http://kpcareers.org/santa-clara-jobs en Essential Functions:
- Adherence to hand washing requirements, workflow patterns, standard precautions, sterility assurance, biological monitoring, and dress code.
- Validates and maintains: event-related protocols; disinfection and/or sterilization load parameters and records; inventory check sheet(s); and equipment monitoring.
- Meets regulatory requirements for sterilization, high-level disinfection, biological monitoring, and employee competencies
- Accurately document and maintain daily records of all QA and sterilization functions according to regulatory agency and Infection Control standards.
- Adheres to organizational and departmental policies and procedures
- Participates in department employee orientation (DEO), meetings, and employee evaluation and competency programs
- Maintains current Sterile Processing Technician Certification
- May assists in departmental in-services and training.
- Wears personal protective equipment
- Inspects, disassembles sorts, cleans, and processes reusable instrumentation and equipment.
- Selects and operates specialized cleaning equipment.
- Follows manufacturer recommendations for use of cleaning agents
- Follows device manufactures cleaning guidelines.
- Maintains adequate cleaning supplies
- As designated reprocesses endoscopes
- Identifies, inspects, and assembles all general and specialty instruments, various power equipment, laser and endoscopes instruments per specifications and manufacturer recommendations.
- According to manufacturer guidelines, selects and prepares packaging materials for the sterilization of reusable instrumentation.
- Selects appropriate method of sterilization.
- Maintains accurate sterilization records
- Properly loads and unloads sterilization cart items.
- Verifies that sterilization parameters meet before distribution of load
- Collects, cleans, checks, distributes, and tracks patient care equipment
- As designated, orders patient care equipment, inventory assigned supply areas for replenishment, and rotates stock appropriately and stocks general and surgical carts.
- Reports all malfunctioning equipment to appropriate department
- Demonstrates awareness of personal and work area safety at all times.
- Complies with facility safety policies and procedures, including those for blood borne pathogens and communicable diseases
- Takes prompt corrective actions when hazard identified (reporting or removing, as appropriate)
- Attends required safety training.
- Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills and actively supports and contributes teamwork in the workplace.
- Demonstrates responsibility in adhering to posted work schedules
- Assists in in-service and training and supports departmental related computer programs.
- May assume interdepartmental liaison responsibilities.
- In the absence of the Senior Technician, may assume interdepartmental liaison responsibilities.
- Performs duties as assigned
- No supervisory responsibilities


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of one-year experience in instrument processing
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Must hold current CS/SPD Certification with the Certification Board for either Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or The International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materials Management
- Must know Medical Terminology to understand instrumentation, surgical procedures, and surgical schedule
- Must know various types of reusable surgical instrumentation, including power equipment and micro surgical instrumentation
- Must know how to operate Sterile Processing departmental equipment (i.e. washers, ultrasonic, steam, gas, and chemical sterilizer)
- Must know cleaning of patient care equipment i.e. I.V. pumps, feeding pumps, pneumatic pumps, CPM machines, PCA, and hypo/hyperthermia units, etc.
- Must know sterilization monitoring, record keeping, and quality assurance protocols
- Must have effective oral and written communication skills with co-workers, internal, and external customers
- Departmental related computer skills preferred
- Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, and memos
- Ability to write simple correspondence
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other incumbents of the organization
- Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions
- Must be able to read, comprehend, and follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures
- Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment
- Also, refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement
]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 1915166-California-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN
Essential Functions:
- Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with all patients.
- Administers medication and treatments to patients.
- Attends, participates in, and facilitates, as needed, community meetings and therapeutic groups.
- Coordinates discharges by ensuring that discharge orders are written, and that discharge medication and clothing are given to the patient, family, or others assisting with the discharge.
- Completes appropriate documentation as assigned.
- Transcribes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
- Participates as a team member in all unit activities, reports observations, documents observations, and asks appropriate questions when clarification are necessary.
- Implements patient treatment plans in coordination with the treatment team.
- Keeps the RN and other team members informed of patient behavior and changes in patient condition.
- Notifies the RN and other team members in regard to patients who are clinical management concerns.
- Acts as a role model in maintaining a hopeful and positive attitude in problem solving.
- Ensures that supplies and medications necessary for patient care are ordered and available.
- Observes, records and reports patients' social, medical and psychiatric presentation.
- Participates in admission and discharge and daily data acquisition processes by collecting and documenting data as directed by the RN.
- Promotes and assists patients in developing self-help skills.
- Perform other related duties as necessary.
- In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives.
- Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors.
- Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (KP's code of conduct) by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements, and KP policies and procedures.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Six months experience working in an acute mental health treatment setting within the past four years.
- Graduate of an accredited Psychiatric Technician Program, or otherwise qualified for California licensure as a Psychiatric Technician.
- Current Psychiatric Technician license by the state of California.
- BLS required.
- Successful completion of medication administration tests related to medication knowledge, competency and dosage calculations.
- Demonstrated understanding of psychiatric illness and its treatment.
- Competency in data collection and documentation of data collected.
- Demonstrated knowledge of psychotropic medications.
- Knowledge of the laws and regulations governing the delivery of mental health services in the State of California.
- Willingness to develop / enhance competencies in managing the milieu in a PHF.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to write simple correspondence.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other incumbents of the organization
- Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2455880-California-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health Essential Functions:
- Provides leadership in redesign projects related to the coordination, delivery & management of heath care.
- Identifies methods & approaches to reduce cost structure & maintain high quality of patient care.
- Provides expertise on subject matter addressed by project team.
- Works w/ CSA & regional leadership & staff to implement programs.
- Recommends project strategy, identifies best methods & processes, & develops project planning, group process facilitation, training, & appropriate application of information technology.
- Collaborates w/ stakeholders & sponsors to define project charter, framework, vision, & deliverables.
- Ensures quality & effectiveness of research. Monitors & maintains timelines & budget.
- Contracts w/ & manages work of internal/external consultants.
- Coordinates all internal & external communication, represents the project to internal & external groups.
- Ensures the development of an effective implementation plan & facilitates the execution of this plan.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Significant experience (usually 3-5 years) in a management or leadership role &/or project management/operational planning.
- Previous experience w/ Kaiser Permanente preferred.
- BSN or BA in health related field required.
- Masters degree preferred.
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
- Current California RN nursing license required.
- Specific subject matter expertise in the health care operations & care delivery.
- Ability to conceive, plan & manage team-based projects.
- Familiarity of heath care industry strategic business issues, w/ an understanding of KP, its operations, social & legal environment.
- Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, & other local, state, & federal regulations.]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2452372-California-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Manages the day-to-day clinical operations of the agency, including practice standards, staffing, payroll, budgets, fiscal management, and quality improvement.
- Supervises agency and employee safety programs and risk management.
- Responsible for overall supervision of hospice and home health nurses and aides, includes interviewing, hiring, monitoring assignments and evaluating personnel.
- Develops and implements action plans to improve staff development.
- Acts as resource to staff as clinical expert.
- Ensures individualized care goals are met.
- Ensures the highest quality of care is provided and is in compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and established departmental policies and procedures.
- Monitors the quality of service and utilization standards and assumes specific responsibility for patient care at the agency level.
- Researches, identifies, and implements best practice models of other agencies.
- Participates in program management, including licensing, budgeting, utilization and quality assessment/improvement activities.
- Ensures coordinated plans of treatment, customer focused care, and cost effective utilization of services.
- Monitors the allocation and utilization of personnel based on continual changes in patient population/needs and provides the best level of patient care while identifying savings opportunities.
- Works with health care providers outside of the agency to achieve optimal patient care across the continuum.
- Coordinates with appropriate team members or contract services for the clinical care hospice and home health patients and families.
- Reviews all visits made by contract services for adherence to hospice and home health policies.
- Ensures patients receive quality care by reviewing documentation, making visits with staff, reviewing care plans, conducting/participating in multidisciplinary team conferences, and reviewing patient satisfaction reports.
- Investigates and resolves patient/family member concerns regarding patient care.

Secondary Functions:
- Assists in developing, implementing, and maintaining the departments quality assurance and utilization management programs.
- Performs needs assessments and training.
-Identifies opportunities to reduce costs and enhance quality of care/services.
- Investigates and resolves patient/family member concerns regarding patient care.
- Provides site supervision.

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:
- Previous supervisory or lead experience required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of JCAHO, Title 22, and Medicare.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.-----
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]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2452380-California-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Provides logistical support for classes, group visits, & clinics
- Confirms schedule w/ providers & presenters & provides reminder calls/letters to patients
- Assists in preparing charts & supplies & assists patients in completing program questionnaire or log as needed
- Checks blood pressure, pulse, respiration's, height, weight, peak flows, & spirometry or downloads glucose meters as needed
- Conducts visit registration & scheduling of telephone & clinic visits
- Coordinates or provides resources for patient-specific prevention activities
- Registers members for visits & generates OSCR forms per medical facility policy
- Processes referrals, schedule classes, & follow-up appointments as directed by care/case managers
- Contacts overdue patients by phone or letter at direction of care/case managers
- Maintains computer databases, adds, & deletes patients into the Patient Alert System using program guidelines
- Manipulates & utilizes data in current patient population, management report system
- Enters patients in care/case management software programs & maintains data as appropriate, e.g., AmCare, Lotus Notes Case Management System, Cholesterol Management Program, MULTIFIT Program, etc
- Maintains Access or Excel patient logs if used in conjunction w/ care/case management software applications
- Manipulates & utilizes data to generate reports & queries as needed
- Maintains daily program operations & prepares, maintains, & provides member packets for enrollment, group visits, classes, &/or clinics
- Sends letters to patients and patients' providers & makes copies of program materials, send faxes as needed
- Establishes & maintains a department filing system
- Answers phone & voice mail, routes messages to appropriate person, & provides call backs to patients relaying responses from care/case manager
- Sorts & routes department mail & orders & transfers charts at the direction of care/case managers
- Sends memos & progress notes to patient's MD/NPs
- Contacts patients by phone or by letter at direction of care/case managers for follow-up
- Upon program completion, places patients on booking list for routine follow-up appointment w/ their primary care MD/NP per medical center policy
- Orders office & program supplies & works w/ care/case managers & other staff to maintain patient education resources, including inventory, ordering, & distribution
- Communicates w/ Schedule Maintenance Department regarding care/case manager schedules


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum one (1) year secretarial &/or medical setting/front office experience required
- High School Diploma/GED
- AA in Business or Health related field strongly preferred
- MA certificate preferred & may be required in certain circumstances
- BLS may be required per medical center policy
- Skills & knowledge of Medical Assistant preferred & may be required for a specific program per medical center policy
- Proficient & legible advanced writing, reading, & arithmetic skills required
- A minimum of intermediate tested proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Word, & Excel required, & ability to learn complex software programs, including databases, required
- Keyboarding at least 40 wpm required
- Knowledge of medical terminology strongly preferred
- Knowledge of KP systems (e.g., PARRS, RegPlus, CIPS) strongly preferred
- Knowledge of ordering materials & monitoring inventory strongly preferred
- Good attendance strongly preferred
- A service orientation & openness to creative & innovative approaches to providing service characterized by cultural sensitivity, respect, & polite communication with patients, staff members, & visitors required
- Strong organization & task management skills required, multi-tasking skills in a busy environment required
- Ability to be self-motivated, to work independently, & to work as a team member required
- The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to be self motivated, to work independently, & to work in a busy environment
- Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment

Skills testing: Typing (40 WPM), Intermediate level testing in Microsoft Word & Excel

Scheduled days and hours are dependent upon departmental needs and may include holidays and weekends; will follow the contract for notification of schedule change.
]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2452348-California-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Essential Functions:
Includes but not limited to:
- Selects, Reviews, Obtains and Interprets Data:
- Accurately transcribes physician orders to electronic charting system or departmental patient master.
- Interprets data to formulate goal-directed plan of care and determines requirements for treatment.
- Recommends procedures to obtain additional data including radiographs, bronchoscopy, Gram stain and C&S, spirometry, blood gas analysis, lung mechanics, work of breathing, EKG, & noninvasic monitoring.
- Performs Diagnostic Modalities:
- Performs procedures and interprets results: ABG sampling and analysis, co-oximetry, spirometry, pressure-volume and flow-volume loops, cuff pressure, and sputum induction.
- Selects, Assembles and Checks Equipment for Proper Function, Operation and Cleanliness:
- Ensures proper function and ready availability of respiratory related life support equipment.
- Troubleshoots and performs minor repairs of equipment.
- Participates in routine departmental programs of cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing of respiratory care and other related equipment.
- Initiates, Conducts and Modifies Prescribed Therapeutic or Diagnostic Procedures:
- Observes established safety and security procedures and protects patients from nosocomial infection.
- Explains planned therapy or procedures and goals to patient in understandable terms to achieve optimal therapeutic outcomes.
- Conducts therapeutic procedures to maintain a patient airway, remove bronchopulmonary secretions, and/or achieve adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
- Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy, recognizes patient adverse reaction and stops or modifies or recommends modification to procedure based on patient response.
- Documents all rquired information in the medical record according to departmental policy and procedure.
- Initiates pressure-cycled/volume-cycled/high frequency ventilation.
- Weans/modifies mechanical ventilation according to assessment and physician orders.
- Assists with/or performs extubation
- Conducts patient education and disease management.
- Supervision and Administration:
- Contributes to departmental quality improvement activities.
- Assesses priorities for delivery of patient care and redistributes resources as necssary.
- Protects data from intentional or unintentional destruction, modification, or disclosure.
- Maintains a current knowledge base of departmental information management systems, including collection, maintenance, and dissemination of information, as well as appropriate audit trails.
- Other Assessment Criteria:
- Maintains a professional appearance, displays professional conduct and ethical behavior.
- Participates in continuing education for professional development in Respiratory Care and related fields.
- This job has no supervisory responsibilities.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- At least three (3) years regular (20 hours of more per week) of recent experience as Respiratory Care.
- At least one year of recent critical care experience preferred, may be required for this particular position.
- At least one year of clinical experience in neonatal/pediatric respiratory care preferred, may be required for this particular position.
- At least one year of clinical experience in the field of polysomnography preferred, may be required for this particular position.
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Graduate of an accredited respiratory care education program supported by CoARC or accredited by CAAHEP, required, with 62 semester hours of college credit, including a background in the basic sciences, or a baccalaureate degree in an area other than respiratory care or Associates of Arts of Science degree, preferred.Current Kaiser Permanente employees who received their RCP license prior to 1986 are exempt from this educational requirement.
- BLS required.(Depending on the particular specialty, ACLS, NRP or PALS may be required for this particular position.)
- Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in the State of California.
- Certification (CRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care. (Respiratory Care Practitioners who received their RCP license prior to 1986 and currently working at Kaiser Permanente are exempt from obtaining their CRT credential.)
- Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
- Certified or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist by the National Board for Respiratory Care, preferred, may be required for this particular position.
- Registered by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists, preferred, may be required for this particular position.
- Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist by the National Board, preferred, may be required for this particular position.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, technical manuals, and short correspondence or memos.
- Ability to write simple correspondence.
- Ability to speak and understand spoken English.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
- Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Expected length of employment: Up to 90 days.]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2452326-California-Rehab-Services
Essential Functions:
- Assesses, develops, and coordinates a clinical treatment program for Health Plan members with acute or chronic psychiatric disorders.
- Consults with staff regarding diagnosis, strengths and deficits of member, as needed or appropriate.
- Provides outpatient psychotherapy to individuals and groups.
- Charts member's treatments and progress in accordance with state regulations and department procedures.
- Instructs and counsels members regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens.
- Interprets psychiatric treatment to member's family and helps to reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of psychiatric care and continuation of treatment if asked to do so by member.
- Makes referrals to case manager, as appropriate, and/or refers member's family to community support services and resources.
- Utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of members.
- Collaborates with physicians in screening and evaluating members for psychotropic medications.
- May supervise PSW Assistants and PSW Interns, if supervision course has been completed.
- Works on-call evenings, weekends & holidays, assuming primary responsibility for emergency psychiatric care and acting as consultant to emergency department physicians and staff.
- Reports safety concerns to mandated reporting agencies.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Outpatient Psychiatric Social Worker: Has experience in assessing, diagnosing and treating a broad range of psychiatric conditions.
- Previous clinical responsibility to include crisis intervention, individual and group psychotherapy preferred.
- Master's degree in Social Work required from an accredited college or university.
- Valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker license in the State of California.
- Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI) or obtain NPI, prior to employment start date.
- Must be familiar with DMS-IV-R as a means of diagnosis.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations, and professional board standards as is related to member treatment, patient rights, and member/patient confidentiality.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
- Inpatient Psychiatric Social Worker : Working in an inpatient setting, a minimum of three (3) years of post licensure experience in acute inpatient psychiatric settings and with the use of psychosocial assessment and psychotherapeutic methods and measures in a hospital, clinic or agency preferred.
- Previous clinical responsibility to include crisis intervention, individual and group psychotherapy preferred.
- Previous clinical responsibility to include inpatient group treatment and crisis intervention preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:
-A minimum of three years post licensure experience in acute inpatient psychiatric settings and with the use of psychosocial assessment and psychotherapeutic methods and measures in a hospital, clinic or agency.]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2452381-California-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health
Essential Functions:
- Provide psychodynamic interventions, crisis intervention, grief/bereavement counseling, problem solving, stress reduction & developing healthy coping strategies in individual/family/group settings.
- Provide counseling for disease acceptance & understanding.
- Responsible for developing & implementing individual Plan of Treatment which assist patients/families to cope &/or restore social, emotional, financial & environmental factors which affect(ed) by illness.
- Completes psychosocial assessments.
- Partners w/ patient to identify needs & develop/implement treatment plan.
- Discuss options for care proactively including Kaiser resources & external community/government resources to assist patient/family in developing short/long term care plans.
- Team w/ other disciplines in assessing, planning & providing services for patients utilizing biopsychosocial information.
- Assist patient in advocating for self to receive appropriate services w/in Kaiser & community.
- Assist patient/family w/ care & discharge planning.
- Takes, reviews, evaluates & prioritizes written/oral referrals & maintains documentation.
- Functions as part of the SNF Team to assure appropriate, timely placement of Kaiser members.
- Collaborate w/ internal/external resources in Kaiser/community.
- Coordinates exchange of information between Kaiser, families, members & skilled nursing facilities.
- Determines application of Kaiser, Medicare & Medi-Cal benefits.
- Participates in UM/Quality Assurance.
- Coordinate communication between regional offices, clinics, hospitals, field staff, members/families.
- Works w/ referral sources to clarify/complete clinical & psychosocial information.
- This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Step I: < 2 yrs social work exp (MSW fieldwork not incl)
- Step II: 2-4 yrs social work exp w/in the last 5 yrs (MSW fieldwork not incl)
- Step III: 4+ yrs social work exp w/in 10 yrs (MSW fieldwork not incl)
- 1+ yr post MSW exp in healthcare setting pref'd - MSW internship may be considered in lieu of
- Masters in Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education
- LCSW pref'd
- Inpt/Outpt Critical Care: Exp & comfort w/ issues pertaining to death, dismemberment, disfigurement & disability. Exp w/ ethical issues & documented exp. providing clinical svcs specific to anticipatory death, dying process & bereavement
- Med/Surg: Exp in crisis, grief & family counseling. Exp w/ wide variety of illnesses/condition & resulting needs
- Oncology: Exp in crisis, grief & family counseling. Exp w/ wide variety of oncological diagnosis & resulting coping & other psychosocial issues. Exp facilitating support groups
- HIV: Exp in crisis, grief & family counseling. Exp counseling re: loss & psychosocial issues specific to HIV/AIDS. Exp facilitating support grps
- Maternal/Child: Exp providing clinical counseling re: high risk pregnancy, diabetes, genetic defects, & substance abuse. Exp & knowledge of appropriate community resources specific to newborns & their families. Exp w/ adoption/surrogate birth laws
- Peds: Exp providing clinical svcs to children w/ acute & chronic med. conditions. Knowledge & Exp w/ child abuse reporting laws, procedures & agencies. Exp working w/ families of children diagnosed w/ wide variety of illnesses incl. childhood cancers, Cystic Fibrosis & Diabetes
- Alzheimer's/Dementia: Exp working w/ elderly & other diagnosed w/ a wide variety of dementia. Exp w/ a wide variety of community resources to meet needs of this population. Exp's w/ the common stresses re: caregiving
- Chronic Conditions: Exp providing clinical svcs to patients w/ multiple ongoing health conditions. Works w/ nursing to insure patients are as active & healthy as possible
- Palliative Care: Exp in initiating/participating in end of life discussions w/ patients & families, assisting in hospice referrals, holding family confs, home visits & advanced care planning
- Geographic Managed Care: Exp in crisis intervention, counseling & referral svcs to socially high risk women who are pregnant &/or parenting children under age 5 . Svcs are provided on an outpt basis incl. transportation, home visits, housing, infant supplies & referral svcs
- Discharge Planning/UM: Exp planning discharges & Utilization Mgmt (if appl.)
- Demonstrated ability to work on multidisciplinary team
- Must have solid psychosocial assessment skills
- Knowledge of chronic & acute disease; how it impacts patient/family functioning
- Demonstrated excellent oral/telephone & written communication skills
- Must be computer-literate &, preferably, exp'd in automated clinical info systems
- Demonstrated ability to function independently as a collaborative, supportive team member
- Must be able to master detailed & complex info regarding benefits & coord. of care
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement
- Must be willing to work in a LMP environment]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2447943-California-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health Essential Functions:
- Selects, reviews, obtains & interprets data
- Accurately transcribes physician orders to electronic charting system or dept'l patient master
- Interprets data to formulate goal-directed plan of care & determines requirements for treatment
- Recommends procedures to obtain additional data including radiographs, bronchoscopy, Gram stain & C&S, spirometry, blood gas analysis, lung mechanics, work of breathing, EKG, & noninvasic monitoring
- Performs diagnostic modalities
- Performs procedures & interprets results: ABG sampling & analysis, co-oximetry, spirometry, pressure-volume & flow-volume loops, cuff pressure, & sputum induction
- Selects, assembles & checks equipment for proper function, operation & cleanliness
- Ensures proper function & ready availability of respiratory related life support equipment
- Troubleshoots & performs minor repairs of equipment
- Participates in routine dept'l programs of cleaning, disinfecting & sterilizing of respiratory care & other related equipment
- Initiates, conducts & modifies prescribed therapeutic or diagnostic procedures
- Observes established safety & security procedures & protects patients from nosocomial infection
- Explains planned therapy or procedures & goals to patient in understandable terms to achieve optimal therapeutic outcomes
- Conducts therapeutic procedures to maintain a patient airway, remove bronchopulmonary secretions, and/or achieve adequate ventilation & oxygenation
- Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy, recognizes patient adverse reaction & stops or modifies or recommends modification to procedure based on patient response
- Documents all required info in the medical record according to dept'l policy & procedure
- Initiates pressure-cycled/volume-cycled/high frequency ventilation
- Weans/modifies mechanical ventilation according to assessment & physician orders
- Assists w//or performs extubation
- Conducts patient education & disease mgmt
- Contributes to dept'l quality improvement activities
- Assesses priorities for delivery of patient care & redistributes resources as necessary
- Protects data from intentional or unintentional destruction, modification, or disclosure
- Maintains a current knowledge base of dept'l info mgmt systems, including collection, maintenance, & dissemination of info, as well as approp audit trails
- Participates in continuing education for professional development in Respiratory Care & related fields
- This job has no supervisory responsibilities

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- At least three (3) years of regular (20 hours of more per week) of recent experience as Respiratory Care
- At least one (1) year of clinical experience in the field of polysomnography preferred, may be required for this particular position
- At least one (1) year of recent critical care experience preferred, may be required for this particular position
- At least one (1) year of clinical experience in neonatal/pediatric respiratory care preferred, may be required for this particular position
- High School Diploma/GED
- Graduate from a respiratory care education program supported by CoARC or accredited by CAAHEP, required, with 62 semester hours of college credit, including a background in the basic sciences, or baccalaureate degree in an area other than respiratory care or Associates of Arts or Science degree, preferred.
- Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in the State of California
- BLS required
- Certification (CRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care
- Respiratory Care Practitioners who received their RCP license prior to 1986 and currently working at Kaiser Permanente are exempt from obtaining their CRT credential
- Certified or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist by the National Board for Respiratory Care preferred, but may be required for this particular position
- Registered by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists preferred, but may be required for this particular position
- Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist by the National Board preferred, but may be required for this particular position
- Depending on the particular specialty, ACLS, NRP or PALS may be required for this particular position
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, technical manuals, and short correspondence or memos
- Ability to write simple correspondence
- Ability to speak and understand spoken English
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
- Key board skills preferred
- Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment
- Also refer to Position specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement

Expected length of employment: Up to 90 days.]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2447918-California-Rehab-Services Essential Functions:
Includes but not limited to:
- Selects, Reviews, Obtains and Interprets Data:
- Accurately transcribes physician orders to electronic charting system or departmental patient master.
- Interprets data to formulate goal-directed plan of care and determines requirements for treatment.
- Recommends procedures to obtain additional data including radiographs, bronchoscopy, Gram stain and C&S, spirometry, blood gas analysis, lung mechanics, work of breathing, EKG, & noninvasic monitoring.
- Performs Diagnostic Modalities.
- Performs procedures and interprets results: ABG sampling and analysis, co-oximetry, spirometry, pressure-volume and flow-volume loops, cuff pressure, and sputum induction.
- Selects, Assembles and Checks Equipment for Proper Function, Operation and Cleanliness.
- Ensures proper function and ready availability of respiratory related life support equipment.
- Troubleshoots and performs minor repairs of equipment.
- Participates in routine departmental programs of cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing of respiratory care and other related equipment.
- Initiates, Conducts and Modifies Prescribed Therapeutic or Diagnostic Procedures.
- Observes established safety and security procedures and protects patients from nosocomial infection.
- Explains planned therapy or procedures and goals to patient in understandable terms to achieve optimal therapeutic outcomes.
- Conducts therapeutic procedures to maintain a patient airway, remove bronchopulmonary secretions, and/or achieve adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
- Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy, recognizes patient adverse reaction and stops or modifies or recommends modification to procedure based on patient response.
- Documents all rquired information in the medical record according to departmental policy and procedure.
- Initiates pressure-cycled/volume-cycled/high frequency ventilation.
- Weans/modifies mechanical ventilation according to assessment and physician orders.
- Assists with/or performs extubation.
- Conducts patient education and disease management.
- Supervision and Administration.
- Contributes to departmental quality improvement activities.
- Assesses priorities for delivery of patient care and redistributes resources as necssary.
- Protects data from intentional or unintentional destruction, modification, or disclosure.
- Maintains a current knowledge base of departmental information management systems, including collection, maintenance, and dissemination of information, as well as appropriate audit trails.
- Other Assessment Criteria:
- Maintains a professional appearance, displays professional conduct and ethical behavior.
- Participates in continuing education for professional development in Respiratory Care and related fields.
- This job has no supervisory responsibilities.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- At least one year of recent critical care experience preferred, may be required for this particular position.
- At least one year of clinical experience in neonatal/pediatric respiratory care preferred, may be required for this particular position.
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Graduate of an accredited respiratory care education program supported by CoARC or accredited by CAAHEP, required, with 62 semester hours of college credit, including a background in the basic sciences, or a baccalaureate degree in an area other than respiratory care or Associates of Arts of Science degree, preferred. Current Kaiser Permanente employees who received their RCP license prior to 1986 are exempt from this educational requirement.
- BLS required.
- Depending on the particular specialty, ACLS, NRP or PALS may be required for this particular position.
- Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in the State of California.
- Certification (CRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care. (Respiratory Care Practitioners who received their RCP license prior to 1986 and currently working at Kaiser Permanente are exempt from obtaining their CRT credential.)
- Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
- Certified or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist by the National Board for Respiratory Care, preferred, may be required for this particular position.
- Registered by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists, preferred, may be required for this particular position.
- Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist by the National Board, preferred, may be required for this particular position.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, technical manuals, and short correspondence or memos.
- Ability to write simple correspondence.
- Ability to speak and understand spoken English.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
- Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Expected length of employment: Up to 90 days.]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2447942-California-Rehab-Services Essential Functions:
- Measures and records intraocular pressure (tonometry), neutralization of spectacles (lensometry), automated visual fields, autorefraction (in preparation for the subjective refraction by the provider), autokeratometry, anterior chamber angles, vital signs, and pupillary response and other objective ophthalmic testing procedures.
- Measures complete visual acuity's for all ages and ocular diagnoses, including Snellen charts, HOTV charts, color vision, and stereopsis.
- Administers topical eye medications per specific physician order in preparation for testing as permitted by state law and regulation.
- Performs other objective ophthalmic testing and automated image capture as indicated.
- Makes and cancels Optometry, Ophthalmology, medical clearances, and diagnostic appointments.
- Obtains and prepares the appropriate medical information (records, files, forms, diagnostic results) for the provider.
- Records relevant medical information for the provider (i.e., assessments, plans, interventions, and spectacles) completes forms and other necessary data entry.
- Documents concise and relevant medical and ocular histories in the medical record.
- Escorts patients to exam rooms and prepares them for examination.
- Instructs eye patients by providing relevant information, per provider protocols.
- Witnesses patient consent signature and signs forms.
- Electronically, set up lab, x-ray and other requisitions, as needed.
- Labels specimen and Pathology Requests forms.
- Documents the specimens following departmental specific procedures.
- Sets up and assists with minor surgical procedures of the eye, as needed by setting up supplies, handling instruments, etc.
- Anticipate provider needs (preparation of supplies, instruments, and equipment).
- Cleans (changing cleaning solutions, as needed), wraps, labels and re-stocks instruments. Maintains equipment and orders/stocks supplies.
- Orders and maintains inventory par levels of supplies, forms, medications, etc. as needed.
- Keeps work area clean.
- Calls patients with messages from providers and documents disposition.
- Documents, updates and processes records relating to provider appointments.
- Performs surgical scheduling functions, as needed.
- Answers phones, makes appoints, takes messages.
- Maintains provider and department files, as needed.
- Performs other related duties as necessary.
- This job has no supervisory responsibilities.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Must be a graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or an in-house Kaiser Permanente Medical Assistant program, or have at lease one (1) year (1,000 hours or more per year) of experience as a Kaiser Permanente Medical Assistant, or have one (1) year (1000 hours or more per year) recent experience of assisting physicians or Optometrists in an eye care setting.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- BLS.
- Must successfully complete PARRS II, AutoReg, and be able to work with electronic medical record system.
- Good verbal and written communication skills, including legible handwriting.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams required.
- Knowledge of computer and computer keyboard.
- Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Schedule: Mon Tues Thurs Fri 8:45am- 5:15pm, Wed 12:30pm - 9:00pm

Scheduled days and hours are dependent upon departmental needs and may include holidays and weekends.

This position will float to various clinics as required (Santa Clara, Milpitas, and Mountain view).

Expected length of employment: Up to 90 days.]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2444026-California-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Essential Functions:
- Supervises and tracks material management operations and services that are complimentary to the service area strategy.
- Supervises material management staff, providing support and on-going education for growth and development of staff.
- Identifies opportunities for service improvements, cost reductions and product standardization, and conducting research in support of such efforts.
- Takes a lead role in the development and maintenance of the materials purchasing strategy that is consistent w/ the overall national sourcing strategy to ensure KP receives the best value for dollars spent on products and services.
- Maintains information systems and provides data to customers.
- Supports use of TIMS for all ordering.
- Assists manager w/ developing systems to manage inventory across departments.
- Supervises distribution system in conjunction w/ the region-wide distributor and local distribution centers.
- Takes a lead in implementing operational processes to support order, delivery and replenishment of products.
- Assists in educating users on new processes.
- Analyzes and organized key information necessary for the materials manager to build the annual budget.
- Responds quickly to customer concerns and issues.
- Assists manager in determining needs, ordering, maintaining records, physical inventory, and storage for surplus.
- Acts as an advocate for progressive material management concepts.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in a combination of purchasing, contracting, material management, distribution or other related areas including previous experience w/ material management systems and control of an inventory of $5M to $10M.
- Previous experience in an acute care hospital including supervision of material management operations within a multi-site setting.
- Experience w/ a variety of software applications w/ the ability to develop complex spreadsheets and write business communications.
- Experience working in a union environment preferred.
- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience, in business administration, finance, material management, economics or a related field.
- Material Management Certification preferred.
- Ability to coordinate effectively multiple projects and use time management skills, and independent judgment.
- Significant knowledge of products/services and their market environment within the scope of Kaiser Permanente's procurement and logistics programs.
- Excellent communication, team building, and organizational skills.]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2440961-California-Materials-Management Essential Functions:
- Manages the off-hours & weekend patient care activities.
- Ensures staffs provide the highest quality of care & are in compliance w/ the Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, federal, state, & local requirements.
- Coordinates & monitors staffing for all shifts & maintains appropriate staffing levels & skill mix.
- Participates in developing, reviewing, & updating departmental policies & procedures.
- Identifies & implements best practices to provide improved quality care & services.
- Assess & monitors clinical nursing practice for optimal patient care.
- Designs & evaluates processes to improve systems & patient care results across the continuum.
- Follows-up on all clinical issues. Monitors quality of care delivered, ensuring it meets age-related & developmental needs of patients.
- Supervises staff, assesses their needs & identifies educational opportunities.
- Collaborates w/ all departments throughout the medical center.
- Acts as patient advocate.
- Assists in developing, monitoring & maintaining the budget. Identifies & recommends opportunities to reduce costs.
- Manages & resolves human resource, employee & department safety, & risk management issues.

Qualifications:

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



Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- BSN or BA in health care related field preferred.
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
- Current California RN license required.
- Current BLS certification required & ALCS certification strongly preferred.
- PALS certification may be required for positions in specific departments.
- Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement, clinical care delivery processes, staffing, & budgeting.
- Knowledge of Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission & other federal, state, & local regulatory requirements.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills.]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2440962-California-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status; also nutrition, pain, patient/family education, family involvement and patient advocacy. (Title 22 language)
- Formulates a goal-directed plan of care when and where appropriate to do so.
- Implements care in a thorough, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner.
- Establishes patient care priorities based on essential patient needs and availability of unit resources (time, personnel, equipment, and supplies).
- Identifies patient/family learning needs and acts to meet them. Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights, age specific needs, cultural and ethical beliefs.
- Provides/coordinates care for patients/patient populations.
- Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families.
- Acknowledges staff rights and cultural and ethical beliefs.
- Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties/activities of health care team members.
- Evaluates effectiveness of care given by team members.
- Utilizes effective communication methods and skills, following lines of authority, as appropriate.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and applies safety principles as identified by the institution.
- Performs efficiently in emergency situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events.
- Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.
- Participates regularly in staff development activities for unit and department personnel.
- Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management in all aspects of patient care and unit functioning.
- Participates in unit and department Performance Improvement activities.
- Participates in nursing research activities as requested.
- Identifies and solves problems effectively.
- Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and all members of the health care team.
- Provides data for staffing decisions and demonstrates flexibility in the resolution of staffing issues; demonstrates flexibility when floating to other units upon requests.
- Demonstrates proficiency in the use of computers and telecommunication modalities in documenting, tracking and conveying information.
- If practicing in a specialty/extended role, fulfills the expectations established for the particular role.
- Perform other related duties as necessary.
- This job has no supervisory responsibility.


Qualifications:

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

Schedule: Mon, Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm, Wed 1:00pm - 5:00pm]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2439704-California-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Coordinates the overall analysis of how provider resources are allocated in the department to ensure that the department meets its performance targets in the areas of access, physician linkage, budget, and hospital coverage. Collects and analyzes data, reviews results with Chief and Physician Unit Leaders, and assists with implementation efforts. 50%.
- Maintains and produces management reports to include appointment utilization reports, provider productivity reports, physician empanelment reports, and budgetary impact reports for functional unit, department, facility and/or regional management. Designs and produces ad hoc reports to meet specific client needs. Works to improve data quality, collection processes and report design to meet diverse and changing needs. 40%.
- Provides ongoing user education and consulting on the use and interpretation of analyses, reports, methodologies, and source data. 10%.



Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Previous experience working directly with management personnel (including physicians).
- Previous experience working in a health care environment.
- Associates degree or equivalent experience required.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, health administration or related field preferred.
- Familiarity with appointment supply concepts.
- Familiarity with mainframe patient information systems and computer software.
- Solid analytical skills, problem solving, and critical thinking.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Expected length of employment: Up to 90 days.
]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2439683-California-Administration,-Clerical,-and-Support-Services
Essential Functions:
- Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status; also nutrition, pain, patient/family education, family involvement and patient advocacy.
- Formulates a goal-directed plan of care that is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes.
- Implements care in a thorough, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner.
- Establishes priorities or patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment, and supplies.
- Evaluates effectiveness of care given by health care team members.
- Identifies patient/family learning needs and implements appropriate measures.
- Documents patient care and unit activities in a timely, accurate, and concise manner.
- Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights, age specific needs, cultural and ethical beliefs.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and applies safety principles as identified within the institution.
- Performs efficiently in emergency patient care situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events.
- Demonstrates sound knowledge base and actions in the care of a designated patient population.
- Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.
- Participates regularly in staff development activities for unit and Department of Nursing personnel.
- Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management in all aspects of patient care and unit functioning.
- Participates in unit and Department Performance Improvement activities as directed.
- Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of health care team members.
- Utilizes effective communication methods and skills, following lines of authority, as appropriate.
- Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and all members of the health care team.
- Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families. Acknowledges staff rights and cultural and ethical beliefs.
- Provides data for staffing decisions and demonstrates flexibility in the resolution of staffing issues; demonstrates flexibility when floating to other units upon requests.
- Ability to navigate in a windows environment, utilizing a mouse and the ability to learn electronic medical record system application.
- Identifies and solves problems effectively.
- Participates in nursing research activities as requested.
- Perform other related duties as necessary.
- This job motivates and provides work direction (direct, check, review, assign, organize and coordination) to LVN's, Nurse Attendants, unit assistants, etc., but does not have the authority to hire, fire or discipline.

Qualifications:

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

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 6 months experience. See job duties for specific experience requirements for specialty units.
- PACU (Main OR and ASU) - Two years recent (within last 3 years) experience in PACU or Critical Care Unit. Current ACLS certification required. PALS required within six months of hire if caring for pediatric population. Must be able to take call and respond within the hospital required response time.
- SPECIALITY AREAS - If no qualified candidate, may be willing to train in the specialty areas listed below. Candidates in training are required to obtain appropriate certifications within 6 months of hire or transfer into unit.
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program and completion of the current hours required by the BRN of RN student clinical experience or Graduate of registered nursing and either 1) 2000 hours of RN experience in clinical area of specialty from a licensed acute care facility within three (3) years of graduation; or 2) graduate of an accredited licensed vocational nursing program that includes clinical student experience in acute care and has worked 2000 hours as an licensed vocational nurse within the clinical area of specialty within three (3) years before graduation or currently enrolled in an accredited entry level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for health care providers.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice.
- Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers).
- Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills (in English).
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2439745-California-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status; also nutrition, pain, patient/family education, family involvement and patient advocacy.
- Formulates a goal-directed plan of care that is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes.
- Implements care in a thorough, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner.
- Establishes priorities or patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment, and supplies.
- Evaluates effectiveness of care given by health care team members.
- Identifies patient/family learning needs and implements appropriate measures.
- Documents patient care and unit activities in a timely, accurate, and concise manner.
- Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights, age specific needs, cultural and ethical beliefs.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and applies safety principles as identified within the institution.
- Performs efficiently in emergency patient care situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events.
- Demonstrates sound knowledge base and actions in the care of a designated patient population.
- Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.
- Participates regularly in staff development activities for unit and Department of Nursing personnel.
- Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management in all aspects of patient care and unit functioning.
- Participates in unit and Department Performance Improvement activities as directed.
- Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of health care team members.
- Utilizes effective communication methods and skills, following lines of authority, as appropriate.
- Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and all members of the health care team.
- Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families. Acknowledges staff rights and cultural and ethical beliefs.
- Provides data for staffing decisions and demonstrates flexibility in the resolution of staffing issues; demonstrates flexibility when floating to other units upon requests.
- Ability to navigate in a windows environment, utilizing a mouse and the ability to learn electronic medical record system application.
- Identifies and solves problems effectively.
- Participates in nursing research activities as requested.
- Perform other related duties as necessary.
- This job motivates and provides work direction (direct, check, review, assign, organize and coordination) to LVN's, Nurse Attendants, unit assistants, etc., but does not have the authority to hire, fire or discipline.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 6 months experience. See job duties for specific experience requirements for specialty units.
- PACU (Main OR and ASU) - Two years recent (within last 3 years) experience in PACU or Critical Care Unit. Current ACLS certification required. PALS required within six months of hire if caring for pediatric population. Must be able to take call and respond within the hospital required response time.
- SPECIALITY AREAS - If no qualified candidate, may be willing to train in the specialty areas listed below. Candidates in training are required to obtain appropriate certifications within 6 months of hire or transfer into unit.
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program and completion of the current hours required by the BRN of RN student clinical experience or Graduate of registered nursing and either 1) 2000 hours of RN experience in clinical area of specialty from a licensed acute care facility within three (3) years of graduation; or 2) graduate of an accredited licensed vocational nursing program that includes clinical student experience in acute care and has worked 2000 hours as an licensed vocational nurse within the clinical area of specialty within three (3) years before graduation or currently enrolled in an accredited entry level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for health care providers.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice.
- Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers).
- Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills (in English).
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2439689-California-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- REPRESENTATIVE ACTIVITIES: Organizes and expedites flow of work for the manager's office and the department in accordance to manager's method of operation and the operations and procedures of the department and organization.
- Initiates any follow-up action.
- Receives and screens telephone calls, letters, and/or visitors.
- Answers routine questions and provides information related to general department operations, policies and procedures using discretion for matters pertaining to confidential or sensitive information.
- Determines when to appropriately refer inquiries, requests or issues to managers or department staff members and follows up to ensure resolution on behalf of manager or department.
- Schedules appointments and makes arrangements for meetings, conferences, and travel.
- Organizes and prepares routine correspondence for the department manager, as well as complex documents including reports, spreadsheets, presentations and various forms of communications documents requiring the integration of multiple office technology and software applications.
- May act as the department's office resource for word processing and spreadsheet application.
- Prepares special reports that require gathering, comparing and summarizing data.
- Organizes and maintains files, correspondence and records.
- Handles and frequently accesses highly confidential and sensitive information.
- Assists with tracking the department budget.
- Tracks and compiles expenses.
- Prepares monthly expense reports.
- May address issues to department manager.
- Performs other related duties following standard office routine, practices and procedures or instructions.

Secondary Functions:
- On/off boarding for MD's and residents.
- Updating home pages, schedule MD evals, meeting reminders, minutes, and ordering meals.
- Schedule all pediatric sedation cases, including Pediatric MRI, CT, OPPC, Hem/Onc patients needing procedural sedation.
- This position will also include scheduling Bronchoscopy for ICU MD's.
- Provide data management for this group of MD's, report cards, dashboards, quality metrics, etc.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Five (5) plus years of experience performing administrative support functions for department managers.
- Experience in coordinating and providing support to large complex projects.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- BA/BS preferred.
- Excellent customer service.
- Lotus Notes skills preferred.
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills required.
- Advanced level proficiency with e-mail software, MicroSoft Word and with any of the following office technology (required only if applicable to department's needs): PowerPoint. Excel or Access.
- Must be able to work in a Labor-Management Partnership environment.

Skills testing: Typing (45WPM), Excel, Powerpoint, Access, & Advanced level Word.]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2437019-California-Administration,-Clerical,-and-Support-Services
Essential Functions:
- Teaches and models self-management skills, concepts, resources, and tools related to health, lifestyle change and behavior modification to class participants.
- Assists participants in developing specific behavioral goals.
- Provides individual instruction and counseling as needed.
- Assesses needs of class participants and modifies class content or teaching methods to meet those needs.
- Applies evidence-based education techniques in teaching methods.
- Answers questions and provides class participants w/ appropriate resources of information.
- Arranges and coordinates room set-up, availability of materials, and audio/visual equipment.
- Maintains records of training activities including attendance rosters, homework assignments, class evaluations, and timesheets or phone TIME system.
- Administers and collects class evaluation forms and class fees.
- Conducts follow-up phones calls to participants including those who missed sessions to determine reason for absence, monitor progress of participants, and answer related questions.
- Completes required continuous training and education such as those related to workplace safety, legal and regulatory compliance, accreditation and license requirements, and department specific requirements.
- Maintains and promotes knowledge and utilization of resources related to health, lifestyle change, and behavior modification offered by Kaiser Permanente and through the community.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience teaching classes or conducting training programs.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent related to field of course instruction.
- Licensed or professional credentials or certification in the field as appropriate to the course instruction
- Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning theory and group process.
- Basic knowledge of health concepts, preventive health care, and behavior change.
- Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated skills in teaching techniques and presentation.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and facilitate diverse groups of people w/ understanding of group dynamics.
- Ability to function independently and exercise professional judgment.]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2433451-California-Education-and-Training Essential Functions:
- Provides comprehensive nutritional care, which is customer focused & cost effective, while maintaining high quality service standards, to our members.
- Provides nutritional screening & assessment of patients for appropriate nutrition intervention.
- In accordance with physician orders, develop individualized nutrition care plans based on patient's age, sex, diagnosis, cultural background, pain level, preferences, & religious practices.
- Conducts audits &/or menu reviews, & ensures patient menus or supplemental feedings meet nutritional requirements & physician's orders for individual patients to include size, age, gender, cultural backgrounds, preferences, diagnosis, pain level, & religious practices.
- Develops meal plans to meet the member's lifestyle.
- Documents in the medical records as appropriate.
- Coordinates activities w/ the food service department to insure quality & accuracy of the food served to the patients.
- Monitors the accuracy of the tray related to the MNT or diet order according to diet manual.
- Checks for quality of product & is responsible for corrections & quality follow-up w/ manager/supervisor, staff, or vendor.
- Writes assessments, implements nutritional care plans, & follows the care & progress of the patients per protocol.
- Participate in the design, development & implementation of high quality, cost effective food & clinical nutrition programs, policies & practices in the medical center, & ensure compliance w/ administrative, legal & regulatory requirements.
- Assists in the development, implementation & maintenance of nutrition care, & service standards.
- Participates in the development & implementation of quality, service & performance improvement processes related to the delivery of clinical nutrition services.
- Contributes to the overall cost structure & service improvement goals of the Service Area.
- Conducts quality assurance audits & participates in committees & meetings to receive & report information.
- Assists in compiling audit information & standard setting.
- Provide feedback to Division Food & Clinical Nutrition Services staff or menu modifications & revision.
- Provides input to the budget process.
- May provide in-service training to staff.
- Participates in the organizations quality program.
- Helps identify risk factors and establish performance targets & goals.
- Performs quality audits, reviews work, & assists others to improve performance.
- Performs other related duties as necessary
- May mentor, assist, review, assign, correct, organize and/or coordinate the work of new employees, students, Nutrition Aides, Nutrition Clerks, Nutrition Assistants and Diet Technician Registered but does not have the authority to hire, fire or discipline.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Six (6) months of experience in clinical nutrition as a registered dietitian. If working in End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), must have at least one (1) year of experience in clinical nutrition as a registered dietitian.
- Bachelor's degree in Food &/or Nutritional Science.
- Current registration w/ the Commission on Dietetic Registry (CDR) in good standing.
- Must have a Nat'l Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date.
- Knowledge of clinical competencies based on Nutrition Care Standards of the American Dietetic Association, California Dietetic Association (CDA), & American Society for Partenteral & Enteral Nutrition.
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, & local regulations, & The Joint Commission requirements.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, & customer service skills required.
- Collaboration & problem solving skills required.
- Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
- Also, refer to position specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.]]> Sun, 13 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2424240-California-Nutrition-and-Food-Services
Essential Functions:
- Exhibiting a high degree of tact, courtesy, and poise, explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
- Prepares and positions patient for examination.
- Selects equipment for use in ultrasound setup according to specifications of examination.
- Selects transducer and adjusts equipment controls according to organ to be examined, depth of field, and other specifications of test.
- Starts equipment that produces images of internal organs and records diagnostic data on magnetic tape, computer disk, strip printout, or film.
- Moves transducer, by hand, over specified area of body and observes sound wave display screen to monitor quality of ultrasonic pattern produced.
- Photographs images of organs shown on display module or removes strip printout from equipment to obtain permanent record of internal examination.
- Keys test data and patient information into computer of ultrasound equipment to maintain record of test results.
- Orients new hires.
- Performs other related duties as necessary.
- This job has no supervisory responsibilities.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Must have equivalent of three (3) years (6,240 hours) of continuous ultrasound experience within the last six (6) years with no more than one (1) year break in experience within the last four (4) years.
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Must have three (3) American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) registries in any specialties.
- Certification: BLS.
- NT certification is required to perform genetic screening for Prenatal Diagnostic Centers. Applicants may be hired without certification, but will be required to obtain it within 90 days of hire.
- Must demonstrate competency and perform all three specialties routinely.]]> Sun, 13 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2424244-California-Imaging-and-Radiology
Essential Functions:
- Manages the operations of a large unit or multiple units in an outpatient facility.
- Ensures assistants and staff provide the highest quality of care and are in compliance w/ 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.
- Develops and monitors budgets and resource allocations.
- Monitors financial performance, identifies and implements strategies to reduce costs, and improves quality of care/service.
- Determines the appropriate staff mix for department and develops processes to screen, interview, hire, and 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.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Significant experience in management/leadership roles required (usually five (5) years).
- Significant supervisory experience required (usually five (5) years).
- Significant experience in an outpatient care setting preferred.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a health related field required.
- Master's degree preferred.
- BLS certification preferred.
- Knowledge of The Joint Commission, and other local, state, and federal regulations.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2424140-California-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN
Essential Functions:
- Manages the operations of a large unit or multiple units.
- Ensures Assistants & staff provide the highest quality of care & are in compliance w/ the Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, federal, state, & local requirements.
- Collaborates w/ physicians & other health care providers in establishing, implementing, & maintaining patient care & quality service standards to meet members & internal clients' expectations.
- Acts as patient advocate resolving patient care issues.
- Designs & evaluates processes to improve systems & patient care results across the continuum of care.
- Develops & monitors budgets & resource allocations.
- Monitors financial performance & identifies & implements strategies to reduce costs & improve quality of care/service.
- Determines the appropriate staff mix for department & develops processes to screen, interview, hire, train, & maintain the competency of all department staff.
- Provides on going staff development.
- Develops, implements, & monitors departmental policies & procedures which support the organizations goals & business objectives & ensures they are met.
- Collaborates w/ Physician Team Leader & Department Chief in developing the level of patient services & the day-to-day operations of the department.
- Manages & resolves human resource, labor relations, employee & department safety, & risk management issues.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Significant, usually five (5) years of nursing experience in both outpatient care & management/leadership roles required.
- Significant, usually five (5) years of supervisory experience required.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in nursing or health related field required.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Clinical specialization in area of practice preferred.
- Current California RN license required.
- BLS certification required.
- PALS, PEARS and/or ACLS certifications may be required for positions in specific departments.
- Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, & other local, state, federal regulations.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills.]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2424208-California-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Practices under the standard procedure established for the NP role consistent with Kaiser Permanente policy and in accordance with requirement set forth by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
- Conducts age appropriate assessments of patients, including history taking and physical examination consistent with department protocol.
- Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status, patient/family education, family involvement, and patient advocacy.
- Consults with supervising physician or other clinicians as dictated by patient need and assessment findings.
- Participates with physicians and other clinicians in the department to assure effective patient care consistent with quality indicators for patients cared for in the designated service.
- Reviews medical record for follow up or ordering of diagnostic studies under established protocols.
- Establishes and maintains communication with other health care providers and departments to ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness and to promote consistency and continuity of care.
- 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.
- 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.
- Demonstrates proficiency in the use of computers and telecommunication modalities to document, track and convey information.
- If practicing in a specialty role, fulfills the expectations established for the particular role.
- Perform other related duties as necessary.
- This job has no supervisory responsibility.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of six (6) months of experience as a nurse practitioner. See job duties for specific experience requirements for specialty services.
- One (1) year of experience within the past three (3) years as a NP providing care for patients undergoing surgical procedures and/or those who have undergone surgical/invasive procedures.
- RN First Assist experience required if assisting with surgical procedures. If only caring for specific patient population of adult or pediatrics then Acute Adult NP or Acute Pediatric NP required.
- Master's degree in nursing (unless already a Kaiser Permantente employee who was 'grandfathered in' prior to California Business and Professions Code requirement in January 1, 2008).
- Completion of master's program in Adult NP, Family Practice NP, Acute Care NP or Pediatric NP required: Adult, Family or Acute NP if practice limited to adults; Family or Pedi NP if practice limited to pediatric patients.
- Must meet credentialing requirements established for nurse practitioners within the Kaiser system (National Certification from one of the following organizations: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, American Credentialing Center, National Certification Corporation for Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing Specialties, and National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses.)
- Current California RN/NP License with California BRN issued Furnishing Number.
- Current BLS required.
- Must have a NPI and meet Medicare requirements for PTAN (Provider Transaction Account Number).
- Current DEA if required for specialty.
- Depending on the particular specialty, ACLS and/or NALS and/or PALS or PEARS may also be required for the position.]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2424247-California-Nurse-Practitioner-or-Physician-Assistant
Essential Functions:
- Draws blood from patient's finger, heel, or vein, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood samples.
- Obtains the correct amount and type of specimen.
- Documents all requests and released results of lab work accurately.
- Informs physicians of released lab results.
- Completes appropriate routing, handling, and processing of various medical specimens.
- Orders, distributes and stocks supplies as needed.
- Trains and reports on the work performance of other Laboratory Assistants.
- Perform other related duties as necessary.
- This job has no supervisory responsibilities.



Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED.
- California Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT).
- Must be able to perform all Laboratory Assistant I duties.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
- Ability to write simple correspondence.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
- Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
- Also, refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Schedule:

Week 1: Sun: 4:00 AM - 12:30 PM, Mon, Tues: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Week 2: Fri: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, Sat: 4:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Temporary:
Expected Length of Employment: Up to 90 days
]]> Sun, 06 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2408378-California-Laboratory 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.
- PICU - One year recent (within the last 3 years) experience in Pediatric Critical Care. Current PALS certification required. Chemotherapy and/or Procedural Sedation competency may be required. May be expected to cross train to at least one 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.
]]> Sun, 06 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2408383-California-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Exhibiting a high degree of tact, courtesy, and poise, explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
- Prepares and positions patient for examination.
- Selects equipment for use in ultrasound setup according to specifications of examination.
- Selects transducer and adjusts equipment controls according to organ to be examined, depth of field, and other specifications of test.
- Starts equipment that produces images of internal organs and records diagnostic data on magnetic tape, computer disk, strip printout, or film.
- Moves transducer, by hand, over specified area of body and observes sound wave display screen to monitor quality of ultrasonic pattern produced.
- Photographs images of organs shown on display module or removes strip printout from equipment to obtain permanent record of internal examination.
- Keys test data and patient information into computer of ultrasound equipment to maintain record of test results.
- Orients new hires.
- Performs other related duties as necessary.
- This job has no supervisory responsibilities.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Must have equivalent of three (3) years (6,240 hours) of continuous ultrasound experience within the last six (6) years with no more than one (1) year break in experience within the last four (4) years.
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Must have three (3) American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) registries in any specialties.
- Certification: BLS.
- NT certification is required to perform genetic screening for Prenatal Diagnostic Centers. Applicants may be hired without certification, but will be required to obtain it within 90 days of hire.
- Must demonstrate competency and perform all three specialties routinely.

Scheduled days and hours are dependent upon departmental needs and may include holidays and weekends; will follow the contract for notification of schedule change.]]> Sun, 06 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2408341-California-Imaging-and-Radiology
Essential Functions:
- Designs and enhances databases.
- Designs menu systems that are effective and user-friendly.
- Develops reports with accurate, easy to read, useful information.
- Designs and generates tracking and monitoring tools.
- Participates in the development of outcomes and process measures, including technical specifications, to enable population measurement, guideline implementation, and evaluation.
- Maintains complex statistical routines using macros, vendor software, and software written by self and others.
- Tests and maintains data integrity.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- At least one (1) year programming in SAS, SQL, VBA, net or equivalent statistical analytical programming language.
- Project management experience desirable.
- Experience with MVS/TSO operating systems preferred.
- Experience with analytical manipulation and interpretation of large databases preferred.
- Analytical consulting experience preferred.
- Bachelor of arts degree in economics, finance, health care administration, public health administration, statistics, mathematics, operations research, or related field required, or equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree.
- Microsoft Office skills required.
- Strong ability to apply analytic and critical thinking skills, writing skills, communication skills, consulting skills, and ability to work within a team.
- Must be an independent self-starter.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.]]> Fri, 04 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2404990-California-Information-Technology Essential Functions:
- Reviews patient's medical history and chart, and consults with surgeon or physician to obtain patient information needed to set up heart-lung machine and associated equipment. Selects, assembles, sets up, and tests heart-lung machine to ensure that machine and associated equipment function according to specifications.
- Operates heart-lung machine to regulate blood circulation and composition, to administer drugs and anesthetic agents, and to control body temperature during surgery or respiratory failure of patient. Monitors and observes operation of heart-lung machine and patient's physiologic variables such as blood temperature, blood composition, and flow rate, and adjusts equipment to maintain normal body functions. Cleans and adjusts parts of heart-lung machine.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Sufficient previous clinical experience in perfusion to demonstrate competence in the field.
- Graduate of an approved perfusion technology training program and certification by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion preferred.
- BLS certification is required.
- Must meet the statutory requirements for Perfusionists listed in the State of California Business and Professions Code Section 2590.
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, chemistry, physics and sterile techniques.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
]]> Fri, 04 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2404988-California-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN
Essential Functions:
- Teaches and models self-management skills, concepts, resources, and tools related to health, lifestyle change and behavior modification to class participants.
- Assists participants in developing specific behavioral goals.
- Provides individual instruction and counseling as needed.
- Assesses needs of class participants and modifies class content or teaching methods to meet those needs.
- Applies evidence-based education techniques in teaching methods.
- Answers questions and provides class participants w/ appropriate resources of information.
- Arranges and coordinates room set-up, availability of materials, and audio/visual equipment.
- Maintains records of training activities including attendance rosters, homework assignments, class evaluations, and timesheets or phone TIME system.
- Administers and collects class evaluation forms and class fees.
- Conducts follow-up phones calls to participants including those who missed sessions to determine reason for absence, monitor progress of participants, and answer related questions.
- Completes required continuous training and education such as those related to workplace safety, legal and regulatory compliance, accreditation and license requirements, and department specific requirements.
- Maintains and promotes knowledge and utilization of resources related to health, lifestyle change, and behavior modification offered by Kaiser Permanente and through the community.

Secondary Functions:
- Represent Kaiser Permanente at companies in Santa Clara County.
- Conduct non-diagnostic biometric screenings and/or fitness evaluations at worksite.
- Interpret results of screenings and fitness evaluations. - Provide appropriate health education designed for the improvement of participant's health.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience teaching classes or conducting training programs.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent related to field of course instruction.
- Licensed or professional credentials or certification in the field as appropriate to the course instruction
- Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning theory and group process.
- Basic knowledge of health concepts, preventive health care, and behavior change.
- Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated skills in teaching techniques and presentation.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and facilitate diverse groups of people w/ understanding of group dynamics.
- Ability to function independently and exercise professional judgment.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience conducting fitness evaluations (step test, grip strength, sit and reach).
- Ability to measure and interpret blood pressure.
- Knowledge of health impact of body mass index and body composition.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience conducting biometric screenings.]]> Thu, 03 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2404040-California-Education-and-Training
Essential Functions:
- Assesses, develops and coordinates a clinical treatment program for Health Plan members with acute or chronic psychiatric disorders.
- Consults with staff regarding diagnosis, strengths and deficits of member, as needed or appropriate.
- Provides outpatient psychotherapy to individuals and groups.
- Charts member's treatments and progress in accordance with state regulations and department procedures.
- Instructs and counsels members regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens.
- Interprets psychiatric treatment to member's family and helps to reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of psychiatric care and continuation of treatment if asked to do so by member.
- Makes referrals to case manager, as appropriate, and/or refers member's family to community support services and resources.
- Utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of members.
- Collaborates with physicians in screening and evaluating members for psychotropic medications.
- May supervise PSW Assistants and PSW Interns, if supervision course has been completed.
- Works on-call evenings, weekends & holidays, assuming primary responsibility for emergency psychiatric care and acting as consultant to emergency department physicians and staff.
- Reports safety concerns to mandated reporting agencies.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Outpatient Psychiatric Social Worker:Has experience in assessing, diagnosing and treating a broad range of psychiatric conditions.
- Master's degree in Social Work required from an accredited college or university.
- Valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker license in the State of California.
- Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI) or obtain NPI, prior to employment start date.
- Must be familiar with DMS-IV-R as a means of diagnosis.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations, and professional board standards as is related to member treatment, patient rights, and member/patient confidentiality.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
- Inpatient Psychiatric Social Worker:
- Working in an inpatient setting, a minimum of three years post licensure experience in acute inpatient psychiatric settings and with the use of psychosocial assessment and psychotherapeutic methods and measures in a hospital, clinic or agency preferred.
- Previous clinical responsibility to include crisis intervention, individual and group psychotherapy preferred.
- Previous clinical responsibility to include inpatient group treatment and crisis intervention preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:
- A minimum of three years post licensure experience in acute inpatient psychiatric settings and with the use of psychosocial assessment and psychotherapeutic methods and measures in a hospital, clinic or agency.]]> Thu, 03 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2404045-California-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health
Essential Functions:
- Teaches and models self-management skills, concepts, resources, and tools related to health, lifestyle change and behavior modification to class participants.
- Assists participants in developing specific behavioral goals.
- Provides individual instruction and counseling as needed.
- Assesses needs of class participants and modifies class content or teaching methods to meet those needs.
- Applies evidence-based education techniques in teaching methods.
- Answers questions and provides class participants w/ appropriate resources of information.
- Arranges and coordinates room set-up, availability of materials, and audio/visual equipment.
- Maintains records of training activities including attendance rosters, homework assignments, class evaluations, and timesheets or phone TIME system.
- Administers and collects class evaluation forms and class fees.
- Conducts follow-up phones calls to participants including those who missed sessions to determine reason for absence, monitor progress of participants, and answer related questions.
- Completes required continuous training and education such as those related to workplace safety, legal and regulatory compliance, accreditation and license requirements, and department specific requirements.
- Maintains and promotes knowledge and utilization of resources related to health, lifestyle change, and behavior modification offered by Kaiser Permanente and through the community.

Secondary Functions:
- Represent Kaiser Permanente at companies in Santa Clara County.
- Conduct non-diagnostic biometric screenings and/or fitness evaluations at worksite.
- Interpret results of screenings and fitness evaluations. - Provide appropriate health education designed for the improvement of participant's health.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience teaching classes or conducting training programs.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent related to field of course instruction.
- Licensed or professional credentials or certification in the field as appropriate to the course instruction
- Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning theory and group process.
- Basic knowledge of health concepts, preventive health care, and behavior change.
- Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated skills in teaching techniques and presentation.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and facilitate diverse groups of people w/ understanding of group dynamics.
- Ability to function independently and exercise professional judgment.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience conducting fitness evaluations (step test, grip strength, sit and reach).
- Ability to measure and interpret blood pressure.
- Knowledge of health impact of body mass index and body composition.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience conducting biometric screenings.]]> Thu, 03 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2404043-California-Education-and-Training
Essential Functions:
- Teaches and models self-management skills, concepts, resources, and tools related to health, lifestyle change and behavior modification to class participants.
- Assists participants in developing specific behavioral goals.
- Provides individual instruction and counseling as needed.
- Assesses needs of class participants and modifies class content or teaching methods to meet those needs.
- Applies evidence-based education techniques in teaching methods.
- Answers questions and provides class participants w/ appropriate resources of information.
- Arranges and coordinates room set-up, availability of materials, and audio/visual equipment.
- Maintains records of training activities including attendance rosters, homework assignments, class evaluations, and timesheets or phone TIME system.
- Administers and collects class evaluation forms and class fees.
- Conducts follow-up phones calls to participants including those who missed sessions to determine reason for absence, monitor progress of participants, and answer related questions.
- Completes required continuous training and education such as those related to workplace safety, legal and regulatory compliance, accreditation and license requirements, and department specific requirements.
- Maintains and promotes knowledge and utilization of resources related to health, lifestyle change, and behavior modification offered by Kaiser Permanente and through the community.

Secondary Functions:
- Represent Kaiser Permanente at companies in Santa Clara County.
- Conduct non-diagnostic biometric screenings and/or fitness evaluations at worksite.
- Interpret results of screenings and fitness evaluations. - Provide appropriate health education designed for the improvement of participant's health.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience teaching classes or conducting training programs.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent related to field of course instruction.
- Licensed or professional credentials or certification in the field as appropriate to the course instruction
- Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning theory and group process.
- Basic knowledge of health concepts, preventive health care, and behavior change.
- Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated skills in teaching techniques and presentation.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and facilitate diverse groups of people w/ understanding of group dynamics.
- Ability to function independently and exercise professional judgment.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience conducting fitness evaluations (step test, grip strength, sit and reach).
- Ability to measure and interpret blood pressure.
- Knowledge of health impact of body mass index and body composition.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience conducting biometric screenings.]]> Thu, 03 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2404042-California-Education-and-Training Essential Functions:
- Practices under the standard procedure established for the NP role consistent with Kaiser Permanente policy and in accordance with requirement set forth by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
- Conducts age appropriate assessments of patients, including history taking and physical examination consistent with department protocol.
- Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status, patient/family education, family involvement, and patient advocacy.
- Consults with supervising physician or other clinicians as dictated by patient need and assessment findings.
- Participates with physicians and other clinicians in the department to assure effective patient care consistent with quality indicators for patients cared for in the designated service.
- Reviews medical record for follow up or ordering of diagnostic studies under established protocols.
- Establishes and maintains communication with other health care providers and departments to ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness and to promote consistency and continuity of care.
- 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.
- 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.
- Demonstrates proficiency in the use of computers and telecommunication modalities to document, track and convey information.
- If practicing in a specialty role, fulfills the expectations established for the particular role.
- Perform other related duties as necessary.
- This job has no supervisory responsibility.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of six (6) months of experience as a nurse practitioner. See job duties for specific experience requirements for specialty services.
- Two (2) years (within the past three (3) years) experience as a NP providing specialized care for persons with neurological conditions requiring surgical intervention. Completion of Masters Program in Adult NP, Family Practice NP, Acute Care NP or Pediatric NP required: Adult, Family or Acute NP if practice limited to adults; Family or Pedi NP if practice limited to pediatric patients. RN First Assist experience required. If only caring for specific patient population of adult or pediatrics then Acute Adult NP or Acute Pediatric NP required.
- Master's degree in nursing (unless already a Kaiser Permantente employee who was 'grandfathered in' prior to California Business and Professions Code requirement in January 1, 2008).
- Must meet credentialing requirements established for nurse practitioners within the Kaiser system (National Certification from one of the following organizations: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, American Credentialing Center, National Certification Corporation for Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing Specialties, and National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses.)
- Current California RN/NP License with California BRN issued Furnishing Number.
- Current BLS required.
- Must have a NPI and meet Medicare requirements for PTAN (Provider Transaction Account Number).
- Current DEA if required for specialty.
- Depending on the particular specialty, ACLS and/or NALS and/or PALS or PEARS may also be required for the position.
]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2388376-California-Nurse-Practitioner-or-Physician-Assistant
Essential Functions:
- With supervision, assist with preparation for inspections, audits and monitoring visits.
- Maintain the security and confidentiality of participants' paper or electronic data.
- Assist with scheduling participants for study assessments/visits, required tests including visit-specific laboratory kits and/or paperwork preparation.
- Prepare packets for participants (e.g., instructions, phone numbers, calendars, diaries, etc.).
- Assist with obtaining medical records and test results for all projects/participants.
- With supervision and certification, perform packaging and shipping of protocol specimens to the Sponsor lab in accordance with IATA/DOT regulations and Sponsor shipping guidelines.
- Direct issues requiring medical decision-making to the appropriate licensed staff member promptly.
- Provide PI and/or Clinical Trial Nurse with the ongoing informed consent process by coordinating the current consent documents.
- According to protocol and/or IRB-approved telephone script, collect and document research data in a timely manner, and report the information to the appropriate licensed staff member and PI for assessment.
- Assist in the collection of protocol-required data with timely and accurate submissions as required by Sponsor (e.g., weekly screening log, routine electronic data submissions).
- Under specific direction, assist with data entry of study activity onto a case report form (paper or electronic), and maintain a database program to track all study activity (i.e., study enrollment and consents).
- Assist in maintaining research charts and site regulatory files.
- Assist in ensuring that study-related, non-test article supplies are shipped and resupplied according to protocol, including tracking expiration dates.
- Assist in obtaining protocol specific regulatory documents including MDs/RNs licenses and CVs.
- Report any potential protocol violations/deviations to the PI in a timely manner.
- Support the regulatory team in the maintenance and storage of critical documents required to be maintained and provided to the Sponsor during the conduct of the trial.
- With supervision, assist in study closure activities including preparation and collection of close-out documentation, and preparation of study files for distribution to long-term storage.
- With direction, communicate compliance and operational needs with internal and external parties, PI, KPNC Clinical Trials Operations Leader or designee, and KPNC
Office(s) of Clinical Trial Compliance on an ongoing basis.
- If applicable and with supervision, coordinate IRB communications (e.g., new protocols, amendments, continuing review applications, protocol violations, and adverse events) in accordance with departmental and KP policies and procedures.
- Assume other duties as directed.

Secondary Functions:
- Responsible for assisting in the clinical trial RN screening potential patients for adult oncology clinical trials; abstracting medical information and putting on sponsor case report forms.
- Send out all pathology, laboratory and radiology items required 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.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Clinical trials experience preferred.
- Minimum AA degree or two (2) years of work experience in an ambulatory and/or acute health care setting required. LVN may be substituted for an AA degree.
- Bachelor's degree may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience.
- Current BLS certification required.
- Willingness to obtain IATA/DOT certification.
- Demonstrate proficiency in medical terminology.
- Satisfies requirements for career advancement/maintenance as defined by the Clinical Trial Career Ladder Program.
- Knowledge of GCP, federal, state, and local regulations including HIPAA and KP policies and procedures.
- Must be proficient in electronic health systems and databases used in research environment and word-processing or willingness to learn within three (3) months of hire.
- Demonstrate organizational and communication skills.
- Demonstrate written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Demonstrate good prioritization and organizational skills.
- Ability to be flexible and dependable.
- Ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams.
- Present professional manner and appearance.
- Demonstrated skill in administrative tasks i.e., filing, photocopying, faxing, etc.
- Ability to work in a Labor Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous research experience desirable but not required. Medical terminology or experience in the medical field a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and cooperatively in multiple settings. Exhibited ability to set priorities and meet goals.
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills,documentation skills.
- Flexible, organized, detail oriented and tenacious in follow-through. Must possess the ability to work well under pressure.
- Computer skills in WORD, Excell and internet preferred.
- CPR-certified required.
- Willing to abide by Good Clinical Practice Guidelines and all FDA regulations.

NOTE: Must be willing and able to travel within the Northern California region with own dependable transportation. This job is in adult oncology.

++Expected Length of Employment: Contingent upon research funding ++
]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2384189-California-Research-and-Development
Essential Functions:
- Supervises staff concerning overall areas of responsibility which include quality standards, department policies and procedures, and service levels.
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Coordinates, schedules, and conducts employee training/development necessary to meet established performance standards, teamwork, and service criteria.
- Performs area inspections with assigned EVS staff, to evaluate/monitor performance, customer satisfaction, and infection control program compliance.
- Ensures general inspections are completed daily and formal inspections are completed monthly in all building areas.
- Supervises grounds keeping employees (if applicable) to ensure that work techniques, quality assurance standards, department policies and procedures and job specification are adhered to.
- Assists in monitoring the budget.
- Researches and resolves variances; identifies and recommends opportunities to decrease costs and increase service levels. In collaboration with human resources, manages labor relations activities of the department and ensures compliance with local contracts.
- Provides ancillary support for scheduling and coordination of conference room setups, audio-visual equipment supervision.
- Manages and maintains inventory supplies with established par levels.
- Perform other duties as required.
- Job may require supervisory responsibilities.

Secondary Functions:
- Manages attendance, annual compliance training, annual competencies, and disciplinary action.
- Monitors Workplace Safety (WPS), ensures work environment is safe, and works to meet Regional and local WPS targets.
- Schedules and coordinates conference room setups and manages the audio-visual equipment.
- Manages waste programs including solid waste, medical waste and recycling.
- Works in partnership with the Unit Based Team (UBT) to meet Regional and local UBT goals.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Significant environmental services experience in healthcare environment required (usually three (3) to five (5) years).
- Significant experience in working with bargaining units and contract interpretation (usually three (3) to five (5) years).
- Previous experience in a lead or supervisory position required (usually two (2) years).
- A.A. degree ortwo (2)years of college required or equivalent experience.
- American Society for Healthcare Environmental Services (ASHES) or International Executive Housekeepers Association (IEHA) Certification preferred.
- Management skills, including interviewing, organizing, planning, and problem solving skills required.
- Knowledge of hospital infection control, sanitation protocols and cleaning methods required.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2377195-California-Facilities-Services
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.]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2377210-California-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Leads and provides technical leadership to projects.
- Sets strategic direction of projects.
- Develops project plans which identify key issues, problems, approaches, performance metrics and resources required.
- Designs processes to address identified problems.
- Establishes team membership and negotiates time commitments and resource allocation.
- Provides staff leadership to multi-disciplinary teams.
- Motivates team members and facilitates team meetings.
- Acts as liaison, problem solver, and facilitator.
- Cultivates and reinforces appropriate group values, norms, and behaviors.
- Provides guidance to team on performance and productivity issues.
- Designs research plans for data gathering and analysis.
- Actively participates or may lead in analyzing data and developing recommendations and action plans.
- Accountable for the development of project documentation for senior executives and other key clients to facilitate sharing of project outcomes and best practices.
- Plans and facilitates meetings.
- Makes formal presentations to various senior level audiences.
- Assesses project impact on the workforce.
- May include developing training program for different levels of audiences.
- May develop and manage a department, including recruiting, coaching, performance evaluation of staff.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by management.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Three (3) plus years of experience in specified technical area.
- Project management experience in health care preferred.
- Bachelors' degree in business administration, health care administration, operations research, public health administration or other related field or equivalent work experience.
- Master's degree or clinical licenses (RN, MD, etc.) preferred.
- Ability to determine key business issues and develop appropriate action plans from multi-disciplinary perspectives.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct and interpret quantitative and qualitative analyses.
- Good project management and consulting skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2377232-California-Consulting-Services,-Project-Management,-and-Program-Management-(Non-IT) Essential Functions:
- Performs admission evaluation on new patients to include: obtaining basic medical information and history, reviewing patient's medical record, performing physical exam, transcribing history and medical findings into patient medical record, and reporting deviations from normal findings to attending physician.
- Provides patient and family with pre-operative and other pertinent education.
- Answers questions regarding surgery, recovery and risk factor modification, procedures.
- Provides blood transfusion information.
- Performs surgical peri-operative procedures.
- Locates and utilizes x-rays, instruments and pertinent patient information.
- Reviews patient chart noting allergies, pertinent medical history, and abnormal physical findings.
- Assists in performing surgical procedures and other procedures consistent with the standards of care and practice guidelines.
- Depending on the specialty, may work as the first assist during surgical procedures, start IV's, and/or perform suturing.
- Performs post-operative procedures to include transcription of standard post-operative orders into patient medical records, assists physicians with evaluation and management of patient's status during recovery, reviews vital signs, laboratory and x-ray studies, and assists with technical management of patients.
- Performs patient discharge in conjunction with social worker, pharmacist, and physical therapist and dictates discharge and transfer summaries in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- One (1) year of previous experience in the last five (5) years as a physician assistant.
- Graduate of an approved primary care physician assistant or surgical physician assistant program approved by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- Licensed as a Physician Assistant by the Medical Board of California (M.B.C.) and the Physician Assistant Examining Committee (P.A.E.C.).
- BLS certification required.
- Advanced Certification in specialty area, preferred.
- Must have a Nat'l Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date).
- May be required to possess specialty skills to perform tasks required by the specific department (e.g., neurosurgery, orthopedics, etc).
- Must be able to work in a Labor-Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
- 2 years neurosurgery experience with Pedi neurosurgery experience preferred.]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2373098-California-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN
Essential Functions:
- Under general supervision, performs tasks in support of physical plant, equipment/systems & operations, including life support & life safety equipment.
- May be required to work in emergencies during off hours & on weekend shifts.
- Performs inspection & adjustment of equipment.
- Reads & interprets blueprints, specifications, operation & maintenance manuals, & other documents to determine proper operation.
- Troubleshoots & problem solves under normal & abnormal situations.
- Operates, adjusts, & analyzes various pieces of physical plant equipment through use of computers & microprocessor-based devices.
- Tests newly installed machines & equipment to ensure fulfillment of contract specifications.
- Performs other duties as necessary.
- This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 3+ years of related experience &/or training.
- Journeyman level field service experience in industrial electrical &/or refrigeration.
- Engineering background in acute care hospital preferred.
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Valid California Drivers License.
- CFC Certificate preferred (required for HVAC and Refrigeration only).
- Working knowledge & ability to perform duties of all trade classifications including electrical, plumbing, carpentry & HVAC.
- Must possess a working knowledge of medical gas distribution & alarm systems, water treatment, steam systems, refrigeration, compressors, pumps, electric motors, & variable frequency drives.
- Understanding of preventive maintenance & work order system, preferably MP2.
- Competency to operate microprocessor based devices.
- Capable of performing maintenance, troubleshooting, & repair of HVAC equipment (including chillers & boilers), electrical distribution, & operating room equipment.
- Ability to read & comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, & memos.
- Ability to write simple correspondence.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one & small group situations to customers, clients, & other incumbents of the organization.
- Ability to regularly lift & /or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift &/or move up to 100 pounds.
- Also, refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2359528-California-Facilities-Services Essential Functions:
- Provides the initial all system nursing assessment prior to the provision of care.
- Initiates the plan of care and necessary revisions including obtaining written physician orders for changes.
- Provides care and services in accordance with the plan of care.
- 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.
- Provides ongoing periodic all system assessment of the patient and the patient's equipment needs.
- Initiates preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedure (Home Health).
- Initiates timely discharges based on goals.
- Educates and instructs the patient, patient's family or other staff as required.
- Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
- Supervises and teaches LVN's and HHA's as required for patient care.
- Provides nursing care through all phases of care taking into consideration age and developmental needs.
- Documents all care, interventions and care coordination per law, regulation and agency policy.
- Notifies the patient's attending MD, Podiatrist and other professional persons and responsible staff of significant changes in the patient's condition in a timely manner.
- Assists in coordinating all services provided.
- Consults with other health professionals when needed.
- Effectively plans and organizes work assignment, manages and sets competitive priorities, and completes work assignments with a minimum of direct supervision per agency policy and within established time frames.
- Adheres to the services policy and principles of the Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program.
- Supervises Home Health aides and LVN5 according to law, regulation and agency policy.
- Behaves in a courteous professional manner with patients, health professionals and maintain patient confidentiality.
- Acts as a patient advocate in utilizing Medicare, MediCal, Health Plan and community resources.
- Participates in Departmental Quality Assurance activities and Utilization Review activities as requested.
- Selects and attends education programs to keep current in area of practice.
- Utilizes new knowledge and skills.
- Participates in in-service programs.
- Annually prepares realistic professional goals and reviews their progress with Supervisor.
- Perform other related duties as necessary.
- The job has no supervisory responsibilities.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Two years of applicable registered nurse experience within the last five (5) years, as determined by the Employer, of which at least six (6) months must be home health experience within a hospital-based or community based home health agency.
- Experience in automated clinical information systems preferred.
- Oncology, hospice or care of terminally ill experience preferred if working within the Hospice Department.
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Graduate from an approved school of professional nursing (AA, Diploma, or BSN).
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for health care providers.
- Valid Driver's license.
- Computer literate preferred.
- Knowledge of the nursing process.
- Commitment to Service Orientation.
- Effective written and oral communication skills (in English).
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Schedule:
Week 1: Mon - Fri: 8:30AM-5:00PM
Week 2: Mon - Fri: 8:30AM-5:00PM
Week 3: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat: 8:30AM-5:00PM
Week 4: Sun, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri: 8:30AM-5:00PM]]> Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2118357-California-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- The position is primarily responsible for assisting physicians in the Cardiology/Cardiac Catheterization &/or Electrophysiology Laboratory activities, including diagnostic, interventions and therapeutic cardiac procedures within an inpatient or outpatient environment.
- Provide technical and analytical support during invasive diagnostic procedures for patients requiring cardiovascular services, monitoring and observing of patients; circulating and hemodynamic monitoring during diagnostic procedures; pre and post procedure teaching, pre procedure patient prep; emergency interventions.
- Performs other duties as needed appropriate to scope of practice to meet the needs of the department.
- Supervisory Responsibilities:This position may be required to direct, check and coordinate the work of others

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Three (3) continuous years of experience as a Cardiovascular Technician with the Permanente Medical Group or four (4) years acceptable experience in other hospitals as a Cardiovascular Technician.
- BCLS required, ACLS required.
- Demonstrated ability to perform all duties required of the position as determined by the supervisor with limited or no supervision.
- Must demonstrate good interpersonal relationship skills and be supportive of collaborative teamwork.
- Must be able to take call on a regular rotating basis as a member of the Cardiac team, including flexible hours and weekends.
- Demonstrated ability to provide a consistently high quality of service to patients, visitors and staff at all times.
- Able to serve as a preceptor and mentor as required.
- May be required to direct, check and coordinate the work of others.
- Must be able to work in a Labor Management Partnership

Preferred Qualifications:
- Current CV Technician certification preferred.
- Cardiac scrub experience preferred.
- Able to scrub in basic surgical specialties preferred.

Scheduled days and hours are dependent upon departmental needs and may include holidays and weekends.]]> Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2334625-California-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Essential Functions:
- Performs specialized & routine diagnostic & interventional radiology procedures.
- Assists qualified physicians in fluoroscopic & special x-ray examinations.
- Records, stores, retrieves, & analyzes data obtained during procedures.
- Monitors the patient to recognize changes in ECG rhythm & pressure, document & immediately communicates to the corresponding physician.
- Assists w/ procedures, ensuring maximum compliance to principles of aseptic technique by self & members of the team.
- Provides imaging during procedures.
- Completes documentation, reports & data entry on computerized exams.
- Maintains & evaluates equipment, performs quality control tests, troubleshoots & performs minor repairs as needed.
- Sets-up, maintains & monitors IABP equipment.
- Acts as preceptor or assist in the training of new staff as well as functions as the department resource person.
- Identifies continuous quality improvement issues & assist w/ quality assurance program.
- Complies w/ requirements for being on off-hour stand-by coverage for emergent cardiac catheterization in dedicated cath labs or cadiac catheterization & interventional radiology procedures.
- Reports for call duty within defined time frames.
- Functions independently & autonomously when on stand-by duty.
- Demonstrates & applies knowledge in specialty area & takes responsibility to maintain necessary knowledge, skills & abilities.
- Completes required continuous training & education, including department specific requirements.
- Complies w/ established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood & other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, asbestos, & other hazardous substances.
- Demonstrates knowledge & skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to patients served within the unit.
- Performs hemodynamic & dysrhythmia monitoring & documentation of procedures, which may include, but is not limited to the following: Right heart cath, Left heart cath, Coronary angiography, Graft angiography, Pulmonary angiography, Menthegine provocation study, IHSS studies, Temporary pacemakers, Permanent pacemaker implantation, Intra-aortic Balloon insertion, Aortic stenosis studies, Valvuloplasties, Patent Foreman Ovale Closures, Intravascular Ultrasounds, Rotablations.
- Operates & troubleshoots hemodynamic computer systems including transducer balancing digital imaging transfer, storage, & retrieval systems in addition to dispensing patient CDs to appropriate Hospitals & Physicians.
- Familiarity w/ the Crash Cart & the CVT/Invasive Cardiovascular Specialist role in CPR & defibrillation during a Code Blue situation.
- Responsible for Quality Control on radiology imaging equipment.
- Weekly Fluoroscopy checks & radiation protection for the medical staff & Physicians.
- Responsible for monthly statistics & quarterly film badge rotation.
- Assists the RN w/ admission process; continuously monitors & assists the physician & RNs during cardiac cath in dedicated cath labs or cardiac cath & interventional radiology procedures.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Graduate of an Accredited School of Radiologic Technology.
- Completion of sixteen (16) week training program in cardiopulmonary technology upon hire.
- Must possess current BLS, ACLS, and California Fluoroscopy Permit.
- Must possess a current CRT license.
- Knowledge of contrast media (ionic vs. nonionic).
- Knowledge of coronary artery anatomy and cardiac physiology in relation to invasive cardiac procedures.
- Demonstrated competence with critical thinking, interpersonal, and technical skills.
- For a dedicated cath lab, demonstrated proficiency and competency in performing Cardiac Cath and PCI, within six (6) months of hire.
- For a combo lab, demonstrated proficiency and competency in performing Cardiac Cath, PCI and Interventional procedures, within six (6) months of hire.
- Ability to perform all general diagnostic and routine fluoroscopic duties on patients of all ages as determined by employer.
- Excellent verbal, written and non-verbal communication skills.
- History of providing efficient, high quality service to patients in a courteous, caring manner and interacting effectively with co-workers in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Santa Clara Medical Center, as a Cardiovascular Hub, requires positions in the Cardiac Catheterization area to cover standby, at the Hub and at assigned spoke sites. This may include, but is not limited to, the San Jose campus, Fremont campus, and Redwood City campus. Staff may be assigned to work at Fremont, San Jose, or Redwood City Cath labs on an intermittent basis. Work at Fremont, San Jose, or Redwood City will include Interventional Radiology work in addition to Cardiac Catheterization Lab. Training for this position may include working or attending classes at multiple sites.

Scheduled days and hours are dependent upon departmental needs and may include holidays and weekends.]]> Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2334624-California-Imaging-and-Radiology Essential Functions:
- Evaluates patients and interprets evaluation findings to determine the nature and extent of dysfunction.
- Establishes treatment goals and plans treatment to achieve established goals.
- Initiates discharge planning from physical therapy. Implements the treatment program through direct treatment of the patient, may delegate a portion of the treatment plan to appropriate supportive personnel, and coordination of the treatment plan with other health care personnel as appropriate.
- Provides advice and education to patient and family.
- Regularly assesses clinical signs and symptoms to determine effectiveness of treatment, progress of patient towards goals, and the need for modifying goals and treatment.
- Discharges patient from physical therapy when the patient has received maximum benefit from physical therapy.
- Provides accurate, timely documentation of physical therapy patient management.
- Demonstrates progress toward meeting the criteria for professional practice.

Secondary Functions:
- This position will be for inpatient physical therapy.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited physical therapy curriculum with a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree with certification in physical therapy or foreign-trained equivalent.
- License to practice physical therapy by the State of California.
- Must have a Nat'l Provider Identifier (NPI, or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date).
-BLS required.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Must be able to work both inpatient and outpatient settings and willing to work in either setting to meet operational needs.]]> Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2334601-California-Rehab-Services 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 that is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- CARDIAC CATH LAB - 1 year recent experience (within the last 3 years) in a cardiac cath lab, ACLS required.
If no qualified candidate, willing to train RN with 1 year recent (within the last 3 years) experience in CVICU (preferred), ED, ICU or Interventional Radiology.
- 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.

Santa Clara Medical Center, as a Cardiovascular Hub, requires positions in the Cardiac Catheterization area to cover standby, at the Hub and at assigned spoke sites.This may include, but is not limited to, the San Jose campus, Fremont campus, and Redwood City campus. Staff may be assigned to work at Fremont, San Jose, or Redwood City Cath labs on an intermittent basis. Work at Fremont, San Jose, or Redwood City will include Interventional Radiology work in addition to Cardiac Catheterization Lab. Training for this position may include working or attending classes at multiple sites.]]> Sun, 08 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2332178-California-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Supports the Director in the development of physical therapy/rehabilitation services programs that identify and meet member needs.
- Identifies and implements strategies to reduce costs and improve quality of service.
- Supports operations within the department to assure consistency, including implementation of new services, clinical practices and initiatives.
- Assists the Director with development and administration of the operating and capital budgets.
- Participates in the planning and implementation delivery of care strategies for Rehabilitation Services.
- Working with the Director, develops new products and services to meet members expectations within a competitive healthcare market.
- Implements and monitors service line policies and procedures which support strategic initiatives, goals, and business objectives and ensures they are met.
- Assists the Director in planning, monitoring and adjusting resources for the Rehabilitation Services.
- Coordinates staffing, labor relations and compensation activities at the regional services level, to include input and preparation for labor contract negotiations.
- Promotes a work environment which supports team performance and communicates the goals and vision of Rehabilitation Services and support staff in meeting these goals.
- Responsible for assuring the quality, safety and efficiency of the care provided by the Rehabilitation Services staff.
- Develops partnerships with external constituencies, the community, academic programs and other groups.
- Provides direct therapy/rehabilitation patient care services as needed.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Significant supervisory experience (generally five (5) years) in a clinical physical therapy setting.
- Previous management experience in a union environment required.
- Experience in staffing, program development, budgeting and quality improvement.
- Graduate of an accredited physical therapy curriculum with a bachelor's degree or master's degree.
- Master's degree in Health, Business Administration or related field preferred.
- Certification in Physical Therapy required.
- Licensed to practice physical therapy by the State of California.
- BLS required.
- Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.]]> Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2316635-California-Rehab-Services Essential Functions:
- Teaches & models self-management skills, concepts, resources, & tools related to health, lifestyle change, & behavior modification to class participants.
- Assists participants in developing specific behavioral goals.
- Provides individual instruction & counseling, as needed.
- Assesses needs of class participants & modifies class content to meet those needs.
- Applies evidence based education techniques in teaching methods.
- Sustains a high level of expertise & assures cutting-edge knowledge in specific topic area.
- May coordinate health information projects such as program catalogs, newsletter, informational displays, community health events, etc.
- May support staff education training related to specific content area.
- May consult w/ physicians & staff regarding related health education services.
- May be called on to review & develop or recommend high quality, culturally appropriate, written, & audio-visual health education materials to better meet class needs.
- Arranges & coordinates room set-up, availability of materials, & audio/visual equipment.
- Maintains records of training activities, including attendance rosters, homework assignments, class evaluations, & timesheets or phone TIME system.
- Administers & collects class evaluation forms & class fees.
- Conducts follow-up phones calls to participants including those who missed sessions to determine reason for absence, monitor progress of participants, & answer related questions.
- Completes required continuous training & education such as; those related to workplace safety, legal & regulatory compliance, accreditation & license requirements, & department specific requirements.
- Maintains & promotes knowledge & utilization of resources related to health, lifestyle change, & behavior modification offered by Kaiser Permanente & through the community.

Secondary Functions:
- Represent Kaiser Permanente at companies in Santa Clara County.
- Conduct educational seminars at worksite to a group of 20-40 participants.
- Health education seminar topics range from Cholesterol Management, Diabetes Basics, Exercise Prescription, to Quit Tobacco.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 4 years of experience teaching classes or conducting training programs.
- Bachelor's degree.
- Master's degree in Public Health Administration or equivalent preferred.
- Licensed or professional credentials or certification as appropriate for the course instruction.
- Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning theory & group process.
- Current knowledge of health concepts, preventive health care, & behavior change.
- Must possess excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated skills in teaching techniques & presentation.
- Demonstrated ability to lead & facilitate diverse groups of people w/ understanding of group dynamics.
- Ability to function independently & exercise professional judgment.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience facilitating health education seminars to an audience of 40 people.
- Demonstrated ability to apply principles of behavior change in group setting.

Schedule: Day/evening/weekend shifts. Hours may vary to meet operational needs.
]]> Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2316772-California-Education-and-Training Essential Functions:
- Evaluates patients and interprets evaluation findings to determine the nature and extent of dysfunction.
- Establishes treatment goals and plans treatment to achieve established goals. Initiates discharge planning for physical therapy.
- Implements the treatment plan through direct treatment of the patient, delegates a portion of the treatment plan to appropriate supportive personnel, and coordinates the treatment program with other health care personnel as appropriate. Provides advice and education to patient and family.
- Regularly reassesses clinical signs and symptoms to determine effectiveness of treatment, progress of patients towards goals, and the need for modifying goals and treatment.
- Discharges patient from physical therapy when the patient has received maximum benefit from physical therapy. Provides accurate, timely documentation of physical therapy patient management.
- Participates in appropriate and approved educational and clinical research activities in physical therapy.
- Participates in specialized patient care clinics outside the department.
- Assists in the development, implementation, and review of departmental patient care programs.
- Performs other duties as needed in the areas of staff education, departmental operations, and departmental projects. Demonstrates on-going progress toward meeting the criteria for professional practice.

Secondary Functions:
- This position will be for outpatient physical therapy.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Must have at least two years experience in physical therapy.
- Graduate of an accredited physical therapy curriculum with a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree with certification in Physical Therapy or foreign-trained equivalent.
- Licensed to practice physical therapy by the State of California.
- Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date.
-BLS required.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to work both inpatient and outpatient setting and willing to work in either setting to meet operation needs.

***NOTE: This is a temporary benefited position. Expected length of employment: Up to 90 days.***]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2310888-California-Rehab-Services Essential Functions:
- Evaluates and treats communication and swallowing disorders for both adult and pediatric populations.
- Administers diagnostic tests and implements individualized treatments.
- Advises physician and patient of disorders and develops treatment schedule.
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Implements and maintains department policies and procedures.
- Identifies opportunities for new or enhanced services or levels of patient care.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology.
- Completion of a Speech Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) Internship required.
- Current California license required.
- Certificate of Clinical Competence.
-BLS required.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

This position will work in outpatient.]]> Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2289819-California-Rehab-Services Essential Functions:
- Coordinates monitors and audits all lines of hospital business for coding, to include: all outpatient, inpatient, HOV, ED and Ambulatory surgery cases
- Monitors the accuracy and quality of coding assignments, Present on Admission (POA) indicators and conducts internal coding audits
- Responsible for being the regional coding contact person for the HIM department to work with Clinical Documentation Specialists to support education and coding requirements
- Develops reports of audit results to Regional and facility staff and Senior Management
- Helps set the direction for coding and compliance education and focused projects related to the KPHC (KP Health Connect-EMR)
- Provide oversight and training for 'Coding Compliance Software' to the coding staff
- Run audit selection lists and reports as well as providing education, feedback and guidance based upon data mining activities and processes
- May provide insight (limited) into planning, directing and monitoring daily operations for in-patient medical records including: retrieval, assembly, delivery, abstracting/analyzing, coding, completion, transcriptions, release of information, and vital statistics registration
- Provides oversight of the accuracy of MIRCal data for OSHPD reporting -Collaborates with the HIM Director/Manager relating to coding accuracy and coding functions within the department to assure timely and accurate completion of work that is consistent with regulatory agency requirements
- Prepares statistical and or annual reports as requested by state or federal agencies or any other regulatory agencies understand the direction of the Regional Director of Coding
- Ensures compliance with federal, state and local regulations
- May assist in regional and facility budgets as requested and identifies and recommends opportunities to decrease costs and improve service
- Functions as a liaison for other departments regarding coding questions/issues. Implements changes resulting from internal or external audits which impact collection and reporting of medical records
- Participates in Regional HIM staff meeting and process improvement initiatives
- Travel at Medical Center is required, in addition to the 'Regional Offices'


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 5+ years of acute care, inpatient, outpatient, DRG (Diagnosis Related Group) & APC (Ambulatory Payment Classifications) coding required
- 5+ years supervisory experience in a Medical Records department required
- Electronic Health Record experience preferred
- Bachelors' degree in Health Information Management, Business Administration, Health Administration or related field preferred
- CCS or CCS eligible, or RHIA/RHIT credentialed preferred
- In-depth understanding of all state/federal regulations & CMRI, NCQA, JCAHO, & CMS
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills
]]> Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2281326-California-Medical-Records Position is 40 hours per week, one-year, temporary with benefits. This position ONLY pertains to the Northern California Mental Health Training Programs.
Essential Functions:
- Provide assessment and psychotherapy of adults, adolescents, children and/or families in a brief therapy model
- Conduct intake evaluations
- Provide crisis intervention as needed
- Co-facilitate psychoeducational groups
- Conduct program evaluation and/or research project
- Administer and interpret psychological tests, and write reports
- Participate in regional, consortial, and departmental training activities
- Participate in departmental administrative and educational meetings
- Maintain confidential patient files/records and information in a timely manner
- Comply with regional and local policies and procedures
- Comply with APA's Code of Ethics and state laws pertaining to the delivery of mental health services
- Other duties as assigned
- Team-specific duties provided by residents under the direct supervision of licensed psychologists:
- Adult Team: Provide assessment and individual and group treatment to adults in a brief therapy model
- Child/Family Team: Perform psychological evaluations of children, adolescents and families. Provide psychotherapeutic services to child and family populations
- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP): Provide services to patients needing more intensive treatment for stabilization, in a stepped-down treatment program for patients recently discharged from inpatient psychiatric unit
- Behavioral Medicine: Provide services to patients whose presenting problem is related to the treatment of a physical problem or psychological issues arising from a medical condition
- Provide services to patients who are experiencing emotional or stress-related problems concurrent to receiving treatment for a medical diagnosis or physical symptom
- Chronic Pain Management: Provide services to patients who experience chronic pain, including teaching them pain management skills such as pacing, medication management, staying active, relaxation techniques and positive thinking
- Chemical Dependency: Provide services to patients who are in the contemplation phase, the early stages of their recovery, and patients with longer-term sobriety
- Provide separate and conjoint treatments for family members
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Provide services, including developing extensive evaluation and treatment plans, to specialized population of infants, children and teens with ASD and other developmental disabilities
- Eating Disorders: Provide services to adults, children, teens, and families who have a diagnosis of an eating disorder

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience in psychological evaluations of adults, children, adolescents, and families, including administering and writing up psychological testing and assessment batteries, preferred
- Ph.D., Psy.D. or Ed.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology
- Doctoral degree from an APA-accredited doctoral program
- Must have completed of all requirements for doctoral degree by residency start date in September
- Must have received pre-doctoral training at an APA-accredited or APPIC-member internship program
- Must submit three letters of reference: one letter must be from most recent primary supervisor
- Knowledge of Evidence-Based Practice and psychotherapy research methods, preferred
- Knowledge of the bio-psycho-social functions that contribute to mental health, preferred
- Accuracy in diagnosing patients and developing effective treatment plans, preferred
- Competence in individual, family and group psychotherapy, preferred
- Demonstrated professional maturity and ethical integrity necessary for assuming professional responsibilities, preferred
- Demonstrated commitment to quality of service, teamwork, and participation in a highly interactive multidisciplinary clinic, preferred
- Demonstrated ability to complete multiple tasks/objectives in a timely manner, preferred

***NOTE: This is a 1 year temporary benefitedposition***

]]> Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2262423-California-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health Essential Functions:
- Exhibiting a high degree of tact, courtesy, and poise, explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation. Prepares and positions patient for examination.
- Selects equipment for use in ultrasound setup according to specifications of examination. Selects transducer and adjusts equipment controls according to organ to be examined, depth of field, and other specifications of test. Starts equipment that produces images of internal organs and records diagnostic data on magnetic tape, computer disk, strip printout, or film.
- Moves transducer, by hand, over specified area of body and observes sound wave display screen to monitor quality of ultrasonic pattern produced.
- Photographs images of organs shown on display module or removes strip printout from equipment to obtain permanent record of internal examination.
- Keys test data and patient information into computer of ultrasound equipment to maintain record of test results.
- Orients new hires.
- Performs other related duties as necessary.
- This job has no supervisory responsibilities.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Must have one ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) registry in any specialty. Must demonstrate competence and perform the specialty routinely.
- BLS.
- NT certification is required to perform genetic screening for Prenatal Diagnostic Centers. Applicants may be hired without certification, but will be required to obtain it within 90 days of hire.

Schedule: This position is on-call 7-days per week.

Note: Must be willing to travel between Santa Clara and San Jose.
]]> Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2216819-California-Imaging-and-Radiology Essential Functions:
- Assures quality patient care at all locations at which radiation oncology services are rendered which includes meeting clinical performance and strategic service standards and measures, developing and monitoring a department quality of service plan, implementing staff development, and ensuring service competency of staff.
- Provides direction and ensures communication of vital patient clinical information to all referring departments.
- Manages fiscal management of the department including forecasting and monitoring of operating performance.
- Identifies and implements strategies to reduce and/or manage costs and improve service effectiveness and productivity.
- Ensures cost effective utilization of staff and materials in the achievement of payroll and non-payroll budget targets.
- In conjunction with Chief of Radiation Oncology, plans, develops, evaluates, and improves systems, processes, and protocols for the delivery of radiation/oncology services in keeping with service, value, quality, cost, and access standards/goals.
- Demonstrates effective leadership by role modeling, mentoring, and influencing others. This includes promoting and maintaining physician and administrative partnerships, managing change effectively, and establishing collaborative working relationships with all levels of staff and physicians.
- Establishing and fostering the culture of integrated quality patient care for all oncology patients as well as establishing Kaiser Permanente as the employer of choice in Radiation Oncology.
- Assures the recruitment and retention of an excellent staff. This includes delineating clear expectations and standards for personnel supervised; restructuring services and workforce to maintain or increase productivity and quality; resolving employee problems and supporting the needs of staff to function as a committed, high performance team.
- Accountable for compliance/adherence to The Joint Commission, local, state and federal rules, regulations, standards, and legislation regarding radiation safety/protection, quality assurance, and risk management.
- Meets all regulatory agency standards as well as standards set by the Department's Quality Management Plan.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Management experience (normally 5+ years) including business planning, budgetary and personnel management.
- Graduation from an AMA approved school of radiation therapy technology; or bachelor's degree (in healthcare management, business administration, or radiological science).
- Demonstrated knowledge of radiation safety and protection regulations as well as relevant local, State and Federal laws and regulations.
- Strong familiarity with radiation therapy technology and associated equipment.
- Knowledge and use of quality principles.
- Demonstrated teamwork skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in administrative management of an Oncology department preferred.
- Masters degree in healthcare management, business administration, or radiological science preferred
- Radiation Therapy certification by state of California and ARRT preferred
]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2206991-California-Imaging-and-Radiology Essential Functions:
- Practices under the standard procedure established for the NP role consistent with Kaiser Permanente policy and in accordance with requirement set forth by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
- Conducts age appropriate assessments of patients, including history taking and physical examination consistent with department protocol.
- Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status; patient/family education, family involvement and patient advocacy.
- Participates with physicians and other clinicians in the department to assure effective patient care consistent with quality indicators for patients cared for in the designated service.
- Consults with supervising physician or other clinicians as dictated by patient need and assessment findings.
- Reviews medical record for follow up or ordering of diagnostic studies under established protocols.
- Manages health problems of patients in accordance with established protocols and/or consultation with supervising physician.
- Establishes and maintains communication with other health care providers and departments to ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness and to promote consistency and continuity of care.
- Maintains appropriate documentation.
- Performs other related duties as necessary.
- 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.
- Demonstrates proficiency in the use of computers and telecommunication modalities in documenting, tracking and conveying information.
- If practicing in a specialty role, fulfills the expectations established for the particular role.
- Perform other related duties as necessary.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 6 months experience as a nurse practitioner. See job duties for specific experience requirements for specialty services.
- PERIOPERATIVE/SURGICAL SERVICES: 1 year (within the past 3 years) experience as a NP providing care for patients undergoing surgical procedures and/or those who have undergone
surgical/invasive procedures. Completion of Masters Program in Adult NP, Family Practice NP, Acute Care NP or Pediatric NP required: Adult,
Family or Acute NP if practice limited to adults; Family or Pedi NP if practice limited to pediatric patients. RN First Assist experience required if
assisting with surgical procedures. If only caring for specific patient population of adult or pediatrics then Acute Adult NP or Acute Pediatric NP required. - 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.
- Completion of NP program at the Masters level with certification.
- Meets credentialing requirements established for nurse practitioners within the Kaiser system. Must have a NPI/UPIN and meet requirements for same (Masters Degree in Nursing and National Certification from one of the following organizations: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners; American Credentialing Center; National Certification Corporation for Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing Specialties; National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses).
- Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in California required.
- Current BLS required.
- Current DEA required/eligible.
- Depending on the particular specialty, ACLS and/or NALS and/or PALS or PEARS may also be required for the position.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the NP scope of practice.
- Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, and 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, 22 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2192879-California-Nurse-Practitioner-or-Physician-Assistant
Essential Functions:

Direct Patient Care Peforms:
- Initial and ongoing medical, functional, and psychosocial assessments of patients and families on a timely, appropriate basis.
- Discusses patient needs and desires with the patient and family, and uses them as a factor in the life care path, interventions, and treatment.
-Participates in the development of the life care path and clinical maps (paths) for patients based on patient assessment and team conferences, and ensures effective implementation.
- Provides direct patient care and services; including but not limited to: medications, including furnishing, treatments, patient education, and appropriate follow-up/referral.
- Monitors the patient's progress, as needed and as appropriate.
- Documents patient care in a timely, accurate, and concise manner.
- Shares responsibility for telephone triage for all Behavioral Health Clinic patients.
- Provides crisis intervention, as needed.
- Indentifies and coordinates the learning needs of patients and families.
- Acts as a patient/family/caregiver advocate.
- Establishes priorities for patient care based on essential patient needs and available resources of personnel, equipment, and supplies.
- Evaluates effectiveness of care given by all team members.

Care Coordination:
- Reviews patient charts to assist in the patient selection process.
- Collects, enters, and uses data from past/current utilization, the medical record, and the patient and family to help determine patient care needs; evaluates and makes decisions based on this data.
- Identifies gaps in the health care delivery system and ensures the patient and family receive necessary services.
- Comprehensively documents all patient and family activity as it applies to the patient's overall health, safety, and emotional well-being.
- Participates actively in all team conferences related to the nurse practitioners assigned patient load.

Program Coordination:
- Identifies, integrates and coordinates Kaiser Permanente and community health care resources and services for patients and their families/caregivers.
- Participates in educational opportunities to enhance learning for self and others.
- Acts as a consultant/resource to medical center staff.
- Develop, review, and update policies and procedures, protocols, and care paths.
- Participate in quality assurance and improvement.
- Responsible for other duties, as indicated by either the physician or the person's direct supervisor.
- Supervise the work of the Medical Assistant, as appropriate.
- Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (KP's code of conduct) by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements, and KP policies and procedures.

In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors. Provide RNP care under MD supervision, triage, histories, physical assessment, crisis management and follow-up.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
-Graduate of accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
- Master's degree in Nursing required
- Registered Nurse Practitioner.
- Practitioner program or equivalent required
- A new graduate Nurse Practitioner or newly employed Nurse Practitioner with less than twelve (12) months experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
- NP I shall practicipate in a Nurse Practitiioner mentoring program within the first six (6) months of KP employment.
- Must be Medicare and Medi-Cal eligible which requires a Masters Degree in Nursing and current National Certification from one of the following organizations: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners; American Nurses Credentialing Center; National Certification Corporation for Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing Specialties; National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses.
- Bilingual skills preferred.
- Legible handwriting and good record keeping qualities required.
- Good oral and written English skills required.
-Demonstrated good interpersonal relationship skills required.
- Must be able to interact effectively with patients and co-workers, in a courteous manner.
- Must demonstrate good working relations with peers, physicians, and other staff both at Kaiser Permanente and community agencies.
- Ability to work independently from approved protocols.
- Must be flexible and willing to work with schedule and hours, to meet the needs of the department.
- Ability to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
- Furnishing license required within 6 months from hire.
- Current California RNP license required.
- BCLS certification required.
- IV certification.
-Must have a UPIN or be UPIN eligible which requires a Masters Degree in Nursing and current National Certification from one of the following organizations: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners; American Nurses Credentialing Center; National Certification Corporation for Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing Specialties; National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses.
-Must have a Nat'l Provider Identifier (NPI, or obtain an NPI, prior toemployment start date.

Preferred Qualifications:
Two years recent (within the last 3 years) experience in inpatient psychiatric as a nurse

Schedule: Scheduled days and hours are dependent upon departmental needs and may include holidays and weekends.]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2186872-California-Nurse-Practitioner-or-Physician-Assistant Essential Functions:
- Performs admission evaluation on new patients to include: obtaining basic medical information and history, reviewing patient's medical record, performing physical exam, transcribing history and medical findings into patient medical record, and reporting deviations from normal findings to attending physician.
- Provides patient and family with pre-operative and other pertinent education.
- Answers questions regarding surgery, recovery and risk factor modification, procedures; provides blood transfusion information; performs surgical peri-operative procedures; locates and utilizes x-rays, instruments and pertinent patient information.
- Reviews patient chart noting allergies, pertinent medical history, and abnormal physical findings.
- Assists in performing surgical procedures and other procedures consistent with the standards of care and practice guidelines: Depending on the specialty, may work as the first assist during surgical procedures, start IV's, and/or perform suturing.
- Performs post-operative procedures to include transcription of standard post-operative orders into patient medical records; assists physicians with evaluation and management of patient's status during recovery; reviews vital signs, laboratory and x-ray studies; assists with technical management of patients.
- Performs patient discharge in conjunction with social worker, pharmacist, and physical therapist; dictates discharge and transfer summaries in a timely manner.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- One year previous experience in the last five years as a physician assistant.
- Graduate of an approved primary care physician assistant or surgical physician assistant program approved by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- Licensed as a Physician Assistant by the Medical Board of California (M.B.C.) and the Physician Assistant Examining Committee (P.A.E.C.).
- Advanced Certification in specialty area, preferred.
- BLS certification required.
- Must have a Nat'l Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date).
- May be required to possess specialty skills to perform tasks required by the specific department (e.g., neurosurgery, orthopedics, etc).
- Must be able to work in a Labor-Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
-Minimum of two year Surgery experience.
-Two years first surgical assistant experience required.
-Surgically trained PA and Surgical assist experience required.
-Experience in minor injury or urgent care clinic as a
-Ability to assess and debride wounds.
- Ability and training to do physical assessments, take histories, assess lab results and treat patients with minor injuries, wound care and perform minor surgery required.]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2180093-California-Nurse-Practitioner-or-Physician-Assistant Essential Functions:
- Evaluates and administers diagnostic tests and provides individualized treatment to adults and children for a variety of communication disorders, voice and swallowing impairment, and neurological defects.
- Advises physicians and member/caregiver of test results.
- Collaborates with physician as treatment plan changes. Provides training for more junior therapists.
- Participates in developing inservice programs for staff development.
- Monitors the work of contract therapists and the treatment of patients in non-Kaiser facilities.
- Serves as a consultant on interdisciplinary teams.
- Develops, implements, and maintains department policies and procedures.
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local requirement. Identifies and recommends opportunities to contain costs and improve services.
- Assists with community programs.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Previous experience as a Speech Therapist (usually two years).
- Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology.
- Completion of a Speech Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) Internship required.
- Current California license required.
- Certificate of Clinical Competence.
- BLS required.
- Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI) or obtain an NPI prior to the employment start date.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Note: This position will work in outpatient.
]]> Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2172058-California-Rehab-Services Essential Functions:
Includes but not limited to:
- Selects, Reviews, Obtains and Interprets Data:
- Accurately transcribes physician orders to electronic charting system or departmental patient master.
- Interprets data to formulate goal-directed plan of care and determines requirements for treatment.
- Recommends procedures to obtain additional data including radiographs, bronchoscopy, Gram stain and C&S, spirometry, blood gas analysis, lung mechanics, work of breathing, EKG, & noninvasic monitoring.
- Performs Diagnostic Modalities:
- Performs procedures and interprets results: ABG sampling and analysis, co-oximetry, spirometry, pressure-volume and flow-volume loops, cuff pressure, and sputum induction.
- Selects, Assembles and Checks Equipment for Proper Function, Operation and Cleanliness:
- Ensures proper function and ready availability of respiratory related life support equipment.
- Troubleshoots and performs minor repairs of equipment.
- Participates in routine departmental programs of cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing of respiratory care and other related equipment.
- Initiates, Conducts and Modifies Prescribed Therapeutic or Diagnostic Procedures:
- Observes established safety and security procedures and protects patients from nosocomial infection.
- Explains planned therapy or procedures and goals to patient in understandable terms to achieve optimal therapeutic outcomes.
- Conducts therapeutic procedures to maintain a patient airway, remove bronchopulmonary secretions, and/or achieve adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
- Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy, recognizes patient adverse reaction and stops or modifies or recommends modification to procedure based on patient response.
- Documents all rquired information in the medical record according to departmental policy and procedure.
- Initiates pressure-cycled/volume-cycled/high frequency ventilation.
- Weans/modifies mechanical ventilation according to assessment and physician orders.
- Assists with/or performs extubation
- Conducts patient education and disease management.
- Supervision and Administration:
- Contributes to departmental quality improvement activities.
- Assesses priorities for delivery of patient care and redistributes resources as necssary.
- Protects data from intentional or unintentional destruction, modification, or disclosure.
- Maintains a current knowledge base of departmental information management systems, including collection, maintenance, and dissemination of information, as well as appropriate audit trails.
- Other Assessment Criteria:
- Maintains a professional appearance, displays professional conduct and ethical behavior.
- Participates in continuing education for professional development in Respiratory Care and related fields.
- This job has no supervisory responsibilities.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- At least three (3) years regular (20 hours of more per week) of recent experience as Respiratory Care.
- At least one year of recent critical care experience preferred, may be required for this particular position.
- At least one year of clinical experience in neonatal/pediatric respiratory care preferred, may be required for this particular position.
- At least one year of clinical experience in the field of polysomnography preferred, may be required for this particular position.
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Graduate of an accredited respiratory care education program supported by CoARC or accredited by CAAHEP, required, with 62 semester hours of college credit, including a background in the basic sciences, or a baccalaureate degree in an area other than respiratory care or Associates of Arts of Science degree, preferred.Current Kaiser Permanente employees who received their RCP license prior to 1986 are exempt from this educational requirement.
- BLS required.(Depending on the particular specialty, ACLS, NRP or PALS may be required for this particular position.)
- Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in the State of California.
- Certification (CRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care. (Respiratory Care Practitioners who received their RCP license prior to 1986 and currently working at Kaiser Permanente are exempt from obtaining their CRT credential.)
- Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
- Certified or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist by the National Board for Respiratory Care, preferred, may be required for this particular position.
- Registered by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists, preferred, may be required for this particular position.
- Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist by the National Board, preferred, may be required for this particular position.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, technical manuals, and short correspondence or memos.
- Ability to write simple correspondence.
- Ability to speak and understand spoken English.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
- Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Scheduled days and hours are dependent upon departmental needs and may include holidays and weekends.]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2159325-California-Rehab-Services - Surgical assisting required, including making rounds on admitted patients (inpatients) in the hospital, or taking calls.
- This position willhave a minimum of 50% in the Operating Room.
- Provide direct care to patients in the Orthopedics Department including: new patient screening for routine and urgent consultation, drop-in visits of regular patients, pre-operative history and
physicals, and post-operative examinations.
- Evaluation, treatment, and follow-up of common acute musculoskeletal injuries, usually restricted to extremities.
- Provide patient education and counseling.
- Give advice to patients.
- Provide treatment per approved protocols.
- Other duties as assigned.



Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Graduate of accredited FNP or Acute CareNurse Practitioner Program.
- Masters degree in Nursing required.
- Must have a UPIN or be UPIN eligible which requires a Master's Degree in Nursing and current National Certification from one of the following organizations: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners; American Nurses Credentialing Center; National Certification Corporation for Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing Specialties; National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses.
- Must have a Nat'l Provider Identifier (NPI, or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date.
- Furnishing license required.
- Current California RNP license required.
- BCLS certification required.
- RN first assist required.
- Minimum of 1 yr w/in the past 3 yrs as an NP working w/ ortho pts required.
- Demonstrated ability to provide a consistently high quality of service to patients, visitors and staff at all times.
- Experience in intra-articular and soft tissue injection preferred.
- Good oral and written English skills required.
- Ability and training to do physical assessment, take histories, assess and treat acute and chronic illnesses, assess lab results, and provide health education to patients.
- Must demonstrate ability to work well under pressure.
- Must demonstrate a service-oriented philosophy.
- Must demonstrate courteous behavior in all interactions and maintain courteous relationships with patients and staff.
- Must be flexible and willing to work with schedule and hours, to meet the needs of the department including availability for weekend calls and night calls.
- Must demonstrate courteous behavior in all interactions and maintain courteous relationships with patients and staff.
- Must be flexible and willing to work with schedule and hours, to meet the needs of the department including availability for weekend calls and night calls.
- Hours must be flexible to meet clinic and OR starting times. In the future, schedule may change to meet the needs of our members, this includes shift changes and possible weekend or evening rotations, and possible beeper call.
- Ability to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.

]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2105130-California-Nurse-Practitioner-or-Physician-Assistant
Essential Functions:

DIRECT PATIENT CARE Performs:
Initial and ongoing medical, functional, and psychosocial assessments of patients and families on a timely, appropriate basis.
Discusses patient needs and desires with the patient and family, and uses them as a factor in the life care path, interventions, and treatment.
Participates in the development of the life care path and clinical maps (paths) for patients based on patient assessment and team conferences, and ensures effective
implementation.
Provides direct patient care and services; including but not limited to: medications, including furnishing, treatments, patient education, and appropriate follow-up/referral.
Monitors the patient's progress, as needed and as appropriate.
Documents patient care in a timely, accurate, and concise manner.
Shares responsibility for telephone triage for all Behavioral Health Clinic patients.
Provides crisis intervention, as needed.
Indentifies and coordinates the learning needs of patients and families.
Acts as a patient/family/caregiver advocate.
Establishes priorities for patient care based on essential patient needs and available resources of personnel, equipment, and supplies.
Evaluates effectiveness of care given by all team members.

CARE COORDINATION:
Reviews patient charts to assist in the patient selection process.
Collects, enters, and uses data from past/current utilization, the medical record, and the patient and family to help determine patient care needs; evaluates and makes
decisions based on this data.
Identifies gaps in the health care delivery system and ensures the patient and family receive necessary services.
Comprehensively documents all patient and family activity as it applies to the patient's overall health, safety, and emotional well-being.
Participates actively in all team conferences related to the nurse practitioners assigned patient load.

PROGRAM COORDINATION:
Identifies, integrates and coordinates Kaiser Permanente and community health care resources and services for patients and their families/caregivers.
Participates in educational opportunities to enhance learning for self and others.
Acts as a consultant/resource to medical center staff.
Develop, review, and update policies and procedures, protocols, and care paths.
Participate in quality assurance and improvement.
Responsible for other duties, as indicated by either the physician or the person's direct supervisor.
Supervise the work of the Medical Assistant, as appropriate.

Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (KP's code of conduct) by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements, and KP policies and procedures.

In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating
service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo,
the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable
for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to
provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to
purchasers, contracted providers and vendors.



Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Graduate of accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
- Master's degree in Nursing required.
- Furnishing license required.
- Current California RNP license required.
- BCLS certification required.
- IV certification.
- Must have a UPIN or be UPIN eligible which requires a Masters Degree in Nursing and current National Certification from one of the following
organizations: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners; American Nurses Credentialing Center; National Certification Corporation for Obstetric,
Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing Specialties; National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses.
- Must have a Nat'l Provider Identifier (NPI, or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date.
- Registered Nurse Practitioner.
- Practitioner program or equivalent required.
- Must be Medicare and Medi-Cal eligible which requires a Masters Degree in Nursing and current National Certification from one of the following organizations:
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners; American Nurses Credentialing Center; National Certification Corporation for Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing Specialties;
National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses.
- Bilingual skills preferred.
- Legible handwriting and good record keeping qualities required.
- Good oral and written English skills required.
- Demonstrated good interpersonal relationship skills required.
- Must be able to interact effectively with patients and co-workers, in a courteous manner.
- Must demonstrate good working relations with peers, physicians, and other staff both at Kaiser Permanente and community agencies.
- Ability to work independently from approved protocols.
- Must be flexible and willing to work with schedule and hours, to meet the needs of the department.
- In the future, schedules may change to meet the needs of our members. This could include shift changes and possible weekend rotations which would be addressed per
contract language.
- May be required to work holidays according to union contract.
- Ability to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Two years recent (within the last 3 years) experience in inpatient psychiatric as a nurse practitioner.


]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2105180-California-Nurse-Practitioner-or-Physician-Assistant - Surgical assisting required, including making rounds on admitted patients (inpatients) in the hospital, or taking calls.
- This position willhave a minimum of 50% in the Operating Room.
- Provide direct care to patients in the Orthopedics Department including: new patient screening for routine and urgent consultation, drop-in visits of regular patients, pre-operative history and
physicals, and post-operative examinations.
- Evaluation, treatment, and follow-up of common acute musculoskeletal injuries, usually restricted to extremities.
- Provide patient education and counseling.
- Give advice to patients.
- Provide treatment per approved protocols.
- Other duties as assigned.



Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Graduate of accredited FNP or Acute CareNurse Practitioner Program.
- Must have a UPIN or be UPIN eligible which requires a Master's Degree in Nursing and current National Certification from one of the following organizations: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners; American Nurses Credentialing Center; National Certification Corporation for Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing Specialties; National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses.
- Must have a Nat'l Provider Identifier (NPI, or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date.
- Furnishing license required.
- Current California RNP license required.
- BCLS certification required.
- RN first assist required.
- Minimum of 1 yr w/in the past 3 yrs as an NP working w/ ortho pts required.
- Demonstrated ability to provide a consistently high quality of service to patients, visitors and staff at all times.
- Experience in intra-articular and soft tissue injection preferred.
- Good oral and written English skills required.
- Ability and training to do physical assessment, take histories, assess and treat acute and chronic illnesses, assess lab results, and provide health education to patients.
- Must demonstrate ability to work well under pressure.
- Must demonstrate a service-oriented philosophy.
- Must demonstrate courteous behavior in all interactions and maintaincourteous relationships with patients and staff.
- Must be flexible and willing to work with schedule and hours, to meet the needs of the department including availability for weekend calls and night calls.
- Must demonstrate courteous behavior in all interactions and maintaincourteous relationships with patients and staff.
- Must be flexible and willing to work with schedule and hours, to meet the needs of the department including availability for weekend calls and night calls.
- Hours must be flexible to meet clinic and OR starting times. In the future, schedule may change to meet the needs of our members, this includes shift changes and possible weekend or evening rotations, and possible beeper call.
- Ability to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.

]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2105123-California-Nurse-Practitioner-or-Physician-Assistant Essential Functions:
- Performs admission evaluation on new patients to include: obtaining basic medical information and history, reviewing patient's medical record, performing physical exam, transcribing history and medical findings into patient medical record, and reporting deviations from normal findings to attending physician.
- Provides patient and family with pre-operative and other pertinent education.
- Answers questions regarding surgery, recovery and risk factor modification, procedures; provides blood transfusion information; performs surgical peri-operative procedures; locates and utilizes x-rays, instruments and pertinent patient information.
- Reviews patient chart noting allergies, pertinent medical history, and abnormal physical findings.
- Assists in performing surgical procedures and other procedures consistent with the standards of care and practice guidelines: Depending on the specialty, may work as the first assist during surgical procedures, start IV's, and/or perform suturing.
- Performs post-operative procedures to include transcription of standard post-operative orders into patient medical records; assists physicians with evaluation and management of patient's status during recovery; reviews vital signs, laboratory and x-ray studies; assists with technical management of patients.
- Performs patient discharge in conjunction with social worker, pharmacist, and physical therapist; dictates discharge and transfer summaries in a timely manner.

Secondary Functions:
- Surgical assisting required, including making rounds on admitted patients (inpatients) in the hospital, or taking calls
- This position will have a minimum of 50% in the Operating Room
- Provide direct care to patients in the Orthopedics Department including: new patient screening for routine and urgent consultation, drop-in visits of regular patients, pre-operative history and physicals, and post-operative examinations
- Evaluation, treatment, and follow-up of common acute musculoskeletal injuries, usually restricted to extremities
- Provide patient education and counseling
- Give advice to patients
- Provide treatment per approved protocols
- Other duties as assigned



Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- One year previous experience in the last five years as a physician assistant.
- Graduate of an approved primary care physician assistant or surgical physician assistant program approved by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- Licensed as a Physician Assistant by the Medical Board of California (M.B.C.) and the Physician Assistant Examining Committee (P.A.E.C.).
- Advanced Certification in specialty area, preferred.
- BLS certification required.
- Must have a Nat'l Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date).
- May be required to possess specialty skills to perform tasks required by the specific department (e.g., neurosurgery, orthopedics, etc).
- Must be able to work in a Labor-Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability and training to do physical assessment, take histories, assess and treat acute and chronic illnesses, assess lab results, and provide health education to patients
- Must demonstrate ability to work well under pressure
- Must demonstrate a service-oriented philosophy
- Must demonstrate good attendance record over the last year of employment
- Must demonstrate courteous behavior in all interactions and maintain courteous relationships with patients and staff

Schedule: Full-Time Regular, 40 hours per week, Variable shifts. Must be flexible and willing to work with schedule and hours, to meet the needs of the department including availability for Weekend calls and night calls. Hours must be flexible to meet clinic and OR starting times. In the future, schedule may change to meet the needs of our members, this includes shift changes and possible Weekend or Evening rotations, and possible beeper call.

]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2102786-California-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Essential Functions:
- Performs admission evaluation on new patients to include: obtaining basic medical information and history, reviewing patient's medical record, performing physical exam, transcribing history and medical findings into patient medical record, and reporting deviations from normal findings to attending physician.
- Provides patient and family with pre-operative and other pertinent education.
- Answers questions regarding surgery, recovery and risk factor modification, procedures; provides blood transfusion information; performs surgical peri-operative procedures; locates and utilizes x-rays, instruments and pertinent patient information.
- Reviews patient chart noting allergies, pertinent medical history, and abnormal physical findings.
- Assists in performing surgical procedures and other procedures consistent with the standards of care and practice guidelines: Depending on the specialty, may work as the first assist during surgical procedures, start IV's, and/or perform suturing.
- Performs post-operative procedures to include transcription of standard post-operative orders into patient medical records; assists physicians with evaluation and management of patient's status during recovery; reviews vital signs, laboratory and x-ray studies; assists with technical management of patients.
- Performs patient discharge in conjunction with social worker, pharmacist, and physical therapist; dictates discharge and transfer summaries in a timely manner.

Secondary Functions:
- Surgical assisting required, including making rounds on admitted patients (inpatients) in the hospital, or taking calls
- This position will have a minimum of 50% in the Operating Room
- Provide direct care to patients in the Orthopedics Department including: new patient screening for routine and urgent consultation, drop-in visits of regular patients, pre-operative history and physicals, and post-operative examinations
- Evaluation, treatment, and follow-up of common acute musculoskeletal injuries, usually restricted to extremities
- Provide patient education and counseling
- Give advice to patients
- Provide treatment per approved protocols
- Other duties as assigned



Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- One year previous experience in the last five years as a physician assistant.
- Graduate of an approved primary care physician assistant or surgical physician assistant program approved by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- Licensed as a Physician Assistant by the Medical Board of California (M.B.C.) and the Physician Assistant Examining Committee (P.A.E.C.).
- Advanced Certification in specialty area, preferred.
- BLS certification required.
- Must have a Nat'l Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date).
- May be required to possess specialty skills to perform tasks required by the specific department (e.g., neurosurgery, orthopedics, etc).
- Must be able to work in a Labor-Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability and training to do physical assessment, take histories, assess and treat acute and chronic illnesses, assess lab results, and provide health education to patients
- Must demonstrate ability to work well under pressure
- Must demonstrate a service-oriented philosophy
- Must demonstrate good attendance record over the last year of employment
- Must demonstrate courteous behavior in all interactions and maintain courteous relationships with patients and staff

Schedule: Full-Time Regular, 40 hours per week, Variable shifts. Must be flexible and willing to work with schedule and hours, to meet the needs of the department including availability for Weekend calls and night calls. Hours must be flexible to meet clinic and OR starting times. In the future, schedule may change to meet the needs of our members, this includes shift changes and possible Weekend or Evening rotations, and possible beeper call.

]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2102848-California-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Essential Functions:
- Manages the daily operations of the department.
- Regulates daily activities of staff, providing necessary guidance and support to maintain quality performance standards.
- Interviews and selects environmental services personnel and oversees staff training and development as outlined by EVS policies and procedures.
- Monitors operational programs, assuring that buildings are maintained in a safe, clean, and operationally effective condition.
- Supervises environmental services and groundskeeping employees to ensure that work techniques, quality assurance standards, department policies and procedures and job specifications are adhered to.
- Administers annual competency assessment process.
- Develops, initiates, and maintains EVS departmental policies/procedures relative to OSHA, DHS, The Joint Commission, NFPA, OSHPD, and other governing agency regulations and standards.
- Documents staff training to ensure full program compliance.
- Communicates and coordinates department activities with those of other departments by attending and participating in medical center, Local Market and regional committees such as peer groups, safety, disaster, infection control, interior design and recycling committees.
- Evaluates new products while adhering to National Purchasing Organization guidelines and national Facility services standards.
- Maintains up to date knowledge of latest environmental trends, products and regulatory requirements necessary to deliver efficient and effective environmental services.
- Assists Facility Services Manager in preparation of department budgets. Identifies opportunities to decrease costs and increase service levels.
- Identifies and implements best practices to generate new and innovative ideas to improve service and reduce costs.
- Perform other duties as required.
- Job may require supervisory responsibilities.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Previous supervisory background specific to healthcare or hospitality (usually 5 years) required.
- Prior supervisory experience in a union environment required.
- Bachelor's degree in Management preferred or equivalent practical industry experience (usually 5 years).
- American Society for Healthcare Environmental services (ASHES) or International Executive Housekeepers Association (IEHA) Certification preferred.
- Knowledge of medical and hazardous waste regulations, health facilities and their unique cleaning requirements preferred.
- Experience with PC based word processing, and spreadsheet applications required.
- Excellent communications skills and ability to communicate effectively with a diverse workforce.
- Functional knowledge of infection control techniques, sanitation protocols, and cleaning methods required.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
]]> Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2083939-California-Facilities-Services
Essential Functions:
- Assesses, develops and coordinates a clinical treatment program for Health Plan members with acute or chronic psychiatric disorders.
- Consults with staff regarding diagnosis, strengths and deficits of member, as needed or appropriate.
- Provides outpatient psychotherapy to individuals and groups.
- Charts member's treatments and progress in accordance with state regulations and department procedures.
- Instructs and counsels members regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens.
- Interprets psychiatric treatment to member's family and helps to reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of psychiatric care and continuation of treatment if asked to do so by member.
- Makes referrals to case manager, as appropriate, and/or refers member's family to community support services and resources.
- Utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of members.
- Collaborates with physicians in screening and evaluating members for psychotropic medications.
- May supervise PSW Assistants and PSW Interns, if supervision course has been completed.
- Works on-call evenings, weekends & holidays, assuming primary responsibility for emergency psychiatric care and acting as consultant to emergency department physicians and staff.
- Reports safety concerns to mandated reporting agencies.
- May supervise PSW Assistants and PSW Interns if supervision course completed.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Masters degree in Social Work required from an accredited college or university.
- Previous clinical responsibility to include crisis intervention, individual, couple, family and group psychotherapy.
- Has experience in assessing, diagnosing and treating a broad range of psychiatric conditions.
- Valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker license in the State of California.
- Must be familiar with DMS-IV-R as a means of diagnosis.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Clinician must have the ability to assess, diagnose and treat a broad range of psychiatric disorders.
- Knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations, and professional board standards as is related to member treatment, patient rights, and member/patient confidentiality.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
- A minimum of three years post licensure experience in acute inpatient psychiatric settings and with the use of psychosocial assessment and psychotherapeutic methods and measures in a hospital, clinic or agency.
- Previous clinical responsibility to include crisis intervention, individual and group psychotherapy.
- Previous clinical responsibility to include inpatient group treatment and crisis intervention.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Knowledge state and local regulations, professional board standards as is related to client treatment, patient rights, and client/patient confidentiality.

Scheduled days and hours are dependent upon departmental needs and may include holidays and weekends.
]]> Sun, 08 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2080750-California-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health Essential Functions:
- Assists the Imaging Service Director in meeting the clinical needs of physicians, staff and members. Supports and actively develops a strategy to achieve an integrated service line for diagnostic imaging. Manages the daily operations of department by maintaining appropriate schedules (both staffing and patient), and monitoring performance improvement, safety, quality and regulatory standards. Participates in the planning of major facilities construction/renovation projects to ensure the safe and effective placement of imaging equipment and efficiency of operations.
- Ensures equipment and procedures are safe, functional, and capable of meeting the diagnostic needs of the medical staff in a timely manner. Develops and monitors payroll and non-payroll budgets for the department. Identifies and implements opportunities to reduce costs. Manages union supervisors and staff and resolves human resource, labor relations, employee and department safety issues. Selects and trains technical and administrative imaging staff. Monitors staff performance and participates with the Chief and Director in the development of competencies, performance standards and imaging protocols for the department.
- Develops and implements a plan for equipment procurement, maintenance and replacement. Keeps abreast of new developments in diagnostic imaging technology and makes recommendations on the acquisition and implementation of new technology. Accountable for adherence to state and federal rules and regulations on safety and quality assurance programs. Ensures compliance with The Joint Commission, MQSA, federal, state and local agencies.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Previous recent supervisory experience in a full service imaging department required.
- Prior experience (3 to 5 years) as a Diagnostic Imaging Technologist.
- Bachelor's degree in Health Care, Business or equivalent experience required.
- Certification as CRT and/or CNMT preferred.
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) preferred.
- Working knowledge and experience in a high volume imaging department preferred.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills, labor relations and human relations skills essential.
- Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory standards required.
- Strong computer skills required.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience in a union environment strongly preferred.
]]> Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:00:00 GMT 2030655-California-Imaging-and-Radiology
Essential Functions:
- Provides educational opportunities that benefit nurses at all stages of career development
- Assists learners in assessment of needs & identification of outcomes
- Incorporates principles of adult learning in implementation of education programs
- Identifies & evaluates high quality, culturally diverse instructional materials in all types of media & formats
- Adjusts content & teaching strategies to meet learner needs
- Provides ongoing assessment of individual performance in clinical & KPHC proficiencies for PCS staff & mgmt & reports to Dir of Clinical Education, Practice, & Informatics
- Identifies individuals who do not meet established competency expectations & recommends a formal action plan to PCS Mgmt
- Develops, designs, evaluates, & manages professional development programs based on principles of adult learning that foster the development of competence in the nursing staff
- Conducts ongoing evaluation of the quality & effectiveness of educational activities to ensure they maintain & enhance professional development & promote the delivery of cost-effective high quality healthcare
- Develops/coordinates education plans related to orientation of new staff to the organization, initial & ongoing competency validation, core education to address patient population specific nursing care, & development of beside leaders
- Develops programs to support changes in nursing practice/nursing theory
- Conducts research into professional & community practice standards, technology, clinical informatics, & clinical innovations for improved patient care
- Ensures that KPHC is leveraged for the benefit of nursing practice & improved excellence in patient care systems & processes
- Assesses opportunities to support clinical practices through the use of KPHC by analyzing clinical workflow to determine current practices & facilitating improvement of nursing practices & processes
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of trends & advances in the field of Nursing & Healthcare Informatics, nursing practices, regulatory standards, organizational priorities as well as new developments in hardware & software technology
- Consults staff & leadership in areas of clinical expertise (e.g. workflow & clinical use recommendations), provides information on current clinical practice, & addresses clinical questions
- Participates in interdisciplinary committees to integrate educational activities into clinical care & clinical informatics/appropriate use of KPHC into educational activities & clinical care
- Provides leadership for clinical IT enhancements
- Provides investigation, recommendation, prioritization & evaluation of clinical risk, & correction plans for arising concerns & issues as a result of KPHC & clinical education
- Monitors, tracks, & follows up on such concerns/issues

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 5 years experience coordinating or managing education program /curriculum design, development and evaluation/assessment, including 2 years in staff professional development and/or clinical training/teaching.
- BSN or BS or equivalent experience in health care or related field required.
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
- Masters degree in nursing, education, or other closely related field preferred.
- Current California RN license required.
- BLS certificate required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of medical center policy and procedure requirements, specialty training and competency requirements.
- Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, federal, state, and local requirements.
- Demonstrated knowledge in KP HealthConnect including functionality and expertise in workflows (or for external hires, similarly integrated medical record).
-Demonstrated knowledge in performance improvement practices.]]> Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:00:00 GMT 1970984-California-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Manages the units day to day clinical operations including practice standards, staffing, payroll, budgets, fiscal management, & quality improvement.
- Develops & implements action plans to improve staff development.
- Supervises a single unit (8 to 24 hours) of approximately 20 - 60+ employees.
- Ensures the highest quality of care is provided & is in compliance w/ federal, state, & local regulatory requirements & established departmental policies & procedures.
- Utilization of services.
- Monitors the quality of service & utilization standards & assumes specific responsibility for patient care at the unit level.
- Ensures coordinated plans of treatment, customer focused care & cost effective utilization of services.
- Monitors the allocation & utilization of personnel based on continual changes in patient population/needs & provides the best level of patient care while identifying savings opportunities.
- Works w/ health care providers outside of the unit, to achieve optimal patient care across the continuum.
- Researches, identifies, & implements best practice models of other units.
- Investigates & resolves patient/family member concerns regarding patient care.
- Supervises the daily unit operations, including human resources management, department & employee safety programs, & risk management.
- Accesses KP Health Connect to evaluate the quality of care provided.
- Uses KP Health Connect to manage clinical operations.
- Monitors quality, appropriateness, and 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 and ALCS certification strongly preferred.
- 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.]]> Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:00:00 GMT 1906638-California-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Evaluates patients and interprets evaluation findings to determine the nature and extent of dysfunction. Establishes treatment goals and plans treatment to achieve established goals.
- Initiates discharge planning for occupational therapy. Implements the treatment plan through direct treatment of the patient, delegates a portion of the treatment plan to appropriate supportive personnel, and coordinates the treatment program with other health care personnel as appropriate.
- Provides advice and education to patient and family.
- Evaluates need and trains patient/family in the use of special equipment or devices and adapts as necessary e.g., splints, slings, prosthesis, A.D.L equipment or refers to other disciplines as necessary for effective treatment.
- Regularly reassesses clinical signs and symptoms to determine effectiveness of treatment, progress of patients towards goals, and the need for modifying goals and treatment.
- Discharges patient from occupational therapy when the patient has received maximum benefit from occupational therapy. Provides accurate, timely documentation of occupational therapy patient management.
- Participates in appropriate and approved educational and clinical research activities in occupational therapy.
- Participates in specialized patient care clinics outside the department.
- Assists in the development, implementation, and review off departmental patient care programs.
- Performs other duties as needed in the areas of staff education, departmental operations, and departmental projects. Demonstrates on-going progress toward meeting the criteria for professional practice.

Secondary Functions:
Under the supervision of the Home Health Rehab Coordinator and OT Clinical Specialist, uses skills and modalities of professional OT: evaluation, assessment, care planning and reassessment of individual Plan of Treatment to enable homebound patients to obtain optimal levels of independence in activities of daily living according to age and/or developmental ability. Coordinates services with other team members. Teaches and supervises Home Health Aides in simple OT skills. Devises forms and written instructions as needed. Orders specialized equipment for patients. Reports patient progress to team members and physicians. Documents skilled care provided on required forms (including OASIS) within specific time frames. Consults with team members and assists in solving problems related to OT. Attends team meetings and participates in Quality Assessment activities. Assists with the orientation of new staff.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Significant (usually 3-5 years) experience.
- Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy curriculum with a bachelor's or master's degree with certification in occupational therapy or foreign-trained equivalent.
- Licensure to practice occupational therapy by the State of California.
- Must have a Nat'l Provider Identifier (NPI, or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date.
-BLS required.
- Ability to perform both routine and complicated therapy under general supervision.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum two years Occupational Therapy experience which involved use of modalities, equipment and rehabilitation techniques.
- Ability to improve techniques and equipment in the home environment.
- Experience in inter-departmental communication and documentation.
- Demonstrated ability to work well with a multi-disciplinary team.
- Two years experience in Home Health preferred.
- Ability to improvise techniques and equipment in the home environment.]]> Sun, 09 Oct 2011 16:00:00 GMT 1841978-California-Rehab-Services
Essential Functions:
- Assesses, develops and coordinates a clinical treatment program for Health Plan members with acute or chronic psychiatric disorders.
- Consults with staff regarding diagnosis, strengths and deficits of member, as needed or appropriate.
- Provides outpatient psychotherapy to individuals and groups.
- Charts member's treatments and progress in accordance with state regulations and department procedures.
- Instructs and counsels members regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens.
- Interprets psychiatric treatment to member's family and helps to reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of psychiatric care and continuation of treatment if asked to do so by member.
- Makes referrals to case manager, as appropriate, and/or refers member's family to community support services and resources.
- Utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of members.
- Collaborates with physicians in screening and evaluating members for psychotropic medications.
- May supervise PSW Assistants and PSW Interns, if supervision course has been completed.
- Works on-call evenings, weekends & holidays, assuming primary responsibility for emergency psychiatric care and acting as consultant to emergency department physicians and staff.
- Reports safety concerns to mandated reporting agencies.
- May supervise PSW Assistants and PSW Interns if supervision course completed.



Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Masters degree in Social Work required from an accredited college or university.
- Previous clinical responsibility to include crisis intervention, individual, couple, family and group psychotherapy.
- Has experience in assessing, diagnosing and treating a broad range of psychiatric conditions.
- Valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker license in the State of California.
- Must be familiar with DMS-IV-R as a means of diagnosis.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Clinician must have the ability to assess, diagnose and treat a broad range of psychiatric disorders.
- Knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations, and professional board standards as is related to member treatment, patient rights, and member/patient confidentiality.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Inpatient Psychiatric Social Worker:
- Previous clinical responsibility to include crisis intervention, individual and group psychotherapy.
- Previous clinical responsibility to include inpatient group treatment and crisis intervention.
-Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Knowledge state and local regulations, professional board standards as is related to client treatment, patient rights, and client/patient confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications:
- A Minimum of three years post licensure experience in acute inpatient psychiatric settings and with the use of psychosocial assessment and psychotherapeutic methods and measures in a hospital,
clinic or agency.

Schedule: Scheduled days and hours are dependent upon departmental needs and may include holidays and weekends; will follow the contract for notification of schedule change.
Week 1: SAt: 3:00PM-11:30PM
Week 2: Sun: 3:00PM-11:30PM]]> Sun, 18 Sep 2011 16:00:00 GMT 1759790-California-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health