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Kern Medical Center is a 222 bed acute care teaching hospital. The Medical Center serves a community of approximately 650,000, and the hospital is owned and operated by the County of Kern.

Under direction, to be responsible for the supervision of nursing services for an inpatient unit or outpatient clinic at Kern Medical Center or Kern County Mental Health including the day-to-day operational and program activities.Distinguishing Characteristics:Incumbents in this classification are distinguished by being assigned to the supervision and direction of staff assigned to an outpatient service, inpatient units, a special unit or an assigned area of responsibility.Essential Functions:* Coordinates, supervises, and directs the clinical, operational and program activities, inclusive of unit personnel, on a day-to-day basis to meet unit objectives.* Collaborates with charge nurse to provide appropriate staff placement based on the clinical needs of the patients and ensure delivery of quality patient care.* Monitors, maintains and adjusts staffing levels according to units productivity, staffing goals and patient acuity with rationale for any variances; participates in data collection for unit based on quality assurance indicators.* Assures staff compliance with regulatory standards, governmental regulations and hospital standards and rules.* Assists with maintaining fiscal control of assigned hospital cost centers.* Supervises, trains, evaluates and participates in the selection of staff and initiates and participates in personnel actions in accordance with the departments human resources practices and procedures and organizational philosophy.* Plans, coordinates, directs and provides patient care orientation and on-going education to staff utilizing preceptors, staff development and existing staff members to ensure orientation to patient care philosophy, systems, policies, procedures,established standards of care and practice and to ensure professional development.* Performs unit specific projects as assigned by the Clinical Director or Mental Health System Administrator; prepares and maintains reports and records.* Establishes and maintains an effective working relationship with the medical staff, healthcare teams, patients and their family members and the public.* Acts in the absence of the Clinical Director or Mental Health System Administrator as assigned.* Supports and participates in performance improvement and risk management programs; represents the division on interdepartmental and interdisciplinary committees and task forces as assigned.* Serves as liaison during shift between assigned unit and hospital divisions.* Provides direct patient care as required based on staffing levels, patient loads and unit necessity.Other Functions:* Provides coverage as a Nursing Shift manager as required.* Performs other job related duties as assigned.Employment Standards:Possession of a valid licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of California and a bachelors degree in nursing.ORPossession of a valid licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California,an Associates Degree in Nursing, and a national certification in an area of expertise.ANDThree (3) years (within the last five (5) years) of progressively responsible clinical experience as an RN in an acute care facility at a level equivalent to Hospital Staff Nurse II in the Kern County classification system.ORPossession of a valid licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.ANDThree (3) years (within the last five (5) years) of progressively responsible experience as an RN at a level equivalent to Hospital Staff Nurse II in the Kern County classification system and one (1) year of nursing experience in a supervisory or leadcapacity.Option III - Mental Health Department: Qualifying experience at a level equivalent to Mental Health Nurse II in the Kern County classification system may be substituted on a year for year basis for experience at a level equivalent to Hospital Staff Nurse II.Possession and maintenance of a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card.Dependent upon assignment specific certificates or specialized education in nursing speciality areas may be required.Knowledge of: principles of nursing and personnel management and supervision; modern principles, methods and practices of nursing and hospital organization; healthcare and nursing trends; quality improvement; principles and techniques of effective supervision and staff utilization; applicable Federal, State, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and Title 22 standards and regulations.Ability to: coordinate administrative, operational and program activities; supervise, train and evaluate professional and non-professional employees; work independently; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; prepare and maintain concise and comprehensive written reports, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and other hospital employees, patients and their families.

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: Continuity of Care/Multi-Site (Modesto/Stockton) SCHEDULE: Full-Time Regular, 36-40hrs/wk, Night shift. Shift and locations may vary depending on need, 7:00pm to 7:00am. This is a multi-site position. Will work in Modesto and the Stockton facility. EDUCATION/ LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: BSN or BA in health care related field or Diploma/Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) or comparable years of experience required. Masters Degree preferred. Graduate of accredited school of nursing, BLS Certification, and current California RN licensure required. SKILLS TESTING: N/A QUALIFICATIONS: Experience (usually 2+ years) in direct patient care delivery and management. Demonstrated experience in utilization review, case management, and discharge planning preferred (usually 2+ years). Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, DMHC, CMS, NCQA, HIPPA, ERISA, EMTALA and all other applicable federal/state/local laws and regulations. Demonstrated strong communication and customer service skills, problem-solving, critical thinking, and clinical judgement abilities. Fundamental word processing and computer navigation skills, and the ability to interpret and use analytic data in day to day operations. Knowledge of healthcare benefits associated with various business lines (Medicare/KPSA, Commercial/KFH, Medi-Cal, Federal, etc.). POSITION SUMMARY: Performs utilization management activities, discharge planning, and care coordination across the continuum of care in collaboration with the physician and other members of the health care team. DUTIES: Utilization Management Performs daily preadmission, admission, and concurrent utilization reviews using guidelines, institutional policies/procedures, and other information to determine appropriate levels of care and readiness for discharge. Escalates utilization and system problems which have not been resolved at the local level to the next level (RM/UM Director, CCL, DHO, etc.), immediately. Monitors the progression of the plan of care and facilitates discussions with the multi-disciplinary teams. Educates other healthcare team members on utilization and cost containment initiatives. Collaborates with and provides information to patients, families, physicians, and staff regarding the provisions of care. Incorporates and counsels on the correct and consistent application, interpretation, and utilization of member health care benefits (including transition of care). Discharge Planning Ensures continuity of care through communication in rounds and written documentation, level of care recommendations, transfer coordination, discharge planning and obtaining authorizations/approvals as needed for outside services for the patient. Develops, evaluates, and coordinates a comprehensive discharge plan in conjunction with the patient/family, physician, nursing , social services, and other healthcare providers and agencies. Performance Improvement Monitors care processes to provide cost-effective implementation and evaluation of utilization management and patient care activities, initiatives, and protocols. Participates in the development and implementation of guidelines, preprinted physician orders, carepaths, etc. for patient care. Identifies and assists in the implementation of opportunities for cost-savings and improvements in the quality of care across the continuum. Develops, collects, trends, and analyzes data relevant to the utilization of healthcare resources including avoidable/variance days, readmissions, one-day stays, DRGs, LOS, etc. Participates in the development, implementation, communication, maintenance and monitoring of local UM Workplan initiatives. Administrative and Regulatory Shares accountability with the UM Manager for planning, developing, and managing the department budget. Participates in interviewing, makes hiring recommendations, orients and provides on-going supervision of support staff. Provides input into the performance evaluations of team members. May plan and control work assignments and special projects of team members. Assists in developing, implementing and maintaining utilization management policies and procedures. Conducts UM, care coordination, and discharge planning activities according to all applicable regulatory requirements (see qualifications). Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (KP´s code of conduct) by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements, and KP policies and procedures. 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.

Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility.

Qualifications: BSN or Bachelor´s degree in a relevant field required or completion of a relevant Bachelor´s degree within two (2) years of hire. Master´s degree preferred. Graduate of accredited school of nursing. Current California RN license required. Current CPR certification required and ACLS certification preferred. Clinical nursing experience relevant to a given position/department (e.g., emergency nursing, medical surgical) required (usually three (3) to four (4) years) including two (2) years leadership experience. Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement and clinical care delivery processes, staffing, and budgeting. Knowledge of Nursing Practice Act, JCAHO and other federal, state and local regulatory requirements interpersonal and communication skills. Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to customers, contracted providers, and vendors. Duties: Supervises the delivery of nursing services and patient care within one unit(s) which are integrated with business and department plans and meet or exceed cost, quality, clinical and utilization standards and performance measures. Ensures that unit(s) services meet members´, physician and internal clients´ needs in a changing, competitive health care market. Supervises a single unit (8 to 24 hours) of approximately 20 or more employees or more than one smaller unit. Ensures patient care and quality standards are met and comply with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and established departmental policies and procedures, utilization and clinical/performance standards and measures. Supervises and ensures continuous improvement of all clinical practices, services and operations by designing and implementing systems, processes and methods to evaluate and improve patient care within the unit. Supervises day to day activities of the unit(s); monitors quality service and utilization standards; supervises shift(s) activities and delivery of patient care. Supervises 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 and the delivery of patient care. 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 unit(s) 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(s) to achieve optimal patient care across the continuum. Researches, identifies, and implements best practice models developed in unit(s) or by other units. Investigates and resolves patient/family/member concerns regarding patient care. Supervises the daily unit(s) 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. Position Control #T305.

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 an AA/EEO employer. DEPARTMENT: Clinical Education SCHEDULE: Full-time, regular; 40hrs/week; SHIFT: Day; Monday through Friday 7:00am to 4:00pm EDUCATION: Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in nursing education required. Masters degree strongly preferred. Current California RN license required. POSITION 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 service area required (usually two to five years). Previous teaching experience required and CPR instructor preferred. 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: Three to five years experience in perinatal nursing with demonstrated clinical expertise in area of specialty. Two years of experience as a perinatal clinical nurse educator. Masters degree in nursing strongly preferred. AWHONN Fetal Heart Monitoring Instructor preferred, NRP instructor preferred. REQUIRED SKILLS TESTING: Fetal Heart Monitoring Test 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. PREFERRED DUTIES: The perinatal clinical nurse educator possesses knowledge and an in-depth experience in the care of perinatal patients. Primary responsibilities include designing, implementing and evaluating programs that meet the learning and development needs of the perinatal nursing staff. Develops, implements, monitors, and evaluates effectiveness of orientation/training/ cross training programs for perinatal staff. Participates in the development of care standards and makes recommendations for changes in area of perinatal clinical practice. Collaborates with nursing staff in assessing patient, family age-specific nursing needs and helps develop plan of care for the complex, high-risk perinatal patient. Evaluates the effectiveness of the care provided. Designs teaching programs for patients/families and provides assistance to nursing staff in program implementation. Develops interdisciplinary plans of care for complex and high risk patients. In conjunction with members of the health care team, assesses staff knowledge and identifies competency-based education needs of staff. Introduces new techniques/innovation as appropriate to the perinatal department. Provides consultation to physicians, nurses and other health care providers in meeting care needs of individual or groups of patients in both inpatient and outpatient care settings. Defines and implements best nursing practices. Provides input into evaluations regarding clinical competence. Collaborates with leadership to improve quality and efficiency throughout the continuum of clinical care. Reviews and updates policies and procedures, performance standards and clinical competencies. Coordinates programs to keep staff up to date on new equipment and techniques. Assists with programs on mandatory topics (i.e. fire safety, workplace safety, infection control practices, etc.) Participates in community based programs that are pertinent to the perinatal patient. Facilitates nursing student experience in clinical area. May serve as a preceptor to graduate healthcare students. Participates in PCS orientation. Collaborates with other team members of the Clinical Education Department to meet the educational needs of nursing staff. 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.

Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility.

Qualifications: BSN or Bachelor´s degree in a relevant field required or completion of a relevant Bachelor´s degree within two (2) years of hire. Master´s degree preferred. Graduate of accredited school of nursing. Current California RN license required. Current CPR certification required and ACLS certification preferred. Clinical nursing experience relevant to a given position/department (Peri-Operative Services, Operating Room) required (usually three (3) to four (4) years) including two (2) years of leadership experience. Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement and clinical care delivery processes, staffing, and budgeting. Knowledge of Nursing Practice Act, JCAHO and other federal, state and local regulatory requirements interpersonal and communication skills. 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. Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to customers, contracted providers, and vendors. Duties: Supervises the delivery of nursing services and patient care within one unit(s) which are integrated with business and department plans and meet or exceed cost, quality, clinical and utilization standards and performance measures. Ensures that unit(s) services meet members´, physician and internal clients´ needs in a changing, competitive health care market. Supervises a single unit (8 to 24 hours) of approximately 20 or more employees or more than one smaller unit. Ensures patient care and quality standards are met and comply with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and established departmental policies and procedures, utilization and clinical/performance standards and measures. Supervises and ensures continuous improvement of all clinical practices, services and operations by designing and implementing systems, processes and methods to evaluate and improve patient care within the unit. Supervises day to day activities of the unit(s); monitors quality service and utilization standards; supervises shift(s) activities and delivery of patient care. Supervises 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 and the delivery of patient care. 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 unit(s) 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(s) to achieve optimal patient care across the continuum. Researches, identifies, and implements best practice models developed in unit(s) or by other units. Investigates and resolves patient/family/member concerns regarding patient care. Supervises the daily unit(s) 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. Notes: Schedule varies, weekend call rotation required.

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 -

Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility.

Qualifications: BSN or BA/BS in health care or closely related field required. Master´s degree preferred. Graduate of accredited school of nursing. Current California RN license required. CPR certificate required. Three (3) to four (4) years in the clinical area of L&D and two (2) to three (3) years prior management experience. BSN and National Health/Nursing Administration Certification or MSN are required for Pediatric and NICU Departments for facilities that are CCS certified or desire CCS certification. This requirement applies to Bellflower, LAMC, San Diego, Fontana and Orange County Clinical nursing experience relevant to a given position/department (e.g., emergency nursing, medical surgical) required (usually five (5) to six (6) years), including management experience (usually three (3) to four (4) years). Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, JCAHO, and other local, state, federal regulations. Demonstrated interpersonal and management skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual (English/Spanish), AWHONN Fetal monitoring instructor, lactation consultant. NRP Hospital based instructor. Duties: Through department assistant managers and staff, manages the delivery of nursing services and patient care which meet or exceed cost, quality, clinical and utilization standards and performance measures. Ensures that services meet members´, physician and internal clients´ needs in a changing, competitive health care market. With Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and SCPMG staff, develops strategic/business plans to achieve integrated services across the continuum of care. Manages and ensures continuous improvement of all clinical practices, services and operations by designing and implementing systems, processes and methods to evaluate and improve patient care within assigned department and across the continuum of care. Ensures staff provides the highest quality of care and is in compliance with the Nursing Practice Act, JCAHO, federal, state, and local requirements; establishes, implements, and maintains patient care and service standards to meet members´ and internal clients´ expectations. Designs and evaluates processes to improve systems and patient care results across the continuum of care. Develops and monitors department´s 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 organization´s goals and business objectives and ensures they are met. 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. Patient Safety: Accountable to promote an organizational culture of safety and ensure appropriate patient safety standards and guidelines are implemented consistently in the delivery of health care to our patients, including but not limited to: JCAHO, National Quality Forum, and Leapfrog. See Patient Safety Management Accountabilities Addendum for job specific accountabilities. 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. 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. Notes: Schedule varies.

Qualifications: Current CA RN license and AHA BLS Certification. One (1) year recent (within the last three (3) years) full-time equivalent experience in mother/baby care. NRP completion required. May be expected to cross train to at least 1 other Perinatal area. Notes: If twelve (12) hour option chosen, shift will be 7:00 pm-7:30 am, back up 8 hour shift will be 11:00 pm-7:30 am. Works ´´Payday´´ weekends. Position Control #K313. Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to customers, contracted providers, and vendors.

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Qualifications: BSN or BA/BS in health care or closely related field required. Master´s degree preferred. Graduate of accredited school of nursing. Current California RN license required. CPR certificate required. Three (3) to four (4) years in the clinical care of L&D and two (2) to three (3) years prior management experience. BSN and National Health/Nursing Administration Certification or MSN are required for Pediatric and NICU Departments for facilities that are CCS certified or desire CCS certification. This requirement applies to Bellflower, LAMC, San Diego, Fontana and Orange County Clinical nursing experience relevant to a given position/department (e.g., emergency nursing, medical surgical) required (usually five (5) to six (6) years), including management experience (usually three (3) to four (4) years). Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, JCAHO, and other local, state, federal regulations. Demonstrated interpersonal and management skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual (English/Spanish), AWHONN Fetal monitoring instructor, lactation consultant. NRP Hospital based instructor. Duties: Through department assistant managers and staff, manages the delivery of nursing services and patient care which meet or exceed cost, quality, clinical and utilization standards and performance measures. Ensures that services meet members´, physician and internal clients´ needs in a changing, competitive health care market. With Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and SCPMG staff, develops strategic/business plans to achieve integrated services across the continuum of care. Manages and ensures continuous improvement of all clinical practices, services and operations by designing and implementing systems, processes and methods to evaluate and improve patient care within assigned department and across the continuum of care. Ensures staff provide the highest quality of care and are in compliance with the Nursing Practice Act, JCAHO, federal, state, and local requirements; establishes, implements, and maintains patient care and service standards to meet members´ and internal clients´ expectations. Designs and evaluates processes to improve systems and patient care results across the continuum of care. Develops and monitors department´s 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 on going staff development. Develops, implements, and monitors departmental policy and procedures which support the organization´s goals and business objectives and ensures they are met. 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. Patient Safety:: Accountable to promote an organizational culture of safety and ensure appropriate patient safety standards and guidelines are implemented consistently in the delivery of health care to our patients, including but not limited to:: JCAHO, National Quality Forum, and Leapfrog. See Patient Safety Management Accountabilities Addendum for job specific accountabilities. 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. 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. Notes: Schedule varies.

Qualifications: Clinical Masters in Nursing, in area of specialization. Graduate of accredited school of nursing. California Clinical Nurse Specialist Certification in area of specialty. Current California RN license. Current CPR certificate Three years experience in area of specialty required. Demonstrated clinical expertise in area of specialty. Prior Clinical Nurse Specialist experience preferred. Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to customers, contracted providers, and vendors. Duties: To ensure that nursing care needs of a specialty population are met, provides 24 hour clinical leadership by developing standards of practice, policies and procedures for a specialty patient population that are consistent with professional practice standards ; implementing methods and processes in specialty area to support change in nursing practice, care programs and clinical innovation ; achieving improved patient/family outcomes. Evaluates clinical practice in areas of specialty to ensure community/professional standards are met. Follows a selected patient population in order to coordinate care. Reviews clinical care and provides expertise for high risk/ low volume patients. Rounds on patients in specialty area (any setting & includes community needs assessments). Evaluates policies and procedures for clinical nursing practice in specialty area. Facilitates multidisciplinary collaboration based on clinical needs of patient/family related to specialty area. Participates in outcomes research Identifies clinical quality indicators for specialty populations. Conducts systematic reviews in a specialty area. Sets and develops standards of practice, policies, and procedures for a specialty population that are consistent with professional standards of practice. Implements methods & processes in area of specialty to sustain change in nursing practice, programs of care, and clinical innovation. Active involvement with specialty specific professional organizations as evidenced by participation on the professional organization leadership and operational groups (such as Committees) and/or participation at professional conferences. Develops, implements/coordinates, and evaluates specialty education programs for patient and families. Develops, implements/coordinates, and evaluates specialty education programs for nursing staff, including nurses in the communities. Develops area of specialty competency criteria for outcome monitoring of the staff. Assists in interviewing staff and provides input into evaluations regarding clinical competence and provides coaching and counseling. 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. Notes: Will work rotating weekends. Position control # T190.