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Exciting opportunity for a Continuum of Care Service Director!

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: KFH AdminsSCHEDULE: Full-Time Regular, 40hrs/wk, Day Shift.EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATION/ LICENSE: BSN or BA in health care related field required. Masters degree preferred. Graduate of accredited school of nursing. Current California RN license required. CPR certificate required.QUALIFICATIONS: Substantial experience in-patient care (usually 8 years). Progressive management experience required (usually 5 years). Demonstrated knowledge of Knox, Keene Act, Federal HMO Act, Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, and all other local, state, and federal regulations. Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills.SKILLS TESTING: N/APOSITION SUMMARY: Manages various Continuing Care departments as assigned, which may include 24-hour and multiple location departments. Plans, organizes, directs, evaluates and coordinates inpatient nursing services and/or integrated outpatient- inpatient nursing services across the continuum of care within a Service Area or within a single medical center. Oversees utilization in Continuing Care Programs. Partners with the hospital on discharge planning and social issues. Coordinates with TPMG and appropriate hospital staff to provide for the seamless transition of patients across the continuum of care. Works with KFHP/H and the Medical Group staff developing strategic plans, providing quality care, cost effective services which are aligned with federal, state, and local regulations. Represents Health Plan for Hospital operations and the Continuum. Acts in role of Continuum Administrator in absence of Continuum Administrator.DUTIES: Directs development and implementation of quality and utilization standards across the continuum of care to ensure coordinated plans of treatment, customer focused delivery of services,and cost effective utilization of necessary services. Ensures compliance with administrative, legal and regulatory requirements of the Health Plan contract and governmental and accrediting agencies. Oversees the development of department standards as identified by regulatory agencies, including The Joint Commission, NCQA, CMS, DHS and DMHC. Maintains a state of continuous regulatory readiness. Manages risk not only in the KP internal environment but external to Kaiser through the credentialing process, and quality process. Collaborates with other Service Directors in identifying and implementing innovative models and best practices, emphasizing service improvements and cost reductions. Develops services that achieve ahigh level of customer satisfaction with emphasis on customer service and highest standards of quality and innovation. Utilizes research data to implement clinical changes and the delivery of patient care and member services across the Continuum. Evaluates processes and makes recommendations to improve resource management systems and patient care outcomes across the continuum. Partners with hospital on discharge planning and social issues. Coordinates with TPMG to provide for seamless transition of patients across the continuum of care. Partners with Service Area KFH/TPMG administrative Leadership, APIC and Chiefs of Outside Services and Continuing Care Chief, Resource Management Chiefs, HBS chiefs, other KFH and TPMG service leaders/directors, managers across the continuum of care. Participates in region wide peer group and leadership activities to drive consistency of operations and performance improvement. Manages and resolves human resource, labor relations, employee, and department safety and risk management issues. Oversees utilization for assigned areas. Develops and manages systems and relationships with outside vendors; contract and quality oversight with external vendors. Develops budget and resource allocations for areas of responsibilities. Manages the financial performance and identifies and implements appropriate strategies to reduce costs and improve quality of care and services. Focuses on prevention/intervention and identification if issues/problems prior to their impact on operations and patient care; recommends and develops new programs for specialized patient populations to improve quality and effect improved utilization of services. Monitors utilization indicators; identifies and escalates programs; and initiates and evaluates action plansfor achieving the area�s utilization goals/targets. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente�s Code ofConduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting noncompliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente�s policies and procedures. 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. 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

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: NCAL REVENUE CYCLE ACCESS MANAGEMENT AREA MANAGED: Marin/Sonoma (Santa Rosa, San Rafael)SCHEDULE: Full-time; 40 hours per week; Day Shift; Monday through Friday; 08:00AM - 05:00PM.POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for driving revenue cycle initiatives and operations in a given Kaiser Permanente Northern California medical center, the Director Revenue Cycle is the can-do problem solver and leadership contact for all revenue cycle-related areas and issues, including: direct management of Admitting and Patient Financial Advisors; matrixed accountability of TPMG Medical Office Clerical Coordinate or support and participation in the medical center´s revenue oversight group (ROG); providing leadership, coordination and subject matter expertise across all components of the revenue cycle; monitoring revenue cycle performance metrics; enhancing the members´ experience within the Kaiser Permanente system by developing and implementing streamlined, customer-friendly revenue cycle processes; and driving revenue cycle awareness and education at the medical center. Successful candidate will exude nuanced assertiveness, organizational diplomacy, and an inherent desire to build durable working relationships in matrixed organization. Reporting to Kaiser Foundation Hospitals (KFH) and The Permanente Medical Group (TPMG), the Director Revenue Cycle acts as a liaison and a thought partner to the two entities, maintains a strong link to regional Revenue Cycle leaders and initiatives, and ensures the sustainability of all Medical Center based revenue cycle activities.EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Bachelors degree in business administration, economics, finance, accounting, or related field.PREFERRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Bachelors degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Health Administration or related field is required, or equivalent work experience, Master´s Degree such as MBA, MHA, MPH or PHA is preferred, Other certifications in finance or healthcare is preferred, but not required, such as CPA QUALIFICATIONS: Substantial (8-10 years) directly related financial experience with analytically challenging projects. Significant (3+ years) general management experience. Knowledge in 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. Excellent communications, presentation and interpersonal skills. Able to manage through influence and collaboration. 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). Direct operational experience. Significant experience with KP data sources.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Ten years or more in a progressive revenue cycle role including experience with integrated healthcare delivery systems and multi-facility health systems (advanced education/training also considered). Minimum of five years in a relevant management level position. Minimum of five years experience specifically directing revenue cycle activities for hospital and/or large medical groups with a successful track record in process improvement, improved collections and meeting revenue cycle goals and benchmarks. Excellent working knowledge of revenue cycle operations and insurance benefits and product development. Demonstrated experience in strategic and business planning, strategic information systems, operations improvement and reengineering, project management, and business case development and financial analysis.TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: Directed activities that lead to measurable and sustainable improvements in any of the following areas: Bad Debt Reduction, Business Office Operations, Charge Description Master, Charge Capture, Denials Management, Clinical Documentation, Health Information Management/Coding, or Patient Registration. Ability to lead and achieve success in a consensus based environment. Design and re-designed revenue cycle systems: consulted with appropriate stakeholders to identify issues related to revenue cycle and worked within the operations units to develop and then manage action plan. Demonstrated ability to utilize effective financial management tools, information systems methodologies and supervisory techniques. Developed and maintained budget and operating plan for revenue cycle operations. Ability to analyze trends, develop and maintain performance goals and regularly provide information to senior management. Skilled in coaching, counseling and developing others to achieve operational objectives including teaching the fundamentals of revenue cycle operations and objectives. Skilled in team building, team participation, and achieving organizational success. Excellent written, oral and interpersonal (negotiation and listening) communication skills are required for interacting with all levels of health care professionals within the Hospital and Medical Group. Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with providers and executives, both inside and outside an organization. Advanced proficiency in all Microsoft computer applications (i.e. Excel, Powerpoint and Access) and other job-related networks and software.DUTIES: Serves as an expert consultant to executive leadership on major and highly complex healthcare issues with strategic importance. Provides leadership and direction for the department in accordance with the overall strategic direction of Finance. Communicates information strategically, delivering results-oriented messages. Actively monitors operational and financial performance to anticipate and meet the needs of leadership. Drives for changes in work products and processes that will improve departmental efficiencies and effectiveness. Applies thorough understanding of key business processes to effectively anticipate and address the longer-term implications of decisions/actions. Manages all steps of major projects or processes and adjusts planned approach as required. Fosters a positive and proactive work environment, emphasizing respect for individuals, high standards of quality, customer service, innovation and team work. Fosters strong results orientation within department by motivating staff and holding them accountable to meeting customer needs and organizational goals. Facilitates the ongoing learning, well-being, professional satisfaction and development of staff through training, work assignments, increased responsibility/autonomy and mentoring. Facilitates the ongoing learning, well-being, professional satisfaction and development of staff through training, work assignments, increased responsibility/autonomy and mentoring. Partners with local and regional leadership to find new ways to enhance financial products and services. Understands interrelationships among systems and process across functional areas to redesign process, improve efficiency, and ensure optimal results. Identifies and communicates opportunities for change to improve performance.OTHER DUTIES: Strategic Planning, Influence and Alignment: Provides strategic counsel related to revenue cycle operations for a cross-functional, multi-disciplinary leadership team.

Assistant Dept Mgr

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: MCHSCHEDULE: Part-Time Regular, 36hrs/wk, Evening/Nights.EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATION/ LICENSE: BSN or BA in health care related field preferred. Graduate of accredited school of nursing. Current California RN license required. Current CPR certification required and ALCS certification strongly preferred.QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement, clinical care delivery processes, staffing, and budgeting. Knowledge of Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission and other federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. Strong interpersonal communication skills.SKILLS TESTING: N/APOSITION SUMMARY: This is reserved for CNA Staff RNs who are temporarily classified as Assistant Department Managers in the KFH Trial Program. Manages activities of the unit(s), monitors quality, service and utilization standards. Supervises the day to day shift activities.DUTIES: Manages the unit´s day to day clinical operations including practice standards, staffing, payroll, budgets, fiscal management, and quality improvement. Develops and implements action plans to improve staff development. Supervises a single unit (8 to 24 hours) of approximately 20 - 60+employees. Ensures the highest quality of care is provided and is in compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and established departmental policies and procedures. Utilization of services. Monitors the quality of service and utilization standards and assumes specific responsibility for patient care at the unit level. Ensures coordinated plans of treatment, customer focused care and cost effective utilization of services. Monitors the allocation and utilization of personnel based on continual changes in patient population/needs and provides the best level of patient care while identifying savings opportunities. Works with health care providers outside of the unit, to achieve optimal patient care across the continuum. Researches, identifies, and implements best practice models of other units. Investigates and resolves patient/family member concerns regarding patient care. Supervises the daily unit operations, including human resources management, department and employee safety programs, and risk management. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente´s Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente´s policies and procedures. 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. 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.

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: Med/Surg 4W/4ESCHEDULE: Part-Time 32hrs/wk, Night Shift.EDUCATION/ LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: -BSN or BA in health care related field preferred. -Graduate of accredited school of nursing. -Current California RN license required. -Current BLS certification required and ALCS certification strongly preferred.SKILLS TESTING: N/AQUALIFICATIONS: -Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement, clinical care delivery processes, staffing, and budgeting. -Knowledge of Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission and other federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. -Strong interpersonal communication skills.POSITION SUMMARY: -Manages activities of the unit(s), monitors quality, service and utilization standards. -Supervises the day to day shift activities.DUTIES:-Manages the unit’s day to day clinical operations including practice standards, staffing, payroll, budgets, fiscal management, and quality improvement. -Develops and implements action plans to improve staff development. -Supervises a single unit (8 to 24 hours) of approximately 20 - 60+ employees.-Ensures the highest quality of care is provided and is in compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and established departmental policies and procedures. -Utilization of services. -Monitors the quality of service and utilization standards and assumes specific responsibility for patient care at the unit level. -Ensures coordinated plans of treatment, customer focused care and cost effective utilization of services. -Monitors the allocation and utilization of personnel based on continual changes in patient population/needs and provides the best level of patient care while identifying savings opportunities. -Works with health care providers outside of the unit, to achieve optimal patient care across the continuum. -Researches, identifies, and implements best practice models of other units. Investigates and resolves patient/family member concerns regarding patient care. -Supervises the daily unit operations, including human resources management, department and employee safety programs, and risk management.-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.

ENT position in Santa Rosa, California´s Wine Country.

Sutter Medical Foundation North Bay (SMFNB) has an opportunity for a ENT physician to join the Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods (SMGR). Guaranteed one-year income Option for shareholder track after one-year employmentExcellent benefits, retirement package Unable to accept J-1 visasSMGR is a 69-member physician-owned, multi-specialty medical group that has served the City of Santa Rosa and surrounding areas for over 10 years. The organizations plan is to grow to 115 medical group physicians and 120,000 patients by 2012. SMGR physicians practice at Sutter Medical Foundation North Bays (SMFNB) care centers in Sonoma County and surrounding communities. SMFNBs physician services are exclusively provided by SMGR. Plans are in place for the construction of a complete outpatient services center in Santa Rosa (anticipated opening early 2010) which will include ambulatory surgery, endoscopy, imaging, laboratory and medical offices. Sutter Health is a multi-billion dollar healthcare company with hospitals, Foundations and affiliated Medical Groups from Modesto to the Oregon border. Sutter Health is the second largest healthcare system in Northern California.Santa Rosa, the largest city in Sonoma County, is nestled in the center of the internationally famous Sonoma Wine Country. This warm and friendly city of 450,000 people is an urban blend of art and culture, food, wine and recreation. It is 55 miles north of San Francisco, 30 miles east of the Pacific Ocean and close to 200 wineries in Sonoma County. It also offers 16 golf courses, hot air ballooning, spas and river sports and the famous Sonoma County cuisine. It is a wonderful place to live and work, has a professional symphony, a vigorous theater program, excellent schools, great weather and some of the most affordable housing in the Bay Area.

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: HIMSCHEDULE: Full-time, Regular; 40 hours/ week; Day Shift.EDUCATION/ LICENSE/ CERTIFICATION: Bachelors degree, or equivalent experience in related field. Masters degree preferred. Accredited Record Technician or Registered Records Associate Association required.POSITION SUMMARY: Provides leadership and overall management of all Health Information Management (HIM), outpatient chart room, and medical secretary functions for medical centers and satellites in the CSA. Responsible for developing and maintaining effective policies, procedures, systems, and working relationships with other medical center and CSA departments, division departments, medical staff and external attorneys, providers, regulatory and reporting entities.QUALIFICATIONS: Substantial experience (usually 7-10 years) in the health information management field. Significant experience (usually 5+ years) as a manager of a HIM department. Detail knowledge of The Joint Commission, NCQA, CMRI and federal, state and local requirements for medical records. Current knowledge of ICD9 and CPT4 coding system Strong experience with computerization and technology advances in health information. Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in an electronic health record environment strongly preferred. This experience should include strategic planning, systems implementation, and staff development, with a demonstrated ability to meet organizational goals.DUTIES:Provides strategic planning and direction for the development and enhancement of health information related services throughout the CSA. Ensures that goals and services provided by Health Information Management are aligned with organizational priorities. Ensures compliance with health information requirements established by The Joint Commission, NCQA, federal and state laws and regulations, CMRI, medical staff bylaws, and regional and local policies and procedures. Represents the CSA in division-wide efforts to meet regulatory requirements and improve the quality of health information records and services. Responsible for the care, custody and security of stored medical records, and for tracking the location of medical records when they are properly released for use by care providers. Manages the functions performed by the HIM department including: record delivery and retrieval, assembly, abstracting and analysis, coding, data collection, management and reporting, release of information, vital statistics, and transcription services. Timeliness and accuracy of functions impacts both medical information providers use for patient care as well as medical center revenues. Ensures high quality and consistency of services across the CSA through establishment and implementation of quality assurance activities. Establishes effective working relationships with CSA leadership, TPMG, Department of Quality, Utilization Management, Nursing, and other users of clinical information and data. Ensures the availability and quality of data, and consistency in interpretation of information. Provides effective financial management and efficient use of resources. Directs the development of budgets, monitors operating expenses, analyzes variances and develops corrective action plans. Evaluates opportunities for enhancing the cost effective delivery of service. Ensures effective use of health information data through providing statistical analyses and reports, and by consulting with other departments who utilize data for management, quality, utilization, research, billing and other vital functions. Manages and resolves human resource, employee and department safety and risk management issues. Represents hospital in legal proceedings as keeper of records. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente’s Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente’s policies and procedures. 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.OTHER DUTIES: The HIM Director is responsible for the management and performance of the HIM and Transcription departments for Santa Rosa. The position ensures compliance with regional and local policies and procedures, as well as those of external agencies and government entities. The Director provides strategic direction for the development and enhancement of HIM services, in alignment with organizational goals.

Staff Nurse II opportunity in Santa Rosa, CA!

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: Med/Surg 2WSCHEDULE: On Call, 0hrs/wk, Night Shift.EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: High School Diploma/GEDEXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Minimum of 6 months experience. See job duties for specific experience requirements for specialty units.CERTIFICATION/ LICENSE: Current California RN License, BLS. Depending on the particular specialty, ACLS and or NRP and or PALS may also be required for this position. See job duties for specific requirements for specialty units.QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma/GED. Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program and completion of the current hours required by the BRN of RN student clinical experience or Graduate of registered nursing and either 1) 2000 hours of RN experience in clinical area of specialty from a licensed acute care facility within three (3) years of graduation; or 2) graduate of an accredited licensed vocational nursing program that includes clinical student experience in acute care and has worked 2000 hours as an licensed vocational nurse within the clinical area of specialty within three (3)years before graduation or currently enrolled in an accredited entry level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing. Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California. Minimum of 6 months experience. See job duties for specific experience requirements for specialty units. Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice. Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers). Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills (in English). Good interpersonal skills. Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.MED/SURG- Six months recent (within the last 3 years) experience in an acute care setting. Training in chemotherapy, neurosurgery, telemetry or other specialties may be required once hired. Basic Arrhythmia recognition skills may be required once hired.SPECIALITY AREAS: If no qualified candidate, may be willing to train in the specialty areas listed below. Candidates in training are required to obtain appropriate certifications within 6 months of hire or transfer into unit.SKILLS TESTING: N/APOSITION SUMMARY: The Staff Nurse (SN) II is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame. The SN II provides care to patients via the therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment and instrumentation, and other health care team members.DUTIES: Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status; also nutrition, pain, patient/family education, family involvement and patient advocacy. Formulates a goal-directed plan of care that is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes. Implements care in a thorough, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner. Establishes priorities or patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment, and supplies. Evaluates effectiveness of care given by health care team members. Identifies patient/family learning needs and implements appropriate measures. Documents patient care and unit activities in a timely, accurate, and concise manner. Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights, age specific needs, cultural and ethical beliefs. Demonstrates knowledge of and applies safety principles as identified within the institution. Performs efficiently in emergency patient care situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events. Demonstrates sound knowledge base and actions in the care of a designated patient population. Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional practice. Participates regularly in staff development activities for unit and Department of Nursing personnel. Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management in all aspects of patient care and unit functioning. Participates in unit and Department Performance Improvement activities as directed. Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of health care team members. Utilizes effective communication methods and skills, following lines of authority, as appropriate. Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and all members of the health care team. Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families. Acknowledges staff rights and cultural and ethical beliefs. Provides data for staffing decisions and demonstrates flexibility in the resolution of staffing issues; demonstrates flexibility when floating to other units upon requests. Ability to navigate in a windows environment, utilizing a mouse and the ability to learn electronic medical record system application. Identifies and solves problems effectively. Participates in nursing research activities as requested. Perform other related duties as necessary.Supervisory Responsibilities: This job motivates and provides work direction (direct, check, review, assign, organize and coordination) to LVN�s, Nurse Attendants, unit assistants, etc., but does not have the authority to hire, fire or discipline.

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: AR&LSCHEDULE: Full-Time Regular, 40hrs/wk, Day Shift.EDUCATION/ LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Bachelors degree in nursing or related field.SKILLS TESTING: N/AQUALIFICATIONS: A minimum of 3 years experience in acute care nursing as a RN. Must have a current RN license in California. A minimum of 1 year´s experience in quality management with demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement, statistical analysis, accreditation and licensing processes. Strong problem solving, project management, group facilitation and teamwork skills. Demonstrated ability to assess or evaluate patient medical records as it relates to quality of care and systems analysis. Current working knowledge of The Joint Commission, NCQA and Title 22 standards/regulations. Supervisory experience preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning theories. Must be PC literate, Microsoft Office applications preferred. Valid CA driver´s license with personal means of transportation preferred.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of Joint Commission, Title 22 and Conditions of Participation, knowledge of performance improvement process and excellent communication skills.POSITION SUMMARY: Coordinates quality, utilization and risk management activities for the medical center; provides technical, educational, consultative, and coordinating support to assigned areas.DUTIES: Assists in the coordination of the quality management/utilization management department activities with other medical center departments. Acts as a consultant for appropriate departments on quality management, utilization management and risk management activities. Assists with quality management studies through data collection, data input and report development. Provides objective assessment of important aspects of patient care through ongoing chart review with pre-established criteria. Reports all occurrences which may lead to medical center liability and follows up as necessary. Facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration for development of patient care paths. Reviews hospital admissions and extended stays for specific hospital departments. Serves as a member of the QM and/or UM Committees as needed. Attends and/or participates in committee meetings as needed. Assists in orientation and training of peers; in formulating and evaluating policies and procedures. Performs special projects as assigned, such as statistical reports for state, federal, and local agencies. Assists the director of quality and utilization management for QM and UM in the formulation of department goals and objectives. 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 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.OTHER DUTIES: Will assist Director ARL with auditing of regulatory compliance (Joint Commission, Title 22 and Conditions of Participation), patient and system tracers and survey readiness. Will provide direct feedback to directors and managers on compliance with standards and opportunities to improve patient care and services.

Exciting opportunity for an Assistant Department Manager/Educator!

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: Operating RoomSCHEDULE: Full-time, Regular; 40hrs/week; Day Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:00PMEDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: BSN or BA in health care related field preferred. Graduate of accredited school of nursing. Current California RN license required. Current BLS certification required and ALCS certification strongly preferred.POSITION SUMMARY: Manages activities of the unit(s), monitors quality, service and utilization standards. Supervises the day to day shift activities.QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement, clinical care delivery processes, staffing, and budgeting. Knowledge of Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission and other federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. Strong interpersonal communication skills.DUTIES: Manages the unit´s day to day clinical operations including practice standards, staffing, payroll, budgets, fiscal management, and quality improvement. Develops and implements action plans to improve staff development. Supervises a single unit (8 to 24 hours) of approximately 20 - 60+employees. Ensures the highest quality of care is provided and is in compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and established departmental policies and procedures. Utilization of services. Monitors the quality of service and utilization standards and assumes specific responsibility for patient care at the unit level. Ensures coordinated plans of treatment, customer-focused care and cost effective utilization of services. Monitors the allocation and utilization of personnel based on continual changes in patient population/needs and provides the best level of patient care while identifying savings opportunities. Works with health care providers outside of the unit, to achieve optimal patient care across the continuum. Researches, identifies, and implements best practice models of other units. Investigates and resolves patient/family member concerns regarding patient care. Supervises the daily unit operations, including human resources management, department and employee safety programs, and risk management. 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.

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: Nursing AdminSCHEDULE: On Call, 0hrs/wk, Variable Shift.EDUCATION/ LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: BSN or BA in health care related field preferred. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Current California RN license required. BLS and ACLS certification required.SKILLS TESTING: N/AQUALIFICATIONS: Previous supervisory experience required (usually one year). Previous acute care hospital experience required (usually 4 years). Demonstrated strong interpersonal written and communication skills. Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, and other local, state, and federal regulations.POSITION SUMMARY: Acts as the on-site administrative designee for the entire facility for off-shifts and weekends. Manages all the patient care departments, ensuring appropriate quality of care and compliance with regulations.DUTIES: Manages the off-hours and weekend patient care activities. Ensures staff provides the highest quality of care and are in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, federal, state, and local requirements. Coordinates and monitors staffing for all shifts and maintains appropriate staffing levels and skill mix. Participates in developing, reviewing, and updating departmental policies and procedures. Identifies and implements best practices to provide improved quality care and services. Assess and monitors clinical nursing practice for optimal patient care. Designs and evaluates processes to improve systems and patient care results across the continuum. Follows-up on all clinical issues. Monitors quality of care delivered, ensuring it meets age-related and developmental needs of patients. Supervises staff, assesses their needs and identifies educational opportunities. Collaborates with all departments throughout the medical center. Acts as patient advocate. Assists in developing, monitoring and maintaining the budget. Identifies and recommends opportunities to reduce costs. Manages and resolves human resource, employee and department safety, and risk management issues. 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.

Staff Nurse II, Short Hour Opportunity!

This position supports Kaiser Permanente´s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all lawsand regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures.Kaiser Permanente is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.DEPARTMENT: ICUSCHEDULE: On Call, 0hrs/wk, Night Shift, 12 hr shifts.EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: High School Diploma/GEDEXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Minimum of 6 months experience. See job duties for specific experience requirements for specialty units.CERTIFICATION/ LICENSE: Current California RN License, BLS. Depending on the particular specialty, ACLS and or NRP and or PALS may also be required for this position. See job duties for specific requirements for specialty units.QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma/GED. Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program and completion of the current hours required by the BRN of RN student clinical experience or Graduate of registered nursing and either 1) 2000 hours of RN experience in clinical area of specialty from a licensed acute care facility within three (3) years of graduation; or 2) graduate of an accredited licensed vocational nursing program that includes clinical student experience in acute care and has worked 2000 hours as an licensed vocational nurse within the clinical area of specialty within three (3) years before graduation or currently enrolled in an accredited entry level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing. Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California. Minimum of 6 months experience. See job duties for specific experience requirements for specialty units. Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice. Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers). Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills (in English). Good interpersonal skills. Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.CRITICAL CARE- One year recent (within the last 3 years) experience in Critical Care. Current ACLS certification required. Completion of a Critical Care course preferred.SPECIALITY AREAS: If no qualified candidate, may be willing to train in the specialty areas listed below. Candidates in training are required to obtain appropriate certifications within 6 months of hire or transfer into unit.SKILLS TESTING: N/APOSITION SUMMARY: The Staff Nurse (SN) II is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame. The SN II provides care to patients via the therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment and instrumentation, and other health care team members.DUTIES: Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status; also nutrition, pain, patient/family education, family involvement and patient advocacy. Formulates a goal-directed plan of care that is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes. Implements care in a thorough, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner. Establishes priorities or patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment, and supplies. Evaluates effectiveness of care given by health care team members. Identifies patient/family learning needs and implements appropriate measures. Documents patient care and unit activities in a timely, accurate, and concise manner. Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights, age specific needs, cultural and ethical beliefs. Demonstrates knowledge of and applies safety principles as identified within the institution. Performs efficiently in emergency patient care situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events. Demonstrates sound knowledge base and actions in the care of a designated patient population. Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional practice. Participates regularly in staff development activities for unit and Department of Nursing personnel.Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management in all aspects of patient care and unit functioning. Participates in unit and Department Performance Improvement activities as directed. Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of health care team members. Utilizes effective communication methods and skills, following lines of authority, as appropriate. Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and all members of the health care team. Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families. Acknowledges staff rights and cultural and ethical beliefs. Provides data for staffing decisions and demonstrates flexibility in the resolution of staffing issues; demonstrates flexibility when floating to other units upon requests. Ability to navigate in a windows environment, utilizing a mouse and the ability to learn electronic medical ecord system application. Identifies and solves problems effectively. Participates in nursing research activities as requested. Perform other related duties as necessary.Supervisory Responsibilities: This job motivates and provides work direction (direct, check, review, assign, organize and coordination) to LVN´s, Nurse Attendants, unit assistants, etc., but does not have the authority to hire, fire or discipline.

Sutter Medical Foundation North Bay (SMFNB) has an opportunity for an Internal Medicine physician to join the Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods (SMGR).Guaranteed one-year incomeOption for shareholder track after one-year employmentExcellent benefits, retirement packageUnable to accept J-1 visasSMGR is a 61-member physician-owned, multi-specialty medical group that has served the City of Santa Rosa and surrounding areas for over 10 years. The organization´s plan is to grow to 90 medical group physicians and 120,000 patients by 2012. SMGR physicians practice at Sutter Medical Foundation North Bay´s (SMFNB) care centers in Sonoma County and surrounding communities. SMFNB´s physician services are primarily provided by SMGR. Plans are in place for the construction of a complete outpatient services center in Santa Rosa (anticipated opening early 2010) which will include ambulatory surgery, endoscopy, imaging, laboratory and medical offices. Sutter Health is a multi-billion dollar healthcare company with hospitals, Foundations and affiliated Medical Groups from Modesto to the Oregon border. Sutter Health is the second largest healthcare system in Northern California.Santa Rosa, the largest city in Sonoma County, is nestled in the center of the internationally famous Sonoma Wine Country. This warm and friendly city of 450,000 people is an urban blend of art and culture, food, wine and recreation. It is 55 miles north of San Francisco, 30 miles east of the Pacific Ocean and close to 200 wineries in Sonoma County. It also offers 16 golf courses, hot air ballooning, spas and river sports and the famous Sonoma County cuisine. It is a wonderful place to live and work, has a professional symphony, a vigorous theater program, excellent schools, great weather and some of the most affordable housing in the Bay Area.

Gastroenterologist position in Santa Rosa, California´s Wine Country.

Sutter Medical Foundation North Bay (SMFNB) has an opportunity for a Gastroenterologist physician to join the Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods (SMGR).Guaranteed one-year incomeOption for shareholder track after one-year employmentExcellent benefits, retirement packageUnable to accept J-1 visasSMGR is a 69-member physician-owned, multi-specialty medical group that has served the City of Santa Rosa and surrounding areas for over 10 years. The organizations plan is to grow to 115 medical group physicians and 120,000 patients by 2012. SMGR physicians practice at Sutter Medical Foundation North Bays (SMFNB) care centers in Sonoma County and surrounding communities. SMFNBs physician services are exclusively provided by SMGR. Plans are in place for the construction of a complete outpatient services center in Santa Rosa (anticipated opening early 2010) which will include ambulatory surgery, endoscopy, imaging, laboratory and medical offices. Sutter Health is a multi-billion dollar healthcare company with hospitals, Foundations and affiliated Medical Groups from Modesto to the Oregon border. Sutter Health is the second largest healthcare system in Northern California.Santa Rosa, the largest city in Sonoma County, is nestled in the center of the internationally famous Sonoma Wine Country. This warm and friendly city of 450,000 people is an urban blend of art and culture, food, wine and recreation. It is 55 miles north of San Francisco, 30 miles east of the Pacific Ocean and close to 200 wineries in Sonoma County. It also offers 16 golf courses, hot air ballooning, spas and river sports and the famous Sonoma County cuisine. It is a wonderful place to live and work, has a professional symphony, a vigorous theater program, excellent schools, great weather and some of the most affordable housing in the Bay Area.

Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods is seeking Board Certified/Eligible Hospitalists or Internists to join our expanding Hospitalist Program in Santa Rosa. We offer very competitive compensation, benefits. We currently employ 2 full-time and 12 Independent, dynamic and talented hospitalists to staff the Sutter Medical Center of Santa Rosa hospital.SMGR is a 69-member physician-owned, multi-specialty medical group that has served the City of Santa Rosa and surrounding areas for over 10 years. The organizations plan is to grow to 115 medical group physicians and 120,000 patients by 2012. SMGR physicians practice at Sutter Medical Foundation North Bays (SMFNB) care centers in Sonoma County and surrounding communities. SMFNBs physician services are exclusively provided by SMGR. Plans are in place for the construction of a complete outpatient services center in Santa Rosa (anticipated opening early 2010) which will include ambulatory surgery, endoscopy, imaging, laboratory and medical offices. Sutter Health is a multi-billion dollar healthcare company with hospitals, Foundations and affiliated Medical Groups from Modesto to the Oregon border. Sutter Health is the second largest healthcare system in Northern California.Santa Rosa, the largest city in Sonoma County, is nestled in the center of the internationally famous Sonoma Wine Country. This warm and friendly city of 450,000 people is an urban blend of art and culture, food, wine and recreation. It is 55 miles north of San Francisco, 30 miles east of the Pacific Ocean and close to 200 wineries in Sonoma County. It also offers 16 golf courses, hot air ballooning, spas and river sports and the famous Sonoma County cuisine. It is a wonderful place to live and work, has a professional symphony, a vigorous theater program, excellent schools, great weather and some of the most affordable housing in the Bay Area.

Pulmonary Critical Care / Intensivists position in Santa Rosa, California´s Wine Country!

Sutter Medical Foundation North Bay (SMFNB) has an opportunity for an Pulmonary Critical Care / Intensivists physician to join the Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods (SMGR).Guaranteed one-year incomeOption for shareholder track after one-year employmentExcellent benefits, retirement packageUnable to accept J-1 visasSMGR is a 69-member physician-owned, multi-specialty medical group that has served the City of Santa Rosa and surrounding areas for over 10 years. The organizations plan is to grow to 115 medical group physicians and 120,000 patients by 2012. SMGR physicians practice at Sutter Medical Foundation North Bays (SMFNB) care centers in Sonoma County and surrounding communities. SMFNBs physician services are exclusively provided by SMGR. Plans are in place for the construction of a complete outpatient services center in Santa Rosa (anticipated opening early 2010) which will include ambulatory surgery, endoscopy, imaging, laboratory and medical offices. Sutter Health is a multi-billion dollar healthcare company with hospitals, Foundations and affiliated Medical Groups from Modesto to the Oregon border. Sutter Health is the second largest healthcare system in Northern California.Santa Rosa, the largest city in Sonoma County, is nestled in the center of the internationally famous Sonoma Wine Country. This warm and friendly city of 450,000 people is an urban blend of art and culture, food, wine and recreation. It is 55 miles north of San Francisco, 30 miles east of the Pacific Ocean and close to 200 wineries in Sonoma County. It also offers 16 golf courses, hot air ballooning, spas and river sports and the famous Sonoma County cuisine. It is a wonderful place to live and work, has a professional symphony, a vigorous theater program, excellent schools, great weather and some of the most affordable housing in the Bay Area.

This position supports Kaiser Permanente�s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all lawsand regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures.Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer.DEPARTMENT: Operating RoomSCHEDULE: Per-Diem Regular, 0hrs/wk, Day ShiftEDUCATION REQUIREMENT: High School Diploma/GEDEXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Minimum of 6 months experience. See job duties for specific experiencerequirements for specialty units.CERTIFICATION/ LICENSE: Current California RN License, BLSDepending on the particular specialty, ACLS and or NRP and or PALS may also be required for thisposition. See job duties for specific requirements for specialty units.QUALIFICATIONS:High School Diploma/GED. Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program and completion of thecurrent hours required by the BRN of RN student clinical experience or Graduate of registerednursing and either 1) 2000 hours of RN experience in clinical area of specialty from a licensedacute care facility within three (3) years of graduation; or 2) graduate of an accredited licensedvocational nursing program that includes clinical student experience in acute care and has worked2000 hours as an licensed vocational nurse within the clinical area of specialty within three (3)years before graduation or currently enrolled in an accredited entry level MSN program and hascompleted pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing. Current license to practice as aRegistered Nurse in California. Minimum of 6 months experience. See job duties for specificexperience requirements for specialty units. Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice.Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers). Demonstrated effectivewritten and oral communication skills (in English). Good interpersonal skills. Also refer toPosition Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.OR- Two years recent (within the last 3 years) experience in acute hospital OR, working on a varietyof surgical procedures. The ability to take call within the hospital required response time, workvariable hours, and rotate weekends.SPECIALITY AREASIf no qualified candidate, will be willing to train. Where indicated, candidates in training arerequired to obtain appropriate certification(s) within the designated timeframe for a particularfield of practice.SKILLS TESTING: N/APOSITION SUMMARY: The Staff Nurse (SN) II is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility andaccountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame. The SN II provides care topatients via the therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment and instrumentation,and other health care team members.DUTIES:Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic,psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status; also nutrition, pain, patient/familyeducation, family involvement and patient advocacy. Formulates a goal-directed plan of care that isprioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes. Implements care in athorough, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner. Establishes priorities or patient care basedon essential patient needs and available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment, and supplies.Evaluates effectiveness of care given by health care team members. Identifies patient/familylearning needs and implements appropriate measures. Documents patient care and unit activities in atimely, accurate, and concise manner. Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to patient/familyrights, age specific needs, cultural and ethical beliefs. Demonstrates knowledge of and appliessafety principles as identified within the institution. Performs efficiently in emergency patientcare situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, anddocumenting events. Demonstrates sound knowledge base and actions in the care of a designatedpatient population. Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.Participates regularly in staff development activities for unit and Department of Nursing personnel.Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management in allaspects of patient care and unit functioning. Participates in unit and Department PerformanceImprovement activities as directed. Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of health careteam members. Utilizes effective communication methods and skills, following lines of authority, asappropriate. Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and allmembers of the health care team. Establishes effective working relationships with members of thehealth care team, patients, and families. Acknowledges staff rights and cultural and ethicalbeliefs. Provides data for staffing decisions and demonstrates flexibility in the resolution ofstaffing issues; demonstrates flexibility when floating to other units upon requests. Ability tonavigate in a windows environment, utilizing a mouse and the ability to learn electronic medicalrecord system application. Identifies and solves problems effectively. Participates in nursingresearch activities as requested. Perform other.

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.

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: Nursing Admin SCHEDULE: On Call, 0hrs/wk, Variable Shift. EDUCATION/ LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: BSN or BA in health care related field preferred. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Current California RN license required. BLS and ACLS certifications required. SKILLS TESTING: N/A QUALIFICATIONS: Previous supervisory experience required (usually one year). Previous acute care hospital experience required (usually 4 years). Demonstrated strong interpersonal written and communication skills. Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, and other local, state, and federal regulations. POSITION SUMMARY: Acts as the on-site administrative designee for the entire facility for off-shifts and weekends. Manages all the patient care departments, ensuring appropriate quality of care and compliance with regulations. DUTIES: Manages the off-hours and weekend patient care activities. Ensures staff provides the highest quality of care and are in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, federal, state, and local requirements. Coordinates and monitors staffing for all shifts and maintains appropriate staffing levels and skill mix. Participates in developing, reviewing, and updating departmental policies and procedures. Identifies and implements best practices to provide improved quality care and services. Assess and monitors clinical nursing practice for optimal patient care. Designs and evaluates processes to improve systems and patient care results across the continuum. Follows-up on all clinical issues. Monitors quality of care delivered, ensuring it meets age-related and developmental needs of patients. Supervises staff, assesses their needs and identifies educational opportunities. Collaborates with all departments throughout the medical center. Acts as patient advocate. Assists in developing, monitoring and maintaining the budget. Identifies and recommends opportunities to reduce costs. Manages and resolves human resource, employee and department safety, and risk management issues. 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.