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Essential Functions:
- Manage a team of Data Center Network Engineering Staff. The engineering staff are highly skilled technical staff.
- In conjunction with Network Planning, Network Operations, and Enterprise Data Network teams, develops the detailed design templates and guidelines for use in specific projects
and initiatives.
- Develops and manages external relationships with Value-Added resellers to ensure that 'sourced' design and implementation services are cost effective, complete and consistent with KPIT standards and practices.
- Provides detailed engineering services and direction for local Data Center engineering partnerships aligned with Long Range strategies, business input, and technology lifecycle. Provide standards, guidelines and detailed engineering for projects, initiatives and activities supporting BIO and BP teams.
- With other Network Services groups to ensure Designs are in compliance with network standards and long range initiatives.
- Participate in the research and review of new technologies, equipment, and services.
- Work with Network equipment vendors and Network Planning teams to understand and incorporate new features and potential new products.
- Effectively manage the Engineering and Implementation facets of projects and personnel, including those of managed services providers.
- Follow industry trends and participate in industry forums.
- Use proven leadership techniques and interpersonal skills to build and maintain strong relationships.
- Manage team workflow and record and monitor statistics to ensure that department and team's goals are met, and supporting metrics are produces.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- BA/BS degree in Telecommunications, Computer Science and/or 4 years of equivalent work experience.
- A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible management experience in following areas: planning, budget/financial management and staffing.
- A minimum of 5 yearsData Center network engineering industry experience
- Experience managing Value-Added resellers and/or Managed Services Providers.
- The proven ability to manage a team of multiple engineers (5+)
- Excellent customer service, decision making and analytical skills.
- Experience working with Telecom vendors, managers and end users.
- WLAN network architecture, engineering and implementation
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with technical and nontechnical people. Skills in writing concise, understandable, technical documentation.
- Ability to work independently, keeping track of a number of continuing problems, requests, and projects.
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude and contribute both as a leader, an individual and a team member to achieve the goals of the Enterprise.
- As an essential function of this position, the Manager must be able to handle high levels of stress satisfactorily and be congenial with other employees and customers at all times.
- Skilled in process documentation and process improvement concepts.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Core Network equipment such as: Routers, Switches - Cisco Catalyst and Nexus
- Experience with Appliance based equipment such as: Load Balancing - F5, Application Acceleration - Riverbed, Network Security - Palo Alto, Intrusion Protection - Tipping Point, Application Firewalls - Imperva, DNS/DHCP and IP Address Management - Bluecat
- Experience with Host Platform integration such as: Blade Servers - HP C-Class, Stand Alone - IBM ESX, HP x86, IBM P-Series Frames, Main Frame,
- Experience with Storage solutions such as; Storage Platforms - EMC, NetApp, Storage Networks - Brocade,
- Experience with Virtualization and Middleware such as; Virtualization - VMWare, Middleware - Citrix, etc.
- Intimate knowledge of the following; IP, MPLS, Ethernet, SNA/SW, Layer 2/3, VPN, BGP, and VoIP
- Knowledge of Network Engineering and Implementation including costing models, risk assessments, detailed design documents, and acceptance testing.
- Knowledge of DNS and web hosting fundamentals and practices
- Knowledge of Data Networking concepts w/concentration in Data Center Virtualization, Convergence and Cloud Computing
- Knowledge of network security concepts
- Knowledge of storage concepts
- Knowledge of virtualization concepts
- Knowledge of network capacity planning concepts
- Knowledge of ITIL v3 concepts
- Knowledge of PMI/Project Management Professional concepts
- Prior Healthcare experience would be helpful.
- Experience working with vendors, managers and end users.
]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2455931-Walnut-Creek-Information-Technology Essential Functions:
- Manages the unit's day to day clinical operations including practice standards, staffing, payroll, budgets, fiscal management, and quality improvement.
- Develops and implements action plans to improve staff development.
- Supervises a single unit (8 to 24 hours) of approximately 20-60 plus employees.
- Ensures the highest quality of care is provided and is in compliance w/ federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and established departmental policies and procedures.
- Utilization of services.
- Monitors the quality of service and utilization standards and assumes specific responsibility for patient care at the unit level.
- Ensures coordinated plans of treatment, customer focused care and cost effective utilization of services.
- Monitors the allocation and utilization of personnel based on continual changes in patient population/needs and provides the best level of patient care while identifying savings opportunities.
- Works w/ health care providers outside of the unit, to achieve optimal patient care across the continuum.
- Researches, identifies, and implements best practice models of other units.
- Investigates and resolves patient/family member concerns regarding patient care.
- Supervises the daily unit operations, including human resources management, department and employee safety programs, and risk management.

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 ACLS 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.]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2455947-Walnut-Creek-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.
- ONCOLOGY - 1 year recent (within the last three years) experience in oncology practice, including ability to work with chemotherapeutic agents; completion of ONS, ONS-equivalent or Chemotherapy Administration training; certification in specialty 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.
]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2452364-Walnut-Creek-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.
- ONCOLOGY - 1 year recent (within the last three years) experience in oncology practice, including ability to work with chemotherapeutic agents; completion of ONS, ONS-equivalent or Chemotherapy Administration training; certification in specialty 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.
]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2452373-Walnut-Creek-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Ensures sufficient, appropriately qualified staff on a daily basis in accordance w/ the KP nursing workload management system, currently known as GRASP.
- Generates daily reports describing variances between GRASP requirements & actually staffing needs.
- Works w/ Registry vendors to ensure compliance w/ The Joint Commission regulatory requirements for outside registry personnel.
- Interprets collective bargaining agreements (CBA) to minimize the cost of overtime &/or other premium payments; ensure seniority in vacation selection or other time off
- Creates ranking systems for regular staff in accordance w/ seniority provisions of contracts & availability forms filed by employees.
- Documents discussions w/ staff & management to ensure that contract provisions are followed; may be required to testify at arbitration's or other legal proceedings regarding such documentation.
- In accordance w/ individual facilities guidelines, negotiates w/ staff to cover vacant shifts.
- Generates & maintains computerized master schedule on a 28-day bases covering all nursing shifts throughout the hospital.
- Addresses all urgent staffing/payroll situations.
- Works w/ &/or provides necessary information to payroll to ensure employees are paid in accordance w/ CBAs or other KP policies & guidelines.
- Interprets coded timecard module that arise & process timecards for payment on a bi-weekly basis.
- Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- High school diploma required some college preferred.
- Excellent knowledge of computer programs such as Word & Excel w/ the ability to quickly understand & utilize the nursing workload database.
- Knowledge of health-care environment preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal communications skills that enable individual to work w/ a variety of personalities & negotiate the necessary coverage for the hospital.
- Strong problem solving skills allowing individual to develop creative alternatives to staffing/payroll issues.
- Detail oriented to ensure that discussions w/ staff & decisions regarding selection of staff are documented in case of disputes.
- Excellent analytical abilities of the written word, metrics, charts, or other documents generated by the GRASP system & computerized staffing system.
- Must be decisive w/ the ability to work independently & make decisions regarding staffing/payroll requests or challenges.
- Must be flexible to meet the needs of the department.
- Must be able to work in a labor / management partnership environment.

Schedule: 11:00pm - 7:30am

Week 1: Tues, Wed, Sat
Week 2: Sun, Mon, Fri]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2452301-Walnut-Creek-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.

Preferred Qualifications:
- American Lung Association's Tobacco Cessation Training, a plus.
- Willingness to take additional related KP training as necessary.

This positionis required totravelthroughout the Diablo Service Area as necessary (Walnut Creek, Shadelands, Martinez, Pleasanton, Livermore, and Antioch).]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2447887-Walnut-Creek-Education-and-Training Essential Functions:
- Assists and or executes assigned maintenance functions and activities under direct tutelage, performing functional activities and minor repairs.
- Attends classroom instruction and studies satisfactorily as required by the joint apprenticeship program.
- Successfully learns and understands use of facility drawings and blueprints.
- Familiarizes and becomes aware of all locations of utility service mains, shutoff/isolation valves and disconnects.
- Develops a working knowledge of operation and maintenance of all physical plant equipment and systems.
- Performs other related duties as necessary.
- This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Less than six (6) months of experience required.
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Valid California Drivers License.
- Successfully passed the Engineer Apprenticeship Examination.
- Competency to operate microprocessor based devices.
- Working knowledge and ability to perform duties of all trade classifications including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and HVAC under the direction of the Chief or Assistant Chief Engineer.
- 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.
- Also, refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2444012-Walnut-Creek-Facilities-Services 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.]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2439718-Walnut-Creek-Nutrition-and-Food-Services Under the general direction of the Laboratory Director, or their designee, performs pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical procedures and analyses to provide data for health maintenance, diagnoses, treatment and monitoring of medical conditions. Enhances quality of patient care and service through interdepartmental cooperation and quality assurance protocols.
Essential Functions:
- Correctly verifies that the proper specimen is being analyzed for the correct patients and that the correct test is being performed.
- Judges the adequacy and qualities of specimens submitted for testing.
- Analyzes clinical laboratory specimens following the standard methods and procedures approved by the Laboratory Director or designee.
- Performs quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of clinical data.
- Utilizes test reference ranges (including neonates, pediatric and adult) to determine reasonableness of test results.
- Validates test results through correlation with test parameters (e.g. Hgb/Hct, anion gap, platelet count/smear, dipstick/micro etc.)
- Confirms testing on all Critical Values to ensure accuracy prior to releasing of test results.
- Performs routine preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on assigned instruments and equipment according to established schedule and procedure.
- Performs and documents instrument function by checking and calibrating specific lab instruments and documents data.
- Records on instrument logs any repairs, replacement, and maintenance needed of equipment.
- Releases or reports results per Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures.
- Trains laboratory assistants on proper techniques/procedures related to clinical laboratory practice.
- Performs other related duties as necessary.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Entry Level - Provides general or direct supervision of Lab Assistants and general Clerical Personnel as required according to lab law and regulations.
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Provides general or direct supervision of Lab Assistants and general Clerical Personnel as required according to lab law and regulations.
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Sr. - Trains laboratory assistants, and other Clinical Laboratory Scientists, on proper techniques/procedures related to clinical laboratory practice. Assist with Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement activities consistent with the Laboratory Quality Plan. Provides general or direct supervision of Lab Assistants and general Clerical Personnel as required according to lab law and regulations.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Sr. CLS minimum 3 years of experience, CLS minimum 6 months of experience, Entry Level CLS = none.
- Bachelor's degree in Clinical Lab Sciences or related field. Applicable military experience may be substituted for bachelor's degree.
- Current California State Clinical Laboratory Scientist License/Valid Temporary California State Clinical Laboratory Scientist License for entry level CLS.
- Computer application experience/proficiency preferred.
- Ability to read and comprehend complex 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.

This is a float position that will provide coverage for vacation/PTO.]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2439729-Walnut-Creek-Laboratory Essential Functions:
- Designs and enhances databases.
- Designs effective and user-friendly menu systems.
- Develops accurate, easy to read, and useful information reports.
- 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.
- Tests complex statistical routines using macros, vendor software, and software written by self and others.
- Tests and maintains data integrity.
- May assist with sophisticated statistical models and forecasting tools using these databases.
- Assists with the definition of complex multi-dimensional healthcare issues and develops time tables/processes for decision making.
- May translate needs, issues, and ideas into effective strategies and action plans.
- May formulate specific implementation plans and evaluates the effectiveness of actions/programs implemented.
- Develops creative alternative solutions.
- May assist in the determination of goals and priorities with team, clients, or project management sponsors.
- May communicate results/recommendations to project sponsors, clients, and various senior level audiences (including physicians for TPMG departments).

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Three (3) years of programming in SAS, SQL, VBA, net, or equivalent statistical analytical programming language.
- Experience with analytical manipulation and interpretation of large databases required.
- Experience with MVS/TSO operating systems preferred; if not, experience with another mainframe operating system required.
- Project management experience preferred.
- Typically, two (2) plus years of related analytical, consulting, and health care experience preferred.
- Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics, Finance, Health Care Administration, Public Health Administration, Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, or a related field required, or equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Broad familiarity with medical practices, especially population management and process and outcomes measurement.
- Knowledge of JCL strongly preferred.
- Ability to express complex analytical and technical information to senior management or to audiences with clinical training.
- Strong analytic and critical thinking skills, writing skills, communication skills, consulting skills, and ability to work within a team.
- Microsoft Office skills required.
- Must be an independent self-starter.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.


++ Expected Length of Employment: 2 Years ++
]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2439706-Walnut-Creek-Information-Technology
Essential Functions:
- Supervises staff in administrative and/or operational functions such as administrative support, budget management, communications and ensuring completion of all compliance training.
- Ensures effective human resources administration to include recruitment, interview coordination, on boarding of staff, salary planning process, performance evaluation process and monitoring completion of compliance training.
- Directs work schedules to meet department needs and resolves conflicting deadlines.
- Plans and directs required logistical support such as computers, phones and office space requirements.
- Manages the budget to meet the fiscal goals for capital, payroll and non-payroll expenses; performs financial and staffing analyses.
- Reconciles accounts and budget reporting requirements, advises management of serious variances; recommends and implements solutions.
- Creates narrative and quantitative management information reports for financial, departmental or operational analyses.
- Tracks and analyzes monthly reports such as budget, operation activity, and department metrics; consolidates and analyzes for trends and variances.
- Participates in various special projects.
- Maintains specialized databases/tables and oversees processes and access to safeguard data integrity.
- Develops and maintains multiple projects using Microsoft Project and monitors completion of milestones.
- Identifies service, operational problems, issues, and manages projects to identify, research, develop and implement new procedures or policies.
- May interact with KP executives and employees across the organization, as well as external representatives.
- Serves as a liaison for the department/function to discuss complex administrative matters, business processes and project activities to facilitate department goal attainment.
- Establishes partnerships with other functional areas and/or regions.
- Provides consultation to project teams working on region-wide and/or inter-regional projects.
- Supports standing committees or staff meetings to include agenda preparation, room arrangements, meeting minutes and follow up activities.
- Directs event planning to include identification of accommodations, negotiations with facilities, planning for menu, audiovisual requirements, development, production and distribution of printed materials.
- Ensures compliance with organization policies/procedures and regulatory agencies; effective utilization of personnel, materials, space, equipment and effective customer service.
- Recommends and implements internal policies and procedures.
- Interprets and applies company policies/procedures.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum seven (7) years of experience managing staff and department operations.
- Experience with budget management.
- Experience developing new policies and procedures to meet changing department needs.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business administration or other related field.
- Master's preferred. May list of course work specific to related functional area.
- Ability to adapt to constantly shifting priorities in managing a wide-range of projects; team player, tactful and diplomatic.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills.
- User knowledge of advanced computer software and applications such as Lotus Notes, Access Databases, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint presentations, Excel pivot tables and functions.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2439728-Walnut-Creek-Administration,-Clerical,-and-Support-Services
Essential Functions:
- Utilization Management: Performs daily preadmission, admission, and concurrent utilization reviews using guidelines, institutional policies/procedures, and other information to determine appropriate levels of care and readiness for discharge.
- Escalates utilization and system problems which have not been resolved at the local level to the next level (RM/UM Director, CCL, DHO, etc.), immediately.
- Monitors the progression of the plan of care and facilitates discussions with the multi-disciplinary teams.
- Educates other health care team members on utilization and cost containment initiatives.
- Collaborates with and provides information to patients, families, physicians, and staff regarding the provisions of care.
- Incorporates and counsels on the correct and consistent application, interpretation, and utilization of member health care benefits (including transition of care).
- Discharge Planning: Ensures continuity of care through communication in rounds and written documentation, level of care recommendations, transfer coordination, discharge planning and obtaining authorizations/approvals as needed for outside services for the patient.
- Develops, evaluates, and coordinates a comprehensive discharge plan in conjunction with the patient/family, physician, nursing, social services, and other healthcare providers and agencies.
- Performance Improvement: Monitors care processes to provide cost-effective implementation and evaluation of utilization management and patient care activities, initiatives, and protocols.
- Participates in the development and implementation of guidelines, preprinted physician orders, care paths, etc. for patient care.
- Identifies and assists in the implementation of opportunities for cost-savings and improvements in the quality of care across the continuum.
- Develops, collects, trends, and analyzes data relevant to the utilization of healthcare resources including avoidable/variance days, readmissions, one-day stays, DRGs, LOS, etc.
- Participates in the development, implementation, communication, maintenance and monitoring of local UM Work plan initiatives.
- Administrative and Regulatory: Shares accountability with the UM Manager for planning, developing, and managing the department budget.
- Participates in interviewing, makes hiring recommendations, orients and provides on-going supervision of support staff.
- Provides input into the performance evaluations of team members.
- May plan and control work assignments and special projects of team members.
- Assists in developing, implementing and maintaining utilization management policies and procedures.
- Conducts UM, care coordination, and discharge planning activities according to all applicable regulatory requirements (see qualifications).

Qualifications:

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

Schedule: Variable hours

Week 1: Sun, Tues, Wed, Thurs
Week 2: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2437021-Walnut-Creek-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Utilization Management: Performs daily preadmission, admission, and concurrent utilization reviews using guidelines, institutional policies/procedures, and other information to determine appropriate levels of care and readiness for discharge.
- Escalates utilization and system problems which have not been resolved at the local level to the next level (RM/UM Director, CCL, DHO, etc.), immediately.
- Monitors the progression of the plan of care and facilitates discussions with the multi-disciplinary teams.
- Educates other health care team members on utilization and cost containment initiatives.
- Collaborates with and provides information to patients, families, physicians, and staff regarding the provisions of care.
- Incorporates and counsels on the correct and consistent application, interpretation, and utilization of member health care benefits (including transition of care).
- Discharge Planning: Ensures continuity of care through communication in rounds and written documentation, level of care recommendations, transfer coordination, discharge planning and obtaining authorizations/approvals as needed for outside services for the patient.
- Develops, evaluates, and coordinates a comprehensive discharge plan in conjunction with the patient/family, physician, nursing, social services, and other healthcare providers and agencies.
- Performance Improvement: Monitors care processes to provide cost-effective implementation and evaluation of utilization management and patient care activities, initiatives, and protocols.
- Participates in the development and implementation of guidelines, preprinted physician orders, care paths, etc. for patient care.
- Identifies and assists in the implementation of opportunities for cost-savings and improvements in the quality of care across the continuum.
- Develops, collects, trends, and analyzes data relevant to the utilization of healthcare resources including avoidable/variance days, readmissions, one-day stays, DRGs, LOS, etc.
- Participates in the development, implementation, communication, maintenance and monitoring of local UM Work plan initiatives.
- Administrative and Regulatory: Shares accountability with the UM Manager for planning, developing, and managing the department budget.
- Participates in interviewing, makes hiring recommendations, orients and provides on-going supervision of support staff.
- Provides input into the performance evaluations of team members.
- May plan and control work assignments and special projects of team members.
- Assists in developing, implementing and maintaining utilization management policies and procedures.
- Conducts UM, care coordination, and discharge planning activities according to all applicable regulatory requirements (see qualifications).

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Experience, usually two (2) + years, in direct patient care delivery and management.
- Demonstrated experience in utilization review, case management, and discharge planning preferred, usually two (2) + years.
- BSN or BA in health care related field OR diploma/associate degree in nursing (ADN) with comparable years of experience required.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing, BLS Certification, and current California RN licensure required.
- Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act, TJC, DMHC, CMS, NCQA, HIPPA, ERISA, EMTALA and all other applicable federal/state/local laws and regulations.
- Demonstrated strong communication and customer service skills, problem-solving, critical thinking, and clinical judgment abilities.
- Fundamental word processing and computer navigation skills and the ability to interpret and use analytic data in day to day operations. - Knowledge of healthcare benefits associated with various business lines (Medicare/KPSA, Commercial/KFH, Medi-Cal, Federal, etc.)]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2437020-Walnut-Creek-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Supervises the daily quality activities, ensuring timely & accurate data collection, and follow up of issues & quality of work
-Coaches staff & ensures their competency
- Coordinates & facilities staff support to various committees (e.g., quality, accreditation) which includes agenda preparation & monitoring of outstanding issues
- Provides reports based on timely & accurate data collection, identifies trends & monitors issues
- Develops implements & monitors quality department's policies & procedures; ensures they are in compliance w/ The Joint Commission, NCQA, CME, federal, state & local requirements
- Assists in developing & revising QA monitors to meet accreditation/regulatory standards
- Monitors the budgets, researches variances, & identifies opportunities to reduce costs
- Develops, implements, coordinates, & evaluates the CME programs, credentialing & privileges for permanent or temporary physicians & allied health providers
- Assists in preparation of educational materials & course objectives
- Maintains link between medical staff affairs & quality improvement, risk management, and continuing medical staff education
- Coordinates & prepares for CME, accreditation, licensing, & quality surveys/audits
- Maintains & monitors the various quality databases which may include quality reviews, CME, credentials & privileges, & provider profiles


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Significant (typically 2-3 yrs) quality improvement or accreditation experience required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a health care related field or business administration
- Previous supervisory experience recommended
- Ability to perform statistical analysis
- Current knowledge of The Joint Commission, NCQA, federal, state, & local requirements
- Knowledge & experience in application of adult learning theory in program development
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment
]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2436914-Walnut-Creek-Quality-Assurance,-Utilization-Review,-or-Case-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.]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2437009-Walnut-Creek-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Manages the quality and consistency of investigations and resolution of formal and internal charges of discrimination, including appropriate assignment of cases to investigators depending upon severity and sensitivity of allegation(s), complexity of case, case volume and input from legal counsel. Exercise intervention as needed to clear any bottlenecks in the efficient and timely completion of individual investigations.
- Assures appropriate coordination and preparation in dealing with KP's internal Legal Department, external counsel and government agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Department of Fair Employment and Housing, as well as Compliance Hotline Liaisons and company HR professionals as dictated by circumstances.
- Implements and manages processes for investigations related to EEO and employee relations issues, whether reported through the company's Compliance Hotline, internally to HR/management or as an external agency charge. Accountable for ensuring that all processes are in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, provide for effective integration of investigations, minimize the organization's business risk and legal liability and effectively promote problem resolution.
- Builds an effective workteam of technical experts in EEO investigations to support National Functions and the Business Units. Develops and presents specialized programs accordingly. Reviews and updates training material to ensure consistency with organizational policies and current laws and regulations. Ensures that the Investigation Unit staff participates in Human Resource training development as a consultant, presenter and panel expert.
- Heads a centralized regional unit in NCAL but would be expected to work across the KP enterprise.
- Provides daily management to mostly exempt employees.
- Responsible for the people processes of the unit including performance reviews, performance management, resource management, objective setting and alignment and employee development, coaching and training.
- Demonstrated excellence in working collaboratively in a team setting.
- Demonstrates significant business acumen. Ability to articulate a strategic picture by identifying trends and analyzing data. Able to identify training opportunities for HR professional to mitigate organizational risk.
- Researches and stays abreast of regulations and statutes. Determines impact of implementation of new regulations and statutes and required notifications, changes, and training.
- Develops strategies for communicating required changes and executes on plans to implement required changes


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 10 years of recent experience in EEO or Human Resources, minimum of 3 years of which includes direct responsibility for conducting employment related investigations in a lead or supervisory role, or the equivalent investigatory or case management experience, including the demonstrated ability to manage an investigations unit.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources, psychology, or relevant field. Relevant HR experience may be substituted for degree.
- Demonstrated excellence in working collaboratively in a team setting.
- Demonstrated experience working on integrated cross-functional and enterprise-wide efforts
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a Union environment preferable.
- Knowledge of health care industry preferred.
]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2436953-Walnut-Creek-Human-Resources-and-HRIS Essential Functions:
- Performs within the scope/training of EDT & State/ Federal regulations including EMTALA, HIPAA risk management & other applicable regulations.
- Provision of competent patient care for all ages, acuities & conditions in the population, including ensuring age-specific care & responding to cultural needs of patients & families.
- Communicates clearly & w/courtesy w/all members of healthcare team, following lines of authority, as appropriate.
- Completes duties with regard to safety practices & policies, including infection control, workplace safety & management of aggressive behaviors.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computers & telecommunications in documentation, tracking & conveying information.
- Establishes priorities based on patient needs & available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment & supplies.
- Documents patient care & unit activities in a timely, accurate & concise manner.
- Demonstrates an awareness of sensitivity to staff/patient/family rights, cultural & ethical beliefs.
- Participates in ED staff meetings, in-services & performance improvement activities.
- Establishes effective working relationships w/members of the health care team, patients & families.
- Acknowledges staff rights & cultural & ethical beliefs.
- Requires dependable attendance, flexibility to scheduled shifts & staff development.
- Demonstrates flexibility in the resolution of staffing issues.
- Assists w/rooming & undressing patients at the direction of the RN & ensures patient belonging are collected, bagged & tagged.
- Obtains, records & reports vital signs, EKG, heights, weights & inputs/outputs of patients as directed.
- Assists physicians & nurses w/various procedures, including positioning & set up of draping, prepping, monitoring devices, prepares patient for suturing, performs wound cleaning, dressings, orthopedic devices, splints & crutch fitting.
- Assists patients to/from bathroom, in general ambulation, & transports as needed.
- Assists health care team in emergency situations including resuscitation.
- Assists w/discharge process under direction of physician or nurse.
- Cleans ED gurneys & equipment for efficient provision of care, including instruments per facility infection control policy.
- Provides post-mortem care.
- Prepares requisitions for lab, imaging reports & medical records.
- Conducts pharmacy, lab, nutrition & imaging pick-ups/deliveries, including specimen transport as needed.
- Inventories, orders, unpacks & distributes supplies, forms & linens.
- Responsible for cleanliness, stocking & organization of patient care areas, utility & storage rooms.
- Responsible for the quality control checks of urine dipsticks.
- Carries out basic clerical duties of the Unit Assistant/Receptionist to include proper cash handling, customer service, greeting/identifying patients & filling out paperwork, including after-hour admission.
- Must be able to perform proper body mechanics/lift techniques when transporting patients to the floor/another department.
- The EDTII classification shall apply only to those EDT who are qualified and assigned to perform casting and/or Ortho Tech I duties as discussed in Appendix E of the Master agreement (p.312).
- This assignment may also include, but is not limited to, phlebotomy & EKG.
- Perform other related duties as necessary.
- This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Six (6) months of related experience as an Emergency Medical Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant, or Medical Assistant with certification as specified by the Medical Board of California, or equivalent (e.g., military experience) or, completion of an ED or UCC externship in an unlicensed assistive personnel externship or, completion of first semester of clinical course work in a nursing program.
- High School Diploma/GED.
- CA Limited Phlebotomy Certification (LPT) or Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT), if job requires 'skin puncture' for lab testing purposes and Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT), if job requires 'blood draw' for lab testing purposes.
- BLS required.
- Demonstrated ability to use personal computer.
- Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers).
- Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills (in English)
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2424284-Walnut-Creek-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Essential Functions:
- Performs within the scope/training of EDT & State/ Federal regulations including EMTALA, HIPAA risk management & other applicable regulations.
- Provision of competent patient care for all ages, acuities & conditions in the population, including ensuring age-specific care & responding to cultural needs of patients & families.
- Communicates clearly & w/courtesy w/all members of healthcare team, following lines of authority, as appropriate.
- Completes duties with regard to safety practices & policies, including infection control, workplace safety & management of aggressive behaviors.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computers & telecommunications in documentation, tracking & conveying information.
- Establishes priorities based on patient needs & available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment & supplies.
- Documents patient care & unit activities in a timely, accurate & concise manner.
- Demonstrates an awareness of sensitivity to staff/patient/family rights, cultural & ethical beliefs.
- Participates in ED staff meetings, in-services & performance improvement activities.
- Establishes effective working relationships w/members of the health care team, patients & families.
- Acknowledges staff rights & cultural & ethical beliefs.
- Requires dependable attendance, flexibility to scheduled shifts & staff development.
- Demonstrates flexibility in the resolution of staffing issues.
- Assists w/rooming & undressing patients at the direction of the RN & ensures patient belonging are collected, bagged & tagged.
- Obtains, records & reports vital signs, EKG, heights, weights & inputs/outputs of patients as directed.
- Assists physicians & nurses w/various procedures, including positioning & set up of draping, prepping, monitoring devices, prepares patient for suturing, performs wound cleaning, dressings, orthopedic devices, splints & crutch fitting.
- Assists patients to/from bathroom, in general ambulation, & transports as needed.
- Assists health care team in emergency situations including resuscitation.
- Assists w/discharge process under direction of physician or nurse.
- Cleans ED gurneys & equipment for efficient provision of care, including instruments per facility infection control policy.
- Provides post-mortem care.
- Prepares requisitions for lab, imaging reports & medical records.
- Conducts pharmacy, lab, nutrition & imaging pick-ups/deliveries, including specimen transport as needed.
- Inventories, orders, unpacks & distributes supplies, forms & linens.
- Responsible for cleanliness, stocking & organization of patient care areas, utility & storage rooms.
- Responsible for the quality control checks of urine dipsticks.
- Carries out basic clerical duties of the Unit Assistant/Receptionist to include proper cash handling, customer service, greeting/identifying patients & filling out paperwork, including after-hour admission.
- Must be able to perform proper body mechanics/lift techniques when transporting patients to the floor/another department.
- The EDTII classification shall apply only to those EDT who are qualified and assigned to perform casting and/or Ortho Tech I duties as discussed in Appendix E of the Master agreement (p.312).
- This assignment may also include, but is not limited to, phlebotomy & EKG.
- Perform other related duties as necessary.
- This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Six (6) months of related experience as an Emergency Medical Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant, or Medical Assistant with certification as specified by the Medical Board of California, or equivalent (e.g., military experience) or, completion of an ED or UCC externship in an unlicensed assistive personnel externship or, completion of first semester of clinical course work in a nursing program.
- High School Diploma/GED.
- CA Limited Phlebotomy Certification (LPT) or Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT), if job requires 'skin puncture' for lab testing purposes and Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT), if job requires 'blood draw' for lab testing purposes.
- BLS required.
- Demonstrated ability to use personal computer.
- Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers).
- Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills (in English)
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2424285-Walnut-Creek-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Essential Functions:
- Under the supervision of the Chaplain participates in direct services to patients, family members/significant others, and staff.
- Interact daily with staff and interdisciplinary team members to formulate and evaluate patient care needs.
- Provide documentation in the patient care record.
- Serve as a liaison between the Medical Center, local congregations and religious institutions.
- Conduct services for patients, as requested.
- Participate in appropriate professional associations for personal and professional growth.
- Demonstrate ability to minister with persons of diverse cultural and religious backgrounds.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Preferred minimum one (1) year full-time or two (2) years part-time pastoral counseling in hospital or death and dying experience.
- Enrolled in a Theology program with an accredited institution.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Schedule: Mon & Sat 8:30am - 5:00pm, Fri 1:00pm - 5:00pm
]]> Wed, 09 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2418115-Walnut-Creek-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health
Essential Functions:
- Assures support systems that allow compliance w/ regulatory CME requirements & legal mandates
- Assists in the development & implementation of services provided for all physician education activities
- Provides support to the DME & CME chairs committee in carrying out the functions of the program
- Collects & compiles data & QA information for the preparation of educational activities, site visits, & annual reports
- Maintains program documentation/records
- Consults w/ physicians & others to interpret & observe the guidelines set by CMA when providing CME programs
- Monitors department CME budgets to ensure timely payment of invoices, log-ins of all CME expenses, & helps ensure expenditures remain within budget

Secondary Functions:
- Provide support to GME program for vacation, PTO relief

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Experience in desktop publishing, spreadsheet, database, email & internet
- Preliminary data analysis experience
- Two (2) years experience in an acute care setting working w/ regulatory agencies or legal entities & preparing for site/compliance visits preferred
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent related experience (four (4) years preferred)
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects in a health care setting
- Demonstrated knowledge of CMA, AMA & related regulatory requirements & copy right laws
- Demonstrated ability to delegate word, be effective in written & oral communication, consultative & interpersonal skills
- Familiarity w/ audio-visual equipment utilization
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment

Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience in CME and GME functions]]> Wed, 09 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2418084-Walnut-Creek-Quality-Assurance,-Utilization-Review,-or-Case-Management Essential Functions:
- Using independent judgment and sensitivity, coaches individual physicians, reviewing their audit findings, making suggestions for documentation improvements and updating on changes to Federal and State government billing and coding guidelines.
- Partners with Trainer in the development of future training that will address documentation risk areas identified through local and regional audits.
- Plans, schedules and performs encounter audits to monitor performance and ensure lasting improvement.
- Encounter audits will be the primary monitoring tool used to identify operational and regulatory issues related to coding, documentation, and compliance requirements and to ensure complete and accurate data capture in compliance with Federal and State requirements.
- Monitors corrective actions for audit review findings.
- Serves as a local resource in meeting internal and external regulatory requirements (e.g., Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Service (CMS), National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)).
- Actively participates with local CMS (Center for Medicare/Medical Services) team to ensure local objectives are met and regional CMS compliance activities are supported.
- Works with medical center leadership to provide confidential audits and feedback on an 'as needed' basis.
- Assists in the identification of operational processes that hinder encounter data capture.
- Enters encounter audit results into regional audit database to support quality assurance process, regional analysis and regional training activities.
- Prepares and/or performs medical center auditing analysis and/or special projects as assigned.
- Partners with Data Quality Trainer and other local analytical workgroups to identify audit trends and risk areas based on audit findings and data analysis.
- Assists in developing and implementing policies and procedures / Compliance Audit Standards to ensure compliance with Federal, State and other regulatory requirements.
- NOTE: Travel between Medical Center facilities may be required.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Significant experience coding, three (3) or more years, based on Coding Clinical Guidelines for inpatient and outpatient.
- Demonstrated experience conducting Medical Record audits and ability to interpret and apply Federal and State regulations, coding and billing requirements.
- Demonstrated project management experience including design and implementation of audit plans.
- Experience using PC applications such as MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, preferred.
- Medical center operations or clinical experience, preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, health care, public health, finance, business medical records technology OR equivalent experience.
- Certification in one of the following: Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Professional Coder (CPC).
- Demonstrated ability to constructively and sensitively provide feedback to providers and medical center leadership regarding federal and state coding, medical documentation and compliance guidelines, audit results and risk areas.
- Ability to work with and maintain confidentiality of physician, patient, patient account and personnel data.
- Strong interpersonal and excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment.
- Willingness to be flexible depending upon department and/or physician schedule needs.
- Demonstrated ability to review analytical data and audit findings to identify documentation trends and other risk areas.
- Demonstrated ability to develop data requirements and work with analytical groups to extract, organize and analyze coded data.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.]]> Wed, 09 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2418104-Walnut-Creek-Medical-Records Essential Functions:
- Under the direct management of the Area Manager or COO and performance accountability to the Regional Support Service Administrator, the Leader, Support Services: Plans, develops and implements support services that achieve area business goals and objectives.
- Identifies, implements, and evaluates best practices, including systems development and cost-effective operations standards and focuses on prevention, intervention and identification of issues and problems prior to impact on operations.
- Effectively manages budgets that are designed to maintain, remodel and secure the facility assets of the Area.
- Directs the development and implementation of standards for plant operations, maintenance, safety, and enhancement of work and member space, building, grounds and equipment.
- Collaborates with service area constituents to structure support services that promote a high degree of internal customer satisfaction and the implementation of best practices.
- Works closely with Regional and local departments to champion and implement organization-wide initiatives (e.g., Workplace Safety, Revenue Enhancement, Business Continuity, Supply Savings).
- Works with Regional Financial Services and the Area Finance Officer to ensure all Area capital assets are tracked successfully.
- Works with staff of the National Facilities Services Department to plan, design and implement plant maintenance and large scale capital projects that adhere to organizational standards, are delivered on a timely basis and meet established budgets.
- Develops and revises standards for all Support Services departments as identified by regulatory agencies.
- Coordinates local/state fire authority, OSHA, DOHS and The Joint Commission inspection visits involving facility or building concerns.
- Develops, coaches and manages a staff dedicated to providing professional expertise and a high degree of customer service.
- Participates in Area Management Teams that create and track long and short term business goals.
- Works with the Business Strategy & Finance and Materials Management departments to assure that all procurement activity adheres to organizational policies, procedures and financial standards.
- Actively collaborates with our Labor Partners to create a professionally satisfying work environment by assuring that our managers and staff are working within the parameters of the KP National Labor Management Partnership Agreement.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum five (5) - ten (10) years of facility and support services operations (in healthcare environment preferred).
- Practical experience in facility management, construction administration and project management.
- Demonstrated experience developing operational standards, policies and practices that promote organizational efficiencies, cost effectiveness and the delivery of high quality services.
- Bachelor's degree required, preferably in engineering or related discipline with practical experience in business administration, public administration or related field.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Expert knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations especially those relating to environmental services, hazardous waste management and safety.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the application of various codes/standards managed by local, state and national regulatory agencies and The Joint Commission regulations.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the development, motivation, mobilization and leadership of effective teams that achieve results.
- Ability to develop, administer and achieve sound financial plans and budgets.
- Demonstrated understanding of environment care and its relation to hospital operations.
- Must be able to successfully collaborate with Medical Group and Labor Partners to mutually achieve operational successes in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills (written, verbal, active listening).]]> Wed, 09 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2418100-Walnut-Creek-Health-care-and-Hospital-Operations Essential Functions:
- Participates in the design, development, implementation of programs, policies & procedures to ensure all facilities (building, structures, systems, equipment, furnishings & physical environment) and grounds are maintained in an operationally effective, clean, & safe manner
- Ensures compliance w/ administrative, legal, & regulatory requirements of governmental & accrediting agencies
- Schedules, manages, documents, & maintains records of a comprehensive preventive maintenance program
- Manages the landscaping maintenance as well as contractual services required to maintain all grounds & public sidewalks
- Schedules their upkeep & repairs to maintain them for safety, aesthetics, & effective operation
- Ensures compliance of medical center w/ fire prevention, general safety, seismic conformance, health hazards protection, & disaster/emergency preparedness plans
- Submits quarterly safety summary reports to the Safety Committee
- Manages staff, ensures their competency in area of expertise, & manages the budget & resource allocations
- Manages the financial performance, identifies recommendations strategies/best practices to reduce costs & improve service
- Manages & resolves human resources, labor relations, employee & department safety, & risk management issues


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Significant experience in supervising and managing all plant operations, maintenance, renovation, and related activities (5 years)
- Healthcare industry experience preferred
- Previous experience in the management of building systems required
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Health, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or Applied Sciences or equivalent years of experience
- Master's degree preferred
- Previous background in facility management, construction management, and project management
- Knowledge of advanced building engineering principles, especially as they relate to the medical care environment required
- Knowledge in The Joint Commission, industry, local, state, and national codes and regulatory agency requirements
- Understanding of environmental services practices in relation to staffing, infection control, and aesthetic maintenance
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment]]> Wed, 09 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2418135-Walnut-Creek-Facilities-Services Essential Functions:
- Collaborates w/ CNO & other med ctr mgmt in identifying & implementing innovative models & best practices w/ an emphasis on quality of care, service improvements & cost reduction
- W/ TPMG partner, directs development & implementation of quality & utilization stds across the continuum of care to ensure coordinated plans of treatment, patient focused delivery of svcs & cost effective utilization of necessary svcs
- Coordinates w/ TPMG to provide for the seamless transition of patients across the continuum of care
- Establishes partnerships w/ facility leadership groups
- In collaboration w/ medical staff & facility leadership ensures a superior care experience & a safe environment w/ patients & staff
- Ensures policies, practices, & procedures comply w/ administrative, legal & regulatory requirements of the Health Plan contract & govt'l & accrediting agencies
- Provides clinical & professional oversight for areas of accountability
- Assures successful implementation of organizational strategies such as Hospital Efficiency, Work Place Safety, Supply Cost Initiative including OR Back-log, Patient satisfaction
- Through the hiring, retention, & development of internal staff in areas of accountability, achieves staffing ratios & optimal patient outcomes w/ minimal dependence on premium pay
- Mentors nursing mgrs in development of leadership skills, fiscally accountable staffing/scheduling practices, professional development of staff, & outcomes based practice
- Oversees the development of dept stds as identified by regulatory agencies including policies & procedures
- Develops svcs that achieve a high level of customer satisfaction w/ emphasis on customer service, highest stds of quality & innovation
- Maintains a state of continuous regulatory readiness
- Manages & resolves HR, labor relations, employee & dept safety & risk mgmt issues
- GRASP committees
- Participates in developing the hospital's plan for the recruitment & retention of nursing resources to ensure that a sufficient number of qualified staff members are available to meet the needs of the patients
- Utilizes research data to implement clinical changes & the delivery of patient care & member svcs
- Directs the budget & resource allocations for designated depts
- Manages the financial performance & identifies & implements strategies to reduce costs & improve quality of care & svcs
- Communicates effectively as hospital's advocate to members of the community, continually seeking ways to improve & promote the PR objective of the hospital & marketing svcs
- Accesses KP Health Connect to evaluate the quality of care provided & uses it to manage clinical ops

Secondary Functions:
- This position will focus on the Cardiac Monitoring Unit and Intensive Care Unit

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Substantial nursing experience in patient care, usually eight (8) years
- Progressive management experience required, usually five (5) years
- BSN or BA in health care related field required
- Master's degree in nursing, health care, public administration, or business administration preferred
- Current California RN license required
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead & manage through influence & change
- Demonstrated knowledge of federal & state laws & regulations such as: Knox-Keene Act, Federal HMO Act, Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, & all applicable Medicare & Medi-Cal regulations
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment
- Demonstrated ability to achieve results in a union environment
- Proven ability to deliver results for meeting organizational objectives
- Proven ability to work effectively with Labor

Preferred Qualifications:
- Critical Care Registered Nurse certification]]> Wed, 09 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2418103-Walnut-Creek-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Interviews patients, measures vital signs, and other pertinent information as required by department
- Records information in patients' medical record
- Prepares treatment rooms and patients for examination
- Assists clinician with care of the patient
- Handles inventories and orders and replenishes medical supplies and materials
- Gives treatments and performs routine laboratory tests as required by department
- Schedules appointments, performs clinical tasks and completes appropriate forms as required by department
- May be responsible for administering medications, including injections
- May be responsible for cleaning, processing, sterilizing and checking instruments.
- Performs data entry
- Performs clinical/technical skills specific to the department
- Performs other related duties as necessary
- Customer Service:
- Practices customer service standards as defined by the Medical Center and specified department
- Anticipates the customer's needs, takes proactive steps to meet those needs, by listening and taking responsibility within scope to ensure issues are resolved
- Promptly responds to alarms and patient requests
- Facilitates the customer's ability to utilize resources
- Assures a clean, orderly, and functional work environment
- Team Commitment:
- Is an effective team member who is flexible, cooperative, and willing to assist others
- Manages difficult or conflict situations constructively and seeks appropriate assistance
- Takes accountability for own actions
- Acts as a resource and mentor to new employees, students, and other team members
- Actively participates in departmental professional development activities
- Adheres to Attendance Policy
- Supports a collaborative labor-management partnership environment
- No supervisory responsibilities


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of six months experience or successful completion of Kaiser Externship
- High School Diploma or GED
- Completion of a course of study consistent with the requirements for Medical Assistants as specified by the Medical Board of California
- BLS certification
- Medical Terminology Certificate or equivalent experience
- Ability to use personal computer
- Ability to read, writes, and comprehends medical information
- Ability to effectively present information, both verbal and written
- Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment
- Refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement
]]> Mon, 07 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2414941-Walnut-Creek-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN
Job Summary:

ECS partners locally with the Area Business Information Office (BIO), NFS BIO and its local clients, as well as other IT partners. ECS supports all aspects of end user devices and the network/telephony environment. The Operations Manager is responsible for service levels, customer satisfaction and performance against budget.

Responsibilities include organizational leadership, business process, resource, and financial management, sponsorship and promotion of collaborative effectiveness. This position is responsible for providing leadership and direction to employees. This work requires an expertise in communication skills, and management concepts plus a solid base of technology and/or business knowledge/skills and the ability to apply it to business problems.

Essential Functions:
Responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:
Establishes operational goals/objectives and assignments and delegates to supervisors, team leaders and technical/professional employees.
Involved in developing, modifying and executing company policies, which affect immediate operations.
Works on issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of organizational objectives. Implements strategic policies when selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
Assures adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements.
Manages HR/People processes for the department including performance reviews/management, the employment lifecycle, resource management, compensation planning and administration, goal/objective setting/alignment, employee development/coaching and training.
Manages, through subordinate individual contributors, (including but not limited to supervisors, consultant specialists, leads, project managers) the coordination of the activities of a section or department.
Manages team leads and professional/technical employees typically performing similar or related roles or functions. May also manage contractors, offshore resources and/or matrixed employees.
May have process responsibility for shared services or matrixed organizations.
Regularly advises and collaborates with subordinates, internal/external customers, and functional peer groups at management, senior management, and executive levels, as appropriate.
Requires the ability to influence and effect change with peers, subordinates and others.
Exhibits and gains commitment to changes required and acts as change executor.
Presents, organizes, and conveys problems, issues within IT with internal customers and business partners and externally.
Requires critical decision-making skills.
Establishes departmental strategy and tactics, and contributes to operational area's strategy formulation and execution.
Initiates and evaluates required business process improvements in order to achieve business results and appropriate solutions for customers.
Manages financial aspects of the department, including input to budget creation; accountable for direct budget.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
A college degree or equivalent experience.

Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible IT supervisory experience.
Experience managing a staff of >10.
Managing service levels and budgets.
Managing customer relations and satisfaction.
Working knowledge of other IT functions.

Preferred Qualifications:
IT project management experience, managing projects of large scope and size.
Financial management experience.
Healthcare experience.
ITIL v.3 certification.
Represented labor management experience]]> Sun, 06 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2408370-Walnut-Creek-Information-Technology
This position is responsible for the development, documentation and refinement of processes and system enhancements associated with supporting Kaiser's HR and Benefits programs. The Sr. Business Analyst is responsible for collecting data and providing analysis for complex business issues, particularly in relation to PeopleSoft HCM and HR Helpdesk system enhancements.

Essential Functions:

Major responsibilities include:
- Requirements definition and analysis: Collects and researches specific client requirements for projects and/or production support efforts, identifies requirements, gathers workflow data and basic system and reporting specifications. Develops, implements, and supports common business processes and tools. Recommends basic alternatives to address problems.
- User Acceptance Testing coordination: Works with end users to coordinate roles tasks associated end user testing including development of test plans, test cases and identification of test data.
- Project execution and tracking: Participates in project management process, including participating in project meetings or leading business analyst activities. May document issues, action items, user requirements, or deliverables from project meetings. Performs a variety of project related activities, including analysis or preparation of documentations and presentations. Accomplishes all work within established methodologies and standards.
- Business User/Owner Application Support: Provides 2nd tier application support for assigned application(s). May research functional issues according to defined prioritization/severity scheme. Influences client and gains commitment to changes required.
- Customer Service: Actively engages clients through all phases of the project life cycle, ensuring client satisfaction through timely communication and consistent completion of deliverables within communicated timeframes.
- Business and process improvement: Identifies opportunities for business or process improvement; makes associated recommendations as appropriate.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of five (5) to eight (8) years of related professional experience.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- Complete understanding and application of concepts, techniques and standards in general business analysis, as well as IT principles and practices.
- Skills required: Analysis/documentation of processes, methods, solutions, etc.
- Interpretive - translates business processes and requirements into system specifications.
- Broad-based knowledge of information technology and applications.]]> Wed, 02 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2399572-Walnut-Creek-Information-Technology
Essential Functions:
- MSE reflecting sound clinical knowledge & judgment, & consistent w/Standardized Procedure & State/Federal regulations.
- Provision of competent Emergency nursing care, for all ages, acuities & conditions in the population the facility serves.
- Works within scope of practice, including standardized procedures, & communicates clearly w/all members of health care team.
- Completes duties w/regard to safety practices & policies, including infection control, workplace safety, & management of aggressive behaviors.
- Provision of care is consistent w/EMTALA, Nurse Practice Act, Title 22 & other applicable regulations, including patient confidentiality & risk management.
- Proficiencies in emergency responses such as resuscitation/codes, hazmat response, & emergency childbirth.
- Proficient in the use of computers in documentation, tracking, conveying information.
- Teamwork w/all internal & external departments & agencies involved in the provision of care.
- Medication administration & management including titrating infusions & pediatric medications.
- Requires dependable attendance to scheduled shifts & required staff development.
- Maintains all required licenses, certifications & professional development/ continuing education requirements per department & facility standards.
- Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual & cognitive status; also nutrition, pain, patient/family education, family involvement & patient advocacy.
- Formulates a goal-directed plan of care in collaboration w/the health care team.
- Implements care in a thorough, skillful, consistent, & continuous manner.
- Establishes priorities or patient care based on essential patient needs & available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment, & supplies.
- Evaluates effectiveness of care given by all health care team members.
- Identifies patient/family learning needs & implements appropriate measures.
- Documents patient care & unit activities in a timely, accurate, & concise manner.
- Demonstrates knowledge of & applies safety principles as identified within the institution.
- Performs efficiently in emergency patient care situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, & documenting events.
- Demonstrates responsibility & accountability for own professional practice.
- Participates in department & interdepartmental Performance Improvement activities as directed.
- Delegates appropriately & coordinates duties of health care team members.
- Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions w/patients, families, & all members of the health care team.
- Establishes effective working relationships w/members of the health care team, patients, & families.
- Demonstrates flexibility in the resolution of staffing issues.
- Performs other related duties as necessary.
- This job motivates & provides work direction (direct, check, review, assign, organize & coordination) to LVN's, ED Technicians, unit assistants, etc., but does not have the authority to hire, fire or discipline.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- One year of recent (within the last three years) experience as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department.
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program & completion of the current hours required by the BRN of RN student clinical experience OR Graduate of registered nursing program & either: 1) 2000 hours of RN experience in clinical area of specialty from a licensed acute care facility within three (3) years of graduation; or 2) graduate of an accredited licensed vocational nursing program that includes clinical student experience in acute care & has worked 2000 hours as a licensed vocational nurse within the clinical area of specialty within three (3) years before graduation or currently enrolled in an accredited entry level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing.
- Successful completion of, or enrollment leading to successful completion of, the KP Emergency Nursing Course w/ preceptorship, or equivalent training, or equivalent experience.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for health care providers.
- ACLS & PALS certification required within six months of date of hire into ED position; TNCC, if required, within one year of date of hire into ED position. Depending on the facility, TNCC or NRP may also be required for this position.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice.
- Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers).
- Demonstrated effective written & oral communication skills (in English).
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2399492-Walnut-Creek-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Collects patient meal & snack choices according to diet order (MNT) in writing or via handheld electronic device, assuring the patient's age specific, food allergy, religious, cultural & food preference needs are accommodated
- Resolves problems & concerns utilizing the patient care team, registered dietitian, nutrition clerk or management
- Prints documents using CBORD software on PC Prepares tray tickets for tray-line & collects food & supplies for service
- Assembles patient meals (tray line) & snacks accurately according to diet order, tray ticket, snack label or other protocol and measures food portions into individual servings
- Delivers meals & snacks, stores properly &/or heats & serves trays to proper patient and deliver & store non-patient meals, catering or other assigned food & supplies
- Receives & stores product deliveries such as groceries, tube feedings, supplements, office supplies, equipment, paper goods, etc
- Organizes new products in proper location behind older products (First In, First Out), discards dented products, extra cardboard or garbage, and labels any goods or products as assigned Inspects delivery & reviews invoice for accuracy & proper condition of goods & signs invoice if authorized to do so
- Stocks assigned areas w/ products such as condiments, paper goods, food, beverages, &chemicals according to defined par levels or procedures. Stocking may include floor nourishments, tray line supplies, printer paper supplies, chemical dispensers, etc. and organizes & cleans & sanitizes assigned pantry, kitchen surfaces & equipment according to defined procedures as frequently as assigned
- Records all assigned data such as food storage temperatures, dishwasher temperatures, pH levels, meal counts, late trays, etc. & logs data in proper area
Assures temperatures or other data are w/in assigned range & follows up w/ action & documentation when out of range
- Documents equipment malfunctions according to facility procedure
- Monitors pertinent patient information such as admission, discharge, transfer, diet order changes
- Initiates all follow up based on the data such as adding a tray ticket, changing a room on a meal, adding a fluid restriction etc
- Reviews diet related status of patients' nutritional care via CBORD software system & updates menus, tray tickets, nourishments, tube feeding, preferences, according to facility protocol to assure nutritional adequacy, age specific, cultural, religious needs are met, & avoids potential food-drug interactions
- Organizes test meals for compliance w/ current prescribed diet order as assigned
- Files required documents such as delivery logs, orders, patient census, diet order census, etc
- Performs other duties as assigned
- No supervisory responsibilities


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Six months experience in nutritional services department/diet office in an acute care or skilled nursing facility desirable or one year other food service experience
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Knowledge of therapeutic diets preferred
- Data entry skills utilizing Word or Excel database systems
- Data entry skills utilizing Palm Pilot desirable
- Ability to draft short correspondence desirable
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other individuals within 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
]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2399568-Walnut-Creek-Nutrition-and-Food-Services Essential Functions:
- Conducts concurrent & retrospective clinical studies by performing review using screening criteria as prescribed by the medical staff
- Performs variance screening & tracking by reviewing Clinical Pathway documentation to monitor quality of care issues
- Aggregates data & refers all cases not meeting established criteria to Departmental Quality Assurance
- Enters QA/RM/UM variances from care paths, screening indicators, utilization focused studies, Medicare admission necessity, & continued stay reviews into the department computer database
- Prepares statistical reports based on information retrieved from MIDAS, EZ-QA, PARRS, &/or CABS/ADT systems & manual record review & data aggregation
- Enters unusual occurrence & other information into the department database
- Creates & runs reports for departments & the Committees
- Prepares worksheets, distributes charts, completes applicable portions of the physician peer review forms, & monitors their completion by the medical staff
- Maintains confidentiality of all data
- Organizes & maintains data to assure integrity & reliability for future reporting


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Recent experience as a quality analyst, or similar position in health care preferred
- High school diploma & computer experience
- Some college level courses preferred
- Working knowledge of medical terminology preferred
- Skills in medical record reading & review preferred. (Higher education substituted for experience)
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment
]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2399524-Walnut-Creek-Quality-Assurance,-Utilization-Review,-or-Case-Management - With the direction from the physician Scheduler and DSA Health Care Analyst will coordinate physician schedules for the department of Medicine across the DSA. A large percentage of this position will be data entry in an EXCEL spreadsheet.
- Will maintain online M.D. scheduling process.
- With direction from the DSA manager of Cardio/Pulmonary and GID department, will coordinate provider schedules for the Adult primary Care Sub Specialties across the DSA. - Will participate in review and recommendation for M.D. time-off requests.
- Assist Physician Scheduler and Access Analyst with gathering and distribution.
- Completes access, and other reports as assigned.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 12 months work experience preferably with Kaiser permanente staff scheduling processes.
- Experience with personal computting applications: Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Lotus Notes required.
- Two years recent experience on a computerized appointment system with demonstrated computer literacy preferred. Basic math and English composition.
- Ability to use networked computer (email, KP intranet, internet).
- Must have clear and effective oral and written communication skills with co-workers, other health care team members and patients.
- Must demonstrate accuracy and organization in work.
- Ability to work efficiently and to follow direction.
- Must exibit principles of customer service.
- Must be able to work under pressure and remain pleasant while performing more than one related task at once or in quick succession in a heavy workload environment.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze, make decisions and follow through within the parameters of the job duties.
- Must exhibit a professional manner with a high degree of courtesy, tact and poise when interacting with employees, patients and visitors.
- Ability to prioritize multiple requests.
- Must be proficient in mainframe programs: PARRS II and e-mail.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous Kaiser Permanente background/knowledge of mainframe applications preferred.

Skills testing: PC skills, Excel & Word

Schedule: Mon - Thurs 8:30am - 12:30pm, Fri 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Scheduled days and hours are dependent upon departmental needs and may include holidays and weekends.]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2391518-Walnut-Creek-Administration,-Clerical,-and-Support-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:
Sonographer I, II, III, IV,V:
- High School Diploma/GED.
- ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers).
- BLS required.
In addition to the qualifications above:
Sonographer I
- Must have 1 ARDMS registry in any specialty.
- Must demonstrate competency and perform the specialty routinely.
Sonographer II
- Must have 2 ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) in any specialty.
- Must demonstrate competency and perform both specialties routinely.
Sonographer III
- Must have equivalent of 3 years (6,240 hrs) continuous ultrasound experience within the last 6 years with no more than 1 year break in experience within the last 4 years.
- Must have 3 ARDMS registries in any specialty.
- Must demonstrate competency and perform all 3 specialties routinely.
Sonographer IV
- Must have equivalent of 5 years (10,400 hrs) recent ultrasound experience within the last 10 years with no more than 1 year break in experience within the last 4 years.
- Must be registered and competent in 5 ARDMS registries that are performed by the Lab.
- Must demonstrate competency and perform all 4 specialties routinely.
Sonographer V
- Must have equivalent of 5 years (10,400 hrs) recent ultrasound experience within the last 10 years with no more than 1 year break in experience within the last 4 years.
- Must be registered and competent in 5 ARDMS registries that are performed by the Lab.
- Must demonstrate competency and perform all 5 specialties routinely.

Schedule: 10:00pm - 6:30am

Week 1: Sun, Thurs, Fri
Week 2: Thurs - Sat]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2388374-Walnut-Creek-Imaging-and-Radiology
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:
- One (1) year of recent experience (within the last three (3) years) as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department.
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program & completion of the current hours required by the BRN of RN student clinical experience OR Graduate of registered nursing program & either: 1) 2000 hours of RN experience in clinical area of specialty from a licensed acute care facility within three (3) years of graduation; or 2) graduate of an accredited licensed vocational nursing program that includes clinical student experience in acute care & has worked 2000 hours as a licensed vocational nurse within the clinical area of specialty within three (3) years before graduation or currently enrolled in an accredited entry level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing.
- Successful completion of, or enrollment leading to successful completion of, the KP Emergency Nursing Course w/ preceptorship, or equivalent training, or equivalent experience.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California.
- AHA approved BLS certification.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice.
- Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers).
- Demonstrated effective written & oral communication skills (in English).
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Schedule: 3:45pm - 12:15am

Week 1: Sun, Thurs, Fri
Week 2: Mon, Tues, Sat

This is a Multi-Facility position. (Walnut Creek Medical Center/Antioch Medical Center). Home-based in Walnut Creek.]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2388369-Walnut-Creek-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.
- FLOAT POOL - Three years experience as a Staff Nurse and demonstrated certifications and competency in bed units of assignment as outlined below.
- MED/SURG/TELEMETRY - Six months recent (within the last 3 years) experience in an acute care setting. Training in chemotherapy, neurosurgery, telemetry or other specialties may be required once hired. Basic Arrhythmia recognition skills are required. Current ACLS certification required within six months of hire.
- 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.

Schedule:11:00pm - 7:30am

Week 1: Sun, Thurs, Fri
Week 2:Mon, Tues, Sat

This position will float for the Med/Surg/Tele department.]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2381532-Walnut-Creek-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.]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2239787-Walnut-Creek-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Works independently with minimal supervision on KPHC medical record review to support regulatory reporting across the region.
- Evaluates regional clinical documentation and records clinical data from KPHC based on strict abstraction guidelines.
- Exercises independent judgment to derive appropriate interpretation of the Joint Commission core measures specifications in order to accurately represent KP care processes in the data.
- Maintains open communication with teammates and local medical center staff regarding findings and learnings.
- Makes key decisions regarding appropriate data collection methodology that are based on established specifications and protocols.
- Recommends solutions towards improvement opportunities.
- 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.
- Communicate and collaborate with key regional stakeholders and facility multi disciplinary teams and providers on abstraction findings and problem solving for areas not performing at target.
- 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.
- 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.
- Assesses project impact on the workforce. May include developing training program for different levels of audiences.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Three (3) plus years of experience in specified technical area.
- Project management experience in health care preferred.
- Experience in conducting research, critically evaluate data, and recommend solutions preferred.
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, Operations Research, Public Health Administration, or other related field.
- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) 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.
- Consistently demonstrate the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to customers, contracted providers, and vendors.
- Familiarity with Medical Record terminology preferred.
- Strong background in abstracting data and ability to recognize disease-specific workflows preferred.
- Ability to work independently and interact with various levels of staff at the medical centers preferred.
- Ability to adhere to project protocol and timelines preferred.
- Able to handle charged issues and experience in conflict resolution preferred.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Powerpoint preferred.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2377229-Walnut-Creek-Quality-Assurance,-Utilization-Review,-or-Case-Management
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.]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2373110-Walnut-Creek-Nursing-Licensed 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 in-service 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 (2) years).
- Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology.
- Completion of a Speech Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) Internship required.
- Current California license required.
-BLS required. - - Certificate of Clinical Competence.
- Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI) or obtain an NPI prior to the employment start date.
-Knowledge of federal, state, andlocal requirements.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to do adult VFSS.

Schedule: Mon 8:00am - 4:30pm, Fri & Sat 11:30am - 6:00pm

This position will float to cover duties at other locations in the Diablo Service Area as needed.]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2373159-Walnut-Creek-Rehab-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.]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2373104-Walnut-Creek-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.]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2373144-Walnut-Creek-Nursing-Licensed
Job Responsibilities:
- Manage a team of Data Networking Engineering Staff. The engineering staff are highly skilled technical staff.
- In conjunction with Network Planning, Network Operations, and Enterprise Data Network teams, develops the detailed design templates and guidelines for use in specific projects
and initiatives.
- Develops and manages external relationships with Value-Added resellers to ensure that 'sourced' design and implementation services are cost effective, complete and consistent
with KPIT standards and practices.
- Provides detailed engineering services and direction for field-based engineering staff aligned with Long Range strategies, business input, and technology lifecycle. Provide
standards, guidelines and detailed engineering for projects, initiatives and activities supporting BIO and BP teams.
- With other Network Services groups, develop and manage design review process to ensure Designs are in compliance with network standards and long range initiatives.
- Participate in the research and review of new technologies, equipment, and services.
- Work with Network equipment vendors and Network Planning teams to understand and incorporate new features and potential new products.
- Effectively manage the Engineering and Implementation facets of projects and personnel, including those of managed services providers.
- Follow industry trends and participate in industry forums.
- Use proven leadership techniques and interpersonal skills to build and maintain strong relationships.
- Manage team workflow and record and monitor statistics to ensure that department and team's goals are met, and supporting metrics are produces.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- BA/BS degree in Telecommunications, Computer Science and/or 4 years of equivalent work experience.
- A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible management experience in following areas: planning, budget/financial management and staffing.
- A minimum of 5 yearsdata network engineering industry experience
- Experience managing Value-Added resellers and/or Managed Services Providers.
- The proven ability to manage a team of multiple engineers (5+)
- Excellent customer service, decision making and analytical skills.
- Experience working with Telecom vendors, managers and end users.
- WLAN network architecture, engineering and implementation
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with technical and nontechnical people. Skills in writing concise, understandable, technical documentation.
- Ability to work independently, keeping track of a number of continuing problems, requests, and projects.
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude and contribute both as a leader, an individual and a team member to achieve the goals of the Enterprise.
- As an essential function of this position, the Manager must be able to handle high levels of stress satisfactorily and be congenial with other employees and customers at all times.
- Skilled in process documentation and process improvement concepts.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Core Network equipment such as: Routers, Switches, - Cisco, Nortel, etc.
- Intimate knowledge of the following; IP, MPLS, Ethernet, Layer 2/3, VPN, BGP, VoIP, 802.11 (WLAN)
- Knowledge of Network Engineering and Implementation including costing models, risk assessments, detailed design documents, and acceptance testing.
- Knowledge of DNS and web hosting fundamentals and practices
- Knowledge of Data Networking concepts w/concentration in IP traffic flow
- Knowledge of network security concepts
- Knowledge of network capacity planning concepts
- Prior Healthcare experience would be helpful.
- Experience with SQL queries would be helpful.
- Experience working with Telecom vendors, managers and end users.
- Knowledge VoIP network architecture, engineering and implementation.
]]> Sun, 22 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2226674-Walnut-Creek-Information-Technology
Essential Functions:
- Operates EKG equipment, including specialized equipment such as treadmills, holter and event monitors, pacemaker, etc. Accurately applies lead placements to patients to ensure best possible recording.
- Performs treadmill testing, Holter application, Event monitor application, signal average ECG and 12 lead ECG when dept needs arise.
- Assist and prepares patients for the following procedures: Holter hookup and treadmill
- Prepares ECG tracing for interpretation indicating the correct required information
- Prepares paperwork and EKG for physician interpretation for hospitalization of patient
- Participates as a member of the team in non-invasive procedures such as pacemaker clinics, Holter monitor, treadmill and cardiac profusion testing
- Maintains accurate and complete files making copies of cardiac procedures and assist with any other paperwork as required
- Greet patients in a pleasant and professional manner
- Explains procedures to patients
- Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal relationship skills when interacting with others. Displays tact, establishes and maintains courteous and cooperative relations with the public, patients, members of the team and other personnel
- Promotes, ensures and improves customer service to the internal/external customers by demonstrating skills which are consistent with the organization's philosophy of providing extraordinary customer relations and quality service
- Responds to all acute emergency situations in a timely manner
- Maintains equipment in operating order and notifies supervisor of needed repairs
- Maintains safe and orderly work area. Provides safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff in compliance with policy and procedure as delineated in the department safety and infection control manuals
- May orient other technicians to equipment utilization/procedures, alerts appropriate personnel to difficulties requiring personal attention
- Answers telephones and relays messages courteously and accurately
- Actively participates in education programs and staff meetings scheduled by the department

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- EKG Certification from an accredited program minimum of 3 months or longer
- BLS certification required
- One (1) year clinical experience as an EKG technician within the last three years preferred
- Working knowledge of computers required

Scheduled days and hours are dependent upon departmental needs and may include holidays and weekends.
]]> Sun, 22 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2370005-Walnut-Creek-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN
Essential Functions:
- Operates EKG equipment, including specialized equipment such as treadmills, holter and event monitors, pacemaker, etc. Accurately applies lead placements to patients to ensure best possible recording.
- Performs treadmill testing, Holter application, Event monitor application, signal average ECG and 12 lead ECG when dept needs arise.
- Assist and prepares patients for the following procedures: Holter hookup and treadmill
- Prepares ECG tracing for interpretation indicating the correct required information
- Prepares paperwork and EKG for physician interpretation for hospitalization of patient
- Participates as a member of the team in non-invasive procedures such as pacemaker clinics, Holter monitor, treadmill and cardiac profusion testing
- Maintains accurate and complete files making copies of cardiac procedures and assist with any other paperwork as required
- Greet patients in a pleasant and professional manner
- Explains procedures to patients
- Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal relationship skills when interacting with others. Displays tact, establishes and maintains courteous and cooperative relations with the public, patients, members of the team and other personnel
- Promotes, ensures and improves customer service to the internal/external customers by demonstrating skills which are consistent with the organization's philosophy of providing extraordinary customer relations and quality service
- Responds to all acute emergency situations in a timely manner
- Maintains equipment in operating order and notifies supervisor of needed repairs
- Maintains safe and orderly work area. Provides safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff in compliance with policy and procedure as delineated in the department safety and infection control manuals
- May orient other technicians to equipment utilization/procedures, alerts appropriate personnel to difficulties requiring personal attention
- Answers telephones and relays messages courteously and accurately
- Actively participates in education programs and staff meetings scheduled by the department

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- EKG Certification from an accredited program minimum of 3 months or longer
- BLS certification required
- One (1) year clinical experience as an EKG technician within the last three years preferred
- Working knowledge of computers required

Scheduled days and hours are dependent upon departmental needs and may include holidays and weekends.]]> Sun, 22 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2369972-Walnut-Creek-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN The classification shall only apply to:
1. LVN's working in an outpatient area who are specifically & regularly assigned by the Employer to direct the work of other employees in a work area for the major portion of a shift; or
2. LVN's working in an outpatient clinical area who are specifically & regularly assigned by the Employer to be in charge of a unit/dept.

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

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 1 year acute care experience (within past four years).
- One year acute care experience (within past four years) if working in a Home Health/Hospice Department.
- Experience requirements may be waived or modified when an appropriate program or course is available and successfully completed for New Graduate LVNs or for area of specialization.
- UROLOGY - 1-year full or part-time (within the last 3 years) equivalent experience in acute adult care on a Med/Surg Unit. Current ACLS card may be required.
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Current California Vocational Nurse License.
- BLS certification.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to write simple correspondence.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other incumbents of the organization.
- Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Scheduled days and hours are dependent upon departmental needs and may include holidays and weekends.]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2355412-Walnut-Creek-Nursing-Licensed - Analysis/reading of medical record for release of information to non Kaiser Health Care provider
- Provide assistance and support to coworkers, physicians, facility manager
- Photocopying, open mail, clerical support, responsible for incoming and outgoing faxing
- Processing AB610's and insurance requests for copy services
- Maintenance of completed and pending requests
- Orders charts, answers phones and assist with walk in requests
- Assist medical secretaries as required
- Additional duties as assigned by manager or Senior medical secretary
- Requires answering of telephones and use of CRT and MRMS for processing of medical records.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- High School degree or equivalent, College Degree preferred
- Demonstrated 25 WPM typing speed
- Competent in medical terminology, medical abbreviations and chart abstraction
- Ability to function independently with little or no supervision and part of a team in a high need, high volume, production oriented department.
- Compliance to the confidentiality of patient and employee policy
- One or more years experience (within the past 5 years) in a medical correspondence, medical secretary or medical records departments, emphasis on typing, filing, forms processing, data entry and automated systems
- Demonstrated ability to serve as a liaison between customers and clients (patients, Physicians, coworkers, facility departments, organizational department, etc.) to understand, research, analyze, and make decisions within the parameters of the job with minimal supervision
- Knowledge of state law and AB610's
- Knowledge of mainframe applications including MRMS,CIPS, MED CORR2 and Health Connect.
- Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to understand and carry out verbal/written directions
- Demonstrated ability to consistently exhibit a high degree of tact, courtesy, and poise when interacting with customers and clients
- Must be customer service oriented and exhibit a professional manner
- Must be able to sit for long periods of time
- Must be able to meet and adhere to the facility/department service standards and expectations.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated ability to consistently exhibit a high degree of tact, courtesy, and poise when interacting with customers, patients, coworkers, physicians and staff.

Skills testing: Typing (25WPM) and Medical Terminology.

This position will be moving to the Park Shadelands Facility.

Scheduled days and hours are dependent upon departmental needs and may include holidays and weekends.
]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2355438-Walnut-Creek-Medical-Records Kaiser Permanente
WalnutCreek,CA

In support to Human Resources, investigates workplace complaints of violation of policy or law received through the Kaiser Permanente National Compliance Hotline, outside agencies or through other internal channels.. Nature of investigations will vary in scope and seriousness, such that failure to investigate might subject the organization to serious legal and financial risk. Complaints to be investigated will primarily include Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) discrimination, harassment and retaliation complaints. Assesses, analyzes and draws conclusions from investigative evidence. Develops and presents investigative findings to HR Partners. Provides consultative services to investigation specialist HRCs. Serves as Human Resources subject matter expert on EEO investigative practices. Travel (within NCAL region or throughout Program) is required.

The Investigations Specialist II handles moderately complex to complex and difficult investigations. Conducts investigations, prepares investigation reports and develops draft responses for external agencies for EEO discrimination charges for review by legal counsel. Activities may include, but are not limited to:

Conduct of investigations
Investigates moderately complex to complex/serious EEO discrimination, harassment, retaliation and workplace complaints of violation of policy or law within the National Business Units received through the Kaiser Permanente National Compliance Hotline, internal channels or outside agencies. Independently and with discretion, formulates plan, processes, and timetables to conduct accurate, complete and thorough investigations within specified timeframes and according to specified quality standards.

Assessment of evidence
Identifies, gathers & preserves relevant hard-copy & electronic documents & other evidence for the investigation Reviews, interprets, analyzes and evaluates statements, documents and physical evidence collected during theinvestigation. Assesses credibility of witnesses and makes determinations regarding violations of law or KP policy. Develops & applies knowledge of employment discrimination laws, rules of evidence (e.g., hearsay, legal privilege) & other laws to investigation plan, investigation & report/response. Assesses credibility of witnesses & makes determinations regarding violations of law or KP policy

Development and presentation of investigative findings
Prepares comprehensive and accurate factual and analytical investigative reports to management, human resources, and/or legal counsel. Prepares develops draft responses for external agencies for EEO discrimination charges for review by legal counsel.

Systemic corrective action
Identifies and monitors trends of investigative activity by business unit and other parameters, to be determined.

Subject matter expertise and education
Evaluates & identifies KP training needs on an ongoing basis & partners w/ HR Consulting & Legal to develop & provide training to supervisors, managers & employees on sexual harassment and other employment law training as necessary. Assume other duties as assigned


Qualifications:

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Five to eight years experience, with progressive responsibility in Human Resources, to include a minimum of three years direct responsibility conducting employment-related investigations, and other relevant case management and investigation experience. Three years experience conducting EEO internal and agency charges is highly preferred.
Strong working knowledge of applicable state and federal employment laws and regulations.
Demonstrated experience and skill in developing and conducting training programs.
Demonstrated experience and skill in conducting complex employment-related investigations, preparing comprehensive and quality internal reports and drafting agency charges for legal.
Established ability to identify, analyze and differentiate investigation issues and processes in employee complaints.
Ability to work independently and compile analytical data and trend analysis.
Excellent interpersonal skills (i.e., verbal and written communication).
Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.


Preferred Candidate will possess the following:
Strong working knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Experience conducting EEO complaints (internal and agency complaints)
Excellent written skills. Case reports are written and can be lengthy.
Excellent time management and organizational skills (multiple cases are being handled at once, with specific, non negotiable deadlines)
Experience working in a union environment
Travel within NCAL region or throughout Program is required
Former law enforcement a plus]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2351497-Walnut-Creek-Human-Resources-and-HRIS Essential Functions:
- Coordinates performance monitoring process with junior staff and participates in the development of forecasts.
- Conducts financial analyses independently or leads a team, participating in the most complex projects.
- Designs and builds financial models based on diverse financial sources, in order to inform strategic decisions.
- May direct the production of ad hoc and periodic reports for department, facility, and/or regional management.
- Works to improve data quality processes and report design to meet diverse and changing needs for management reporting.
- Participates in the planning and development of department and non-department budgets, budget system completion, high level reviews and conducts area wide analyses for target development.
- Prepares understandable and defensible financial analyses of decision alternatives by utilizing spreadsheets and accessing various databases.
- Oversees preparation of analyses for project teams, regional, departmental, and/or functional management and staff analysts.
- Writes reports of recommendations and delivers formal presentations of analytic findings and suggested action steps to management and senior leaders.
- Facilitates and participates in meetings and presentations.
- Provides education and management consulting on the use and interpretation of analyses, reports, methodologies and source data to managers/leaders.
- Develops feasibility studies and business plans to support new lines of products and services.
- Supports executive staff and committees in the development, analysis a communication of cost saving strategies and budgets and in the research of financial, operation and variance issues.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Six (6) plus years of related experience in financial analysis and budgeting.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- CPA or master's degree preferred.
- Extensive knowledge of several or all of the following.
- General finance theories and methodologies, discounted cash flow analysis, cost/benefit analysis, feasibility studies, large scale business planning, financial modeling and project management.
- Expert proficiency in PC based word processing and spreadsheet applications, including advanced functions such as graphics, pivot tables, macros and database management.
- Strong oral and written communication, presentation and facilitation skills.
- Strong consulting skills.
- Works independently, accountable to complete work assignments.
- May provide project supervision to junior staff.]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2351512-Walnut-Creek-Accounting,-Finance,-and-Actuarial-Services Essential Functions:
- Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, or designee, the Patient Care Technician assists the work of the Registered Nurse to meet the needs of patients in order to provide safe, quality care.
- Working as part of a team w/ the Registered Nurse, the Patient Care Technician participates in providing patient care, including:
- Implements progressive mobility guidelines (e.g. patients in chair for meals).
- Ambulating, turning & repositioning patients. Uses patient handling equipment in the tasks of lifting, transferring, repositioning & transporting patients. As needed, may also transport patients within the medical center & deliver & pick up specimens & prescriptions.
- Assists w/ activities of daily living, including but not limited to: feeding, bathing, toileting, providing water, answering the phone, & oral care.
- Within the Patient Care Technician duties & responsibilities & dependant on the patient population, assists the Registered Nurse w/ patient monitoring, including, but not limited to: obtaining, recording, & reporting vital signs, weights, & measuring & recording inputs/outputs.
- May perform EKGs as required.
- Under the direction of the Nurse Manager or designee, the Patient Care Technician may act as a sitter to ensure that patient safety needs are met.
- As a sitter, the Patient Care Technician will assist the registered nurse assigned to the patient in providing care including hygiene, nutrition, mobility, monitoring & engage the patient in diversional & therapeutic activities.
- In coordination w/ the Registered Nurse & other medical center staff, will maintain a clean & safe environment by providing a newly admitted patient w/ supplies (e.g. ICS/ Admission Kit), ensuring a clean & tidy bedside, & neat linens.
- Performs other related duties as necessary.
- This job has no supervisory responsibilities.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Six months (out of the last 3 years) experience in a hospital, clinic or in a SNF/Home Health setting as a nurse assistant, care partner, medical assistant or student nurse w/ one semester in a clinical setting.
- Experience requirement will be waived for Patient Mobility Techs who are transitioned into this classification in 2009.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Current California State Nurse Assistant certification preferred.
- BLS Required.
- A solid understanding of human anatomy, basic medical terminology, & rehabilitation principles is desired.
- Patient Mobility Techs who require training must successfully complete an employer provided training program & will be given 6 months to meet the requirements of the position.

Schedule:
Week 1: Mon, Tues, Sat
Week 2: Sun, Thurs, Fri]]> Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2334608-Walnut-Creek-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN 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.
- STEPDOWN/OBSERVATION UNIT - One year recent (within the last 3 years) experience in an acute care setting. Current ACLS certification required within six months of hire. May require specialty training. Basic Arrhythmia recognition skills are required. Ventilator training may be required.
- SPECIALITY AREAS - If no qualified candidate, may be willing to train in the specialty areas listed below. Candidates in training are required to obtain appropriate certifications within 6 months of hire or transfer into unit.
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program and completion of the current hours required by the BRN of RN student clinical experience or Graduate of registered nursing and either 1) 2000 hours of RN experience in clinical area of specialty from a licensed acute care facility within three (3) years of graduation; or 2) graduate of an accredited licensed vocational nursing program that includes clinical student experience in acute care and has worked 2000 hours as an licensed vocational nurse within the clinical area of specialty within three (3) years before graduation or currently enrolled in an accredited entry level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for health care providers.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice.
- Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers).
- Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills (in English).
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.
]]> Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2329304-Walnut-Creek-Nursing-Licensed - Analysis/reading of medical record for release of information to non Kaiser Health Care provider
- Provide assistance and support to coworkers, physicians, facility manager
- Photocopying, open mail, clerical support, responsible for incoming and outgoing faxing
- Processing AB610's and insurance requests for copy services
- Maintenance of completed and pending requests
- Orders charts, answers phones and assist with walk in requests
- Assist medical secretaries as required
- Additional duties as assigned by manager or Senior medical secretary
- Requires answering of telephones and use of CRT and MRMS for processing of medical records.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- High School degree or equivalent, College Degree preferred
- Demonstrated 25 WPM typing speed
- Competent in medical terminology, medical abbreviations and chart abstraction
- Ability to function independently with little or no supervision and part of a team in a high need, high volume, production oriented department.
- Compliance to the confidentiality of patient and employee policy
- One or more years experience (within the past 5 years) in a medical correspondence, medical secretary or medical records departments, emphasis on typing, filing, forms processing, data entry and automated systems
- Demonstrated ability to serve as a liaison between customers and clients (patients, Physicians, coworkers, facility departments, organizational department, etc.) to understand, research, analyze, and make decisions within the parameters of the job with minimal supervision
- Knowledge of state law and AB610's
- Knowledge of mainframe applications including MRMS,CIPS, MED CORR2 and Health Connect.
- Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to understand and carry out verbal/written directions
- Demonstrated ability to consistently exhibit a high degree of tact, courtesy, and poise when interacting with customers and clients
- Must be customer service oriented and exhibit a professional manner
- Must be able to sit for long periods of time
- Must be able to meet and adhere to the facility/department service standards and expectations.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated ability to consistently exhibit a high degree of tact, courtesy, and poise when interacting with customers, patients, coworkers, physicians and staff.

Skills testing: Typing (25WPM) and Medical Terminology.

This position will be moving to the Park Shadelands Facility.

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

Expected length of employment: Up to 90 days.]]> Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2325033-Walnut-Creek-Medical-Records 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.
- FLOAT POOL - Three years experience as a Staff Nurse and demonstrated certifications and competency in bed units of assignment as outlined below.
- CRITICAL CARE - One year recent (within the last 3 years) experience in Critical Care. Current ACLS certification required. Completion of a Critical Care course preferred.
- SPECIALITY AREAS - If no qualified candidate, may be willing to train in the specialty areas listed below. Candidates in training are required to obtain appropriate certifications within 6 months of hire or transfer into unit.
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program and completion of the current hours required by the BRN of RN student clinical experience or Graduate of registered nursing and either 1) 2000 hours of RN experience in clinical area of specialty from a licensed acute care facility within three (3) years of graduation; or 2) graduate of an accredited licensed vocational nursing program that includes clinical student experience in acute care and has worked 2000 hours as an licensed vocational nurse within the clinical area of specialty within three (3) years before graduation or currently enrolled in an accredited entry level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for health care providers.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice.
- Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers).
- Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills (in English).
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Schedule: 11:00pm - 7:30am

Week 1: Mon, Tues, Sat
Week 2:Sun, Thurs, Fri

This position will float between the CMU and ICU departments. Scheduled days and times are contingent upon department need.]]> Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2320880-Walnut-Creek-Nursing-Licensed
Position Overview: As a member of the Network Security Team you will utilize your technical skills to ensure the successful engineering and implementation of security solutions to meet business needs. Your responsibilities may include;
- Network firewall changes at Perimeter, Internet or KP Facility isolation zones to support business changes
- Network IPS changes /updates for sensors deployed throughout the KP Network
- Firewall and VPN configurations in support of external business connections
- Security Infrastructure component hardware/ software upgrades
- Network vulnerabilities research and investigation
- Threat monitoring, analysis, triage, and remediation / mitigation of rogue devices on the network
- Development of detailed security documentation and procedures, strong team skills, the ability to work independently, the ability to multi-task assignments, and the communication of technical information to team members, clients and business partners.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field and/or a minimum of 4 years of equivalent work experience.
-A minimum of 8 years of network and/or telecommunications engineering experience.
-Excellent communications and network problem solving skills are required for this position.
-The candidate should have detailed working knowledge of networking, with a CCNA or related experience.
-Engineering experience with any of the following network security technologies and configurations related to: Network Firewalls, Network Intrusion Prevention, Wireless Security, or VPN connections

Preferred Qualifications:
-Knowledge of Windows, Linux, and Solaris is also desirable.
-Experience working in a very large environment and can work well under pressure.
]]> Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2320830-Walnut-Creek-Information-Technology
Essential Functions
- In this position, you will work with clients and senior leadership to evaluate and define operational requirements for implementation of new technology and workflows and ensure operational readiness for production; Identify data center business continuity services, support, and implementation requirements; Evaluate alternative approaches, service requirements and lead recommended initiatives.
- You will be responsible for the physical security policies, procedures, and adherence at our national data centers. This includes monthly audit assessments, preparing responses for internal and external audit agencies, and liaison to National Facilities Services.
- You will assist with BERT and data center continuity planning. This position will develop formal communications and training regarding DC business continuity implementation plans. Emergency evacuation documentation, testing, and training will be required.
- You will assist in local or enterprise-wide data center tracking and reporting for hardware assets from receipt to initial install. You will help ensure the effective and economical employment of procured hardware.
- You will also participate in the design/implementation of key data center operational processes to support the consistent implementation of a framework within the organization; document standard operating processes, OLA has and detailed procedures. Identify and implement process improvements (including automation) within Data Center Services; provide metrics management for financial and analytical management reporting to help improve productivity and availability. The Operations Analyst is responsible for enforcing compliance by ensuring third party installations adhere to Kaiser Permanente's standard and policies.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field / work experience.
- 8 - 10 years Information Technology experience is required
- 5 years of experience , working in Data Center Operations with one or more of the following: network, distributed systems, mainframe, midrange, batch
- Experience working in a large or enterprise Data Center environment that consist a minimum of 50,000 sqft. of raised floor.
- 2-3 years of experience with Business Continuity Planning
- Solid background developing , implementing and improving process and procedures
- Strong procedural documentation skills are required.
- Candidate should be fully competent in using various software tools packages such as Visio, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Access and Microsoft Project

Preferred Qualifications
- Experience responding to audits such as (SOX, PCI etc.)
- Previous Healthcare experience is highly desired
- Certification/familiarity with the ITIL foundation library preferred.]]> Sun, 01 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 1923782-Walnut-Creek-Information-Technology
Essential Functions:
- Manage a large team of Engineers. The engineering staff are highly skilled and a very technical staff.
- In conjunction with the other Network Engineering groups as well as the National Facilities Services and Infrastructure Program groups provide survey information and designs for all projects that these areas have in their pipeline.
- Develops and manages external relationships with Value-Added resellers and outside carriers to ensure that designs provided me the standards and criteria of the organization.
- Provides detailed engineering services and direction for field-based engineering staff aligned with Long Range strategies, business input, and technology lifecycle. Provide
standards, guidelines and detailed engineering for projects, initiatives and activities supporting BIO and BP teams.
- With other Network Services groups, develop and manage design review process to ensure Designs are in compliance with network standards and long range initiatives.
- Participate in the research and review of new technologies, equipment, and services.
- Work with Cabling and other industry vendors and Network Planning teams to understand and incorporate new features and potential new products.
- Effectively manage the Engineering and Implementation facets of projects and personnel, including those of managed services providers.
- Follow industry trends and participate in industry forums.
- Use proven leadership techniques and interpersonal skills to build and maintain strong relationships.
- Manage team workflow and record and monitor statistics to ensure that department and team's goals are met, and supporting metrics are produces.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- BA/BS degree in Telecommunications, Computer Science and/or 4 years of equivalent work experience.
- A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible management experience in following areas: planning, budget/financial management and staffing.
- A minimum of 5 yearsdata network engineering industry experience
- Experience managing Value-Added resellers and/or Managed Services Providers.
- The proven ability to manage a team of multiple engineers (15+)
- Excellent customer service, decision making and analytical skills.
- Experience working with Telecom vendors, cabling contractors, managers and end users.
- Back ground in Low voltage cabling including copper, fiber, Wireless LAN, DAS, Security, CATV and other low voltage systems.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with technical and nontechnical people. Skills in writing concise, understandable, technical documentation.
- Ability to work independently, keeping track of a number of continuing problems, requests, and projects.
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude and contribute both as a leader, an individual and a team member to achieve the goals of the Enterprise.
- As an essential function of this position, the Manager must be able to handle high levels of stress satisfactorily and be congenial with other employees and customers at all times.
- Skilled in process documentation and process improvement concepts.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Basic knowledge of networking including: Routers, Switches, VoIP, Wireless LAN, etc.
- Prior Healthcare experience would be helpful.
- Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) and any other BICSI certifications.
- Knowledge of Telecommunications Carrier Circuit Types and carrier networks.
- Experience with SQL queries would be helpful.
- Experience working with Telecom vendors, managers and end users.
- Ability to travel
- Ability to manage remote staff.
]]> Sun, 01 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2316763-Walnut-Creek-Information-Technology
Essential Functions:
- Evaluates and resolves, if possible, basic inquiries pertaining to the functional operation of the KP HealthConnect system including other related system implementations and upgrades.
- Responds to simple inquiries and troubleshoots and coordinates resolution of technical problems and information technology issues related to the electronic medical record.
- Consults w/ the supervisor and/or lead when the appropriate course of action is unclear.
- Alerts the client community and team members when a major problem is suspected.
- Follows up on specific inquiries or requests to ensure client satisfaction.
- Reports procedural problems; makes suggestions for improvements.
- Performs related duties as assigned or requested.
- Shares knowledge and learning w/ other Site Support Specialist.
Supervision Received
- Receives direct, but not constant, supervision.
- May require some instruction and guidance from other higher level staff.
Problem Solving and Decision Making
- Identifies first level problems and escalates if necessary.
- Should coordinate w/ more senior Site Support Specialists to proceed w/ course of resolution.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 1 year of related experience or 2-3 years healthcare operations experience.
- Application and customer support experience preferred.
- AA degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experience.]]> Sun, 25 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2203297-Walnut-Creek-Information-Technology 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 groups
- 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]]> Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2288434-Walnut-Creek-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health Provides in-depth clinical expertise in a defined area of nursing practice (eg., pediatrics, oncology, adult medicine). Develops and ensures quality standards for nursing practice for a specific patient population. Provides advanced clinical practice education, consultation, research and administration.

Essential Functions:
- Establishes and monitors care standards and makes recommendations for changes in area of clinical practice.
- Collaborates with nursing staff in assessing patient, family age-specific nursing needs and develops plan of care for complex high-risk patients.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of the care provided.
- Designs teaching programs for patients/families and provides assistance to nursing staff in program implementation.
- Develops interdisciplinary plans of care for complex and high risk patients.
- In conjunction with members of the health care team, assesses staff knowledge and identifies competency-based education needs of staff and members.
- Designs and implements education programs to ensure the quality of staff knowledge and skills. Introduces new techniques/innovation based on advanced practice trends.
- May serve as a preceptor to graduate healthcare students.
- Provides consultation to physicians, nurses and other heath care providers in meeting care needs of individual or groups of patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
- Makes recommendations to change standards of care or standards of practice based on own research or the research of others. Defines and implements best nursing practices.
- Assists in interviewing staff and provides input into evaluations regarding clinical competence and provides coaching and counseling.
- Participates and consults in setting the direction for QA&I monitoring, establishing standards and evaluating outcomes. Collects and analyzes data regarding patient care outcomes, trends, morbidity and mortality.
- 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:
- Three years experience in area of specialty required.
- Prior Clinical Nurse Specialist experience preferred.
- BSN required.
- Clinical Masters in Nursing, in area of specialization, is required.
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
- Current California RN license required.
- California Clinical Nurse Specialist Certification in area of specialty required.
- Current BLS certificate required.
- Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date.
- ACLS or PALS Certification preferred.
- Demonstrated clinical expertise in area of specialty.

]]> Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2288426-Walnut-Creek-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Collaborates w/ other Service Directors / Chiefs of Service in identifying & implementing innovative models & best practices & emphasizing service improvements & cost reduction
- Directs development & implementation of quality & utilization standards across the continuum of care to ensure coordinated plans of treatment, customer focused delivery of services & cost effective utilization of necessary services
- Ensures compliance w/ administrative, legal & regulatory requirements of the Health Plan contract & governmental & accrediting agencies
- Oversees the development of department standards as identified by regulatory agencies
- Develops services that achieve a high level of customer satisfaction w/ emphasis on customer service & highest standards of quality & innovation
- Manages & resolves human resource, labor relations, employee & department safety & risk management issues
- May act as site administrator
- Utilizes research data to implement clinical changes & the delivery of patient care & member services
- Directs the budget & resource allocations
- Manages the financial performance & identifies & implements strategies to reduce costs & improve quality of care & services


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Significant experience in management/program leadership roles required (usuallyseven (7)years)
- Progressive management/program leadership experience required (usually five (5) years) - Significant experience in an outpatient care setting preferred
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in health related field required
- Master's degree preferred
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills
- Knowledge of The Joint Commission &other local, state &federal regulations]]> Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2281346-Walnut-Creek-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Essential Functions:
- Provides diagnostic evaluation of hearing, prevention, habilitation and rehabilitation services for auditory problems and research relating to hearing and attendant disorders.
- Physically and otoscopically examines the outer structures of the ear. Procedures may include evaluation, fitting and dispensing of hearing aids; cochlear implant assessment, programming and rehabilitation; and electrophysiologic evaluation of the vestibular and auditory mechanisms, in addition to electroacoustic measures of the peripheral and central auditory systems.
- Counsels individuals with auditory disorders, their families and other service providers regarding the etiology of the disorder and its management.
- Provides reports and coordinates audiological results with other diagnostic data such as educational, medical, social and behavioral information.

Secondary Functions:
- Procedures include: evaluation, fitting and dispensing of hearing aids; cochlear implant assessment; programming and rehabilitation; electrophysiologic evaluation of the vestibular and auditory mechanisms; electroacoustic measure of the peripheral and central auditory systems.
- Evaluates hearing aid choices and patient needs in recommending and formatting (option, programming, circuitry) appropriate hearing aids and applications.
- Provides training in hearing aid use, trouble shooting, minor repairs and coordinates outside repairs.
- Duties will include rotation between clinic,Audiology departments and the Hearing Aid Center.
- Schedules may change to meet the needs of our members. This could include shift changes and possible weekend and evening rotations which would be addressed per contract language.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Previous post-licensure experience in the field of audiology preferred.
- Master's degree or higher in Audiology required.
- Current California state license in audiology required.
- California hearing aid dispenser's license may be required.
- Certificate of clinical competency in audiology preferred.
- Proficient in diagnostic evaluation of hearing, prevention, habilitation and rehabilitation services for auditory problems.
- Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Two or more years in the past four years post-licensure experience in the field of hearing aid dispensing preferred.
- Includes competency in client consultation, sales, training for products dispensed at KP Hearing Aid Clinic.
- Product knowledge of hearing aids and assistive listening devices. - Must be flexible to meet the needs of the department.]]> Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2270841-Walnut-Creek-Rehab-Services Essential Functions:
- Ensures sufficient, appropriately qualified staff on a daily basis in accordance w/ the KP nursing workload management system, currently known as GRASP.
- Generates daily reports describing variances between GRASP requirements & actually staffing needs.
- Works w/ Registry vendors to ensure compliance w/ The Joint Commission regulatory requirements for outside registry personnel.
- Interprets collective bargaining agreements (CBA) to minimize the cost of overtime &/or other premium payments; ensure seniority in vacation selection or other time off
- Creates ranking systems for regular staff in accordance w/ seniority provisions of contracts & availability forms filed by employees.
- Documents discussions w/ staff & management to ensure that contract provisions are followed; may be required to testify at arbitration's or other legal proceedings regarding such documentation.
- In accordance w/ individual facilities guidelines, negotiates w/ staff to cover vacant shifts.
- Generates & maintains computerized master schedule on a 28-day bases covering all nursing shifts throughout the hospital.
- Addresses all urgent staffing/payroll situations.
- Works w/ &/or provides necessary information to payroll to ensure employees are paid in accordance w/ CBAs or other KP policies & guidelines.
- Interprets coded timecard module that arise & process timecards for payment on a bi-weekly basis.
- Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- High school diploma required some college preferred.
- Excellent knowledge of computer programs such as Word & Excel w/ the ability to quickly understand & utilize the nursing workload database.
- Knowledge of health-care environment preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal communications skills that enable individual to work w/ a variety of personalities & negotiate the necessary coverage for the hospital.
- Strong problem solving skills allowing individual to develop creative alternatives to staffing/payroll issues.
- Detail oriented to ensure that discussions w/ staff & decisions regarding selection of staff are documented in case of disputes.
- Excellent analytical abilities of the written word, metrics, charts, or other documents generated by the GRASP system & computerized staffing system.
- Must be decisive w/ the ability to work independently & make decisions regarding staffing/payroll requests or challenges.
- Must be flexible to meet the needs of the department.
- Must be able to work in a labor / management partnership environment.

Schedule: 7:00am - 3:30pm

Week 1: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat
Week 2: Sun, Mon, Wed. Thurs, Fri

Expected length of employment: Up to 90 days.]]> Sun, 11 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2239733-Walnut-Creek-Administration,-Clerical,-and-Support-Services
This is a newly established role in the National Contract Administration Department. This role will:
Partner with our Medicare and Compliance Partners in ensuring we are meeting CMS requirements.
Serve as Business SME for current Medicare Initiatives
Make recommendations for business guidelines and policy recommendations to be presented for executive-level decision making
Manage and communicate business changes to optimize the generation of Medicare ANOC/EOC across multiple stakeholders and regional partner Lead work to provide a service for generation of our required mailing for our Medicare Members

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Total of ten (10) years, to include three (3) or more years in a consulting role.
- Five (5) years experience in healthcare environment or five (5) plus years of experience working in a department relevant to the current posting.
- Bachelor's degree in health care administration or related discipline.
- Preferred certification or advanced qualification by third party association that matches the function or field applicable to the business discipline (such as AHIP or HIAA).
- Preference for certification by professional society or industry group such as AHIP or HIAA.
- Influences multiple cross-functional and/or multiple cross divisional task forces to identify and document functional requirements, workflow, information sources and system/process specifications.
- May establish cross-functional task forces.
- Thorough knowledge of platforms of the assigned functional areas and multiple cross functionally based on assignment.
- Promulgates test plans.
- Provides subject mater expertise to cross-divisional, common business areas.
- Make recommendations regarding business strategy and policy development.
- Sets and works to meet challenging goals that will improve performance of project team or organization unit.
- Assesses the needs of a job and objectively matches the strengths of a person to that job to ensure maximum performance and results.
- Makes fact-based decisions, sets priorities or chooses goals on the basis of calculated inputs and outputs (i.e., potential profit, return-on investment, EVA, or cost-benefit analysis).
- Measures and tracks key business results and processes against external best practices and assess improvement in these terms.
- Stands by decisions that benefit members/customers even if they are unpopular or impact short term performance.
- Defines and articulates strategies and changes based on their impact on customer/member satisfaction.
- Demonstrates primary commitment to member/customer needs (before other requirements), intervening and taking dramatic action as needed.
- Eliminates duplication and aligns systems across a market or service area to balance resources and ensure the delivery of quality member/customer service and care.
- Maintains a view of multiple complex internal and external variables and interrelationships that impact Kaiser Permanente.
- Uses organizational strategy as a framework for developing strategy for a particular market, service area or function.
- Consistently makes decisions recommendations and takes actions which fully support targeted strategic changes, thinking three (3) or more years out.
- Comment: Consultants make recommendations, operational managers make decisions.]]> Tue, 06 Mar 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2232689-Walnut-Creek-Consulting-Services,-Project-Management,-and-Program-Management-(Non-IT) Essential Functions:
- Product planning and execution throughout the lifecycle, including: gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the product vision, and working closely with the engineering, support, and business teams to ensure customer satisfaction goals are met.
- Ensuring that the product supports the company's overall strategy and goals.
- Define the product roadmap and strategy.
- Develop mobile infrastructure product and services requirements in support of mobile devices, synching, MDM, MAM, and mobile OS i.e. RIM Blackberry, WinMo, Web OS, and Apple iPhone. This would include: service definitions, connection utility/manager solutions, and device management services.
- Write and maintain product requirements, use cases, technical specifications, contract agreements, etc. and related documentation along with business process documentation.
- Perform competitive intelligence.
- Act as a leader within the company.
- Run beta and pilot programs with early-stage products and samples.
- Develop and champion business plans and project launch plans.
- Develop, prioritize, and manage multiple product and project timelines to meet business plan objectives.
- Assess consumer usage patterns and trends in uptake of services.
- Establish, manage and report product sales and financial metrics in the context of business plan objectives.
- Interface with cross-functional teams to jointly develop services, requirements, align on roadmaps and budgets.
- Manage established vendor relationships.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree, or 4 years of related work experience.
- 10 years of progressively responsible experience in information technology or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience with Product Management/Marketing or Product Development.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience with Mobile Infrastructure Platforms, RIM BES, Good, Trust Digital, Sybase.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience with Mobile Devices based on Microsoft, Apple, Windows CE/Mobile, etc.
- Strong analytical, quantitative and process modeling skills.
- Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority.
Proven successes with executive presentations and influence.
- Be able to think strategically and demonstrate curiosity about Wireless/mobile Technology, Mobility and Computing, Consumer Electronics and Devices, Connectivity Solutions.
- Solutions-oriented. Able to define problems, collect data, and make recommendations on potential solutions.
- Comfort in a business development role with a deep understanding of the product lifecycle process.
- Team player who works well with both technical and non-technical resources.
- Creative thinker/self starter a must - needs to be able to 'think outside the box' and be able to work independently, escalating as necessary.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to juggle multiple assignments, paying attention to detail while staying focused on the business objective.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Must have the ability to interface interdepartmentally and participate in an articulate and courteous manner in customer/partner meetings.
- Must be highly skilled with Excel, PowerPoint and MS-Word.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Disciplines with Technical Backgrounds coupled with Business orientation..]]> Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:00:00 GMT 1855440-Walnut-Creek-Information-Technology - Be exposed to Business Analysis, Strategy, Information Technology, Security?
- Learn how to present& communicate complex information& ideas to senior management?
- Learn how technology is changing the way health care is delivered?
If you are, then this is a position is for you!
We are looking for dynamic individuals who are interested in working w/in a health care environment w/ an emphasis on technology.
Kaiser Permanente IT is a group of 6,000-plus people dedicated to supporting& improving health care for its 8.6M members,& to delivering 24x7 IT services to 150K employees across 400+ medical facilities. As part of a team under close supervision, Interns will assist in performing a variety of developmental assignments& learn new business tools. In addition, you will participate in enrichment activities for your professional development. KP has a wealth of online, self-paced learning available in all areas of Enterprise IT systems, management methodologies,& application development. Many opportunities will be available to take advantage of not only online material, but to gain real-world knowledge from experts in IT management, process automation, information management& business intelligence. At the end of the Internship, the intern would have learned about the various activities involved in project management& business analysis.


Essential Functions
The Desktop Platform Engineering team is responsible for the overall design, implementation, maintenance and support of Kaiser Permanente's desktop environment. The team defines hardware standards and engineers the desktop platform, in addition to implementing policies and procedures to ensure consistency with company goals, industry best practices and regulatory requirements. The team provides technical leadership within the organization, with emphasis on the design of the desktop environment. The team plays a key role in strategic or enterprise-wide technology projects or issues related to the desktop environment.

The Desktop Platform Engineering intern will assist in the next release of Kaiser Permanente's standard Windows 7 and Windows XP operating system image. Currently The Desktop Platform Engineering team provides standard images for approximately 240,000 workstations. They will learn first-hand the diligence that is necessary to maintain a desktop environment that is highly reliable for Kaiser Permanente's employees and physicians by assisting in the evaluation of the operating system on new hardware released. Additionally the intern will assist in the evaluation of new technologies to Kaiser Permanente such as zero clients and Macs. By assessing the viability of these technologies they will impact if and how the products are delivered as a production offering.

Alternate projects that the intern may be involved in also include the role out of AppSense, a user profile virtualization solution. They would be involved in the implementation plans and testing of the overall design of the solution.

Competencies and Skills the Intern will Develop:

By working with the Desktop Platform Engineering team the selected intern will gain first hand experience on the impact of technology in a large scale enterprise. By working closely with the team on the release of new products into the production environment they will see the rigor that is put into insuring a highly available environment. Additionally they will experience working in an every changing environment that demands flexibility and the ability to multitask

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications
- 2.8 GPA or higher
- Academic students seeking professional training within a business corporate environment
- Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Interested in learning about leadership and information technology Project Management desire or experience. Organized, articulate, personable. Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing Student should be in a Computer Science, Information Technology, or Operations and Technology Management program Self-motivated Quick-learner Reliable & Dependable
Preferred Qualifications
- Working Knowledge of Windows Operating Systems
]]> Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2216777-Walnut-Creek-Information-Technology Essential Functions:
- Performs specialized and routine diagnostic radiology procedures.
- 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 diagnostic imaging procedures.
- Adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician.
- Determines exposure factors based on height, weight, portion of body involved, and degree on penetration required.
- Moves imaging equipment into specified position.
- Adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors and produce images of proper detail, density, and accuracy.
- Operates mobile radiologic equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patient's bedside.
- Prepares images for reading by radiologist or requesting physician.
- Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control.
- Performs routine maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, and makes minor repairs on radiologic equipment, arranging for repairs as needed.
- Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff.
- Completes forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed.
- Orients new staff and trains students.
- Performs other related duties as necessary.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities for Radiologic Tech II, III, IV and V:
- Assists radiologists and other qualified physicians who have a valid CA DHS RHB Supervisor Operator Permit for Fluoroscopy in fluoroscopic and special x-ray examinations.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities for Radiologic Tech III, IV and V:
- Fills in as necessary in the absence of the Lead Radiology Technologist.
- This job has no supervisory responsibilities.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
Radiologic Technologist I, II & III, IV, V
- High School Diploma/GED.
- California Radiologic Technologist Certificate (CRT).
- BLS required. *ACLS when required for position.
- Ability to perform all general diagnostic and routine duties on patients of all ages as determined by the employer.
- 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.
Radiologic Technologist I:
- California Fluoroscopy Permit (For employees hired after Sept 1, 2005 - must obtain CA Fluoroscopy Permit within 6 months of being placed into position)
- California Venipuncture Certificate (For employees hired after Sept 1, 2005 - must obtain CA Venipuncture Certificate within 6 months of being placed into position)
- California Mammography Certificate, when required for the position.
Radiologic Technologist II, III, IV & V:
- California Fluoroscopy Permit.
- California Venipuncture Certificate (1).
- California Mammography Certificate, when required for position.
Radiologic Technologist III also requires:
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
- 5 years continuous experience as a Radiologic Technologist.
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Radiologic Technologist IV:
- 2 years experience in a Specialty (IR, CT, Mammography, Quality Management) OR, 1 year of experience in a Specialty with an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Certification in that Specialty.
- The specialty must be performed by the Technologist and be within the scope of service of the department.
- Competency in the Specialty must be demonstrated and maintained.
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Radiologic Technologist V:
- 2 years experience in TWO Specialties (IR, CT, Mammography, Quality Management).
- OR, 1 year of experience in each Specialty with an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certification.
- OR, 1 year of experience in one specialty with an ARRT in that specialty, and two years experience in a second specialty.
- The Specialty must be performed by the Technologist and be within the scope of service of the department.
Competency in Specialties must be demonstrated and maintained.
]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2189806-Walnut-Creek-Imaging-and-Radiology 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 years (6,240 hours) of continuous ultrasound experience within the last six years with no more than one year break in experience within the last four years.
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Must have three 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.

Schedule:

Week 1: Wed - Fri, 12:30pm - 9:00pm, Sat 2:30pm - 11:00pm
Week 2: Sun 2:30pm - 11:00pm, Wed - Fri 12:30pm - 9:00pm]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2180091-Walnut-Creek-Imaging-and-Radiology Essential Functions:
- Performs patient studies according to set protocol including placing specified coil close to area of interest.
- Operates imaging and other equipment devices so that quality diagnostic services are provided, including keying commands to specify scan sequences into computer, adjusting transmitters and receivers, and keying in data on keyboard of camera to photograph images.
- Interviews patient to explain magnetic resonance imaging procedures to address patient concerns and exhibits a high degree of tact, courtesy and poise when interacting with patients, staff, and visitors.
- Ensures patient and staff safety, including explaining safety protocol, requesting removal of hazardous metal objects, alerting staff of danger or carrying metal around magnet, and monitoring patients via closed circuit TV.
- Orients new hires and trains MRI Technologist, students, trainees. Trains MRI Technologists I in MRI procedures.
- May be required to direct, check and train other MRI employees in absence of MRI Supervising Technologist.
- Perform other related duties as necessary.
-This job has no supervisory responsibilities.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Have two (2) years regular (twenty (20) hours or more per week) continuous recent experience as a MRI Technologist and be fully proficient in all the duties required of a MRI Technologist II to the satisfaction of the department manager.
- High School Diploma/GED.
- California Venipuncture Certificate (must be obtained with 6 months of hire).
- CRT - California Radiologic Technologist License
- BLS.
- Must have demonstrated proficiency in teaching other Technologists. May be required to direct, check and train other MRI employee.
- Must be fully proficient in MRI to the full satisfaction of the department manager and have knowledge of the required protocols in performing complex MRI procedures.
- Effective oral and written communications skills.
- 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.

Schedule: 3:00pm - 11:30pm

Week 1: Sat
Week 2: Off
Week 3: Sat
Week 4: Sat]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2159369-Walnut-Creek-Imaging-and-Radiology Essential Functions:
- Regularly directs, checks, trains, and reports on the work of three or more Regular (20 hours or more) Nuclear Medicine Technologists.
- Performs other required lead functions as determined by the Employer.
- As prescribed by Physician, performs diagnostic studies on patients, using scanners or scintillation cameras to detect radiation emitted and to produce image of organ on photographic film.
- Under the general supervision of the Physician, prepares stock solutions of radiopharmaceutical materials, calculates doses, and administers doses.
- Administers therapeutic doses of radiopharmaceuticals under direct supervision of the physician.
- Measures radioactivity, using Geiger counters, scalars, and scintillation detectors. Calibrates equipment.
- Follows radiation safety techniques in use and disposal of radioactive materials.
- Performs other related duties as necessary.
- This job motivates and provides work direction to other employees, but does not have the authority to hire, fire, or discipline.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Must meet all requirements of the Nuclear Medicine Technologist II.
- Must have a minimum of three years continuous and recent experience in nuclear medicine.
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Must be certified by the State of California and registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) and/or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
- BLS required.
- Demonstrated ability to perform all procedures and processes as determined by the employer.
- 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.
]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2153329-Walnut-Creek-Imaging-and-Radiology 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 groups
- 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, 23 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2118347-Walnut-Creek-Behavioral-or-Mental-Health

This position reports to the executive director of the Availability Program Office.

The purpose of this position is to ensure sustainable high availability infrastructure service delivery across KP. The Principal Technology Consultant will focus on system performance, systems reliability, failure remediation, root cause analysis, and general corrective measures across all currently deployed and planned hardware, systems, software, applications, and networking technologies.

The Principal Technology Consultant will also lead and take accountability for specific functional services that the Availability Program Office delivers as needed and as assigned.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary responsibility of this senior position is to increase sustainable availability by providing analytical, technical, process, project, and program leadership to all areas of KPIT Services including:
Develop tactical prevention and remediation plans for availability improvement
Accountable for identifying service failures and understanding the underlying reasons for such failures through rigorous, meticulous and structured analyses related to outages, chronic and systemic problems resulting from design flaws, and ultimately the remediation of conclusions through Planning and/or Engineering teams
Lead and assist in the collection of analytic data for data trending and analysis of people, process and technical areas of improvement
Manage a portfolio of projects and mini-consulting engagements delivered by resources both internal and external to the APO team
Participate in Change Authorization Boards (CAB) and Design/Operational Readiness Reviews as required
Advise KPIT teams during incident resolution cycles
Provide as directed architectural and design assistance across all technology platforms
Advise the Director of APO on ITIL best practices
Document and report findings and conclusions to KP-IT senior management
Assist in the preparation of prevention and remediation plans throughout all of the product lifecycle
Develop and track availability of applications within KPHC's Circle of Support

SHORT & LONG -TERM ACCOUNTABILITIES
Leads industry best-practice methodologies to deliver world-class availability improvement findings and remediation plans
Strategically engages with all areas of KPIT including Enterprise Architecture, Application Delivery, client-facing Business Area Partnership groups, Systems Integration, Network Operations, and Data Center Services to ensure conformance of new services, systems, and applications to business requirements for sustainable availability
Responds to system performance and/or other degradation of performance against Service Level Agreements by analyzing multiple source metrics, defining performance thresholds requiring action, conducting risk analyses, and launching intense and holistic root cause analyses
Participates in large and small scale remediation planning by understanding causes and potential performance risks and gains from remediation, sharing in-depth understanding verbally and in writing within KP-IT. Remediation plans may include corrective development standards, testing, physical security, skills redefinition, processes, methodologies, etc.
Optimizes workforce capacity through assessment and creation of gap-closure and best practice strategies, elevating technical and leadership competencies of staff, and effectively leading transformational change
Works successfully with internal and external KP-IT colleagues, workforce and vendors as directed

WORK LOCATION/TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Home office in any of the following: Corona, Napa, Pleasanton, Walnut Creek and Pasadena, CA or in other states where KP has business presence. Up to 25% travel.

KEY INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL KP-IT RELATIONSHIPS
SVP, VP, Director, Senior Manager, Enterprise Architecture, Business Information Officers, Application Delivery, Systems Integration, Network Operations, Data Center Services, Key Vendors.


Qualifications:

- B.S. degree in computer science or related technical field.
- Work experience must include 10-15 years of experience in Information Technology in progressively more challenging roles.
- 8 years or more years in a technical or managerial IT leadership position.
- Proven success in a senior leadership position leading teams of highly skilled architects and/or engineers within a large scale high-availability IT operation with 24/7/365 accountability, including large-scale data center operations, telecommunications network infrastructures, platforms and storage infrastructures and/or field support staff.
Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams across functional areas in projects or initiatives and set technology direction at the highest solution architectural level. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical concepts into understandable terms and is able to tailor communication to audience, mediate and facilitate communications between others, and communicate architecture to all levels of management and customers. Ability to gain buy-in from stakeholders to resolve significant architecture issues.

Preferred Qualifications:
Prefer Fortune 500 company experience with an excellent track-record in processes and results.
Experience as a customer of global IT systems integrator/technology consulting firm
Very familiar with Root Cause Analysis methodologies and tools such as Kepner Tregoe, 'Five Whys', Ishikawa diagrams, etc.
In-depth Knowledge of ITIL processes, specially Incident, Problem, Change and Availability Management
Deep technical skills in all areas of IT such as Unix, Mainframes, Wintel, Citrix, Network, WebSphere, Databases, Storage, Telephony, etc.
Proficient in Excel, and reporting languages such as Business Objects and scripting languages such as VBscript or Perl
Analytical, and have strong problem-solving skills with deductive reasoning and tolerance to ambiguity
Highly motivated, self-starting, and committed to achieving results and have a strong sense of ownership and follow-through to resolution
Exceptionally strong communication skills, both orally and written
Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment under limited supervision
]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2115180-Walnut-Creek-Information-Technology
To carry out his/her role, this executive must fully understand the KP business models within all regions, and establish exceptional collaborative relationships with national and regional business partners, IT leadership, and the supplier community. The Vice President must ensure flawless integration of regional and national financial and operational planning, and drive exceptional execution of short-term and long-term implementation plans.

Essential Functions:
- Working collaboratively with Architecture, Infrastructure Program, Health Plan and regions to create a multi-generational network strategy that includesa system-wide view of all network services (Data, Voice, Contact Center, Video, Internet and Wireless)
- In partnership with the Infrastructure Program team, lead a multi-year modernization program to implement the new architecture in all facilities
- Operate, maintain and enhance the existing networks throughout the life of the program
- Achieve continuous improvement in operational performance, including demand forecasting
- Negotiate and manage/partner with suppliers and manufacturers to improve affordability of services, and ensure service level agreements and issues resolution, per agreement
- Institute processes to dependably deliver Problem, Incident and Change requests while minimizing change-induced impairments
- Seize opportunities to transform the cost-structure and improve affordability of services
- Lead Network business planning, forecasting, and budget-capital funding processes for IT and Regional investments within area of responsibility
- Lead, empower, and develop a high performing team with bench strength at each level; provide inspiration, leadership and professional development of management and staff
- In partnership with peers, collectively lead Infrastructure Management Group executive team

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- BS degree in engineering, computer science or related technical field, with transformational accountabilities.
- Minimum of 10 years of executive-level Network leadership experience, providing Data, Voice and Internet services in large, complex environments required.
- Successful implementation of infrastructure programs, process implementations and organizational revitalizations required.Demonstrated strong results and customer bias are required.
- The successful candidate will be a proven, creative individual who leads by example through strong personal leadership and conviction, possesses consensus-building skills, and demonstrates a true team orientation.
- S/He will be a strong team player willing to partner and engage with other IT functional teams to deliver substantive, business value-add to the operations.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's level graduate degree and/or MBA preferred.
- Previous experience growing and developing high performing teams that are geographically dispersed; 100+ person organizations and $100+M operating budget highly desirable.]]> Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:00:00 GMT 1835065-Walnut-Creek-Information-Technology End User Services

End User Services team members continually strive to provide quality engineered products (desktops, laptops, mobile devices, etc), coordinated delivery of hardware/software, and a superior customer experience when support is needed related to any products or services provided by IT.

To better differentiate KP from others and become increasingly competitive in the marketplace, End User Services needs to anticipate better what end user services and devices will be needed to support the clinical and business needs of the organization. By increasing collaboration with both the Business/Clinical (Medical Groups, Health Plans) and IT partners (e.g., Enterprise Architecture, Innovation and Advanced Technology Programs, National and Regional BIOs), End User Services can create opportunities, rather than react to individual requests, to leverage upcoming technology that will enhance our integrated care delivery model, provide market-leading care delivery services and enhance affordability.

Primary responsibilities of this position include:
Research and assess alternatives to identify new End User Services products and technology that align with the overall Enterprise strategy and architecture, support clinical and business goals, and have the greatest potential of being implemented successfully at KP.
Develop technology roadmaps to support current and future enterprise applications and hardware. Consults in strategic plans and overall direction setting; leads development of tactical plans to adopt and implement/migrate to new products as well as retire existing ones.
Collaborate with various technical teams and business partners to identify requirements, socialize new and emerging products, standards, tools, procedures, and methodologies, and develop lifecycle strategy.
Provide technical consulting services and recommend alternative technologies that will enhance current or anticipated EUS systems requirements in support of overall enterprise and business goals. May recommend changes to current practices to take advantage of new technologies or functionality.
Develop strategic business cases with cost-benefit dimensions of proposed products that will be used at management and executive levels for funding and scope decisions.
Keeps abreast of leading and emerging hardware/software products, industry standards and trends, policies and regulations and assesses KP performance against those areas to recommend areas of focused improvement.
May lead projects introducing new products/services from concept to operationalization, as appropriate.


Qualifications:

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 10 years of experience in leading strategic planning and technical initiatives
- BS in a technical discipline
- Strong organization and management skills - conflict resolution, meeting facilitation, and change management skills. Ability to influence and quickly build the necessary relationships with key stakeholders across the medical center and the region to gain buy-in and resolve potential conflicts.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical concepts into understandable terms and is able to tailor communication to audience, mediate and facilitate communications between others, and communicate architecture to all levels of management and customers.
- Ability to synthesize and abstract complex data/information, and lead complex decision processes to produce strategic solutions that enhance KP's competitiveness. Solutions are timely, cost effective and of high quality.
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams across functional areas or KP in projects or initiatives or leads technology direction.
- Demonstrated ability in selection and deployment of new and emerging technology.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- MS in a technical discipline or equivalent post graduate degree
- Ability to transfer knowledge, educate in area of expertise, mentor other staff.
]]> Tue, 27 Sep 2011 16:00:00 GMT 1793911-Walnut-Creek-Information-Technology Kaiser Permanente is making a significant investment in Information Technology infrastructure, processes and staffing in order to engineer, deploy and operate an Enterprise-Level electronic medical services network. Within Care Delivery facilities, mobile devices are used by physicians and administrators to improve communications and provide instant access to email, PIM data, and mobilized applications. Creating and enhancing the infrastructure used to support them requires a technician with specialized skills and knowledge.

Position Duties:
This Mobile Device and Infrastructure Engineer will participate in the development and testing of new features and products which strengthen the infrastructure, security and overall reliability of the KP mobile device space. While working independently with both server and devices is expected, this technician will be working closely with the team to create a mobile experience for our care givers that is comprehensive, reliable, secure and easy to use. The team engages in ongoing efforts required to enhance the existing Blackberry, Good for Enterprise, and Boxtone environments. With more than 18,000 mobile devices, the work is dynamic and challenging.

The new Mobile Device and Infrastructure Engineer will be defining requirements based on the strategic direction set by KP Enterprise Architecture and industry white papers, assisting the Mobile Product Manager in evaluating new products & identifying the preferred product which will augment the existing mobile infrastructure within KP. The engineer will assist with hardware selection and configuration in the development lab, assist the architect by drafting infrastructure diagrams, as well as server configuration and technical requirements documents for turnover to the server engineering team. Additionally, this engineer will work with devices, testing devices for functionality and compatibility with the network and products under consideration.

This engineer will load, configure and analyze applications in the development lab, and upon completion of the evaluation and analysis of a product, the engineer will create KPIT Technical training and knowledge transfer documents for the products scheduled for deployment within the environment. Finally, the technician will be involved in drafting the communications announcing the deployment of the selected products.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field and/or 4 years of equivalent experience.
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in technology consulting including research, synthesis, development, monitoring of technologies and consulting with management regarding recommended technology directions, maintenance and dissemination of standards.
- A thorough knowledge of Blackberry OS and iOS are critical, and Android is a plus.
- Prior experience with enterprise-scale OTA upgrades of mobile devices;
- Expert understanding of at least one enterprise-level mobile device management/synchronization application such as Good for Enterprise or Blackberry Enterprise Server.
- Experience planning, creating and deploying (OTA) security & device management policies
- Experience deploying/supporting Blackberry devices with scripting and other automation methods for the installation of software/hardware
- 3-5 years experience with mobile device troubleshooting methods - both client and server-side.
- Functional understanding of Lotus Notes/Domino servers
- A thorough knowledge of the Windows family of operating systems (workstations as well as mobile)
- Experience with Windows 2003 and Windows 2008 Server OS
- The ability to communicate with all levels of staff, both verbally and in writing; effectively plan and collaborate with others; and present ideas and new designs to senior technical personnel/management.
- Must thrive in a very fast paced environment and able to occasionally work off hours as required.
- Must be able to set realistic deliverable dates for your work, and consistently deliver high quality work on time or early.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree.
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