http://kpcareers.org/woodland-hills-jobs en Essential Functions:
- Serves as a finance expert to executive leadership on projects & initiatives w/ strategic importance to the organization
- Provides leadership & direction in accordance w/ the overall strategic direction of Finance
- Defines & frames complex multi-dimensional issues & develops time tables/processes for decision making
- Applies thorough understanding of the organization's key business processes to effectively anticipate & address the longer-term implications of decisions/actions
- Manages all steps of projects or processes & adjusts planned approach as required
- Drives for changes in work products & processes that will improve efficiencies & effectiveness
- Communicates information strategically, delivering results-oriented messages
- Fosters strong customer service orientation within department that is evident in all interactions
- Fosters strong results orientation within department by motivating staff & holding them accountable to meeting customer needs & organizational goals
- Manages staff through direct or a matrix reporting relationship
- Fosters a positive & proactive work environment, emphasizing respect for individuals, high standards of quality, innovation, & team work
- Facilitates the ongoing learning, well-being, professional satisfaction & development of staff through training, work assignments, increased responsibility/autonomy, & mentoring
- KP conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis
- At any time, KP reserves the right to reevaluate & change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status
- Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
-Requires eight (8) or more years of directly related financial experience with analytically challenging projects
- Also requires three (3) or more years of general management experience or demonstrated ability to lead professionals through influence and collaboration
- Direct operational experience
- Significant experiencewith KP data sources
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, finance, accounting, or related field
- CPA preferred
- Master's degree in business administration, economics, finance, accounting, or related field strongly preferred
- Knowledge of one or more of the following: accounting, finance, quantitative analysis, financial analysis, healthcare economics, information systems, organizational development, health care delivery systems, project management or new business development
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and regulations related to the healthcare industry
- Capable of thorough, systematic research and analysis and organized documentation of work
- Able to manage several projects simultaneously, complete projects efficiently and on deadline, sometimes with necessarily little lead-time. Influential and effective in both written and verbal communication skills (negotiation, listening, and collaboration), and experienced at presenting
- Excellent skills in complex analytic problem solving, strategic planning, program development, project management, change management and group process
- Demonstrated effectiveness in staff development, team building, conflict-resolution, and group interaction
- Proficiency with Microsoft office (i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint)]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2452311-Los-Angeles-Accounting,-Finance,-and-Actuarial-Services Essential Functions:
- Meets the clinical laboratory needs of physicians & staff in developing & implementing an integrated service line model across the Service Area of several large medical offices.
- Determines the type & manner in which laboratory services will be provided throughout the Service Area.
- Develops & administers policies & procedures, which are in keeping w/ the service value, quality, & access goals of the Service Area.
- Manages the technical, clinical, & operational aspects of the laboratory & pathology services at all Service Area facilities.
- Ensures technical & support staff provide the highest quality of care & are in compliance w/ CAP, CLIA, JCAHO, AABB, NCQA, Title 22, federal, state, & local requirements.
- Establishes, implements, & maintains service standards to meet members' & internal clients' expectations.
- Designs & evaluates processes to improve systems & quality of laboratory services across the continuum of care.
- Manages departmental human resources.
- Develops processes to screen, interview, hire, train, & maintain the competency of the staff.
- Ensures going staff development.
- Develops & presents inservice programs to medical center staff.
- Develops, negotiates, & monitors budgets & resource allocations at all Service Area clinical lab facilities.
- Oversees & develops clinical practice standards, staffing, payroll, budgets, fiscal management, & quality improvement activities.
- Establishes & maintains an effective collaborative working relationship w/ Service Area providers to identify & resolve problems/issues & improve delivery of laboratory services.
- Ensures on-going laboratory staff development.
- Develops & presents inservice programs to medical center & medical office staff.
- Develops, implements, & monitors laboratory policies & procedures throughout the Service Area which support the organization's business goals.
- Establishes, implements, monitors, & enhances quality control/assurance/risk management programs.
- Monitors test results, equipment, & laboratory information systems.
- Designs & implements the laboratory safety program, including hazardous waste management, chemical hygiene plan, & injury prevention program.
- Patient Safety: Accountable to promote an organizational culture of safety & ensure appropriate patient safety standards & guidelines are implemented consistently in the delivery of health care to our patients, including but not limited to: JCAHO, National Quality Forum, & Leapfrog. See Patient Safety Management Accountabilities Addendum for job specific accountabilities.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Significant experience, usually five (5) years in a high volume acute care clinical laboratory required
- Significant management experience, usually four (4) years required.
- Bachelor's degree in clinical science or related science required.
- Master's degree preferred.
- California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license required.
- ASCP certification preferred.
- Knowledge of CLIA, Title 22, CAP, JCAHO, NCQA, AABB, local, state, federal regulations required.]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2452305-Los-Angeles-Laboratory Essential Functions:
- Responsible for providing analytical support to a project or department
- This position handles a full range of project components in an independent & autonomous manner
- Organizes project tasks, structures information collection activities, & sets time lines for completion of required tasks
- Develops reports on analysis conducted, provides recommendations & makes formal presentations to communicate results to various management levels
- Develops new approaches for finding additional needed information
- Demonstrates initiative in identifying alternative solutions to issues in the project or department which are reasonably complex & require an understanding of how the outcome will affect multiple areas/ departments
- Helps develop project plans to ensure timely deliverables & successful completion of project
- Assists in assessing workforce needs resulting from project implementation
- Assists in identifying & developing performance management & training tools
- Develops mechanism by which to track project best practices in order to ensure these are leveraged into comparable future projects

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 1-3 years of related experience
- Bachelors Degree or 4 years of equivalent work experience in area specific to the position or project.
- Solid analytical skills, problem solving, & critical thinking
- Strong project organizational skills
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2443986-Los-Angeles-Consulting-Services,-Project-Management,-and-Program-Management-(Non-IT) Essential Functions:
The Registered Nurse demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors:
- Leadership
- Nursing Process
- Documentation
- Clinical Outcomes
- Workplace Safety
- Patient Care Experience
- Ensures clean, orderly, and functional work environment
- Team Commitment
- Fiscal Responsibility


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Current CA RN license and AHA BLS certification.
- One (1) year recent (within the last three (3) years) full-time equivalent experience in ED or successful completion of a KP or equivalent ED training program within prior 12 months.
- Current ACLS & PALS cards required.

Notes:
- If twelve (12) hour option chosen, shift will be 7:00 pm-7:30 pm, back up 8 hour shift will be 11:00 pm-7:30 am.]]> Sun, 13 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2424256-Los-Angeles-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
The Registered Nurse demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors:
- Leadership
- Nursing Process
- Documentation
- Clinical Outcomes
- Workplace Safety
- Patient Care Experience
- Ensures clean, orderly, and functional work environment
- Team Commitment
- Fiscal Responsibility

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Current CA RN license and AHA BLS Certification.
- One (1) year recent (within the last three (3) years) full time equivalent experience in Level II nursery or above with completion of KP Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) course or equivalent within prior 12 months.
- Current NRP card required.
- May be expected to cross train to at least 1 other Perinatal area.

Preferred Qualifications:
- One (1) yearLevel III NICU experience.

Notes:
- If twelve (12) hour option is chosen, shift will be 7:00 pm - 7:00 am withback up eight (8) hour shift 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm.]]> Sun, 13 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2424160-Los-Angeles-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
The Registered Nurse demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors:
- Leadership
- Nursing Process
- Documentation
- Clinical Outcomes
- Workplace Safety
- Patient Care Experience
- Ensures clean, orderly, and functional work environment
- Team Commitment
- Fiscal Responsibility


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Current CA RN license & AHA BLS Certification
-One (1) year recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent experience in an acute care setting.

Notes:
- This is a Per Diem position
- If twelve (12) hour option chosen, shift will be 7:00 pm-7:30 am, back up 8 hour shift will be 3:00 pm-11:30 pm.
]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2424128-Los-Angeles-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
The Registered Nurse demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors:
- Leadership
- Nursing Process
- Documentation
- Clinical Outcomes
- Workplace Safety
- Patient Care Experience
- Ensures clean, orderly, and functional work environment
- Team Commitment
- Fiscal Responsibility

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Current CA RN license and AHA BLS Certification.
- One (1) year recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent experience in Critical Care or completion of a Kaiser Permanente (KP) or equivalent Critical Care course within prior 12 months.
-Current ACLS card required.

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

Notes:
- If twelve (12) hour option chosen, shift will be 7:00 pm-7:30 am, back up 8 hour shift will be 11:00 pm-7:30 am.
- Works rotating weekends]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2424127-Los-Angeles-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Provides the highest level of patient care as defined by established standards & maintains confidentiality on all tests performed by the laboratory.
- Performs & reports test results for all clinical laboratory procedures as assigned, both automated & manual, in the clinical laboratory department, w/out immediate review by the director, consultant, or supervisory team.
- Monitors & is accountable for test data, quality control, quality assurance, preventive maintenance, proficiency testing & all operations related to laboratory testing procedures. Notifies Supervisory team of any irregularities of factors, which may influence test results.
- Ability to trouble-shoot equipment & test methods.
- Identifies & resolves unusual laboratory situations & notifies appropriate parties w/in shift.
- Consults w/ physicians, nurses, pharmacists, etc. on the technical aspects of methodologies used, appropriateness of test utilization & interpretation of patient results.
- Instructs new employees &/or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) students in laboratory procedures w/in area the CLS assigned, in order that they may develop proficiency & understanding of the clinical laboratory methodology.
- Provides training, guidance & pertinent technical information to laboratory assistants, support staff, clerks, CLS students & medical center personnel.
- Discusses clinical laboratory problems of mutual interest w/ the Supervisory team, & lead technologist in order to develop a better communication link w/in the department.
- Participates in work groups to work through problems, issues or goals of the department.
- Assists in evaluating new tests procedures when requested & communicates to the Supervisory team the possibilities for their implementation.
- Meets states requirements for mandatory CEUs.
- As defined by established standards, works in a professional, cooperative & courteous manner.
- Observes all laboratory, Kaiser Permanente & regulatory agency policies & procedures.
- Maintains overall safety (including chemical & biological) of the department in accordance w/ established safety, infection control & procedure protocols.
- Monitors supplies & reagents & notifies appropriate parties of par levels.
- As necessary & appropriate, may perform any clerical or other duties of support staff/laboratory assistants that may be assigned such as performing phlebotomy on inpatients & outpatients. Accepts responsibility of assisting in work areas not primarily his/her own.
- Operates computerized laboratory data systems / applications.
- Participates in direct patient care by providing the patient w/ information to enhance the understanding of laboratory test, instructing the patient on specimen requirements & conditions for specialized testing & collecting from the patient samples to include blood, body fluids, secretions, & tissues for analysis.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- One (1) year of recent experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), preferred.
- A current and valid California state Clinical Laboratory Scientist license required.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of and to utilize the principles, theories, practices, methodologies and techniques required of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist.
- Preferred Qualifications:
Three years experience within the last five years in all areas of the clinical laboratory

Notes:
- Days and times may vary according to department needs, including weekends and holidays.
]]> Wed, 09 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2418131-Los-Angeles-Laboratory Essential Functions:
- Directs and controls the day to day operations, 24/7, for one or more of the following areas: chemistry, hematology/coagulation, urinalysis/bacti, blood bank, point of care, general lab, and/or quality control assurance.
- Recruits, hires, train, and ensures competency of staff.
- Motivates and encourages professional and personnel growth.
- Controls costs by monitoring personnel utilization, material usage rates, analyzing fluctuations in types and volumes of tests, and implementing corrective action.
- Directs and implements effective risk control processes.
- Supports, consults, and participates with facility and regional QA programs to ensure internal and external regulatory compliance.
- Assists in developing and monitoring section specific QA/Risk Management program.
- Assists in monitoring quality assurance for laboratory information systems.
- Researches/resolves client problems/issues.
- Oversees and coordinates operational aspects within various subsections of the clinical laboratory.
- Consults with clients to resolve service issues.
- Recommends processes to correct problems.
- Participates in department, inter department, and inter facility projects which help the laboratory achieve its goals of providing quality service and client support in a cost effective manner.
- Develops equipment and system needs analysis as appropriate.
- Coordinates the integration of secondary laboratory information systems with RILIS. Interfaces with lab manager to implement and monitor an internal and external complaint/incident program.
- Coordinates and implements a safety program to include fire, hazardous wastes, infectious wastes, electrical, and chemical.
- Coordinates a program of continuing education in the area of safety.
- Coordinates internal resources and monitors milestones to achieve service expectations.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Significant experience (usually three (3) to five (5) years) in a high volume clinical laboratory.
- Previous experience in a supervisory/managerial position, preferred.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in clinical laboratory science or related field.
- Master's degree preferred.
- ASCP certification preferred.
- Valid current California Laboratory Scientist license.
- Knowledge of CLIA, Title 22, CAP, JCAHO, NCQA, AABB, local, state, federal regulations.

Notes:
- Days may vary
- The manager will be responsible for Hematology, coagulation, PM shift and other departments.]]> Tue, 08 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2414995-Los-Angeles-Laboratory
Essential Functions:
- Evaluates and identifies members' needs.
- Interfaces with primary care physicians, specialists, and various disciplines on the development of case management plans/programs.
- Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of the case management plans and modifies as necessary.
- Coordinates the interdisciplinary approach to providing continuity of care, including utilization management, transfer coordination, discharge planning, and obtaining all authorizations/approvals/transfers as needed for outside services for patients/families.
- Acts as a clinical liaison, per their specialty, with outside agencies such as County CCS, non-plan facilities, outside providers, employers and/or workers' compensation carriers, and third party administrators.
- Prepares reports, communicates program changes to appropriate staff, and develops protocols in accordance with state regulations.
- Acts as a patient advocate and educator to assure that the patient has the knowledge to care for his/her condition and patient is educated and empowered to be responsible for participating in the plan of care.
- Develops individualized patient/family education plan focused on self-management; delivers patient/family education specific to a disease state.
- Develops and updates training and educational materials and presents to appropriate staff, members and families.
- Facilitates patients' return to normal daily activities by teaching and making appropriate referrals for outside services/continued care.
- Consults with internal and external physicians, health care providers, discharge planners, and outside agencies regarding continued care/treatment or hospitalization or referral to support services or placement.
- May need to facilitate transportation and housing arrangements for patient.
- Coordinates transmission of clinical and benefit treatment to patients, families and outside agencies.
- Participates in data collection and analysis of clinical outcomes of care and customer satisfaction standards.
- Participates in the formulation and implementation/monitoring of action strategies and outcomes of care or customer service.
- Ensures that accurate records are maintained of the care associated with each patient.
- Interprets regulations, health plan benefits, policies, and procedures for members, physicians, medical office staff, contract providers, and outside agencies.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum two (2) years of clinical experience as an RN in an acute care or ambulatory care setting required.
- Bachelor's degree in nursing or healthcare related field preferred OR current equivalent related work experience.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
- Current and valid California RN license required.
- For positions in Occupational Medicine Departments: Must be a Certified Occupational Health Nurse OR complete the certification within 24 months of employment and be enrolled in the certification program within 90 days of employment.
- For positions in Physical Medicine Case Managers are required to have a BLS Certification.
- Demonstrated ability to utilize/apply the general and specialized principles, practices, techniques and methods of utilization review/management, care coordination, transfer coordination, discharge planning and case management.
- Working knowledge of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards (JCAHO, Medicare, Medi-Cal, etc.).
- Demonstrated ability to utilize written and verbal communication, interpersonal, critical thinking and problem-solving skills required.]]> Sun, 06 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2408365-Los-Angeles-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Plans, develops, assesses & evaluates care provided to members.
- Collaborates w/ physicians, other members of the multidisciplinary health care team & patient/family in the development, implementation & documentation of appropriate, individualized plans of care to ensure continuity, quality & appropriate resource use.
- Assesses high risk patients in need of post-hospital care planning.
- Develops & coordinates the implementation of a discharge plan to meet patient's identified needs; communicates the plan to physicians, patient, family/caregivers, staff & appropriate community agencies.
- Reviews, monitors, evaluates & coordinates the patient's hospital stay to assure that all appropriate & essential svcs are delivered timely & efficiently.
- Participates in the Bed Huddles & carries out recommendations congruent w/ the patient's needs.
- Coordinates the interdisciplinary approach to providing continuity of care, including utilization mgmt, transfer coordination, discharge planning, & obtaining all authorizations/approvals as needed for outside svcs for patients/ families.
- Conducts daily clinical reviews for utilization/quality mgmt activities based on guidelines/standards for patients in a variety of settings, including outpt, ER, inpt & non-KFH facilities.
- Acts as a liaison between inpt facility & referral facilities/agencies & provides case mgmt to patients referred.
- Refers patients to community resources to meet post-hospital needs.
- Coordinates transfer of patients to appropriate facilities; maintains & provides required documentation.
- Adheres to internal & external regulatory & accreditation requirements & compliance guidelines including but not limited to: JCAHO, DHS, HCFA, CMS, DMHC, NCQA & DOL.
- Educates members of the healthcare team concerning their roles & responsibilities in the discharge planning process & appropriate use of resources.
- Provides patients w/ education to assist w/ their discharge & help them cope w/ psychological problems related to acute & chronic illness.
- Reviews, analyses & identifies utilization patterns & trends, problems or inappropriate utilization of resources & participates in the collection & analysis of data for special studies, projects, planning, or for routine utilization monitoring activities.

Qualifications:

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

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Five (5) to seven (7) years of substantial nursing experience in patient care.
- Masters degree required in related field.
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
- Current California RN license required.
- BCLS required in hospital settings.
- American Nursing Credentialing Center certification in Informatics Nursing will be required within three (3) years.
- Managed locally by the Nurse Staffing Office or Nurse Executive.
- Demonstrated leadership qualities.
- Demonstrated expertise in clinical informatics and KPHC or similarly integrated electronic medical record.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, and other local, state, and federal regulations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of clinical education requirements, standards, and practices.
- Demonstrated knowledge of performance improvement practices.
- Proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
- Project management skills preferred.]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2381526-Los-Angeles-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- In collaboration with Department Administration: Develops, implements, and evaluates/improves clinical services and therapeutic programs for Inpatient and Outpatient Physical/Occupational Therapy services.
- Maintains liaison and collaborates with other departments for purposes of patient care/program planning.
- Meets with Nursing Leadership as necessary to address patient care service enhancements and/or issues.
- Supervises staff and students.
- Responsible for hiring, discipline, performance appraisals, staffing, creating job descriptions, staff recruitment and retention.
- Implements and manages Performance Improvement systems/processes for inpatient physical/occupational therapy department and linkages to outpatient PT/OT services.
- Complies with all state and federal agency regulatory requirements and standards.
- May implement student clinical training program which provides students with necessary levels of learning and application of theory and techniques; instructs, directs and evaluates student clinical practice.
- Develops, justifies, and monitors annual financial, capital, and FTE budgets for Inpatient PT/OT services.
- Develops, implements, and revises departmental Policy and Procedure Manual in compliance with JCAHO, Title 22 requirements and Behavioral Healthcare standards.
- Represents Inpatient Physical/Occupational Therapy department at facility-wide management meetings and other appropriate committees.
- Participates on management team by attending meetings, chairing, or serving on committees and performing other duties as assigned.
- Provides direct patient care activities in both inpatient and outpatient arena as required by service demands.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy (P.T.) or Occupational Therapy (O.T.).
- Master's degree preferred.
- Current and valid Licensure as a Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist issued by State Board of California.
- Significant experience, usually five (5) + years, in physical therapy or occupational therapy programs with past hands-on inpatient and outpatient experience.
- Previous experience as a lead or senior physical/occupational therapist.
- Six (6) plus months in a supervisory role within PT and/or OT services preferred.

PreferredQualifications:
- CI credentialed
- Doctorate of PT preferred.
- Experience with local and regional continuing education program and contract development.
- Staff mentoring, protocol development, highly trained therapist with advanced certifications preferred.

Notes:
- Must be willing to work evenings and weekends for the purpose of speaker presentations, set up etc... as needed]]> Sun, 22 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2370007-Los-Angeles-Rehab-Services Essential Functions:
- Administers & implements pay practices approved by the Medical Group BOD
- Ensures appropriate interpretation of pay practices & BOD rules
- Assists w/ the operation & enhancement of the physician personnel systems
- Works w/ area payroll coordinator(s) to ensure personnel actions are documented & entered correctly
- Maintains the physician HR/payroll database
- Monitors integrity of data
- Reviews audit/kick-out/exception reports for accuracy
- Makes necessary corrections on system
- May produce management reports
- Researches issues, questions using historical files & makes recommendations based on analysis
- Responds to physician inquiries regarding salaries, deductions, overtime pay, etc
- Researches & reconciles discrepancies on physician paychecks & direct deposits
- Participates in the development & implementation of new systems & databases relating to physician compensation
- Resolves data processing problems; works w/ IT for programming support
- Interprets, documents, & communicates physician payroll policies to physicians & management
- Recommends clarification of policy problems
- Performs compensation functions such as: implementing/administration of physician compensation programs, assembling of compensation packages, participating in salary surveys & analyzing survey data, providing analytic support on compensation projects
- Applies knowledge of BOD rules in making recommendations on salary determination issues such as starting salaries, promotional increases, transfers, & other base pay-related issues
- Acts as an expert resource to area payroll coordinators & compensation support staff regarding Board approved policies, pay practices, & system issues

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Three (3) - five (5) years of progressive experience in compensation/ personnel/ payroll areas
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, in Business Administration or related field
- Knowledge of compensation, payroll tax and related government regulations preferred
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and internal control concepts preferred
- Proficiency with in-house mainframe or PC payroll system and a variety of software applications
- Effective communication skills]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2355418-Los-Angeles-Human-Resources-and-HRIS Essential Functions:
- Develops, coordinates, and evaluates programs to meet regulatory requirements and organizational, departmental, and discipline-specific needs.
- Designs, develops, coordinates, and evaluates activities for continuing professional education for staff.
- Collaborates with consultants to develop special projects in professional education, development, and learning.
- Communicates and markets education programs to a broad target audience using appropriate methods, and based on identified/assessed needs.
- Makes recommendations for cost/quality strategies, works within budget; serves as expert resource to staff and departments in defining and meeting educational, clinical, quality, and cost outcomes and performance measures.
- Develops, implements, monitors, and evaluates/improves the orientation, cross training and education/competency processes/systems for clinical staff and students.
- Evaluates performance issues and develops strategies for remediation.
- Responds to corporate and industry changes in clinical practice and professional education and provides necessary training, education and development which improve organizational performance.
- Participates in leadership projects, meetings, committees and improvement activities.
- Ensures compliance and documentation of organizational records based on regulatory agency standards.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required; BSN preferred.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Current California RN license required.
- Previous teaching experience required or previous recent experience (within last 3 years) in in-service education in clinical service area (usually two (2)to five (5) years).
- AHA BLS instructor preferred
- Adult learning knowledge required.
- Demonstrated ability to utilize interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and group facilitator/process skills.
- Computer literacy required.]]> Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2324973-Los-Angeles-Education-and-Training Ensures the integrity and verifies the accuracy of data-entered into the admitting and billing systems for compliance with billing guidelines as well Department and Regional Policies and Procedures.
Essential Functions:
- Supervises the quality control dept and other departments as assigned
- Develops, modifies and implements the departmental audit procedures as they affect all aspects of the billing cycle
- Ensures that quality control staff checks and verifies for according to departmental policies and management guidelines
- Traces sources of inaccuracies; reports and proposes remedial action to appropriate management
- Ensures regular sampling of audits made by direct reports
- Prepares formal statistical summaries to department manager of findings and recommendations

Qualifications:

This is a Repost of 116120

Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in Business Administration or related field
- Minimum of three (3) years of auditing or billing experience
- Previous supervisory experience
- Prior experience in account payable and/or claims environment preferred
- Proficient knowledge of mainframe, on-line computer systems, personal computers and spreadsheet and word processing programs
- Strong mathematical skills
- Medical terminology and knowledge of medical billing practices
- Good oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum of two (2) years of Supervisory experience
- Previous quality control experience - Prior experience in billing
]]> Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2325023-Los-Angeles-Accounting,-Finance,-and-Actuarial-Services Essential Functions:
The Registered Nurse demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors:
- Leadership
- Nursing Process
- Documentation
- Clinical Outcomes
- Workplace Safety
- Patient Care Experience
- Ensures clean, orderly, and functional work environment
- Team Commitment
- Fiscal Responsibility


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Current CA RN license & AHA BLS Certification
- One (1) year recent (within the last 3 years) full time equivalent experience in GI/Endoscopy or a minimum of 2-years recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent adult experience in either PACU, ED, DOU, Critical Care or procedural sedation.
- Completion of didactic and clinical training program may be required.

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

Notes:
- Will be expected to complete all normal duties, including call and weekend shifts.
- Must be willing to work flexible hours and start/finish times with some overtime involved]]> Sun, 01 Apr 2012 16:00:00 GMT 1976143-Los-Angeles-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Directs, reviews, assigns & organizes the work of at least three (3) or more employees, of which at least one (1) must be another RN OR if the RN is the only RN assigned to the medical office OR a RN in a dept where the supervisor is not a RN to ensure completion of patient care/dept activities.
- Provides professional leadership & direction of dept personnel in order to maintain efficient delivery of effective patient care.
- Is an excellent staff role model for professional nursing practice (e.g. RN/MD Collaborating for Outcomes, Just Culture, Quality, Service, Safety).
- Facilitates interprofessional/interdisciplinary communication & collaboration.
- Supports & enhances the leadership skills of the staff RNs, LVNs & MAs.
- Acts as a resource, preceptor & mentor to new employees, registry, students, & other team members in dept specific operations & patient care activities.
- Collaborates w/ or refers to mgr/clinical nurse specialist any outstanding issues or concerns on the unit.
- Serves as a resource for clinical concerns, scope of practice & applicable state & federal regulations as well as operational concerns of providers & staff.
- Demonstrates flexibility in work schedule to meet the dept demands of the day; facilitates & relieves staff breaks.
- Encourages completion & distribution of After Visit Summary (AVS) plan including barriers & patient/family education.
- Conducts audits & ensures that documentation reflects thorough assessments, incorporates physical & psychosocial findings, diagnostic tests, learning needs, barriers, multidisciplinary education plans & age appropriate care.
- Coordinates paramedic & emergency medical mgmt of 911 & ACLS transport.
- Provides input on employees' performance evaluations through daily observation & monitoring of performance.
- Performs medication verification for MAs & assists/performs audits.
- Adjusts/Identifies staffing needs of the dept, in coordination w/ dept mgr, to assure quality patient care, patient & staff safety, efficiency, productivity & working conditions of providers & staff.
- Identifies & supports staff professional/clinical development needs (i.e.certification, presentations, reward/recognition).
- Collaborates & assists w/ the Dept PIC or Chief of Service, DA, ADAs & Supervisors in staffing, workflow & throughput to promote quality patient care, patient & staff safety, efficiency, productivity & working conditions of providers & staff.
- Monitor in-basket mgmt to ensure timely completion of messages.
- Ensures use of nurse advice protocols for medical problem, same day & symptom-based messages.
- Assists or ensures completion of in basket messages in collaboration w/ Providers & other staff i.e. in basket support staff, module LVN & MA's.
- Takes responsibility for professional growth & development.
- Attends Charge Nurse Educational programs.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Graduate of a Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) approved nursing program or equivalent curriculum that meets the requirements of a BRN approved nursing program.
- Current and valid California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) Registered Nursing license.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) card
- One (1) year recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent experience in acute care or ambulatory care.
- BSN preferred.
- AAACN certification preferred.
]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:00:00 GMT 2297091-Los-Angeles-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Evaluate patients and interpret evaluation findings to determine the nature and extent of dysfunction.
- Establish treatment goals and plan treatment to achieve established goals. Initiates discharge planning from physical therapy.
- Implement the treatment program through direct treatment of the patient, may delegate a portion of the treatment plan to appropriate supportive personnel; and coordination of the treatment plan with other health care personnel as appropriate.
- Provide advice and education to patient and family.
- Regularly assess clinical signs and symptoms to determine effectiveness of treatment, progress of patient towards goals, and the need for modifying goals and treatment.
- Discharge patient from physical therapy when the patient has received maximum benefit from physical therapy.
- Provide accurate, timely documentation of physical therapy patient management.
- Demonstrate progress toward meeting the criteria for professional practice.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited physical therapy curriculum with a bachelors' or masters' or doctoral degree with certification in physical therapy OR foreign-trained equivalent.
- Licensure to practice physical therapy by the state of California.
- American Heart Association approved BLS.
- National Provider Identifier (NPI) required.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management partnership environment.

Notes:
- This PT will work primarily at Erwin MOB with rotation into the hospital for weekend and holiday coverage as needed.
- Will be required to participate in mentoring program/standarization]]> Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2226660-Los-Angeles-Rehab-Services Essential Functions:
The Registered Nurse demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors:
- Leadership
- Nursing Process
- Documentation
- Clinical Outcomes
- Workplace Safety
- Patient Care Experience
- Ensures clean, orderly, and functional work environment
- Team Commitment
- Fiscal Responsibility

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Current CA RN license and AHA BLS certification.
-One (1) year recent (within the last three (3) years) full time equivalent experience in pediatric acute care or pediatric ambulatory care.
]]> Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2226633-Los-Angeles-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
- Develops, coordinates, and evaluates programs to meet regulatory requirements and organizational, departmental, and discipline-specific needs.
- Designs, develops, coordinates, and evaluates activities for continuing professional education for staff.
- Collaborates with consultants to develop special projects in professional education, development, and learning.
- Communicates and markets education programs to a broad target audience using appropriate methods, and based on identified/assessed needs.
- Makes recommendations for cost/quality strategies, works within budget; serves as expert resource to staff and departments in defining and meeting educational, clinical, quality, and cost outcomes and performance measures.
- Develops, implements, monitors, and evaluates/improves the orientation, cross training and education/competency processes/systems for clinical staff and students.
- Evaluates performance issues and develops strategies for remediation.
- Responds to corporate and industry changes in clinical practice and professional education and provides necessary training, education and development which improve organizational performance.
- Participates in leadership projects, meetings, committees and improvement activities.
- Ensures compliance and documentation of organizational records based on regulatory agency standards.

Qualifications:

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

]]> Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2115171-Los-Angeles-Nursing-Licensed Essential Functions:
The Registered Nurse demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors:
- Leadership
- Nursing Process
- Documentation
- Clinical Outcomes
- Workplace Safety
- Patient Care Experience
- Ensures clean, orderly, and functional work environment
- Team Commitment
- Fiscal Responsibility


Qualifications:

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

Notes:
- This is a Per Diem position
]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2211181-Los-Angeles-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Explain test procedures & purpose
- Demonstrate equipment for patient
- Assist physician in developing new techniques & procedures
- Assist provider in patient examinations & procedures
- Consult w/ provider concerning procedures & patient condition
- Modify treatment techniques that do not required change in physician orders
- Monitor & evaluate test reading during procedures
- Observe, monitor & evaluate patient condition during & after procedures
- Prepare & position patients for diagnostic tests & medical procedures
- Respond to emergencies (i.e., stat pages, Code Blue) & stat request
- Transport patients to & from procedure area
- Assist physician during ultrasound examinations
- Perform non-invasive peripheral vascular studies
- Assist physician in locating tumors
- Perform ultrasound diagnostic procedures.
- Develop film & make prints
- Clean procedure room & work area
- Dispose properly of laboratory specimens & or waste material
- Sterilize contaminated tubes & materials
- Assign identification number to specimens
- Schedule patient appointments, operations & procedures
- Record & chart patient data
- Interview patients & collect patient data
- Take patient medical & prescription history
- Review patient charts to evaluate patients & identify significant conditions
- Compile data for Quality Assurance
- Complete diagnostic examination requisitions, forms & records
- Prepare exam results for interpretation by physician
- Read and/or interpret tracings & note findings
- Read & assess diagnostic test abnormalities
- Consult w/ physician concerning test results & alert physicians to positive test results or test abnormalities
- Issue report on findings. Look up & report test results as requested
- Prepare lab worksheets. Call provider on positive test results
- Perform accurate measurements & calculations on diagnostic test procedures
- Index studies for future reference
- Scan, read & calculate machine tracings
- Maintain current records of all testing
- Prepare periodic workload statistics
- Ensure equipment is available for procedures & examinations
- Calibrate & adjust equipment in preparation for & during procedures
- Check emergency equipment
- Prepare & process packs, supplies, equipment & instruments
- Prepare procedure & exam rooms
- Restock operating, procedure, cast & examination rooms
- Select & set out appropriate tubes & sterile supplies
- Set up instruments & surgical trays
- Operate ultrasound equipment including B-mode, real-time equipment & mobile ultrasound equipment
- Maintain sterilized supplies, instruments, & equipment for surgical procedures
- Receive, sort & decontaminate equipment; soak instruments; clean & sterilize instruments, supplies & equipment
- Arrange for repair of equipment; maintain equipment in good working order
- Perform minor adjustments and/or repairs on equipment; test equipment
- Fill requests for equipment & supplies; maintain & order supplies
- Dispose of expendable medical supplies, & used syringes & contaminated materials. Inventory equipment & supplies; maintain solutions, chemicals & automatic equipment; replenish supplies & equipment
- Maintain current licensure & certification; maintain proficiency in clinical skills
- Assume other activities & responsibilities from time to time as directed

Qualifications:

Pay Grade: 27

Basic Qualifications:
- One (1) to two (2) years of recent experiencein duplex carotid, venous and peripheral arterial scanning
- Current American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS two-year program) registration or registry eligible in Vascular Technologies
required

Notes:
- Days may vary and must be flexible
- Saturdays may be required
]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2134509-Los-Angeles-Imaging-and-Radiology
Essential Functions:
- Conducts educational needs assessments to design and develop programs to meet regulatory requirements and organizational, departmental needs.
- Coordinates implements and evaluates programs.
- Communicates and markets education programs to a broad target audience using appropriate methods, and based on identified/assessed needs.
- Makes assessment of physiological and /or functional status using protocols, initiates appropriate interventions.
- Develops individualized member/patient/family education plan focusing on self management, delivers member/patient/family education (individual or group) specific to disease state.
- Provides direct group or one-on-one health education services to members and the public.
- Reviews and recommends high quality, culturally appropriate written and audio visual health content.
- Consults with physicians and other health care providers re: member/patient specific clinical and health related issues and education needs.
- Participates in multi disciplinary care teams and committees.
- Collects data; plans and prepares reports for performance improvement and/or quality assurance audits.
- Makes recommendations for cost/quality strategies, works within budget.
- Serves as expert clinical resource to staff and departments in defining and meeting educational, clinical, quality and cost outcomes and performance measures.
- Participates in establishing department policies and protocols that support regulatory standards (JOINT commission, NCQA, MediCal).

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Current California RN license required.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (usually 4 years) required;
- Previous teaching experience required or previous recent experience in education in clinical service area (usually two to five years.)
- Master's Degree preferred.
- CPR instructor preferred.
- Adult learning and behavior change knowledge required.
- Demonstrated ability to utilize interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and group facilitator/process skills.
- Computer literacy required.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual (English/Spanish).
- Two (2) years of recent teaching experience in health promotion.
- Word, Excel and Access skills.

Notes:
- Flexible hours.
- Cover Woodland Hills Medical Center and travel to other Kaiser Permanente Medical Office Buildings.]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT 1697260-Los-Angeles-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Observes patient/family conditions & reports to RN sudden changes or unusual findings.
- Demonstrates competencies during the probationary period & ongoing by completion of departmental competency validation.
- Transports patients, equipment, supplies, & specimens throughout the medical center utilizing proper body mechanics.
- Participates in departmental performance improvement activities, i.e., planning, measuring/monitoring, assessing & improving.
- Utilizes computer systems effectively & efficiently.
- Practices customer service standards as defined by the Service Area, Medical Center, & specific department.
- Anticipates the customer's desires, takes proactive steps to meet those needs by listening & taking responsibility within scope to ensure issues are resolved.
- Assists members who are less than satisfied w/ their experience by listening & taking responsibility within their scope to ensure that the issue is resolved.
- Promptly answers call lights, alarms, & patient requests.
- Under the direction of the RN, gives patients & their significant others the information needed within their scope of competency.
- Maintains & protects patient confidentiality.
- Assures a clean, orderly & functional work environment.
- Attends all mandatory mtgs & inservices, a minimum of 50% of staff meetings, & actively participates in other departmental professional development. (Requirement may vary for per diem staff).
- Participates w/ the assessment of current & future unit learning needs & development of annual educational plan.
- Keeps self-informed of activities on the unit & makes recommendation for change.
- Adheres to Regional Attendance Policy.
- Reports to assigned area promptly, being present & available for report at beginning of assigned shift.
- Supports a collaborative LMP environment.
- Organizes work to minimize the use of overtime.
- Identifies & assists in systems improvement that need simplification or correction.
- Utilizes payroll & non- payroll resources to their maximum potential.


Qualifications:

Pay Grade: 23


Basic Qualifications:
- BLS (Neonatal Resuscitation Modules 1-4 required for Family Centered Care).
- Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant may be required as specified by Medical Center.
- State Certification as a Nursing Assistant or completion of a Nursing Attendant course or current enrollment in an approved RN or LVN program.
- Minimum one (1) year experience as a Nursing Attendant in an acute hospital, skilled nursing, extended care, or convalescent care setting.
- Current enrollment in an approved RN or LVN program may be substituted for 1 year of experience.
- Communicates in a clear, concise manner appropriate to the development stage of the patient.
- Has full command of the English language (written and verbal).


Preferred Qualifications:
- AA Diploma.


Notes:
-This is anOn-Call position, daysand hours may vary according to department.
- Rotating weekends.
]]> Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:00:00 GMT 2042169-Los-Angeles-Patient-Care-Services-Non-RN Essential Functions:
- Performs complete physical examinations, including ordering, interpreting & evaluating diagnostic tests & examinations.
- Assumes on-going responsibility for each patient from discovery of the disorder to recovery.
- Diagnoses & treats both chronic & episodic disorders including complications of otherwise normal processes.
- Establishes & documents the health care plan & prognosis, maintaining records of each case that are sufficiently complete for any physician reviewing them to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan.
- Initiates drug therapy, taking responsibility for such therapy when performed prior to consultation w/ a physician.
- Determines when the patient has recovered from the disorder & releases the patient.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited RN and NP Program
- Master's Degree (* effective 5/23/07 for those not previously grandfathered in)
- Current California RN License
- Current California Nurse Practitioner Certificate
- Maintain current national certification from approved organizations (American Nurses Credentialing Center, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, National Certification Corporation for Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing Specialties
- Pediatric Nursing certification
- California Furnishing Number
- American Heart Association BCLS
- National Provider Identification Number (NPI) and be an approved Medicare provider.
- Minimum one(1) year experience unless specified by department. - If department elects to hire a new grad NP, the California Furnishing Number and if applicable, the DEA Registration Number, must be obtained within 12 months of hire. In this case, the probationary period would also be extended from 6 to 12 months

Registered Nurse Practitioners must have UPIN or be eligible, which means Masters Degree in Nursing and National Certification (must be one of the following: The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners; American Credentialing Center; National Certification Corporation for Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing Specialties;
National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses; Oncology Nurses Certification Corporation; Critical Care Certification Corporation).

PreferredQualifications:
- Knowledge and management of pelvic floor disorders preferred

Notes:
- RNP with training in women's health - responsibility include doing routine care for pregnant and non pregnant women- including biopsies, contraceptive management, pessary management, peri & postmenopausal management and other OBGYN related care as necessary.
- May be required to see OBGYN members in the Thousand Oaks Office



]]> Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:00:00 GMT 2033779-Los-Angeles-Nurse-Practitioner-or-Physician-Assistant Essential Functions:
- Provides leadership in redesign projects related to the coordination, design/redesign, delivery, & management of nursing & patient care services
- Identifies methods & approaches to reduce cost structures & maintain high quality of patient care
- Provides expertise on subject matter addressed by project team
- Works w/ leadership & staff to implement programs
- Recommends project strategy, identifies best methods & processes, develops project planning, group process facilitation, training, & appropriate application of IT
- Collaborates w/ stakeholders & sponsors to define project charter, framework, vision, & deliverables
- Ensures quality & effectiveness of research
- Monitors & maintains timelines & budget
- Contracts w/ & manages work of internal/external consultants
- Coordinates all internal & external communication, represents the project to internal & external group
- Ensures the development of an effective implementation plan & facilitates the execution of this plan

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- BSN or BA/BS in related field (such as management, organization development, health services administration) required
- Master's degree preferred
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing
- Current California RN license required
- Significant experience, usually three (3) - five (5) years in management and/or project management/operational planning
- Previous experience with Kaiser Permanente preferred
- Specific subject matter expertise in health care operations, care delivery, and clinical processes
- Demonstrated ability to conceive, plan, and manage team-based projects
- Knowledge of health care industry strategic business issues, with an understanding of KP, it's operations, social and legal environment; knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, JCAHO, and other local, state, and federal regulations]]> Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:00:00 GMT 2006339-Los-Angeles-Nursing-Licensed
Essential Functions:
- Upholds KP's Policies & Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities & applicable state, federal & local laws
- Is responsive to the needs of others by exhibiting professional behavior toward members & coworkers
- Explains the exam/procedure to the patient in order to solicit cooperation & obtain patient understanding
- Demonstrates an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional & chronological maturation process in delivery of services to patients of the age group served
- Identifies the impact of cultural diversity & lifestyle choices on patient condition & makes accommodations for such differences
- Utilizes proper body mechanics
- Documents clinical activities in a timely, comprehensive, & accurate manner
- Observes all organizational, regional, medical service area & Diagnostic Imaging Department policies & procedures
- Maintains standards of professional behavior established to enhance quality of service
- Utilizes effective communication skills
- Demonstrates behavior that meets established standards for professionalism in all interactions with patients & staff
- Maintains equipment, supplies & work area in accordance with department guidelines
- Operates various x-ray & imaging control consoles, portable units, tube assemblies, lock systems, collimators, filters & tubes in order to perform diagnostic radiographic procedures & exams including - but not limited to - gastro-intestinal exams, & plain tomography in areas such as surgery, cystoscopy & emergency room
- Operates auxiliary equipments such as - but not limited to - tomographic units, Buckies, image intensifiers, spot film devices, video monitors, CR equipment , digital imaging , C-arms & portable units
- Prepares & administers the appropriate oral, intestinal & IV contrast media or, as appropriate, assists the radiologist with administration
- Ensures that correct & required patient identification information & 'left' or 'right' marker appears on all films
- Centers tube & film to area of interest
- Utilizes appropriate photo-timing, mill amperes, kilo voltage, seconds, distance, collimation, intensifying screens, film speed & grids in order to produce diagnostic quality radiographs which demonstrate the area(s) of interest & exhibit acceptable contrast, density & detail
- Assesses the patient's history & overall condition & makes the necessary modifications in technique and/or positioning to compensate for pathology or other considerations
- Utilizes a knowledge of proper patient/part positioning & department protocols to obtain routine & other indicated views required for standard projections

Qualifications:

Pay Grade: 26

Basic Qualifications:
-Graduation from a JRCERT approved school of Radiologic Technology.
- Possess current and valid Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) certificate
- Fluoroscopy Permit issued by the State of California Department of Public Health.
- BLS and certificate in Venipuncture.
- Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) as a Registered Radiologic Technologist (Radiography)
- Recent (within the last 12 months) three(3)years recent Radiologic technology experience, including one (1)year of recent experience in magnetic resonance imaging.
- May substitute one (1)year MRI experience with successful completion of the department's formal MRI training program.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of and to utilize the theories, principles, practices and techniques of radiologic technology.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of and utilize the principles, theories, practices, and techniques of basic and advanced magnetic resonance imaging including clinical exams, physics, MRI safety, cross-sectional anatomy and patient care.

PreferredQualifications:
-Two (2)years clinical experience as an MRI technologist in an acute care medical center.
-Computed Tomography experience.
-Advanced Certification in Magnetic Resonance Imaging issued by the ARRT (MR)
-GE MRI experience
- Ten (10) key machine experience
- MRI angiograpy experience
- Ability to perform MRI exam independently and post process independently
-Computer knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, RIS and PACS system

Notes:
-This is an On-Call position including rotating weekends


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