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Under general supervision of the Director of Quality, is responsible for facilitating continuous improvement activities.

GENERAL SUMMARY: Under general supervision of the Director of Quality, is responsible for facilitating continuous improvement activities using the Lean methodology PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Coach and support teams and individuals on properly identifying the 7 wastesTeach and train teams and individuals on the application of problem specific tools to support the Kaizen Activity Facilitate the deployment of capable and successful Kaizen teams for the purpose of elimination of waste As applicable coordinate the documentation of Kaizen/experiment using standard Lean tools Insure proper implementation and continued follow-up until Kaizen/experiment is hardwired Conduct regular observations of completed Kaizen/experiments to support and coach Provide input and recommendations for further continuous improvement activities to area managers Support the development and implementation of organizational wide Lean learning. Establish and grow relationships with those closest to the work KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS:The level of knowledge equivalent to that is normally acquired through completion of a Bachelors DegreeStrong leadership, coaching and teaching abilities Five years of related experience, including first hand experience leading and conducting Kaizen events preferably in a health care environmentCandidate must be able to demonstrate first hand knowledge and proper use of Lean as a business strategy Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skillsExceptional communication (primarily verbal and listening) skills with ability to interact effectively with all levels throughout the organization. Knowledge of personal computer applications (Excel, word, etc.) WORKING CONDITIONS: Normal sedentary office environment. Work requires frequent mental/visual effort in reviewing documents The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned this job. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the job.

DEPARTMENT: QualitySCHEDULE: Full time regular, 40 hrs/week, Day shift, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pmEDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Bachelors degree in health care administration, nursing, or public administration or related field required. Current California RN license (preferred) or other clinical licensure required. Master´s Degree preferred. Total Quality Management certification or Certified Professional of Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) preferred. BLS, ACLSJOB SUMMARY: Directs the Medical Center quality program for hospital and ambulatory sites, which may include one or more of the following: quality assessment and improvement, accreditation and regulation licensing, and compliance. Partners with the medical center executive leadership team and departments to ensure that the program effectively measures, assesses and continuously improves the quality of care and service provided. Manages, facilitates and supports activities related to accreditation, regulation and licensing issues for all health care sites and services across the continuum including, but not limited to: home health, ambulatory services, provider networks, hospital services and health plan. Translates various accrediting, regulatory and licensing agency requirements into action plans to achieve positive survey/audit reviews and renewed licenses. Oversees Medical Staff Services including credentialing and privileging, CME, GME and Medical Library.QUALIFICATIONS: Experience designing, developing, implementing clinical improvement programs. Significant experience (usually 5 years) in Quality Improvement in a health care setting. Previous Management experience required. Demonstrated knowledge of governmental and other regulatory standards, requirements, and guidelines related to quality improvement, such as The Joint Commission, NCQA, Knox-Keene Act, Federal HMO Act, CMS Conditions of Participation, Title 22,Cal-OSHA, HIPAA and Medi-Cal and Medicare regulations and standards. Strong working knowledge of ongoing monitoring techniques (including criteria development and statistical analysis); medical care delivery in hospital and outpatient settings; total quality management principles, tools, and techniques. Effective communication, negotiation and leadership skills. Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Previous management experience in nursing or other allied health professional experience preferred.SKILLS TESTING: RN Medication Math TestingDUTIES: Directs the medical center’s quality management program, which supports the organizational goals and priorities, as well as the requirements of regulatory and accrediting agencies. Provides oversight for the medical center wide involvement in quality improvements, communicate opportunities, results and priorities. Works closely with designated Chiefs of Service and Department Managers to address patient care issues with a goal toward resolution while maintaining confidentiality. Determines strategy for changing existing processes to meet regulatory requirements and translating external demands into program goals. Provides education and technical support to the Medical Center in developing, implementing and maintaining quality improvement activities. Identifies and implements practices to improve quality and service.Collaborates with leadership, departments, clients, TPMG, and community in designing processes, tools and templates that continually improve the quality, efficiency, service and effectiveness of care and service. Consults and participates in performance improvement teams using a variety of methodologies. Partners with Risk Management to reduce medical/legal liability through development of a program which links risk management activities with those of continuous quality improvement. Serves as a critical link in the identification and resolution of issues, which affect the organizational image. Develops and maintains relationships and effective communication with all levels of medical center physicians and staff in order to facilitate problem identification and resolution. Oversees preparation of periodic reports to the KFH/HP Board of Directors and coordinates completion of the Quality annual evaluation, workplan and program description. Supports the peer review process and partners with medical staff to assure process completion. Oversees Medical Staff Services including credentialing, privileging, CME/GME and library responsibilities. Consults on data analysis techniques and evaluates trends to identify potential opportunities for improvement. Manages staff and makes recommendations regarding the need for staff, space and other resources. Manages and resolves human resources and labor relations issues specific to management responsibilities. Develops systems, templates, tools and processes to identify and monitor indicators which best measure improvement in care delivery. Analyzes, interprets and makes recommendations to meet federal, state and local requirements. Identifies key accreditation, regulation and licensing issues and defines areas for improvement. Establishes mechanisms for proactive identification of regulatory issues and tracking of corrective action to minimize negative impact and maximize learning. Relays internal/external communication of information related to accreditation, regulation and licensing. Prepares for surveys and inspections, including educational forums, coordinating mock surveys and assessments assists in developing response plans. Coordinates Formal surveys for all regulatory and accrediting agencies. Interprets and assists in planning responses to new or changing regulations or standards. Collaborates with external regulators to develop standards, which promote high quality patient care and services. Serves as liaison to region, community groups, professional organizations, and licensing/regulatory agencies. Develops, implements, and meets the established financial goals. Monitors applicable budget, and identify and support solutions to reduce cost structure. In collaboration with TPMG, ensures development of a CME program which supports clinical quality goals, trended peer review findings and new technologies embraced by the INTC. Ensures the Medical Library resource supports the achievement of organizational goals through research and best practice identification. Strategically position library services to support the organization’s clinical quality goals and preventive health measures. Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions for salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (KP’s code of conduct) by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements, and KP policies and procedures. In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistently demonstrated the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors.PLEASE NOTE: - Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer

Northwest Health System Springdale

The Chief Quality Officer (RN) is responsible for planning, administration, and monitoring of consistent readiness of all quality management, regulatory requirements, and quality improvement processes. The Chief Quality Officer will oversee and coordinate all hospital efforts to monitor and maintain compliance with all regulatory, State, Federal government, and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization standards. Qualifications Education:• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.Experience:• Minimum of three years in an acute care facility and demonstrates a clear working knowledge of general hospital operations, JCAHO, OSHA, Medicare COP, and state requirements. • Minimum of two years experience in Quality Management required.• Must have coordinated JCAHO preparation and participated in State and CMS surveys within past three years.• MSNCertifications / Licenses:• Current Arkansas state Nurse license

The Director of Quality Management and Regulatory Compliance (QMRC) is responsible for planning, administration, and monitoring of consistent readiness of all quality management, regulatory requirements, and quality improvement processes. The Director of QMRC will oversee and coordinate all hospital efforts to monitor and maintain compliance with all regulatory, State, Federal government, and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization standards. The position reports directly to the CEO.Qualifications Education:-Nursing or other clinical healthcare license/degree. Experience:-Minimum of three years in an acute care facility and demonstrates a clear working knowledge of general hospital operations, Joint Commission, OSHA, Medicare Conditions of Participation, and state requirements.-Minimum of two years experience in Quality Management required.-Must have coordinated Joint Commission preparation and participated in State and CMS surveys within past three years. Licenses/Certificates:-Current license as Registered Professional Nurse or other health care professional-Advance certificate and training preferred.

Cedar Park Regional Medical Center

The Director of Quality Management and Regulatory Compliance (QMRC) is responsible for planning, administration, and monitoring of consistent readiness of all quality management, regulatory requirements, and quality improvement processes. The Director of QMRC will oversee and coordinate all hospital efforts to monitor and maintain compliance with all regulatory, State, Federal government, and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization standards. The position reports directly to the CEO.Qualifications Education:Nursing or other clinical healthcare license/degree. Experience:-Minimum of three years in an acute care facility and demonstrates a clear working knowledge of general hospital operations, Joint Commission, OSHA, Medicare Conditions of Participation, and state requirements.-Minimum of two years experience in Quality Management required.-Must have coordinated Joint Commission preparation and participated in State and CMS surveys within past three years. Licenses/Certificates:-Current license as Registered Professional Nurse or other health care professional-Advance certificate and training preferred.

- Bachelors DegreeDL Drivers License3-5 yearsJob Summary: The Director of Compliance is primarily responsible for overseeing privacy and information security program operation integrity and ensuring compliance with all aspects of legislative and regulatory requirements under state and federal law to include, but not limited to, CMIA, LPS, the Privacy Rule, Security Rule, and HITECH. This person will be responsible for the oversight and maintenance of a privacy and security infrastructure within the organization to include policies and procedures, formal risk review mechanisms, and on-going training and educational activities. Responsible for ensuring consistency and uniformity in the application of program policies and procedures for campus hospitals, outpatient clinics and satellite offices. Responsible for the oversight and development of audit plans, effective tools and methodologies to ensure that the organization is appropriately monitored for privacy and information security compliance. Assists the Executive Director of Compliance as necessary to meet the objectives of the Compliance Program and established Compliance Plans. Performs other duties as assigned. Job Specifications: Bachelors Degree required; preferably in Business, HIA, or related field. RHIA preferred. Masters Degree preferred. Minimum of 3 years experience in implementing and overseeing privacy and security infrastructure at a management level in a healthcare setting required 5 years experience preferred and preferably in an academic medical center environment. Demonstrated experience and skill in dealing with patients, the public, and external regulatory entities, such as the Office of Civil Rights and the Department of Public Health is required. Demonstrated experience in understanding the operational impacts of federal and state regulations related to privacy and security and mitigating risk is required. Privacy and Security certification through AHIMA or other nationally recognized health information certification program is required or must be obtained within one year of hire. Valid California drivers license. Able to use computer and software programs necessary to the position e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and operate/troubleshoot basic office equipment essential to the position.

***Looking for an Experienced applicant that has the ability to Manage a large scale Process Redesign Project**

Job Description - External:The purpose of this position is to provide leadership and direction for implementing a System driven Planned Care Initiative at the PeaceHealth Medical Group Regional level. This person coordinates System Planned Care work with Regional work to ensure that System clinical and operational goals related to the Planned Care initiative are met.NATURE AND SCOPE:The Planned Care Program Manager reports to the System Director, Planned Care. The position has a matrix dyad relationship with the Primary Care Regional Clinic Director/Manager. This position leads and directs the system planned care work, coordinating and aligning any associated regional work as needed to achieve the Planned Care Vision. The individual participates in strategic decisions specific to the Planned Care initiatives. The position requires both strategic and tactical implementation skills and requires solid program planning and implementation skills. Clinical and operational knowledge of healthcare delivery systems and finely honed facilitation and communication skills are essential. This person is expected to be an accurate observer and interpreter of issues involving Planned Care implementation in the regions and must be able to constructively bring these issues to the Regional PHMG leadership team and to the System. On a day to day basis, the individual is responsible for artfully blending analysis, clinical skills and knowledge, and leadership to develop realistic project approaches and plans. The scope of performance includes the ability to effectively communicate PeaceHealth Vision 2012 and strategic plan and the ability to provide staff with the leadership, coaching and support required for achieving cultural change. All activities are expected to be implemented in a way that supports staff engagement and organizational learning. The incumbent will maintain knowledge regarding current programs being implemented in primary care throughout the country and be able to share and articulate those ideas with colleagues at both the regional and system level. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:-Support PeaceHealth Strategies by designing, managing and coordinating agreed-upon system projects, activities, and assignments at the regional level. -Collaborate with System Planned Care Director and with the Regional Clinic Director/Manager to:-Implement initiatives and projects related to Planned Care. (Examples include: implementing disease specific evidence based guidelines, re-designing office processes to support guidelines, team development, patient centered care, and coordinating grants evolving from partnerships with payers etc.) -Lead the Regional Planned Care Leadership Team and coordinate regional work teams as required -Develop regional annual work plan with timelines and milestones-Facilitate development of cross regional standardized policies, practices, protocols and procedures where required to achieve planned care goals. -Establish internal regional processes for evaluating progress-Define measurable goals and objectives -Assist in the identification of staff and team training needs and in the development of plans for improving individual and team effectiveness -Coordinate and escalate risk issues and progress barriers to Regional Planned Care Leadership Team and System Planned Care Director and others as required. -Prioritize and manage tasks so that goals are achieved while at the same time honoring relationships and PeaceHealth values. -Develop effective relationships within the regional medical groups as required to achieve project goals. -Coordinate communication plans to ensure alignment between regions and system; serves as communication conduit between all regional and system key stakeholders.-Prepare leadership reports relating to projects, including status on projects and goals. -Work collaboratively with Analytics, Web Services, CHR and other HID resources.-Support and align all work with PH Change Leadership Strategy.-Establish proficiency with and keep abreast of national trends in assigned project areas.-Participate in cross-regional teams and committees, as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS:Education Bachelors degree required, Masters Degree or advanced training preferred. Clinical Degree/license preferred.Experience Five years experience in a healthcare setting. Progressively responsible experience will include project management, electronic medical records, group or project facilitation, as well as demonstrated successful implementation of clinical programs or quality improvement projects. A working knowledge of the nature and impact of key organizations (JCAHO, CMS, IHI) on PeaceHealth quality measurement and reporting requirements. Strong proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and other standard PC applications is required. Demonstrated experience working successfully with physicians and other clinicians is preferred. Must be able to work efficiently, independently and responsibly with minimal supervision and short time frames. Must also be able to work as part of a team, including at times in a virtual team environment. Demonstrated ability to work with a broad array of people from diverse backgrounds and from various levels of management, ranging from line analysts to Chief Executives, Physicians and other Senior Health Care Leaders, including quality leadership across PeaceHealth. Must be adaptable and flexible with the ability to initiate and support change. Must be able to work with the ambiguity inherent with innovation and design.Skills Strong project management skills and excellent organizational and communication skills, both oral and written, are required. Ability to facilitate discussion, coach, and train concepts related to team process. Must be willing to learn a variety of healthcare improvement tools and methodologies. Ability to cope with multiple demands and extremely precise, detailed and confidential work. Ability to prioritize work effectively, self-motivated and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Job Description - External:The purpose of this position is to provide leadership and direction for implementing a System driven Planned Care Initiative at the PeaceHealth Medical Group Regional level. This person coordinates System Planned Care work with Regional work to ensure that System clinical and operational goals related to the Planned Care initiative are met.NATURE AND SCOPE:The Planned Care Program Manager reports to the System Director, Planned Care. The position has a matrix dyad relationship with the Primary Care Regional Clinic Director/Manager. This position leads and directs the system planned care work, coordinating and aligning any associated regional work as needed to achieve the Planned Care Vision. The individual participates in strategic decisions specific to the Planned Care initiatives. The position requires both strategic and tactical implementation skills and requires solid program planning and implementation skills. Clinical and operational knowledge of healthcare delivery systems and finely honed facilitation and communication skills are essential. This person is expected to be an accurate observer and interpreter of issues involving Planned Care implementation in the regions and must be able to constructively bring these issues to the Regional PHMG leadership team and to the System. On a day to day basis, the individual is responsible for artfully blending analysis, clinical skills and knowledge, and leadership to develop realistic project approaches and plans. The scope of performance includes the ability to effectively communicate PeaceHealth Vision 2012 and strategic plan and the ability to provide staff with the leadership, coaching and support required for achieving cultural change. All activities are expected to be implemented in a way that supports staff engagement and organizational learning. The incumbent will maintain knowledge regarding current programs being implemented in primary care throughout the country and be able to share and articulate those ideas with colleagues at both the regional and system level. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:-Support PeaceHealth Strategies by designing, managing and coordinating agreed-upon system projects, activities, and assignments at the regional level. -Collaborate with System Planned Care Director and with the Regional Clinic Director/Manager to:-Implement initiatives and projects related to Planned Care. (Examples include: implementing disease specific evidence based guidelines, re-designing office processes to support guidelines, team development, patient centered care, and coordinating grants evolving from partnerships with payers etc.) -Lead the Regional Planned Care Leadership Team and coordinate regional work teams as required -Develop regional annual work plan with timelines and milestones-Facilitate development of cross regional standardized policies, practices, protocols and procedures where required to achieve planned care goals. -Establish internal regional processes for evaluating progress-Define measurable goals and objectives -Assist in the identification of staff and team training needs and in the development of plans for improving individual and team effectiveness -Coordinate and escalate risk issues and progress barriers to Regional Planned Care Leadership Team and System Planned Care Director and others as required. -Prioritize and manage tasks so that goals are achieved while at the same time honoring relationships and PeaceHealth values. -Develop effective relationships within the regional medical groups as required to achieve project goals. -Coordinate communication plans to ensure alignment between regions and system; serves as communication conduit between all regional and system key stakeholders.-Prepare leadership reports relating to projects, including status on projects and goals. -Work collaboratively with Analytics, Web Services, CHR and other HID resources.-Support and align all work with PH Change Leadership Strategy.-Establish proficiency with and keep abreast of national trends in assigned project areas.*Participate in cross-regional teams and committees, as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS:Education Bachelors degree required, Masters Degree or advanced training preferred. Clinical Degree/license preferred.Experience Five years experience in a healthcare setting. Progressively responsible experience will include project management, electronic medical records, group or project facilitation, as well as demonstrated successful implementation of clinical programs or quality improvement projects. A working knowledge of the nature and impact of key organizations (JCAHO, CMS, IHI) on PeaceHealth quality measurement and reporting requirements. Strong proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and other standard PC applications is required. Demonstrated experience working successfully with physicians and other clinicians is preferred. Must be able to work efficiently, independently and responsibly with minimal supervision and short time frames. Must also be able to work as part of a team, including at times in a virtual team environment. Demonstrated ability to work with a broad array of people from diverse backgrounds and from various levels of management, ranging from line analysts to Chief Executives, Physicians and other Senior Health Care Leaders, including quality leadership across PeaceHealth. Must be adaptable and flexible with the ability to initiate and support change. Must be able to work with the ambiguity inherent with innovation and design.Skills Strong project management skills and excellent organizational and communication skills, both oral and written, are required. Ability to facilitate discussion, coach, and train concepts related to team process. Must be willing to learn a variety of healthcare improvement tools and methodologies. Ability to cope with multiple demands and extremely precise, detailed and confidential work. Ability to prioritize work effectively, self-motivated and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

MountainView Hospital

Part of Sunrise Health, MountainView Hospital is a full-service modern 250-bed facility in the heart of northwest Las Vegas. Here we offer a family-like culture and stress a team-based approach, aimed at continuing to achieve high levels of patient satisfaction. We are known for our low nurse-to-patient ratio and specialty adult and pediatric intensive care units, and were honored with a Service Excellence Award for womens health and maternity care. We currently have an opportunity for a full-time Quality Management Coordinator who will assume organizational responsibility for medical staff peer review functions and assigned quality improvement initiatives. The Coordinator will serve as team leader for selected quality improvement projects as assigned. In addition, the Coordinator will design and implement quality studies; perform medical record review for abstraction of data for core measures and/or clinical review for peer review and oversee ongoing professional practice evaluation (OPPE). Qualified candidates must have: Nevada Registered Nurse License Bachelors Degree in Nursing or health related field, Masters Degree preferred Professional in Healthcare Quality Certification preferred A minimum of three years recent experience in medical staff peer review/quality management preferred Experience with Microsoft Office, database management preferred Understanding of data management systems Intermediate computer knowledge and expertise At Sunrise Health were guided by a simple yet powerful motto, Another Sunrise. Another Miracle.. And while technology is at the forefront of everything we do, we havent forgotten that its our people who make miracles happen and help our patients heal. As part of our team, we provide you with a benefits package designed to meet your individual needs. Whether youre new to the area or a longtime resident, theres always something new to discover in Las Vegas. For more information please contact Pam at Pamela.Hulbert@hcahealthcare.com or visit our website at www.sunrisehealth.jobs/mountainview to learn more about our opportunities and all that Las Vegas has to offer.Sunrise Health is an equal opportunity employer.

DEPARTMENT: Resource Management SCHEDULE: On-Call, 0 hours per week, Day Shift. 8:00am to 4:30pm. Variable weekdays and hours to support needs of the department. Includes every other third weekend. EDUCATION: BSN or BA in health care related field or Diploma/Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) with comparable years of experience required. Masters Degree preferred. Graduate of accredited school of nursing. LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: BLS Certification and current California RN licensure required. JOB SUMMARY: Performs utilization management activities, discharge planning, and care coordination across the continuum of care in collaboration with the physician and other members of the health care team. QUALIFICATIONS: Experience (usually 2+ years) in direct patient care delivery and management. Demonstrated experience in utilization review, case management, and discharge planning preferred (usually 2+ years). Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, 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.). DUTIES: 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 healthcare 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, carepaths, 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 Workplan 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). Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (KP´s code of conduct) by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements, and KP policies and procedures. PLEASE NOTE: Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer.