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Kaiser Permanente is looking for a Department Manager, Leader 090901

This position supports Kaiser Permanente´s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures. Kaiser Permanente is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.DEPARTMENT: AdministrationSCHEDULE: Full-time regular, 40 Hours per Week, Day Shift, Schedule and hours dependent upon departmental needs.Position Summary: Manages 24-hour departments providing patient care services. Ensures staff provide high quality, accessible, cost effective care, and patient focused services to members across the continuum, which comply with local, state, and federal requirements. Develops and maintains clinical standards of care and practice; responsible for all resource budgeting, selection and development.Education/License/Certification: BSN or BA in health care related field strongly preferred. Masters degree preferred. Graduate of accredited school of nursing. Current California RN license required.BLS certificate required.Qualifications: Extensive nursing experience in both patient care and management/leadership roles required (usually 5 years). Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, and other local, state, federal regulations. Previous supervisory experience required (usually 4 years). Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills.Duties: Manages the operations of 24-hour departments that may be at multiple locations. Ensures Assistants and staff provide the highest quality of care and are in compliance with the Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission, federal, state, and local requirements. Establishes, implements, and maintains patient care and service standards to meet members and internal clients expectations. Designs and evaluates processes to improve systems and patient care results across the continuum of care.Develops and monitors budgets for the appropriate use of human and material resources. Monitors financial performance and identifies and implements strategies to reduce costs and improve quality of care/service. Determines the appropriate staff mix for department and develops processes to screen, interview, hire, train, and maintain the competency of all department staff. Ensures ongoing staff development. Develops, implements, and monitors departmental policy and procedures which support the organizations goals and business objectives and ensures they are met. Oversees and develops standards of care and standards of practice, directs fiscal management, and quality improvement activities.Manages and resolves human resource, employee and department safety, and risk management issues. 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. In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors.PLEASE NOTE: - Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer

DEPARTMENT: Patient Care ServicesSCHEDULE: Full time regular, 40 hrs/week, Day shiftEDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: BSN or BA in health care related field required and current California RN license required. Masters degree in Nursing, Health Care, Public Administration, or Business Administration preferred.JOB SUMMARY: Plans, organizes, directs, evaluates and coordinates inpatient-nursing services within a service line. Collaborates with KFHP/H and the Medical Group staff in the development and execution of strategic plans, providing quality care, and managing cost-effective services which are aligned with federal, state, and local regulations. Responsible for achieving the strategic vision for nursing in their assigned areas of accountability. Responsible for the quality of nursing care and services to patients in their assigned areas of responsibility. Accountable for the following areas dependent upon medical center beds and services offered: Adult Services: Med Surg, Dialysis, Clinical Dietician, Critical Care, TCU, RT, ED if applicable. Maternal Child Health: Labor & Delivery, Pediatrics, PICU, NICU, Maternity, and Normal Newborns (maybe combined with Perioperative). Perioperative: OR, PACU, Central Sterile, Ambulatory Surgery Centers (may be combined with MCH). Maintains key Relationships with Clinical and Administrative Director peers, Chiefs of Service, other department directors reporting to Assistant Administrators for clinical and operations, regional PCS, AMGAs, community peers. Maintains key Relationships with Clinical and Administrative Director peers, Chiefs of Service, other department directors reporting to Assistant Administrators for clinical and operations, regional PCS, AMGAs, community peers.QUALIFICATIONS: Substantial nursing experience in patient care (usually 8 years). Progressive management experience required (usually 5 years). Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to lead and manage through influence and change. Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations such as: Knox-Keene Act, Federal HMO Act, Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, and all applicable Medicare and Medi-Cal regulations. Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment. Demonstrated ability to achieve results in a union environment. Proven ability to deliver results for meeting organizational objectives. Proven ability to work effectively with Labor.DUTIES: Collaborates with AAPCS and other medical center management in identifying and implementing innovative models and best practices with an emphasis on quality of care, service improvements and cost reduction. With TPMG partner, directs development and implementation of quality and utilization standards across the continuum of care to ensure coordinated plans of treatment, patient focused delivery of services and cost effective utilization of necessary services. Builds trust with the nursing team through visibility. Coordinates with TPMG to provide for the seamless transition of patients across the continuum of care. Establishes partnerships with facility leadership groups. In collaboration with medical staff and facility leadership ensures a superior care experience and a safe environment with patients and staff. Ensures policies, practices, and procedures comply with administrative, legal and regulatory requirements of the Health Plan contract and governmental and accrediting agencies. Provides clinical and professional oversight for areas of accountability. Assures successful implementation of organizational strategies such as Hospital Efficiency, Work Place Safety, Supply Cost Initiative including OR Back-log, Patient satisfaction. Through the hiring, retention, and development of internal staff in areas of accountability, achieves staffing ratios and optimal patient outcomes with minimal dependence on premium pay (overtime and registry/traveler staff). Mentors nursing managers in development of leadership skills, fiscally accountable staffing/scheduling practices, professional development of staff, and outcomes based practice. Oversees the development of department standards as identified by regulatory agencies including policies and procedures. Develops services that achieve a high level of customer satisfaction with emphasis on customer service, highest standards of quality and innovation. Maintains a state of continuous regulatory readiness. Manages and resolves human resource, labor relations, employee and department safety and risk management issues. Enhances nursing practice and patient outcomes through the effective use of clinical practice and GRASP committees. Participates in developing the hospital�s plan for the recruitment and retention of nursing resources to ensure that a sufficient number of qualified staff members are available to meet the needs of the patients. Utilizes research data to implement clinical changes and the delivery of patient care and member services. Directs the budget and resource allocations for designated departments. Manages the financial performance and identifies and implements strategies to reduce costs and improve quality of care and services. Communicates effectively as hospital�s advocate to members of the community, continually seeking ways to improve and promote the public relations objective of the hospital and marketing services. Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, KaiserPermanente 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. In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors.PLEASE NOTE: - Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer -

Manager II (Non-RN) Service Unit (090230)

This position supports Kaiser Permanente�s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures. Kaiser Permanente is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.DEPARTMENT:Women�s ClinicSCHEDULE:Full-Time Regular, 40 Hours per Week, Day Shift, Monday through Friday: varies. Schedule to be dependant upon departmental needs.Position Summary:Manages a large unit or multiple units providing ambulatory services. Ensures staff provides high quality, accessible, cost effective care, and patient focused services to members across the continuum, which comply with local, state, and federal requirements. Develops and maintains budgets and on-going staff development.Education/License/Certification:Bachelor�s degree or equivalent experience in health related field required. Master�s degree preferred. BLS certification required.Qualifications:Significant experience in both outpatient care and management/leadership roles required (usually 5 years). Significant supervisory experience required (usually 5 years). Knowledge of The Joint Commission, and other local, state, federal regulations. Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills. Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.Duties:Manages the operations of a large unit or multiple units in an outpatient facility. Ensures Assistants and staff provide the highest quality of care and are in compliance with The Joint Commission, federal, state, and local requirements. Collaborates with physicians and other healthcare providers in establishing, implementing, and maintaining patient care and quality service standards to meet members and internal client�s expectations.Acts as patient advocate resolving patient care issues. Designs and evaluates processes to improve systems and patient care results across the continuum of care. Develops and monitors budgets and resource allocations. Monitors financial performance and identifies and implements strategies to reduce costs and improve quality of care/service. Determines the appropriate staff mix for department and develops processes to screen, interview, hire, train, and maintain the competency of all department staff. Provides ongoing staff development. Develops, implements, and monitors departmental policies and procedures which support the organizations goals and business objectives and ensures they are met. Collaborates with Physician Team Leader and Department Chief in developing the level of patient services and the day-to-day operations of the department.Manages and resolves human resource, labor relations, employee and department safety, and risk management issues. 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.In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors.PLEASE NOTE: - Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer