all other local, state, and federal regulations.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills.]]> Tue, 28 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3730634-San-Francisco-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 186349

Coordinates with physicians, staff, and non-Kaiser providers and facilities regarding patient care. In conjunction with physicians, develops plans of care and discharge plans, monitors all clinical activities, makes recommendations for alternative levels of care, identifies cost-effective protocols, and develops guidelines for care.

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

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Experience, usually two (2) + years, in direct patient care delivery and management.
- Demonstrated experience in utilization review, case management, and discharge planning preferred, usually two (2) + years.
- BSN or BA in health care related field OR diploma/associate degree in nursing (ADN) with comparable years of experience required.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing, BLS Certification, and current California RN licensure required.
- Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act, TJC, DMHC, CMS, NCQA, HIPPA, ERISA, EMTALA and all other applicable federal/state/local laws and regulations.
- Demonstrated strong communication and customer service skills, problem-solving, critical thinking, and clinical judgment abilities.
- Fundamental word processing and computer navigation skills and the ability to interpret and use analytic data in day to day operations.
- Knowledge of healthcare benefits associated with various business lines (Medicare/KPSA, Commercial/KFH, Medi-Cal, Federal, etc.)]]> Tue, 28 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3730636-San-Francisco-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 186306

Manages activities of the home/health/hospice agency. Monitors quality, service and utilization standards. Supervises the day-to-day clinical operational activities. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Essential Functions:
- Manages the day-to-day clinical operations of the agency, including practice standards, staffing, payroll, budgets, fiscal management, and quality improvement.
- Supervises agency and employee safety programs and risk management.
- Responsible for overall supervision of hospice and home health nurses and aides, includes interviewing, hiring, monitoring assignments and evaluating personnel.
- Develops and implements action plans to improve staff development.
- Acts as resource to staff as clinical expert.
- Ensures individualized care goals are met.
- Ensures the highest quality of care is provided and is in compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and established departmental policies and procedures.
- Monitors the quality of service and utilization standards and assumes specific responsibility for patient care at the agency level.
- Researches, identifies, and implements best practice models of other agencies.
- Participates in program management, including licensing, budgeting, utilization and quality assessment/improvement activities.
- Ensures coordinated plans of treatment, customer focused care, and cost effective utilization of services.
- Monitors the allocation and utilization of personnel based on continual changes in patient population/needs and provides the best level of patient care while identifying savings opportunities.
- Works with health care providers outside of the agency to achieve optimal patient care across the continuum.
- Coordinates with appropriate team members or contract services for the clinical care hospice and home health patients and families.
- Reviews all visits made by contract services for adherence to hospice and home health policies.
- Ensures patients receive quality care by reviewing documentation, making visits with staff, reviewing care plans, conducting/participating in multidisciplinary team conferences, and reviewing patient satisfaction reports.
- Investigates and resolves patient/family member concerns regarding patient care.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum two(two (2)years of previous nursing experience in acute care setting.
- Minimum three (three (3) years of previous home health and/or hospice experience.
- Demonstrated supervisory or lead experience.
- BSN or BA in health care related field preferred.
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing required.
- Current California RN license required.
- Current BLS certification required.
- PHN certificate preferred.
- Current valid California Driver's license required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement, clinical care delivery processes, staffing, and budgeting.
- Knowledge of Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission and other federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
]]> Mon, 27 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3725300-San-Francisco-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 184336

In conjunction with Chiefs of Service, directs, coordinates, facilitates, leads, and evaluates ambulatory patient care services. Oversees staff, ensures compliance with regulatory compliance, consults on patient care issues, and manages the budget.
Essential Functions:
- Directs development and implementation of quality and utilization standards for ambulatory services.
- Ensures coordinated plans of treatment, customer focused delivery of services and cost effective utilization of resources and services.
- In conjunction with Chiefs of Service manages the daily operations of the ambulatory services.
- Designs and implements policies, procedures, protocols, efficient program outcomes, and timely provision of support to TPMG providers.
- Directs the budget and resource allocations and manages the financial performance.
- Identifies and implements strategies to reduce costs and improve quality of care services.
- Interprets and facilitates the application of Nursing Scope of Practice within ambulatory services, which includes making skill-mix decisions based on needs, service, financial considerations, and legal constraints.
- Directs and resolves human resource, labor relations, employee and department safety, and risk management issues.
- Coordinates and monitors the quality improvement program for nursing services.
- Develops and implement new programs or best practices and strategies which improve the quality of care and services and reduces costs.
- Develops and presents training programs.
- Utilizes research data to implement clinical changes and the delivery of patient care and member services.
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, local and other regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Substantial management experience, usually seven (7) years.
- Demonstrated human relations and labor relations experience.
- Bachelor's degree in nursing or health care required.
- Master's or equivalent years of experience in business or health care.
- Current California RN license required.
- Demonstration of progressive nursing admin experience in an ambulatory setting.
- Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, NCQA, and other local, state, and federal regulations.]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3678526-San-Francisco-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 165946

Responsible for multiple medical center facilities and manages the operations of Home Health/Hospice departments across Service Areas. Plans, organizes, directs, evaluates and coordinates Home Health/Hospice programs. Directs the day-to-day operations. Works with KFH and TPMG staff developing strategic plans, providing quality care and cost effective services that are aligned with federal, state, and local regulations.
Essential Functions:
- Collaborates with physicians, Directors, and other health care providers identifying and implementing innovative models and best practices, emphasizing service improvements and cost reduction.
- Directs development and implementation of quality and utilization standards across the continuum of care to ensure coordinated plans of treatment, customer focused delivery of services and cost effective utilization of necessary services.
- Ensures compliance with administrative, legal and regulatory requirements of the Health Plan contract and governmental and accrediting agencies.
- Develops and enhances unit-based standards as identified by regulatory agencies.
- Develops a service line that achieves a high level of customer satisfaction with emphasis on customer service and highest standards of quality and innovation.
- Utilizes research data to implement clinical changes and the delivery of patient care and member services.
- Manages and resolves human resource, labor relations, employee and department safety and risk management issues.
- Directs the budget and resource allocations.
- Manages the financial performance and identifies and implements strategies to reduce costs and improve quality of care and services.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Progressive management experience, usually five (5) years, required.
- Nursing experience, usually eight (8) years, in Home Health/Hospice services.
- BSN required or equivalent experience, usually ten (10) years.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Current California RN license required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, and other local, state, and federal regulations.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills.]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3678453-San-Francisco-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 181708

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.]]> Tue, 07 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3678474-San-Francisco-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 176662

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.
]]> Fri, 03 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3645065-San-Francisco-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 181497

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.]]> Thu, 02 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3628778-San-Francisco-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 181500

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.]]> Thu, 02 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3628704-San-Francisco-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 181112

Manages activities of the home/health/hospice agency. Monitors quality, service and utilization standards. Supervises the day-to-day clinical operational activities. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Essential Functions:
- Manages the day-to-day clinical operations of the agency, including practice standards, staffing, payroll, budgets, fiscal management, and quality improvement.
- Supervises agency and employee safety programs and risk management.
- Responsible for overall supervision of hospice and home health nurses and aides, includes interviewing, hiring, monitoring assignments and evaluating personnel.
- Develops and implements action plans to improve staff development.
- Acts as resource to staff as clinical expert.
- Ensures individualized care goals are met.
- Ensures the highest quality of care is provided and is in compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and established departmental policies and procedures.
- Monitors the quality of service and utilization standards and assumes specific responsibility for patient care at the agency level.
- Researches, identifies, and implements best practice models of other agencies.
- Participates in program management, including licensing, budgeting, utilization and quality assessment/improvement activities.
- Ensures coordinated plans of treatment, customer focused care, and cost effective utilization of services.
- Monitors the allocation and utilization of personnel based on continual changes in patient population/needs and provides the best level of patient care while identifying savings opportunities.
- Works with health care providers outside of the agency to achieve optimal patient care across the continuum.
- Coordinates with appropriate team members or contract services for the clinical care hospice and home health patients and families.
- Reviews all visits made by contract services for adherence to hospice and home health policies.
- Ensures patients receive quality care by reviewing documentation, making visits with staff, reviewing care plans, conducting/participating in multidisciplinary team conferences, and reviewing patient satisfaction reports.
- Investigates and resolves patient/family member concerns regarding patient care.


Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:
- Greater than 2 yrs experience within last five years in Home Health agency, Primary Care Clinic or Health Facility.
- Sufficient background, knowledge and expertise in clinical decision making to meet the patient population needs and contribute to Quality Management review and evaluation.]]> Thu, 02 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3628666-San-Francisco-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 151455

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.]]> Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3518164-San-Francisco-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 176664

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.
]]> Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3480785-San-Francisco-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 176659

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.
- LABOR & DELIVERY - One year recent experience (within the last 3 years) in L&D with completion of AWHONN L&D course preferred. NRP certification is required. Current ACLS certification may be required in some units. Successful completion of advanced fetal monitoring course preferred within the last 2 years. Successful completion of a Fetal Monitoring Interpretation Competency within the first three months of hire may be required. May be expected to cross train to at least 1 other Maternal Child Health/Family Centered Care area with appropriate certifications. Must complete circulating and recovery competencies as required. Willingness to scrub may be required.
- SPECIALITY AREAS - If no qualified candidate, may be willing to train in the specialty areas listed below. Candidates in training are required to obtain appropriate certifications within 6 months of hire or transfer into unit.
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program and completion of the current hours required by the BRN of RN student clinical experience or Graduate of registered nursing and either 1) 2000 hours of RN experience in clinical area of specialty from a licensed acute care facility within three (3) years of graduation; or 2) graduate of an accredited licensed vocational nursing program that includes clinical student experience in acute care and has worked 2000 hours as an licensed vocational nurse within the clinical area of specialty within three (3) years before graduation or currently enrolled in an accredited entry level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for health care providers.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice.
- Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers).
- Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills (in English).
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.
]]> Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3480784-San-Francisco-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 174892

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.
- NEONATAL - One year recent (within the last 3 years) experience in Neonatal Level II nursery or above if applying for position in a Level II Nursery. One year recent (within the last 3 years) experience in Neonatal Level III nursery if applying for position in Level III Nursery. Current NRP certification 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.]]> Mon, 01 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3475510-San-Francisco-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 172596

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.
]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:00:00 GMT 3461129-San-Francisco-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 173661

Manages a large unit or multiple units providing ambulatory services. Ensures staff provides high quality, accessible, cost effective care, and patient focused services to members across the continuum, which comply with local, state, and federal requirements. Develops and maintains clinical practice standards, budgets, and staff development.

Essential Functions:
- Manages the operations of a large unit or multiple units.
- Ensures Assistants and staff provide the highest quality of care and are in compliance w/ the Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, federal, state, and local requirements.
- Collaborates w/ physicians and other health care providers in establishing, implementing, and maintaining patient care and quality service standards to meet members and internal clients' expectations.
- Acts as patient advocate resolving patient care issues.
- Designs and evaluates processes to improve systems and patient care results across the continuum of care.
- Develops and monitors budgets and resource allocations.
- 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.
- Provides on going staff development.
- Develops, implements, and monitors departmental policies and procedures which support the organizations goals and business objectives and ensures they are met.
- Collaborates w/ Physician Team Leader and Department Chief in developing the level of patient services and the day-to-day operations of the department.
- Manages and resolves human resource, labor relations, employee and department safety, and risk management issues.

Secondary Functions:
- This position will be responsible for the Chronic Conditions program. The program is a comprehensive population managed care program which includes: PHASE/Diabetes, Heart Failure, Cardiac Rehab and Asthma.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Significant, usually five (5) years of nursing experience in both outpatient care & management/leadership roles required.
- Significant, usually five (5) years of supervisory experience required.
- Significant experience in an outpatient care setting preferred.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in nursing or health related field required.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Clinical specialization in area of practice preferred.
- Current California RN license required.
- BLS certification required.
- PALS, PEARS and/or ACLS certifications may be required for positions in specific departments.
- Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, & other local, state, federal regulations.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
-Strong computer skills.]]> Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:00:00 GMT 3333317-San-Francisco-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 156199

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



Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- BSN or BA in health care related field preferred.
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
- Current California RN license required.
- Current BLS certification required & ALCS certification strongly preferred.
- PALS certification may be required for positions in specific departments.
- Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement, clinical care delivery processes, staffing, & budgeting.
- Knowledge of Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission & other federal, state, & local regulatory requirements.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills.]]> Wed, 02 Jan 2013 14:00:00 GMT 3119756-San-Francisco-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 156197

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



Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- BSN or BA in health care related field preferred.
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
- Current California RN license required.
- Current BLS certification required & ALCS certification strongly preferred.
- PALS certification may be required for positions in specific departments.
- Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement, clinical care delivery processes, staffing, & budgeting.
- Knowledge of Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission & other federal, state, & local regulatory requirements.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills.]]> Wed, 02 Jan 2013 14:00:00 GMT 3119755-San-Francisco-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 158290

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



Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- BSN or BA in health care related field preferred.
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
- Current California RN license required.
- Current BLS certification required & ALCS certification strongly preferred.
- PALS certification may be required for positions in specific departments.
- Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement, clinical care delivery processes, staffing, & budgeting.
- Knowledge of Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission & other federal, state, & local regulatory requirements.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills.]]> Thu, 20 Dec 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2979325-San-Francisco-Nursing-Licensed Req Id: 154574

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



Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:
- Management experience.]]> Mon, 05 Nov 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2966714-San-Francisco-Nursing-Licensed