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SNF RN Coordinator, (Snf022009)

DEPARTMENT: Continuing Care SNFSCHEDULE: Full-Time Regular, 40 hours per week, Day shift. Weekend coverage may be required.EDUCATION: BSN or BA in health care related field preferred. Graduate of accredited school of nursing.LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Current California RN license. PHN preferred.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: BSN or BA in Health Care Field required. Current BLS Certificate. Must be able to provide comprehensive assessments. Must have excellent clinical skills and be able to work independently. Three of the past five years should be either acute or ambulatory adult internal medicine or SNF. Recent Geriatric/Rehab experience desirable. Knowledge of Medicare SNF regulations and Kaiser Health Plan Benefits required. Must have a valid and current CA Driver´s License and Insurance. Must be service oriented and an excellent communicator. Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Ability to facilitate communications between vendors, a variety of disciplines, departments and patients. Must have computer experience and be able to navigate Windows. Must be able to type visit notes in Lotus Notes/CMS.SKILLS: N/ADUTIES: 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.OTHER DUTIES: Conducts utilization review for SNF patients. Assists SNFs in discharge planning process. Participates in quality improvement activities. Collaborates with physicians and NPs on clinical reviews, keeps them appraised of clinical criteria. Provides guidance on Medicare and Health Plan coverage. Participates as a SNF representative on committees and task forces. Other duties as requires. 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: Palliative CareSCHEDULE: Full-Time Regular, 40 hours per week. Day shift. Monday through Friday: 8:00am to 5:00pm.Responsible for oversight of Palliative Care on Hayward and Fremont campuses.EDUCATION: Bachelor�s degree or equivalent experience in nursing or health related field required. Master�s degree preferred. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Current California RN license required. BLS certification required.JOB SUMMARY: Manages a large unit or multiple units providing ambulatory services. Ensures staff provides high quality, accessible, cost effective care, and patient focused services to members across the continuum, which comply with local, state, and federal requirements. Develops and maintains clinical practice standards, budgets, and staff development.QUALIFICATIONS: Significant nursing experience in both outpatient care and management/leadership roles required (usually 5 years). Significant supervisory experience required (usually 5 years). Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, and other local, state, federal regulations. Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills. Clinical specialization in area of practice preferred.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Significant nursing experience in both inpatient and outpatient care and management/leadership roles required (usually 5 years). ELNEC training preferred. CPR certification required - American Heart Association.SKILLS TESTING: N/ADUTIES: Manages the operations of a large unit or multiple units. Ensures Assistants and staff provide the highest quality of care and are in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, federal, state, and local requirements. Collaborates with physicians and other healthcare providers in establishing, implementing, and maintaining patient care and quality service standards to meet members and internal clients� expectations. Acts as patient advocate resolving patient care issues. Designs and evaluates processes to improve systems and patient care results across the continuum of care. Develops and monitors budgets and resource allocations. Monitors financial performance and identifies and implements strategies to reduce costs and improve quality of care/service. Determines the appropriate staff mix for department and develops processes to screen, interview, hire, train, and maintain the competency of all department staff. Provides ongoing staff development. Develops, implements, and monitors departmental policies and procedures which support the organizations goals and business objectives and ensures they are met. Collaborates with Physician Team Leader and Department Chief in developing the level of patient services and the day-to-day operations of the department. Manages and resolves human resource, labor relations, employee and department safety, and risk management issues.OTHER DUTIES: Manages a large unit or multiple units, (Palliative Care Services) providing ambulatory and inpatient Palliative Care Services. In conjunction with physician leadership and interdisciplinary team, develops and implements clinical program elements and maintains clinical practice standards, budgets, and staff development and oversight. Supervises the operations of a single or multiple units. Implements and maintains patient care and quality service standards to meet members and internal clients� expectations. Recommends and evaluates processes to improve systems and patient care results across the continuum of care. Responsible for oversight of Palliative Care on Hayward and Fremont campuses. The Palliative Care Manager is accountable for development, implementation and oversight of Palliative Care services across the continuum of care. The manager reports to the Palliative Care Service Director. The manager has the clinical expertise and/or managerial knowledge and the ability to plan, organize, direct and evaluate services offered by the department and provides leadership to meet the goals of the organization. The following outlines the accountabilities of this position:1. Functions as a partner with the Chief/Assistant Chiefs and Physician Team Leaders of the department and director, providing support and information, establishing clear communication and decision making processes and forging mutual goals and objectives for the department.2. Develops and directs departmental services to deliver high quality, cost effective care3. Develops programs to meet current and future needs4. Review service performance, effect timely, thoughtful changes as needed to improve services based on input of appropriate sources of expertise and those who will be affected by decisions of operations.5. Collaborates with other departments to improve overall medical center performance and achieve program objectives.6. Sets priorities consistent with organization and departmental goals and objectives; multi-tasks and uses time wisely to accomplish those priorities. Hires, trains and manages clinical and non-clinical staff. Strong interpersonal skills. Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment. 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 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 -

RN Clinical Supervisor (Resource Manager)

DEPARTMENT: Home Health HospiceSCHEDULE: Full-Time Regular, 40 hours per week, Day shift. Monday through Friday: 8:00am to 5:00pm.Rotating Weekends and Holiday call.EDUCATION: BSN or BA in health care related field preferred. Graduate of accredited school of nursing required.LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Current California RN license required. Current BLS certification required.PHN certificate preferred. Current valid California Driver´s license required.JOB SUMMARY: Manages 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.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Inpatient resource managementSKILLS TESTING: N/ADUTIES: Manages 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 implements 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.OTHER DUTIES:-To improve referral process into home care; act as home care liaison-Improve inpatient/home care hand offs including integrity of referral to meet regulatory standards-To fully instruct patient/family to Hospice program; to provide adequate supporting documentation for Hospice diagnosis-Assist discharge planning with home health and hospice referrals; dialogue with inpatient members as necessary-To maximize home care access -- ´bed control´-Decrease inpatient avoidable stays and discharge delays-Assist in decreasing inpatient length of stay-To participate in inpatient and complex patient rounds 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: Continuing Care SNFSCHEDULE: On-Call, 0 hours per week, Day shift. Weekend coverage may be required.EDUCATION: BSN or BA in health care related field preferred. Graduate of accredited school of nursing.LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Current California RN license. PHN preferred.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: BSN or BA in Health Care Field required. Current BLS Certificate. Current RN, Current California Driver’s License. Must be able to provide comprehensive assessments. Must have excellent clinical skills and be able to work independently. Three of the past five years should be either acute or ambulatory adult internal medicine or SNF. Recent Geriatric/Rehab experience desirable. Knowledge of Medicare SNF regulations and Kaiser Health Plan Benefits required. Must have a valid and current CA Driver’s License and Insurance. Must be service oriented and an excellent communicator. Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Ability to facilitate communications between vendors, a variety of disciplines, departments and patients. Must have computer experience and be able to navigate Windows. Must be able to type visit notes in Lotus Notes/CMS.DUTIES: 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.OTHER DUTIES: Conducts utilization review for SNF patients. Assists SNFs in discharge planning process. Participates in quality improvement activities. Collaborates with physicians and NPs on clinical reviews, keeps them appraised of clinical criteria. Provides guidance on Medicare and Health Plan coverage. Participates as a SNF representative on committees and task forces. Other duties as requires. 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 -

Manages activities of the unit(s), monitors quality, service and utilization standards. Supervises the day to day shift activities.

DEPARTMENT: ADULT SERVICES MGMT - 5203SCHEDULE: Part-Time Regular, 32 hours per week, Night shift. Required to work other shifts per departmental needs and will work every other weekend.EDUCATION: BSN or BA in health care related field preferred. Graduate of accredited school of nursing.LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Current California RN license required. Current BLS certification required and ALCS certification strongly preferred.JOB 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.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Under the direction of the Department Nurse Manager, will be responsible for the day-to-day clinical operations of the Medical/Surgical units, monitoring quality of service and utilization of all personnel resources. Must work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team and Hospital Based Specialists. Must demonstrate knowledge of quality improvement, clinical care delivery process, staffing and budgeting. Must demonstrate knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, JCAHO, Title 22 and other federal, state and local regulatory requirements. Knowledge of Member (Patient) Focused Care strongly preferred. AHA BLS or ARC Professional Rescuer CPR Adult and Child CPR. BSN required, MSN strongly preferred.SKILLS TESTING: N/ADUTIES: Manages the units 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.PLEASE NOTE: - Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer

DEPARTMENT: ADULT SERVICES MGMT - 5203SCHEDULE: Part-Time Regular, 24 hours per week, Night shift. Required to work other shifts per departmental needs and will work every other weekend.EDUCATION: BSN or BA in health care related field preferred. Graduate of accredited school of nursing.LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Current California RN license required. Current BLS certification required and ALCS certification strongly preferred.JOB 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.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Under the direction of the Department Nurse Manager, will be responsible for the day-to-day clinical operations of the Medical/Surgical units, monitoring quality of service and utilization of all personnel resources. Must work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team and Hospital Based Specialists. Must demonstrate knowledge of quality improvement, clinical care delivery process, staffing and budgeting. Must demonstrate knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, JCAHO, Title 22 and other federal, state and local regulatory requirements. Knowledge of Member (Patient) Focused Care strongly preferred. AHA BLS or ARC Professional Rescuer CPR Adult and Child CPR. BSN required, MSN strongly preferred.SKILLS TESTING: N/ADUTIES: Manages the units 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.PLEASE NOTE: - Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer

High Risk Case Manager needed in Hayward, CA!

DEPARTMENT: Continuing CareSCHEDULE: Full-Time Regular, 40 hours per week, Day shift. Monday through Friday: 8:00am to 5:00pm.EDUCATION: Bachelor�s degree, or equivalent experience, in nursing or health related field. Masters degree preferred. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Current California RN license required. PHN preferred.JOB SUMMARY: Please be aware that this position is currently under review as part of the jurisdictional process with the California Nurses Association to determine whether such position should be assigned to the CNA bargaining unit. This review is on a position-by-position basis and includes an analysis of the actual duties performed in each position under review. This determination will be made within the next several months. Should the determination be made that the position does belong to the CNA bargaining unit, you will be offered the opportunity to (a) follow the work into the CNA bargaining unit and become a member of the union, or (b) seek other employment within the organization. Should you have any questions regarding this notice, please contact your recruiter for further information. Coordinates with physicians, staff, and non-Kaiser providers and facilities regarding patient care. In conjunction with physicians, develops treatment plan, monitors all clinical activities, makes recommendations for alternative levels of care, identifies cost-effective protocols, and develops guidelines for care.QUALIFICATIONS: Previous case management experience preferred. Demonstrated experience in utilization management, discharge planning, or transfer coordination. Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission and other federal/state/local regulations.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Current California Driver�s License and insurance. Current CPR certification required. PHN required. Must have effective interpersonal skills with members/family and multidisciplinary team. Previous case management experience preferred. Demonstrated experience in Utilization management and discharge planning. Knowledge of claims process preferred. Good working knowledge of community resources. Must have valid California driver�s license and operating vehicle and valid insurance coverage.SKILLS TESTING: N/ADUTIES: Plans, develops, assesses, and evaluates care provided to members. In conjunction with physicians, evaluates and develops treatment plans, recommends alternative levels of care, and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. Develops and maintains case management policies and procedures. Coordinates, directs, and performs concurrent and retrospective reviews, and monitors level and quality of care. Coordinates the interdisciplinary approach to providing continuity of care, including utilization management, transfer coordination, discharge planning, and obtaining all authorizations/approvals as needed for outside services for patients/families. Consults with internal and external physicians, health care providers, discharge planning and outside agencies regarding continued care/treatment or hospitalization. Arranges and monitors follow-up appointments. Encourages member to follow prescribed course of care (e.g., drug therapy, physical therapy). Makes referrals to appropriate community services. Identifies and recommends opportunities for cost savings and improving the quality of care across the continuum. Develops and collects data, and trends utilization of health care resources. Interprets regulations, health plan benefits, policies, and procedures for members, physicians, medical office staff, contract providers, and outside agencies. Coordinates transmission of clinical and benefit treatment to patients, families and outside agencies. Acts as liaison for outside agencies, non-plan facilities, and outside providers. Coordinates repatriation of patients and monitors their quality of care. OTHER DUTIES:-This position will work out of an Oakland office and will visit patients in their home settings in the Oakland and Richmond, Berkeley areas. Will also see patients in the Oakland clinics and hospital.-Provide case management for the resource intensive members in the claims and KFH population. Develops plan of care across the continuum for the specific population. -Evaluates and develops care path, recommends alternate levels of care, and monitors level and quality of care for this population.-Coordinates the interdisciplinary approach to providing continuity of care, with emphasis on home setting and linkage to Kaiser and community resources.-Works with patients in the home setting, clinic and hospital. Helps transition patients and families through disease process, end of life issues working closely with Home health and Hospice programs.-Develops and collects data, trends utilization of health care resources, interprets regulations, health plan benefits, policies and procedures. Identifies and recommends opportunities for improving the quality of care and cost savings across the continuum.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 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: Infection ControlSCHEDULE: Full time regular, 40 hours/week, Day shift. Days and hours based on department needs.EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Diploma in Nursing or degree in other related field such as clinical laboratory science, epidemiology, public health, microbiology. Two years relevant clinical experience as an Infection Control Professional or Nurse Epidemiologist in an acute care medical center may be substituted for the degree requirement. Licensure as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing or degree in another related discipline such as clinical laboratory science, microbiology, epidemiology, public health. Completion of the Beginner IC Practitioner Program (APIC) within two years of hire.JOB SUMMARY: Acting as an expert resource/consultant in one or more than one care setting (primary, secondary, tertiary, continuing care), the Infection Control Professional/Epidemiologist contributes to the provision of high quality patient care by promoting and implementing infection prevention and control practices and compliance with regulatory agency requirements. Through interdisciplinary and collaborative actions, evaluates occupational health needs/issues and assists with the determination of proper care and planning related to infection prevention and control; participates in the identification, prevention and control of infections by data collection, surveillance and analysis, development of verbal and written reports, educational programs for personnel and patients as needed. Serves as a liaison with the Department of Health Services and reports communicable diseases as required. Participates in research on infection control issues related at the local and Divisional levels. Assists client departments in preparations for accreditation and licensure surveys in both the acute and ambulatory care areas as well as other Regulatory Standard reviews (e.g. Cal-OSHA, DHS, etc.)QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrates knowledge of microbiology, asepsis, disinfection/sterilization, infectious diseases, communication, program administration and epidemiology. Minimum of three years experience in an acute care hospital utilizing basic clinical knowledge of medical and surgical procedures, treatments and patient management. Demonstrates ability or plan for supplemental education to ensure comprehension and utilization of scientific data and basic statistical techniques/methods; screening of data results for variations and/or errors; functioning as a liaison, instructor and consultant with client departments. Demonstrates written and oral communication skills with IC Team, healthcare workers and MDsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Baccalaureate degree in nursing. Certification Infection Control (CIC) issued by the Certification Board of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control. Demonstrates problem-solving, and decision making. Demonstrates ability to develop and present educational programs effectively and communicate in a clear, concise and timely manner. Demonstrates skills in educating adults and children. Demonstrates skills in the use of internal databases, infection control surveillance software, spreadsheet and presentation applications (such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Demonstrates ability to develop and review/revise policies/procedures. Demonstrates ability to influence the behavior of healthcare workers and physicians. Demonstrates customer service standards when interacting with internal and external customers/members.DUTIES:Program Coordination: Assists with facilitation of the Infection Control Committee meetings. -Distributes the findings and recommendations of the infection control program to the appropriate individuals, committees, departments, and units. -Provides consultation to administration, committees, and department managers on issues relating to infection control. -Collaborates with Occupational/Employee Health to institute and maintain control measures pertaining to health care worker and member infection control issues.-Communicates Infection Control regulations and Regulatory Standards to all appropriate personnel.-Participates in Kaiser Permanente Infection Control Peer Group. Maintains confidentiality of data and information in accordance with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulations. -Maintains knowledge base of current infection prevention and control information through continuing education, published literature, internet access and professional organizations.Surveillance:-Provides input in developing a surveillance plan for healthcare associated infections. -Performs surveillance activities using Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) definitions.-Collects, collates, and determines the incidence of healthcare associated infections; calculates surgical site infection rates as well as device related infection rates and assists IC Manager in analyzing Infection Control healthcare associated data. Identifies baseline/threshold rates.-Assesses patient status for (1) serologic and microbiology laboratory results, (2) signs and symptoms of infection, and (3) host factors.-Interprets results of diagnostic findings and testing (x-ray reports, lab work). Uses National Kaiser Infection Control and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) benchmarking in report creation, identifying variances. -Notifies appropriate health care providers/personnel regarding critical microbiology results. Implements plans/projects/programs to prevent/control patient and healthcare worker exposure to communicable diseases. -Identifies resistant organisms and appropriate precautions for Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)/Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus(VRE).Reporting:-Interacts with the public health department to respond to inquiries as necessary (e.g., communicable diseases, healthcare worker exposure).Risk Reduction:-Participates in development and maintenance of written Infection Control and Prevention policies and procedures.-Participates in evaluation of patient care environments for infection control practices and hazards through environmental rounds. -Participates in collaboration with Sterile Processing, Dialysis, Construction and Environmental Services (EVS) activities to assess infection control and prevention activities in each of these departments. -Forwards reports of performance improvement efforts and healthcare associated infections to the appropriate committees. -Collaborates with Safety in development and maintenance of the BBP (Blood borne Pathogen), TB (Tuberculosis), and Bioterrorism exposure control plans.Outbreak Control:-At direction of IC Manager, applies epidemiological principles during outbreak investigations (e.g. Pertussis, Tuberculosis).-At direction of IC Manager conducts investigations of clusters of infection occurring above expected levels. -Collaborates with others to implement and evaluate control measures. -Educates health care providers and staff of precautions for individual patients when indicated. -Recognizes sentinel events for immediate review and investigation. Participates in the review and reporting.Education:-Participates in assessing the educational needs of healthcare providers regarding department specific infection control issues/improvement needs. -Applies adult learning principles. -Participates in providing new employee orientation and annual education regarding Infection Control.Project Management:-Assists with collects data/information from a variety of sources during performance improvement projects. -Identifies regulatory standards (Title 22, JCAHO, etc.) that apply to the project. -Helps define the objectives for the project including sponsors, desired outcome