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Administrative House Supervisor Opportunity!

DEPARTMENT: Patient Care ServicesSCHEDULE: On call, 0 hrs/week, Day/Evening shift. Ability to work flexible hours.EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: BSN or BA in health care related field preferred. Graduate of anaccredited school of nursing. Current California RN license required. BCLS and ACLS certificationsrequired.JOB SUMMARY: Acts as the on-site administrative designee for the entire facility for off-shifts andweekends. Manages all the patient care departments, ensuring appropriate quality of care andcompliance with regulations.QUALIFICATIONS: Previous supervisory experience required (usually one year). Previous acute care hospital experience required (usually 4 years). Demonstrated strong interpersonal written andcommunication skills. Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, and other local, state,and federal regulations.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master´s Degree in Nursing preferred. BSN required/6 year´s acute careclinical experience may be considered in lieu of formal academic training. Computer literacy withIBM PC required; working knowledge of ANSOS system. Knowledge of Microsoft Windows highly desirable.Three (3) years as a first line supervisor or equivalent position. Experience in Nursing Officepreferred. Demonstrate competency in Labor Contract Interpretation. Demonstrate knowledge ofmanagement theory, initiative and ability to develop, implement and evaluate methods and systems toimprove efficiency of assigned areas. Demonstrate ability to effectively organize and prioritizeworkflow. Demonstrates a service-oriented approach and an openness to creative and innovativeapproaches to providing service characterized by culturally sensitive, polite communication withpatients, staff members, and visitors is required. Candidates must demonstrate effectivecommunication with co-workers, physicians, and patients as well as demonstrate courtesy throughrespectful and polite communication. Candidate must be willing to work in a labor/managementpartnership environment. Highly developed interpersonal skills. Acute care clinical experiencerequired. Ability to work flexible hours.DUTIES: Manages the off-hours and weekend patient care activities. Ensures staff provides thehighest 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 andmaintains appropriate staffing levels and skill mix. Participates in developing, reviewing, andupdating departmental policies and procedures. Identifies and implements best practices to provideimproved quality care and services. Assess and monitors clinical nursing practice for optimalpatient care. Designs and evaluates processes to improve systems and patient care results across thecontinuum. Follows-up on all clinical issues. Monitors quality of care delivered, ensuring it meetsage-related and developmental needs of patients. Supervises staff, assesses their needs andidentifies educational opportunities. Collaborates with all departments throughout the medicalcenter. 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) bymaintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics andintegrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable Federal and State laws andregulations, accreditation and licensure requirements, and KP policies and procedures.In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating servicebehaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission aswell as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistentlydemonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior andculturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providersand vendors.PLEASE NOTE: - Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer -

DEPARTMENT: Patient Care ServicesSCHEDULE: On call, 0 hrs/week, Night shift. Ability to work flexible hours.EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: BSN or BA in health care related field preferred. Graduate of anaccredited school of nursing. Current California RN license required. BCLS and ACLS certificationsrequired.JOB SUMMARY: Acts as the on-site administrative designee for the entire facility for off-shifts andweekends. Manages all the patient care departments, ensuring appropriate quality of care andcompliance with regulations.QUALIFICATIONS: Previous supervisory experience required (usually one year). Previous acute care hospital experience required (usually 4 years). Demonstrated strong interpersonal written andcommunication skills. Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, and other local, state,and federal regulations.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master´s Degree in Nursing preferred. BSN required/6 year´s acute care clinical experience may be considered in lieu of formal academic training. Computer literacy withIBM PC required; working knowledge of ANSOS system. Knowledge of Microsoft Windows highly desirable.Three (3) years as a first line supervisor or equivalent position. Experience in Nursing Office preferred. Demonstrate competency in Labor Contract Interpretation. Demonstrate knowledge ofmanagement theory, initiative and ability to develop, implement and evaluate methods and systems toimprove efficiency of assigned areas. Demonstrate ability to effectively organize and prioritizeworkflow. Demonstrates a service-oriented approach and an openness to creative and innovativeapproaches to providing service characterized by culturally sensitive, polite communication withpatients, staff members, and visitors is required. Candidates must demonstrate effectivecommunication with co-workers, physicians, and patients as well as demonstrate courtesy throughrespectful and polite communication. Candidate must be willing to work in a labor/managementpartnership environment. Highly developed interpersonal skills. Acute care clinical experiencerequired. Ability to work flexible hours.DUTIES: Manages the off-hours and weekend patient care activities. Ensures staff provides thehighest 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 andmaintains appropriate staffing levels and skill mix. Participates in developing, reviewing, andupdating departmental policies and procedures. Identifies and implements best practices to provideimproved quality care and services. Assess and monitors clinical nursing practice for optimalpatient care. Designs and evaluates processes to improve systems and patient care results across thecontinuum. Follows-up on all clinical issues. Monitors quality of care delivered, ensuring it meetsage-related and developmental needs of patients. Supervises staff, assesses their needs andidentifies educational opportunities. Collaborates with all departments throughout the medicalcenter. 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) bymaintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics andintegrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable Federal and State laws andregulations, accreditation and licensure requirements, and KP policies and procedures.In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating servicebehaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission aswell as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistentlydemonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior andculturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providersand vendors.PLEASE NOTE: - Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer -

Great opportunity for a Senior Physical Therapist!

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: Physical TherapySCHEDULE: Part Time regular, 36 hours a week, Day Shift. Monday-Friday with rotating schedule including weekends and holidays.EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Graduate of an accredited physical therapy curriculum with a Bachelors, Masters or Doctoral degree with certification in Physical Therapy or foreign-trained equivalent. Licensed to practice physical therapy by the State of California. Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date.JOB SUMMARY: Provides independent physical therapy management of patients under the direction of the Rehabilitation Services Director or designee. Provides physical therapy services in specialized patient care clinics, and assists in the development, implementation and review of departmental patient care programs.QUALIFICATIONS: Must have at least two years experience in physical therapy.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:- Must demonstrate evidence of high standards in delivery of pt. care in compliance with professional practice/policies/procedures- Must exhibit strong communication skills, both written and verbal- Must exhibit a high degree of tact, courtesy, & poise when interacting with employees, patients, and visitors- Evidence of active & current participation in continuing education and APTA preferred- Current CPR required Will consider PT 1, with appropriate experienceDUTIES: Evaluates patients and interprets evaluation findings to determine the nature and extent of dysfunction. Establishes treatment goals and plans treatment to achieve established goals. Initiates discharge planning for physical therapy. Implements the treatment plan through direct treatment of the patient, delegates a portion of the treatment plan to appropriate supportive personnel, and coordinates the treatment program with other health care personnel as appropriate. Provides advice and education to patient and family. Regularly reassesses clinical signs and symptoms to determine effectiveness of treatment, progress of patients towards goals, and the need for modifying goals and treatment. Discharges patient from physical therapy when the patient has received maximum benefit from physical therapy. Provides accurate, timely documentation of physical therapy patient management. Participates in appropriate and approved educational and clinical research activities in physical therapy. Participates in specialized patient care clinics outside the department. Assists in the development, implementation, and review of departmental patient care programs. Performs other duties as needed in the areas of staff education, departmental operations, and departmental projects. Demonstrates on-going progress toward meeting the criteria for professional practice.DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES:- Works as a team member with PT colleagues and other healthcare providers- Performs other duties, as required, to meet departmental needs for operations and pt care.- This position will provide service to both in-patient and out-patient depts., including weekends/holidays, based upon operational need. 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.PLEASE NOTE: Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer -

DEPARTMENT: SNF/Cont CareSCHEDULE: Full time regular, 40 hours/week, Day shift, Monday-Friday including Saturday and Sunday. Requires travel between Medical Centers and assigned SNF´s within Service Areas.EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: BSN or BA in health care related field preferred. Graduate of accredited school of nursing. Current California RN license. PHN preferred. Current CA Drivers License required. Current BLS certificate required.JOB SUMMARY: Conducts utilization review for in-house patients and those members at contracted facilities. Assists in the discharge planning process.QUALIFICATIONS: Previous experience in an inpatient setting (usually 2 years). Previous experience utilization experience required (usually 1 year). Clinical expert in area of review preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of diagnostic codes.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Conducts utilization review for in-house patients and those members at contracted facilities. Assists in the discharge Minimum 2 years´ experience within the past five years in an acute medical-surgical setting or skilled level required Minimum 2 years strong QA/UR experience preferred Experience working in chronic disease management and/or with older adult caseload Team leader experience or experience directing the work of others preferred. Excellent clinical assessment and management skills are essential Must demonstrate skills in verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently Demonstrated excellent attendance record required. Computer word processing knowledgeDUTIES: Conducts utilization review for in-house patients as well as those members who have admitted to contracted facilities. Conducts clinical reviews based on established treatment criteria. Reviews utilization patterns, identifies trends and problems areas for special studies. Assists other healthcare providers in the discharge planning process and triaging on alternative unit of care. Assists in collecting and assimilating clinical data to enhance the quality of services. Generates quality improvement results. Collaborates with physicians on clinical reviews, keeps them appraised of Kaiser clinical criteria. Reports and investigates unusual occurrences and questions inappropriate decisions based on their professional expertise. Interviews patients/caregivers regarding care after hospitalization. Counsels on Medicare and health care plan coverage. Coordinates referrals to appropriate agencies/facilities.DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES:1. Monitors admission of Kaiser patients to contracted skilled nursing facilities and assures that the nursing facility has received all required information and documentation for appropriate care of the patient.2. Facilitates provision of other Kaiser services required for the patient, including physician care, during the patient´s SNF stay and at discharge.3. Tracks patients´ stay in the facility, including services received, medical and functional status and readiness for discharge.4. Authorizes initial and extensions of SNF care in consultation with the SNF physician, based on skilled care criteria, and issues notices of non-coverage to patients/families as described by regulatory agencies.5. Under protocol, gives direction to SNF´s for clinical management of patient problems.6. Maintains SNF charts/CMS/Health Connect with accurate patient data and documents all patient contacts and interventions into CMS.7. Acts as shift supervisor for SNF office staff.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 superiorPLEASE NOTE: - Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer

Quality and AR&L Director

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

DEPARTMENT: Home HealthSCHEDULE: Full time regular, 40 hrs/week, Day shift, Monday-Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pmEDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: BSN or BA in health care related field preferred. Graduate of accredited school of nursing required. Current California RN license required. Current BLS certification required. PHN certificate preferred. Current valid California Driver’s license required.JOB SUMMARY: Supervises activities of the home/health/hospice agency. Monitors quality, service and utilization standards. Supervises the day-to-day clinical operational activities. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement, clinical care delivery processes, staffing, and budgeting. Demonstrated supervisory or lead experience. Knowledge of Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission and other federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. Previous nursing experience in acute care setting (usually two years). Previous home health and/or hospice experience (usually three years). Strong interpersonal communication skills. Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.DUTIES: Supervises the day-to-day clinical operations of the agency, including practice standards,staffing, payroll, budgets, fiscal management, and quality improvement. Supervises agency and employee safety programs and risk management. Responsible for overall supervision of hospice and home health nurses and aides, includes interviewing, hiring, monitoring assignments and evaluating personnel. Develops and implement action plans to improve staff development. Acts as resource to staff as clinical expert. Ensures individualized care goals are met. 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. Monitors the quality of service and utilization standards and assumes specific responsibility for patient care at the agency level. Researches, identifies, and implements best practice models of other agencies.Participates in program management, including licensing, budgeting, utilization and quality assessment/improvement activities. 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 agency to achieve optimal patient care across the continuum. Coordinates with appropriate team members or contract services for the clinical care hospice and home health patients and families. Reviews all visits made by contract services for adherence to hospice and home health policies. Ensures patients receive quality care by reviewing documentation, making visits with staff, reviewing care plans, conducting/participating in multidisciplinary team conferences, and reviewing patient satisfaction reports. Investigates and resolves patient/family member concerns regarding patient care.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

Inservice Education Instructor Clinical Educator Opportunity!

DEPARTMENT: Patient Care ServicesSCHEDULE: Full time regular, 40 hours/week, Day shift, Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pmEDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in nursing education required. Master’s degree strongly preferred. Current California RN license required.JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for clinical education and training programs to meet the learning and developmental needs of the clinical staff. Designs, implements, and evaluates strategies to maintain clinical competency of care providers.QUALIFICATIONS: Previous recent experience in in-service education in clinical area required (usually two to five years). Adult learning knowledge required. -Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and group facilitator process skills. -Must possess a thorough knowledge of the California Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, Title 22, QA, BRN regulations.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: BLS instructor preferred.DUTIES: Designs, implements, and evaluates programs that meet learning and competency development needs of clinical staff. Responds quickly to corporate changes in clinical practice and provides training required. Insures compliance and documentation of educational programs based on regulatory agency standards. Develops, implements, monitors, and evaluates effectiveness of orientation/training/cross-training programs that are based on an assessment of individual skills and evaluated by clinical competency outcome criteria. Individual collaborates with leadership to improve quality and efficiency throughout the continuum of clinical care. Conducts research into professional and community practice standards, technology, and clinical innovations for improved service within assigned care area. Makes recommendations for cost/quality strategies; works within budget. Communicates and markets educational programs to broad target audience using appropriate methods. 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 TEMPORARY, 40 hours/week, Day shift, Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pmEDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in nursing education required. Masters degree strongly preferred. Current California RN license required.JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for clinical education and training programs to meet the learning and developmental needs of the clinical staff. Designs, implements, and evaluates strategies to maintain clinical competency of care providers.QUALIFICATIONS: Previous recent experience in inservice education in clinical area required (usually two to five years). Adult learning knowledge required. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and group facilitator process skills. Must possess a thorough knowledge of the California Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, Title 22, QA, BRN regulations.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: BLS instructor preferred.DUTIES: Designs, implements, and evaluates programs that meet learning and competency development needs of clinical staff. Responds quickly to corporate changes in clinical practice and provides training required. Insures compliance and documentation of educational programs based on regulatory agency standards. Develops, implements, monitors, and evaluates effectiveness of orientation/training/cross-training programs that are based on an assessment of individual skills and evaluated by clinical competency outcome criteria. Collaborates with leadership to improve quality and efficiency throughout the continuum of clinical care. Conducts research into professional and community practice standards, technology, and clinical innovations for improved service within assigned care area. Makes recommendations for cost/quality strategies; works within budget. Communicates and markets educational programs to broad target audience using appropriate methods. 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.

MRI Technologist II Opportunity!

DEPARTMENT: Diagnostic ImagingSCHEDULE: Short-Hour Regular, 8 hours per week. Day shift. Will work every other Weekend.Week 1: Sunday 7:30am to 4:00pmWeek 2: Saturday 11:30am to 8:00pmEDUCATION: High School Diploma/GEDLICENSE/CERTIFICATION: CRT - California Radiologic Technologist License. California Venipuncture Certificate (must be obtained with 6 months of hire). BLSJOB SUMMARY: Operates magnetic resonance imaging equipment to produce cross-sectional images(photographs) of patient´s body for diagnostic purposes. Under the direction of the Chief of Radiology and the Imaging Services Director, with latitude for independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative, performs related technological functions to ensure optimal diagnostic quality of patient care utilizing efficient and safe processes.QUALIFICATIONS: Experience Requirement: 2 years- High School Diploma/GED.- California Venipuncture Certificate (must be obtained with 6 months of hire)- CRT - California Radiologic Technologist License- Have two (2) years Regular (twenty (20) hours or more per week) continuous recent experience as a MRI Technologist and be fully proficient in all the duties required of a MRI Technologist II to the satisfaction of the department manager.- Must have demonstrated proficiency in teaching other Technologists. May be required to direct, check and train other MRI employee.- Must be fully proficient in MRI to the full satisfaction of the department manager and have knowledge of the required protocols in performing complex MRI procedures.- Effective oral and written communications skills.- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other incumbents of the organization.- Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.SKILLS TESTING: N/ADUTIES: Performs patient studies according to set protocol including placing specified coil close to area of interest. Operates imaging and other equipment devices so that quality diagnostic services are provided, including keying commands to specify scan sequences into computer, adjusting transmitters and receivers, and keying in data on keyboard of camera to photograph images. Interviews patient to explain magnetic resonance imaging procedures to address patient concerns and exhibits a high degree of tact, courtesy and poise when interacting with patients, staff, and visitors. Ensures patient and staff safety, including explaining safety protocol, requesting removal of hazardous metal objects, alerting staff of danger or carrying metal around magnet, and monitoring patients via closed circuit TV. Orients new hires and trains MRI Technologist, students, trainees. Trains MRI Technologists I in MRI procedures. May be required to direct, check and train other MRI employees in absence of MRI Supervising Technologist. Perform other related duties as necessary.Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.Corporate Compliance Accountability: 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-

DEPARTMENT: Patient Care Services SCHEDULE: Full time regular, 40 hrs/week, Day shift 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. CPR certificate required. JOB SUMMARY: Manages 24-hour departments providing patient care services. Ensures staff provides high quality, accessible, cost effective care, and patient focused services to members across the continuum, which complies with local, state, and federal requirements. Develops and maintains clinical standards of care and practice; responsible for all resource budgeting, selection and development. 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. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Substantial nursing experience in critical 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, JCAHO, 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: 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 client’s 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. 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 PLEASE NOTE: - Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer -