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Nurse Practitioner opportunity in Roseville, CA!

This position supports Kaiser Permanente’s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures. Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer.DEPARTMENT: Interventional ServicesSCHEDULE: Full-time, regular; 40hrs/week; SHIFT: Day; Sunday through Saturday 7:30am to 6:00pmEDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited PA/NP program & Surgical Residency program, California PA-C/RNP License, Board Certified, DEA License, BCLS & ACLS certificationQUALIFICATIONS: -CV, Surgical/Interventional Case Log, and (2) professional references submitted with application. -Minimum (1) year within the past (1.5) years of complex coronary and vascular interventions including minimally invasive surgical approach & experience in both the in-patient and out-patient settings with demonstrated knowledge & competence to Function as 1st assist in the Interventional Suites- Conduct daily rounds & document patient care orders (ICU & Floor)- Perform evaluative consults with physicians & other health care providers-- Read & evaluate laboratory reports & imaging studies-Manage interventional/procedural problems within scope of practice -Perform therapeutic procedures as outlined in the Delineation of Privileges -Ability to make independent decisions following California Laws & Regulations -Highest level of customer focused service with patients, members, physicians, and staff Effective verbal and written communication skills -Excellent attendance -Meets/Exceeds standards on Performance Appraisal done within the past year -Completion of employee health requirements -Ability to support Cardiac Interventional 1st call schedules in the greater Sacramento area -including after hours and weekends. Due to operational needs, may be required to have varied start times and work at multiple facilities in the Sacramento area.Qualified Nurse Practitioners (NPs) will be given hiring preference NPs who do not meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply, and their applications will be reviewed on a case by case basis.DUTIES: Under the direction of the Chief of Surgery and the Department Manger or designee, qualified applicants will be expected to evaluate, coordinate, provide, and facilitate care for adult and pediatric patients as an extension of the staff surgeons. Specific responsibilities to be fulfilled are outlined in the Job Description and Delineation of Privileges documents.

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: Interventional ServicesSCHEDULE: Full-time, regular; 40hrs/week; SHIFT: Day; Sunday through Saturday 7:30am to 6:00pmEDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited NP program & Surgical Residency program, California RNP License, Board Certified, DEA License, BCLS & ACLS certificationQUALIFICATIONS: CV, Surgical/Interventional Case Log, and (2) professional references submitted with application. Minimum (1) year within the past (1.5) years of complex coronary and vascular interventions including minimally invasive surgical approach & experience in both the in-patient and out-patient settings with demonstrated knowledge & competence to: Function as 1st assist in the Interventional Suites Conduct daily rounds & document patient care orders (ICU & Floor) Perform evaluative consults with physicians & other health care providers Read & evaluate laboratory reports & imaging studies Manage interventional/procedural problems within scope of practice Perform therapeutic procedures as outlined in the Delineation of Privileges Ability to make independent decisions following California Laws & Regulations Highest level of customer focused service with patients, members, physicians, and staff Effective verbal and written communication skills Excellent attendance & ´Meets/Exceeds´ standards on Performance Appraisal done within the past year Completion of employee health requirements Ability to support Cardiac Interventional 1st call schedules in the greater Sacramento area -including after hours and weekends. Due to operational needs, may be required to have varied start times and work at multiple facilities in the Sacramento area. Qualified Nurse Practitioners (NPs) will be given hiring preference over qualified Physician Assistants (PAs). NPs who do not meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply, and their applications will be reviewed on a case by case basis.REQUIRED SKILLS TESTING: N/ADUTIES: Under the direction of the Chief of Surgery and the Department Manger or designee, qualified applicants will be expected to evaluate, coordinate, provide, and facilitate care for adult and pediatric patients as an extension of the staff surgeons. Specific responsibilities to be fulfilled are outlined in the Job Description and Delineation of Privileges documents.

Nursing Shift Supervisor opportunity in Roseville, CA!

This position supports Kaiser Permanente�s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures. Kaiser Permanente is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.DEPARTMENT: Nursing AdministrationSCHEDULE: On-call, Regular; 0hrs/week; Day ShiftEDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: BSN or BA in health care related field preferred. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Current California RN license required. BLS and ACLS certifications required.POSITION SUMMARY: Acts as the on-site administrative designee for the entire facility for off-shifts and weekends. Manages all the patient care departments, ensuring appropriate quality of care and compliance with regulations.QUALIFICATIONS: Previous supervisory experience required (usually one year). Previous acute care hospital experience required (usually 4 years). Demonstrated strong interpersonal written and communication skills. Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, and other local, state, and federal regulations.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Three years acute Med/Surg and Critical Care experience within the past 10years.DUTIES: Manages the off-hours and weekend patient care activities. Ensures staff provides the highest quality of care and are in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, federal, state, and local requirements. Coordinates and monitors staffing for all shifts and maintains appropriate staffing levels and skill mix. Participates in developing, reviewing, and updating departmental policies and procedures. Identifies and implements best practices to provide improved quality care and services. Assess and monitors clinical nursing practice for optimal patient care. Designs and evaluates processes to improve systems and patient care results across the continuum. Follows-up on all clinical issues. Monitors quality of care delivered, ensuring it meets age-related and developmental needs of patients. Supervises staff, assesses their needs and identifies educational opportunities. Collaborates with all departments throughout the medical center. Acts as patient advocate. Assists in developing, monitoring and maintaining the budget. Identifies and recommends opportunities to reduce costs. Manages and resolves human resource, employee and department safety, and risk management issues. 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.

This position supports Kaiser Permanente�s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures. Kaiser Permanente is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.DEPARTMENT: Nursing AdministrationSCHEDULE: On-call, Regular; 0hrs/week; Day ShiftEDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: BSN or BA in health care related field preferred. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Current California RN license required. BLS and ACLS certifications required.POSITION SUMMARY: Acts as the on-site administrative designee for the entire facility for off-shifts and weekends. Manages all the patient care departments, ensuring appropriate quality of care and compliance with regulations.QUALIFICATIONS: Previous supervisory experience required (usually one year). Previous acute care hospital experience required (usually 4 years). Demonstrated strong interpersonal written and communication skills. Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, and other local, state, and federal regulations.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Three years acute Med/Surg and Critical Care experience within the past 10years.DUTIES: Manages the off-hours and weekend patient care activities. Ensures staff provides the highest quality of care and are in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, federal, state, and local requirements. Coordinates and monitors staffing for all shifts and maintains appropriate staffing levels and skill mix. Participates in developing, reviewing, and updating departmental policies and procedures. Identifies and implements best practices to provide improved quality care and services. Assess and monitors clinical nursing practice for optimal patient care. Designs and evaluates processes to improve systems and patient care results across the continuum. Follows-up on all clinical issues. Monitors quality of care delivered, ensuring it meets age-related and developmental needs of patients. Supervises staff, assesses their needs and identifies educational opportunities. Collaborates with all departments throughout the medical center. Acts as patient advocate. Assists in developing, monitoring and maintaining the budget. Identifies and recommends opportunities to reduce costs. Manages and resolves human resource, employee and department safety, and risk management issues. 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.

Kaiser Permanente is looking for a Staff Nurse

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

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 EducationSCHEDULE: Part-time, 20hrs/week; SHIFT: Day; Tuesday, Wednesday 8:00am to 4:30pm, Thursday 8:00am to12:00noonEDUCATION: -BSN required. -Current California RN license required. -Clinical Masters in Nursing, in area of specialization, is required. -Current CPR certificate required. -Graduate of accredited school of nursing. -California Clinical Nurse Specialist Certification in area of specialty required. -ACLS or PALS Certification preferred.-Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date.POSITION SUMMARY: -Provides in-depth clinical expertise in a defined area of nursing practice (e.g., pediatrics, oncology, adult medicine). -Develops and ensures quality standards for nursing practice for a specific patient population. -Provides advanced clinical practice education, consultation, research and administration.QUALIFICATIONS: -Three years experience in area of specialty required. -Demonstrated clinical expertise in area of specialty. -Prior Clinical Nurse Specialist experience preferred.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 specialist. -Masters degree in Nursing required. -AWHONN Fetal Heart Monitoring Instructor preferred, NRP instructor preferred.REQUIRED SKILLS TESTING: -Fetal Heart Monitoring Test, Math TestDUTIES: -Establishes and monitors care standards and makes recommendations for changes in area of clinical practice.-Collaborates with nursing staff in assessing patient, family age-specific nursing needs and develops plan of care for complex high-risk patients. -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 and members. -Designs and implements education programs to ensure the quality of staff knowledge and skills. -Introduces new techniques/innovation based on advanced practice trends. -May serve as a preceptor to graduate healthcare students.-Provides consultation to physicians, nurses and other health care providers in meeting care needs of individual or groups of patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings.-Makes recommendations to change standards of care or standards of practice based on own research or the research of others. -Defines and implements best nursing practices.-Assists in interviewing staff and provides input into evaluations regarding clinical competence and provides coaching and counseling.-Participates and consults in setting the direction for QA&I monitoring, establishing standards and evaluating outcomes. -Collects and analyzes data regarding patient care outcomes, trends, morbidity and mortality.PREFERRED DUTIES: -The perinatal clinical nurse specialist possesses knowledge and 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 develops 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. -Inconjunction 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. -May serve as a preceptor to graduate healthcare students. -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. -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 (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 is looking for a Department Manager - PICU (5272505)

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: PICUSCHEDULE: Full-time, regular; 40hrs/week; SHIFT: VariedEDUCATION: 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.PREFERRED EDUCATION: MSN (or certification in Mgmt, NICU, Health Care- to meet the qualifications of California Children´s Services for Tertiary PICU)POSITION SUMMARY: Manages 24-hour departments providing patient care services. Ensures staff provide high quality, accessible, cost effective care, and patient focused services to members across the continuum, which comply with local, state, and federal requirements. Develops and maintains clinical standards of care and practice; responsible for all resource budgeting, selection and development.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 QUALIFICATION: MSN (or certification in Mgmt, NICU, Health Care - to meet the qualifications of California Children´s Services for Level IIINICU REQUIRED SKILLS TESTING: N/ADUTIES: Manages the operations of 24-hour departments that may be at multiple locations. Ensures Assistants and staff provide the highest quality of care and are in compliance with the Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission, federal, state, and local requirements. Establishes, implements, and maintains patient care and service standards to meet members and internal clients expectations. Designs and evaluates processes to improve systems and patient care results across the continuum of care. Develops and monitors budgets for the appropriate use of human and material resources. Monitors financial performance and identifies and implements strategies to reduce costs and improve quality of care/service. Determines the appropriate staff mix for department and develops processes to screen, interview, hire, train, and maintain the competency of all department staff. Ensures ongoing staff development. Develops, implements, and monitors departmental policy and procedures which support the organizations goals and business objectives and ensures they are met. Oversees and develops standards of care and standards of practice, directs fiscal management, and quality improvement activities. Manages and resolves human resource, employee and department safety, and risk management issues. 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.

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: Women´s & Children´s SCHEDULE: Full-time, regular; 40hrs/week; SHIFT: Night; Monday through Friday 10:45pm to 7:15am.**NOTE: While primary responsibilities will be on the Night Shift, flexibility in hours and shift may be required**EDUCATION: -BSN or BA in health care related field preferred. -Graduate of accredited school of nursing. -Current California RN license required.PREFERRED EDUCATION: -APHON Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Certification. -Current BLS certification required and ALCS certification strongly preferred.POSITION SUMMARY: Manages activities of the unit(s), monitors quality, service and utilization standards. Supervises the day to day shift activities.QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement, clinical care delivery processes, staffing, and budgeting. Knowledge of Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission and other federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. Strong interpersonal communication skills.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Exempt Position. While primary responsibilities will be on the Night Shift, flexibility in hours and shift may be required. -Three years Pediatric/Peds Critical Care experience within the last 5 years required with demonstrated clinical expertise and sound knowledge of nursing theory. -Experience in Pediatric transport preferred. -Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement, clinical care delivery processes, staffing, budgeting, facilitative communication skills, team building techniques and principle driven leadership. -Acceptable attendance and courtesy required. -Knowledge of Nursing Practice Act, JCAHO and other federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.REQUIRED SKILLS TESTING: N/ADUTIES: -Manages the unit´s day to day clinical operations including practice standards, staffing, payroll, budgets, fiscal management, and quality improvement. -Develops and implements action plans to improve staff development. Supervises a single unit (8 to 24 hours) of approximately 20 - 60+employees. -Ensures the highest quality of care is provided and is in compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and established departmental policies and procedures. -Utilization of services. -Monitors the quality of service and utilization standards and assumes specific responsibility for patient care at the unit level.-Ensures coordinated plans of treatment, customer focused care and cost effective utilization of services. -Monitors the allocation and utilization of personnel based on continual changes in patient population/needs and provides the best level of patient care while identifying savings opportunities. -Works with health care providers outside of the unit, to achieve optimal patient care across the continuum. -Researches, identifies, and implements best practice models of other units. -Investigates and resolves patient/family member concerns regarding patient care. Supervises the daily unit operations, including human resources management, department and employee safety programs, and risk management.PREFERRED DUTIES: -Under the guidance of the Pediatric and Pediatric ICU Clinical Managers, participates in the nursing management of 32 licensed Pediatric beds and 10 Pediatric ICU beds. -Assists the Women and Children´s Management staff with facilitation and problem solving. -Manages the day to day clinical operations including practice standards, staffing, payroll, budgets, fiscal management, and quality improvement. -Participates in the development and implementation of action plans and education programs to improve staff performance. -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 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 care. 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. -Must be willing to work in a Labor-Management Partnership environment. -Assists in the coordination of inter-facility transport of Pediatric and Pediatric ICU patients.-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.

Assistant Nurse Manager needed in Roseville, CA!

This position supports Kaiser Permanente´s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures. Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer. DEPARTMENT: PICU/PediatricsSCHEDULE: Full-time, regular; 40hrs/week; SHIFT: Day; Monday through Friday 6:45am to 3:15p.EDUCATION: -BSN or BA in health care related field preferred. -Graduate of accredited school of nursing. -Current California RN license required. -Current BLS certification required and ALCS certification strongly preferred.POSITION SUMMARY: -Manages activities of the unit(s), monitors quality, service and utilization standards. -Supervises the day to day shift activities.QUALIFICATIONS: -Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement, clinical care delivery processes, staffing, and budgeting. -Knowledge of Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission and other federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. -Strong interpersonal communication skills.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Exempt Position.- While primary responsibilities will be on the Day Shift, flexibility in hours and shift may be required. -Three years Pediatric/Peds Critical Care experience within the last 5 years required with demonstrated clinical expertise and sound knowledge of nursing theory. -Experience in Pediatric transport preferred. -Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement, clinical care delivery processes, staffing, budgeting, facilitative communication skills, team building techniques and principle driven leadership. -Acceptable attendance and courtesy required. -Knowledge of Nursing Practice Act, JCAHO and other federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.REQUIRED SKILLS TESTING and DUTIES: -Manages the unit´s day to day clinical operations including practice standards, staffing, payroll, budgets, fiscal management, and quality improvement. -Develops and implements action plans to improve staff development. -Supervises a single unit (8 to 24 hours) of approximately 20 - 60+employees. -Ensures the highest quality of care is provided and is in compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and established departmental policies and procedures. -Utilization of services. -Monitors the quality of service and utilization standards and assumes specific responsibility for patient care at the unit level. -Ensures coordinated plans of treatment, customer focused care and cost effective utilization of services. -Monitors the allocation and utilization of personnel based on continual changes in patient population/needs and provides the best level of patient care while identifying savings opportunities. Works with health care providers outside of the unit, to achieve optimal patient care across the continuum. -Researches, identifies, and implements best practice models of other units. Investigates and resolves patient/family member concerns regarding patient care. -Supervises the daily unit operations, including human resources management, department and employee safety programs, and risk management. PREFERRED DUTIES:-Under the guidance of the Pediatric and Pediatric ICU Clinical Managers, participates in the nursing management of 32 licensed Pediatric beds and 10 Pediatric ICU beds. -Assists the Women and Children´s Management staff with facilitation and problem solving. -Manages the day to day clinical operations including practice standards, staffing, payroll, budgets, fiscal management, and quality improvement. -Participates in the development and implementation of action plans and education programs to improve staff performance. -Ensures the highest quality of care is provided and is incompliance 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 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 care. 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. -Must be willing to work in a Labor-Management Partnership environment. -Assists in the coordination of inter facility transport of Pediatric and Pediatric ICU patients. -Provides for ongoing communications with staff and ancillary departments; provides a forum for staff involvement in problem identification and resolution. -Attends management meetings locally and Regionally as assigned. -Participates in medical center and nursing committees, as assigned, in order to share information, problem solve, and evaluate the impact of services to receiving departments.-Meets regularly with management to share information regarding department activities. -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.

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: PEDS/PICU Float PoolSCHEDULE: Part-time, regular; 24hrs/week; SHIFT: Night; 10:45pm to 7:15am; Must work alternating weekends.EDUCATION: EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATON: High School Diploma/GED Current California RN License, BLS Depending on the particular specialty, ACLS and or NRP and or PALS may also be required for this position. See job duties for specific requirements for specialty units. Experience Requirement: Minimum of 6 months experience. See job duties for specific experience requirements forPOSITION SUMMARY: The Staff Nurse (SN) II is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame. The SN II provides care to patients via the therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment and instrumentation, and other health care team members.QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma/GED-Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program and completion of the current hours required by the BRN of RN student clinical experience or Graduate of registered nursing and either 1) 2000 hours of RN experience in clinical area of specialty from a licensed acute care facility within three (3) years of graduation;or2) graduate of an accredited licensed vocational nursing program that includes clinical student experience in acute care and has worked 2000 hours as an licensed vocational nurse within the clinical area of specialty within three(3) years before graduation or currently enrolled in an accredited entry level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing.-Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California-Minimum of 6 months experience. See job duties for specific experience requirements for specialty units.-Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice-Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers)-Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills (in English)-Good interpersonal skills-Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.SPECIALITY AREAS: If no qualified candidate, may be willing to train in the specialty areas listed below. Candidates in training are required to obtain appropriate certifications within 6 months of hire or transfer into unit.PEDS- One year recent (within the last 3 years) experience in acute care Pediatrics. Current PALS certification required. Chemotherapy and/ or Procedural Sedation course completion may be required based on patient population. May be expected to cross train to at least one other Maternal Child Health/Family Centered Care area PICU One year recent (within the last 3 years) experience in Pediatric Critical Care. Current PALS certification required. Chemotherapy and/or Procedural Sedation competency may be required. May be expected to cross train to at least one other Maternal Child Health/Family Centered Care area with appropriate certifications.DUTIES: Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status; also nutrition, pain, patient/family education, family involvement and patient advocacy. Formulates a goal-directed plan of care that is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes. Implements care in a thorough, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner. Establishes priorities or patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment, and supplies. Evaluates effectiveness of care given by health care team members. Identifies patient/family learning needs and implements appropriate measures. Documents patient care and unit activities in a timely, accurate, and concise manner. Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights, age specific needs, cultural and ethical beliefs. Demonstrates knowledge of and applies safety principles as identified within the institution. Performs efficiently in emergency patient care situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events. Demonstrates sound knowledge base and actions in the care of a designated patient population. Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional practice. Participates regularly in staff development activities for unit and Department of Nursing personnel. Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management in all aspects of patient care and unit functioning. Participates in unit and Department Performance Improvement activities as directed. Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of health care team members. Utilizes effective communication methods and skills, following lines of authority, as appropriate. Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and all members of the health care team. Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families. Acknowledges staff rights and cultural and ethical beliefs. Provides data for staffing decisions and demonstrates flexibility in the resolution of staffing issues; demonstrates flexibility when floating to other units upon requests. Ability to navigate in a windows environment, utilizing a mouse and the ability to learn electronic medical record system application. Identifies and solves problems effectively. Participates in nursing research activities as requested. Perform other related duties as necessary. Supervisory Responsibilities: This job motivates and provides work direction (direct, check, review, assign, organize and coordination) to LVNs, Nurse Attendants, unit assistants, etc., but does not have the authority to hire, fire or discipline. 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.

Sutter Medical Group (SMG) is seeking a per-diem NP

Sutter Medical Group (SMG) is seeking a per-diem FNP to join their busy Pediatric Practice in Roseville, CA. Applicants must have one year of pediatric experience, be flexible, self-motivated and have the ability to work independently. Qualified candidates must be Nationally Certified and have a current CA License. Clinic hours are 8:00 am 8:00 pm, Monday Friday and 9:00 am 12 Noon on Saturday.Roseville is one of the fastest growing cities in the Sacramento Sierra Region, located 16 miles northeast of Sacramento. Centrally located, its only a 1 hours drive to the mountains of Lake Tahoe, or the beauty of San Francisco. For the wine connoisseur, the scenic Napa Valley is just a short drive away. Roseville also boasts an excellent public school system and is home to the Galleria Mall, an awesome shopping experience.

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: Perinatal - Float- L&D/MB OnlySCHEDULE: Part-time, regular; 24hrs/week; SHIFT: Night; 10:45pm to 7:15am; Days are varied.EDUCATION: EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATON: High School Diploma/GED Current California RN License, BLS Depending on the particular specialty, ACLS and or NRP and or PALS may also be required for this position. See job duties for specific requirements for specialty units.POSITION SUMMARY: The Staff Nurse (SN) II is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame. The SN II provides care to patients via the therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment and instrumentation, and other health care team members.QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma/GED Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program and completion of the current hours required by the BRN of RN student clinical experience or Graduate of registered nursing and either: 1) 2000 hours of RN experience in clinical area of specialty from a licensed acute care facility within three (3) years of graduation; or 2) graduate of an accredited licensed vocational nursing program that includes clinical student experience in acute care and has worked 2000 hours as an licensed vocational nurse within the clinical area of specialty within three (3) years before graduation or currently enrolled in an accredited entry level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California Minimum of 6 months experience. See job duties for specific experience requirements for specialty units. Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice. Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers). Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills (in English). Good interpersonal skills. Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.SPECIALITY AREAS: If no qualified candidate, may be willing to train in the specialty areas listed below. Candidates in training are required to obtain appropriate certifications within 6 months of hire or transfer into unit.FLOAT POOL- Three years experience as a Staff Nurse and demonstrated certifications and competency in bed units of assignment as outlined below.LABOR & DELIVERY - One year recent experience (within the last 3 years) in L&D with completion of AWHONN L&D course preferred. NRP certification is required. Current ACLS certification may be required in some units. Successful completion of advanced fetal monitoring course preferred within the last 2 years. Successful completion of a Fetal Monitoring Interpretation Competency within the first three months of hire may be required. May be expected to cross train to at least 1 other Maternal Child Health/Family Centered Care area with appropriate certifications. Must complete circulating and recovery competencies as required. Willingness to scrub may be required.MOTHER/BABY - One year recent (within the last 3 years) experience in Mother-Baby/Perinatal/Post Partum. Completion of breastfeeding education preferred. Current NRP certification is required. May be expected to cross train to at least 1 other Maternal Child Health/Family Centered Care area with appropriate certifications.DUTIES: Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status; also nutrition, pain, patient/family education, family involvement and patient advocacy. Formulates a goal-directed plan of care that is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes. Implements care in a thorough, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner. Establishes priorities or patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment, and supplies. Evaluates effectiveness of care given by health care team members. Identifies patient/family learning needs and implements appropriate measures. Documents patient care and unit activities in a timely, accurate, and concise manner. Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights, age specific needs, cultural and ethical beliefs. Demonstrates knowledge of and applies safety principles as identified within the institution. Performs efficiently in emergency patient care situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events.Demonstrates sound knowledge base and actions in the care of a designated patient population. Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional practice. Participates regularly in staff development activities for unit and Department of Nursing personnel. Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management in all aspects of patient care and unit functioning. Participates in unit and Department Performance Improvement activities as directed. Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of health care team members. Utilizes effective communication methods and skills, following lines of authority, as appropriate. Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and all members of the health care team. Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families. Acknowledges staff rights and cultural and ethical beliefs.Provides data for staffing decisions and demonstrates flexibility in the resolution of staffing issues; demonstrates flexibility when floating to other units upon requests. Ability to navigate in a windows environment, utilizing a mouse and the ability to learn electronic medical record system application. Identifies and solves problems effectively. Participates in nursing research activities as requested. Perform other related duties as necessary.Supervisory Responsibilities: This job motivates and provides work direction (direct, check, review, assign, organize and coordination) to LVN´s, Nurse Attendants, unit assistants, etc., but does not have the authority to hire, fire or discipline.

Staff Nurse II opportunity in Roseville, CA!

This position supports Kaiser Permanente’s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures. Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer. DEPARTMENT: PICUSCHEDULE: Part-time, regular; 24hrs/week; SHIFT: Night; 10:45pm to 7:15am; Must work alternating weekends.EDUCATION: EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATON: High School Diploma/GED Current California RN License, BLS Depending on the particular specialty, ACLS and or NRP and or PALS may also be required for this position. See job duties for specific requirements for specialty units. Experience Requirement: Minimum of 6 months experience. See job duties for specific experience requirements forSPECIALITY AREAS:If no qualified candidate, may be willing to train in the specialty areas listed below. Candidates in training are required to obtain appropriate certifications within 6 months of hire or transfer into unit.PICU One year recent (within the last 3 years) experience in Pediatric Critical Care. Current PALS certification required. Chemotherapy and/or Procedural Sedation competency may be required. May be expected to cross train to at least one other Maternal Child Health/Family Centered Care area with appropriate certifications.DUTIES: -Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status; also nutrition, pain, patient/family education, family involvement and patient advocacy. -Formulates a goal-directed plan of care that is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes. -Implements care in a thorough, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner. -Establishes priorities or patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment, and supplies. -Evaluates effectiveness of care given by health care team members. Identifies patient/family learning needs and implements appropriate measures. -Documents patient care and unit activities in a timely, accurate, and concise manner. -Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights, age specific needs, cultural and ethical beliefs. -Demonstrates knowledge of and applies safety principles as identified within the institution. -Performs efficiently in emergency patient care situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events. -Demonstrates sound knowledge base and actions in the care of a designated patient population. -Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional practice. -Participates regularly in staff development activities for unit and Department of Nursing personnel. -Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management in all aspects of patient care and unit functioning. -Participates in unit and Department Performance Improvement activities as directed. Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of health care team members. -Utilizes effective communication methods and skills, following lines of authority, as appropriate.-Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and all members of the health care team.-Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families. -Acknowledges staff rights and cultural and ethical beliefs. -Provides data for staffing decisions and demonstrates flexibility in the resolution of staffing issues; demonstrates flexibility when floating to other units upon requests.-Ability to navigate in a windows environment, utilizing a mouse and the ability to learn electronic medical record system application.-Identifies and solves problems effectively.-Participates in nursing research activities as requested.-Perform other related duties as necessary.Supervisory Responsibilities:This job motivates and provides work direction (direct, check, review, assign, organize and coordination) to LVN’s, Nurse Attendants, unit assistants, etc., but does not have the authority to hire, fire or discipline.

This position supports Kaiser Permanente’s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures. Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer. DEPARTMENT: PediatricsSCHEDULE: Part-time, regular; 24hrs/week; SHIFT: Night; 10:45pm to 7:15am; Must be willing to float to one other W/C unit. Schedule includes every other weekend commitment.EDUCATION: EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATON: High School Diploma/GED Current California RN License, BLS Depending on the particular specialty, ACLS and or NRP and or PALS may also be required for this position. See job duties for specific requirements for specialty units.POSITION SUMMARY: The Staff Nurse (SN) II is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame. The SN II provides care to patients via the therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment and instrumentation, and other health care team members.QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma/GED Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program and completion of the current hours required by the BRN of RN student clinical experience or Graduate of registered nursing and either 1) 2000 hours of RN experience in clinical area of specialty from a licensed acute care facility within three (3) years of graduation; or 2) graduate of an accredited licensed vocational nursing program that includes clinical student experience in acute care and has worked 2000 hours as an licensed vocational nurse within the clinical area of specialty within three (3) years before graduation or currently enrolled in an accredited entry level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California Minimum of 6 months experience. See job duties for specific experience requirements for specialty units. Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers)Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills (in English)Good interpersonal skills Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.SPECIALITY AREAS: If no qualified candidate, may be willing to train in the specialty areas listed below. Candidates in training are required to obtain appropriate certifications within 6 months of hire or transfer into unit. FLOAT POOL- Three years experience as a Staff Nurse and demonstrated certifications and competency in bed units of assignment as outlined below. PEDS- One year recent (within the last 3 years) experience in acute care Pediatrics. Current PALS certification required. Chemotherapy and/ or Procedural Sedation course completion may be required based on patient population. May be expected to cross train to at least one other Maternal Child Health/Family Centered Care area.PICU- One year recent (within the last 3 years) experience in Pediatric Critical Care. Current PALS certification required. Chemotherapy and/or Procedural Sedation competency may be required. May be expected to cross train to at least one other Maternal Child Health/Family Centered Care area with appropriate certifications.DUTIES: -Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status; also nutrition, pain, patient/family education, family involvement and patient advocacy. -Formulates a goal-directed plan of care that is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes. -Implements care in a thorough, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner. -Establishes priorities or patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment, and supplies. -Evaluates effectiveness of care given by health care team members. Identifies patient/family learning needs and implements appropriate measures. -Documents patient care and unit activities in a timely, accurate, and concise manner. -Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights, age specific needs, cultural and ethical beliefs. -Demonstrates knowledge of and applies safety principles as identified within the institution. -Performs efficiently in emergency patient care situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events. -Demonstrates sound knowledge base and actions in the care of a designated patient population. -Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional practice. -Participates regularly in staff development activities for unit and Department of Nursing personnel. -Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management in all aspects of patient care and unit functioning. -Participates in unit and Department Performance Improvement activities as directed. Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of health care team members. -Utilizes effective communication methods and skills, following lines of authority, as appropriate.-Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and all members of the health care team.-Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families. -Acknowledges staff rights and cultural and ethical beliefs. -Provides data for staffing decisions and demonstrates flexibility in the resolution of staffing issues; demonstrates flexibility when floating to other units upon requests.-Ability to navigate in a windows environment, utilizing a mouse and the ability to learn electronic medical record system application.-Identifies and solves problems effectively.-Participates in nursing research activities as requested.-Perform other related duties as necessary.Supervisory Responsibilities:This job motivates and provides work direction (direct, check, review, assign, organize and coordination) to LVN’s, Nurse Attendants, unit assistants, etc., but does not have the authority to hire, fire or discipline.

Pediatric RN Opportunity in Roseville, CA!

This position supports Kaiser Permanente’s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures. Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer.DEPARTMENT: PediatricsSCHEDULE: Part-time, regular; 24hrs/week; SHIFT: Night; 10:45pm to 7:15am; Must work alternating weekends.EDUCATION: EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATON: High School Diploma/GED Current California RN License, BLS Depending on the particular specialty, ACLS and or NRP and or PALS may also be required for this position. See job duties for specific requirements for specialty units.Experience Requirement:Minimum of 6 months experience. POSITION SUMMARY: The Staff Nurse (SN) II is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame. The SN II provides care to patients via the therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment and instrumentation, and other health care team members.QUALIFICATIONS: -High School Diploma/GED-Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program and completion of the current hours required by the BRN of RN student clinical experience or Graduate of registered nursing and either 1) 2000 hours of RN experience in clinical area of specialty from a licensed acute care facility within three (3) years of graduation; or 2) graduate of an accredited licensed vocational nursing program that includes clinical student experience in acute care and has worked 2000 hours as an licensed vocational nurse within the clinical area of specialty within three (3) years before graduation o currently enrolled in an accredited entry level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing.-Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California-Minimum of 6 months experience. See job duties for specific experience requirements for specialty units.-Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice-Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers)-Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills (in English)-Good interpersonal skills-Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.SPECIALITY AREAS:If no qualified candidate, may be willing to train in the specialty areas listed below. Candidates in training are required to obtain appropriate certifications within 6 months of hire or transfer into unit. PEDS- One year recent (within the last 3 years) experience in acute care Pediatrics. Current PALS certification required. Chemotherapy and/ or Procedural Sedation course completion may be required based on patient population. May be expected to cross train to at least one other Maternal Child Health/Family Centered Care area.DUTIES:-Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status; also nutrition, pain, patient/family education, family involvement and patient advocacy. -Formulates a goal-directed plan of care that is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes. -Implements care in a thorough, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner.-Establishes priorities or patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment, and supplies. -Evaluates effectiveness of care given by health care team members. -Identifies patient/family learning needs and implements appropriate measures.-Documents patient care and unit activities in a timely, accurate, and concise manner.-Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights, age specific needs, cultural and ethical beliefs. -Demonstrates knowledge of and applies safety principles as identified within the institution. -Performs efficiently in emergency patient care situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events.-Demonstrates sound knowledge base and actions in the care of a designated patient population.-Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.-Participates regularly in staff development activities for unit and Department of Nursing personnel.-Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management in all aspects of patient care and unit functioning.-Participates in unit and Department Performance Improvement activities as directed.-Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of health care team members.-Utilizes effective communication methods and skills, following lines of authority, as appropriate.-Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and all members of the health care team. -Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families. -Acknowledges staff rights and cultural and ethical beliefs.-Provides data for staffing decisions and demonstrates flexibility in the resolution of staffing issues; demonstrates flexibility when floating to other units upon requests.-Ability to navigate in a windows environment, utilizing a mouse and the ability to learn electronic medical record system application.-Identifies and solves problems effectively.-Participates in nursing research activities as requested.-Perform other related duties as necessary.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThis job motivates and provides work direction (direct, check, review, assign, organize and coordination) to LVN’s, Nurse Attendants, unit assistants, etc., but does not have the authority to hire, fire or discipline. 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.

This position supports Kaiser Permanente´s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all lawsand regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures.Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer.DEPARTMENT: Interventional ServicesSCHEDULE: Full-time, regular; 40hrs/week; SHIFT: Day; Monday through FridayEDUCATION: Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in nursing education required. Masters degreestrongly preferred. Current California RN license required.POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for clinical education and training programs to meet the learning anddevelopmental needs of the clinical staff. Designs, implements, and evaluates strategies to maintainclinical competency of care providers.QUALIFICATIONS: Previous recent experience in inservice education in clinical area required (usuallytwo to five years). Adult learning knowledge required. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbalcommunication skills and group facilitator process skills. Must possess a thorough knowledge of theCalifornia Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, Title 22, QA, BRN regulations.Preferred Qualifications:BLS instructor preferred.REQUIRED SKILLS TESTING: N/ADUTIES: Designs, implements, and evaluates programs that meet learning and competency developmentneeds of clinical staff. Responds quickly to corporate changes in clinical practice and providestraining required. Insures compliance and documentation of educational programs based on regulatoryagency standards. Develops, implements, monitors, and evaluates effectiveness oforientation/training/cross-training programs that are based on an assessment of individual skillsand evaluated by clinical competency outcome criteria. Collaborates with leadership to improvequality and efficiency throughout the continuum of clinical care. Conducts research intoprofessional and community practice standards, technology, and clinical innovations for improvedservice within assigned care area. Makes recommendations for cost/quality strategies; works withinbudget. Communicates and markets educational programs to broad target audience using appropriatemethods.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 positionsfrom salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice isgiven to affected employees.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.

Staff Nurse II

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

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.