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Kaiser Permanente is looking for a Department Manager/Leader (159904)

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:Cosmetic Surgery, Cosmetic Services, and Plastic SurgerySCHEDULE: Full-time, regular; 40hrs/weekSHIFT:Day; Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5:00pmEDUCATION:BSN or BA in health care related field strongly preferred. Master�s degree preferred. Graduate of accredited school of nursing. Current California RN license required. BLS certificate required.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 QUALIFICATIONS:Previous nursing experience in outpatient care required (usually 3 years) Previous supervisory experience required (usually 2 years). Clinical specialization in area of practice preferred. Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, JCAHO, and other local, state, federal regulations. Must be willing to work in a labor management partnership environment. This is a TPMG position (outpatient clinic operations) reporting to the TPMG North Valley Surgical Specialties Services Director. Position also includes Plastic Surgery. Successful candidate will demonstrate proven experience in finance, business management, program development and project management. Qualified candidates will be able to demonstrate previous success in improving quality and service in a for profit out patient clinic environment. Cosmetic and Dermatology experience preferred. May also be required to assist in coverage of operations in other main administrative offices. Hours may vary depending on office hours and/or type of coverage.REQUIRED SKILLS TESTING: N/A DUTIES: Manages the operations of 24-hour departments that may be at multiple locations. Ensures Assistants and staff provide the highest quality of care and are in compliance with the Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission, federal, state, and local requirements. Establishes, implements, and maintains patient care and service standards to meet members and internal 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.PREFERRED DUTIES: This is a TPMG position (outpatient clinic operations) reporting to the Service Director of Surgical Specialties. Successful candidate will provide direct and focused support to Cosmetic Surgery, Plastic Surgery and Cosmetic Services. The position is located in Sacramento at the Morse facility and will require travel to other facilities within the North Valley. 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.

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:Post-Op SurgicalSCHEDULE:Part-time, regular; 24hrs/week;SHIFT: Day; Varied schedule **POSITION IS EVERY THIRD WEEKEND ROTATIONS AND PERIODIC WEEKDAY COVERAGE***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.REQUIRED SKILLS TESTING: N/A DUTIES: 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. 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.

Department Manager/Leader opportunity in Sacramento, 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: AdministrationSCHEDULE: Full-time, regular; 40hrs/week; SHIFT: Day; Monday through Friday 7:30am to 6:00pm; Saturdays 7:30am to 4:00pm; Days and Hours may vary based on department need.EDUCATION: BSN or BA in health care related field strongly preferred. Masters degree preferred. Graduate of accredited school of nursing. Current California RN license required. BLS certificate required. Current BLS for Health Care; WOCN certification preferredPOSITION SUMMARY: Manages 24-hour departments providing patient care services. Ensures staff provides high quality, accessible, cost effective care, and patient focused services to members across the continuum, which complies with local, state, and federal requirements. Develops and maintains clinical standards of care and practice; responsible for all resource budgeting, selection and development.QUALIFICATIONS: Extensive nursing experience in both patient care and management/leadership roles required (usually 5 years). Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, and other local, state, federal regulations. Previous supervisory experience required (usually 4 years). Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Extensive nursing experience in both patient care and leadership roles required (usually 5 years) required.2. WOCN certification or prior management of wound care & ostomy programs (usually 3 years) required.3. New program research & implementation highly preferred.4. Knowledge of The Joint Commission, Nurse Practice Act, and other local, state, and federal regulations.5. Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills (verbal & written) and ability to work collaboratively on a multi-disciplinary team.6. Demonstrated knowledge & role modeling of KP’s organizational goals - exemplary customer service, accessible & safe patient care, quality standards, and efficient, cost effective operations.DUTIES: Manages the operations of 24-hour departments that may be at multiple locations. Ensures Assistants and staff provide the highest quality of care and are in compliance with the Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission, federal, state, and local requirements. Establishes, implements, and maintains patient care and service standards to meet members and internal client’s expectations. Designs and evaluates processes to improve systems and patient care results across the continuum of care. Develops and monitors budgets for the appropriate use of human and material resources. Monitors financial performance and identifies and implements strategies to reduce costs and improve quality of care/service. Determines the appropriate staff mix for department and develops processes to screen, interview, hire, train, and maintain the competency of all department staff. Ensures ongoing staff development. Develops, implements, and monitors departmental policy and procedures which support the organizations goals and business objectives and ensures they are met. Oversees and develops standards of care and standards of practice, directs fiscal management, and quality improvement activities. Manages and resolves human resource, employee and department safety, and risk management issues.OTHER DUTIES:This is a TPMG out-patient clinic operations position reporting to the Service Director for the NVLY Wound & Ostomy Care program and the Dermatology/MOHS service line.1. Provides leadership & operations management for named departments at multiple NVLY sites.2. Collaborates on appropriate staff mix, screening, hiring, and training, retention, and ensuring competency standards for all staff.3. Manages & resolves human resources, safety, compliance, and risk issues.4. Monitors financial performance and collaboratively develops budgets & strategies to maximize resources, reduce redundancy & waste, and plan for future directions.5. Maintains current knowledge and applies critical thinking skills in writing, reviewing, and revising standards and process improvements.6. Researches & applies advanced wound care and ostomy knowledge for program development and expansion.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.

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: ASC/Operating RoomSCHEDULE: On Call, 0hrs/week; SHIFT: Variable**NOTE: This is an On-Call position and the hours will vary. Schedule is subject to change due to operational need. Overtime and additional hours are assigned per contractual language. 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 practiceDemonstrated 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 intraining are required to obtain appropriate certifications within 6 months of hire or transfer into unit.Operating Room- Two years recent (within the last 3 years) experience in acute hospital Operating Room working on a variety of surgical procedures. The ability to take call within the hospital required response time, work variable hours, and rotate weekends.REQUIRED SKILLS TESTING: N/ADUTIES: 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.

Performs utilization management activities, discharge planning, and care coordination across the continuum of care in collaboration with the physician and other members of the health care team.

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: Continuity of CareSCHEDULE: Part-time, regular; 24hrs/week; SHIFT: Night; Sunday, Friday, SaturdayEDUCATION: BSN or BA in health care related field or Diploma/Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) with comparable years of experience required. Masters Degree preferred. Graduate of accredited school of nursing, BLS Certification, and current California RN licensure required.POSITION SUMMARY: Performs utilization management activities, discharge planning, and care coordination across the continuum of care in collaboration with the physician and other members of the health care team.QUALIFICATIONS: Experience (usually 2+ years) in direct patient care delivery and management. Demonstrated experience in utilization review, case management, and discharge planning preferred (usually 2+ years). Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, DMHC, CMS, NCQA,HIPPA, ERISA, EMTALA and all other applicable federal/state/local laws and regulations. Demonstrated strong communication and customer service skills, problem-solving, critical thinking, and clinical judgment abilities. Fundamental word processing and computer navigation skills, and the ability to interpret and use analytic data in day to day operations. Knowledge of healthcare benefits associated with various business lines (Medicare/KPSA, Commercial/KFH, Medi-Cal, Federal, etc.).REQUIRED SKILLS TESTING: N/ADUTIES: Utilization Management: Performs daily preadmission, admission, and concurrent utilization reviews using guidelines, institutional policies/procedures, and other information to determine appropriate levels of care and readiness for discharge. Escalates utilization and system problems which have not been resolved at the local level to the next level (RM/UM Director, CCL, DHO, etc.), immediately. Monitors the progression of the plan of care and facilitates discussions with the multi-disciplinary teams. Educates other healthcare team members on utilization and cost containment initiatives. Collaborates with and provides information to patients, families, physicians, and staff regarding the provisions of care. Incorporates and counsels on the correct and consistent application, interpretation, and utilization of member health care benefits (including transition of care). Discharge Planning: Ensures continuity of care through communication in rounds and written documentation, level of care recommendations, transfer coordination, discharge planning and obtaining authorizations/approvals as needed for outside services for the patient. Develops, evaluates, and coordinates a comprehensive discharge plan in conjunction with the patient/family, physician, nursing, social services, and other healthcare providers and agencies. Performance Improvement:Monitors care processes to provide cost-effective implementation and evaluation of utilization management and patient care activities, initiatives, and protocols. Participates in the development and implementation of guidelines, preprinted physician orders, carepaths, etc. for patient care. Identifies and assists in the implementation of opportunities for cost-savings and improvements in the quality of care across the continuum. Develops, collects, trends, and analyzes data relevant to the utilization of healthcare resources including avoidable/variance days, readmissions, one-daystays, DRGs, LOS, etc. Participates in the development, implementation, communication, maintenance and monitoring of local UM Workplan initiatives. Administrative and Regulatory:Shares accountability with the UM Manager for planning, developing, and managing the department budget. Participates in interviewing, makes hiring recommendations, orients and provides on-going supervision of support staff. Provides input into the performance evaluations of team members. May plan and control work assignments and special projects of team members. Assists in developing, implementing and maintaining utilization management policies and procedures. Conducts UM, care coordination, and discharge planning activities according to all applicable regulatory requirements (see qualifications). 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: Continuity of CareSCHEDULE: Part-time, regular; 32hrs/week; SHIFT: Day; Sunday, Monday, Friday, And SaturdayEDUCATION: BSN or BA in health care related field or Diploma/Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) with comparable years of experience required. Masters Degree preferred. Graduate of accredited school of nursing, BLS Certification, and current California RN licensure required.POSITION SUMMARY: Performs utilization management activities, discharge planning, and care coordination across the continuum of care in collaboration with the physician and other members of the health care team.QUALIFICATIONS: Experience (usually 2+ years) in direct patient care delivery and management. Demonstrated experience in utilization review, case management, and discharge planning preferred (usually 2+ years). Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, DMHC, CMS, NCQA,HIPPA, ERISA, EMTALA and all other applicable federal/state/local laws and regulations. Demonstrated strong communication and customer service skills, problem-solving, critical thinking, and clinical judgment abilities. Fundamental word processing and computer navigation skills and the ability to interpret and use analytic data in day to day operations. Knowledge of healthcare benefits associated with various business lines (Medicare/KPSA, Commercial/KFH, Medi-Cal, Federal, etc.).DUTIES: Utilization Management Performs daily preadmission, admission, and concurrent utilization reviews using guidelines, institutional policies/procedures, and other information to determine appropriate levels of care and readiness for discharge. Escalates utilization and system problems which have not been resolved at the local level to the next level (RM/UM Director, CCL, DHO, etc.), immediately. Monitors the progression of the plan of care and facilitates discussions with the multi-disciplinary teams. Educates other healthcare team members on utilization and cost containment initiatives. Collaborates with and provides information to patients, families, physicians, and staff regarding the provisions of care. Incorporates and counsels on the correct and consistent application, interpretation, and utilization of member health care benefits (including transition of care).Discharge Planning Ensures continuity of care through communication in rounds and written documentation, level of care recommendations, transfer coordination, discharge planning and obtaining authorizations/approvals as needed for outside services for the patient. Develops, evaluates, and coordinates a comprehensive discharge plan in conjunction with the patient/family, physician, nursing, social services, another healthcare providers and agencies. Performance Improvement Monitors care processes to provide cost-effective implementation and evaluation of utilization management and patient care activities, initiatives, and protocols. Participates in the development and implementation of guidelines, preprinted physician orders, care paths, etc. for patient care. Identifies and assists in the implementation of opportunities for cost-savings and improvements in the quality of care across the continuum. Develops, collects, trends, and analyzes data relevant to the utilization of healthcare resources including avoidable/variance days, readmissions, one-day stays, DRGs, LOS, etc. Participates in the development, implementation, communication, maintenance and monitoring of local UM Work plan initiatives. Administrative and Regulatory Shares accountability with the UM Manager for planning, developing, and managing the department budget. Participates in interviewing, makes hiring recommendations, orients and provides on-going supervision of support staff. Provides input into the performance evaluations of team members. May plan and control work assignments and special projects of team members. Assists in developing, implementing and maintaining utilization management policies and procedures. Conducts UM, care coordination, and discharge planning activities according to all applicable regulatory requirements (see qualifications).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.

Patient Care Coordinator opportunity in Sacramento, 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: Continuity of CareSCHEDULE: Part-time, regular; 32hrs/week; SHIFT: Day; Sunday, Monday, Friday, And SaturdayEDUCATION: BSN or BA in health care related field or Diploma/Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) with comparable years of experience required. Masters Degree preferred. Graduate of accredited school of nursing, BLS Certification, and current California RN licensure required.POSITION SUMMARY: Performs utilization management activities, discharge planning, and care coordination across the continuum of care in collaboration with the physician and other members of the health care team.QUALIFICATIONS: Experience (usually 2+ years) in direct patient care delivery and management. Demonstrated experience in utilization review, case management, and discharge planning preferred (usually 2+ years). Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, DMHC, CMS, NCQA,HIPPA, ERISA, EMTALA and all other applicable federal/state/local laws and regulations. Demonstrated strong communication and customer service skills, problem-solving, critical thinking, and clinical judgment abilities. Fundamental word processing and computer navigation skills and the ability to interpret and use analytic data in day to day operations. Knowledge of healthcare benefits associated with various business lines (Medicare/KPSA, Commercial/KFH, Medi-Cal, Federal, etc.).DUTIES: Utilization Management Performs daily preadmission, admission, and concurrent utilization reviews using guidelines, institutional policies/procedures, and other information to determine appropriate levels of care and readiness for discharge. Escalates utilization and system problems which have not been resolved at the local level to the next level (RM/UM Director, CCL, DHO, etc.), immediately. Monitors the progression of the plan of care and facilitates discussions with the multi-disciplinary teams. Educates other healthcare team members on utilization and cost containment initiatives. Collaborates with and provides information to patients, families, physicians, and staff regarding the provisions of care. Incorporates and counsels on the correct and consistent application, interpretation, and utilization of member health care benefits (including transition of care).Discharge Planning Ensures continuity of care through communication in rounds and written documentation, level of care recommendations, transfer coordination, discharge planning and obtaining authorizations/approvals as needed for outside services for the patient. Develops, evaluates, and coordinates a comprehensive discharge plan in conjunction with the patient/family, physician, nursing, social services, another healthcare providers and agencies. Performance Improvement Monitors care processes to provide cost-effective implementation and evaluation of utilization management and patient care activities, initiatives, and protocols. Participates in the development and implementation of guidelines, preprinted physician orders, care paths, etc. for patient care. Identifies and assists in the implementation of opportunities for cost-savings and improvements in the quality of care across the continuum. Develops, collects, trends, and analyzes data relevant to the utilization of healthcare resources including avoidable/variance days, readmissions, one-day stays, DRGs, LOS, etc. Participates in the development, implementation, communication, maintenance and monitoring of local UM Work plan initiatives. Administrative and Regulatory Shares accountability with the UM Manager for planning, developing, and managing the department budget. Participates in interviewing, makes hiring recommendations, orients and provides on-going supervision of support staff. Provides input into the performance evaluations of team members. May plan and control work assignments and special projects of team members. Assists in developing, implementing and maintaining utilization management policies and procedures. Conducts UM, care coordination, and discharge planning activities according to all applicable regulatory requirements (see qualifications).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: Continuity of CareSCHEDULE: Full-time, regular; 40hrs/week; SHIFT: Day; Monday through Friday 7:30am to 4:30pmEDUCATION: BSN or BA in health care related field or Diploma/Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) with comparable years of experience required. Masters Degree preferred. Graduate of accredited school of nursing, BLS Certification, and current California RN licensure required.POSITION SUMMARY: Performs utilization management activities, discharge planning, and care coordination across the continuum of care in collaboration with the physician and other members of the health care team.QUALIFICATIONS: Experience (usually 2+ years) in direct patient care delivery and management. Demonstrated experience in utilization review, case management, and discharge planning preferred (usually 2+ years). Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, DMHC, CMS, NCQA,HIPPA, ERISA, EMTALA and all other applicable federal/state/local laws and regulations. Demonstrated strong communication and customer service skills, problem-solving, critical thinking, and clinical judgment abilities. Fundamental word processing and computer navigation skills and the ability to interpret and use analytic data in day to day operations. Knowledge of healthcare benefits associated with various business lines (Medicare/KPSA, Commercial/KFH, Medi-Cal, Federal, etc.). DUTIES: Utilization Management Performs daily preadmission, admission, and concurrent utilization reviews using guidelines, institutional policies/procedures, and other information to determine appropriate levels of care and readiness for discharge. Escalates utilization and system problems which have not been resolved at the local level to the next level (RM/UM Director, CCL, DHO, etc.), immediately. Monitors the progression of the plan of care and facilitates discussions with the multi-disciplinary teams. Educates other healthcare team members on utilization and cost containment initiatives. Collaborates with and provides information to patients, families, physicians, and staff regarding the provisions of care. Incorporates and counsels on the correct and consistent application, interpretation, and utilization of member health care benefits (including transition of care).Discharge Planning Ensures continuity of care through communication in rounds and written documentation, level of care recommendations, transfer coordination, discharge planning and obtaining authorizations/approvals as needed for outside services for the patient. Develops, evaluates, and coordinates a comprehensive discharge plan in conjunction with the patient/family, physician, nursing, social services, another healthcare providers and agencies. Performance Improvement Monitors care processes to provide cost-effective implementation and evaluation of utilization management and patient care activities, initiatives, and protocols. Participates in the development and implementation of guidelines, preprinted physician orders, care paths, etc. for patient care. Identifies and assists in the implementation of opportunities for cost-savings and improvements in the quality of care across the continuum. Develops, collects, trends, and analyzes data relevant to the utilization of healthcare resources including avoidable/variance days, readmissions, one-day stays, DRGs, LOS, etc. Participates in the development, implementation, communication, maintenance and monitoring of local UM Work plan initiatives. Administrative and Regulatory Shares accountability with the UM Manager for planning, developing, and managing the department budget. Participates in interviewing, makes hiring recommendations, orients and provides on-going supervision of support staff. Provides input into the performance evaluations of team members. May plan and control work assignments and special projects of team members. Assists in developing, implementing and maintaining utilization management policies and procedures. Conducts UM, care coordination, and discharge planning activities according to all applicable regulatory requirements (see qualifications).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.

Staff Nurse II Opportunity!

This position supports Kaiser Permanente�s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all lawsand regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures.Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer.DEPARTMENT: ASC/Operating RoomSCHEDULE: On Call, 0hrs/week; SHIFT: Variable**NOTE: This is an On-Call position and the hours will vary. Schedule is subject to change due tooperational need. Overtime and additional hours are assigned per contractual lanugage.EDUCATION: EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATON: High School Diploma/GEDCurrent California RN License, BLSDepending on the particular specialty, ACLS and or NRP and or PALS may also be required for thisposition. See job duties for specific requirements for specialty units.Experience Requirement:Minimum of 6 months experience. See job duties for specific experience requirements forspecialty units.POSITION SUMMARY: The Staff Nurse (SN) II is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility andaccountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame. The SN II provides care topatients via the therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, theenvironment and instrumentation, and other health care team members.QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma/GEDGraduate of an accredited registered nursing program and completion of the current hours required bythe BRN of RN student clinical experience or Graduate of registered nursingand either 1) 2000 hours of RN experience in clinical area of specialty from a licensed acute carefacility within three (3) years of graduation; or 2) graduate of an accredited licensed vocationalnursing program that includes clinical student experience in acute care and has worked 2000 hours asan licensed vocational nurse within the clinical area of specialty within three (3) years beforegraduation or currently enrolled in an accredited entry level MSN program and has completedpre-licensure requirements to practice nursing.Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in CaliforniaMinimum of 6 months experience. See job duties for specific experience requirements for specialtyunits.Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practiceDemonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers)Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills (in English)Good interpersonal skillsAlso 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. Candidatesintraining are required to obtain appropriate certifications within 6 months of hire or transfer intounit.Operating Room- Two years recent (within the last 3 years) experience in acute hospital Operating Room, working ona variety of surgical procedures. The ability to take call within the hospital required responsetime, work variable hours, and rotate weekends.REQUIRED SKILLS TESTING: N/ADUTIES Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing onphysiologic, 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 nursingdiagnosis 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 resourcesof 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, culturaland ethical beliefs.Demonstrates knowledge of and applies safety principles as identified within the institution.Performs efficiently in emergency patient care situations following established protocols, remainingcalm, informingappropriate 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 allaspects of patientcare 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 ofthe health care team.Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, andfamilies. Acknowledges staff rights and cultural and ethical beliefs.Provides data for staffing decisions and demonstrates flexibility in the resolution of staffingissues; demonstrates flexibility when floating to other units upon requests.Ability to navigate in a windows environment, utilizing a mouse and the ability to learn electronicmedical 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 andcoordination) to LVN´s, NurseAttendants, unit assistants, etc., but does not have the authority to hire, fire or discipline.Compliance AccountabilityConsistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (KP´s code of conduct)by maintaining 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.

Clinicians will practice independently within a defined scope of services to treat minor illnesses, and provide health promotion and prevention. This innovative new program is supported by Sutter Health and offers convenient, accessible, affordable high quality care.Services will be offered 7 days a week, 9 am - 8 p.m. weekdays; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekends.Full-time opportunity is available.Candidates must be licensed to practice in California, and be nationally certified