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Chief Nurse Executive Opportuntiy!

Qualifications: Academic degree in nursing required (Bachelors or Masters degree). Masters degree in Nursing or related field required (Health Administration, Business, Public Health, or management).National certification in nursing administration or advanced nursing administration required within three (3) years of assuming position.Seven (7) to ten (10) years of progressive experience in clinical, management and leadership roles within hospital operations. Active and current registered nurse license in the state of California. AHA BLS Certification. Demonstrated skills to work in aunion environment. Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to customers, contracted providers, and vendors.Duties: Communication and Relationship ManagementDevelops effective working relationships with key stakeholders and operational leaders. Manages organizational relationships in a way that builds and maintains a climate of trust and inspires commitment from others to achieve organization goalsWorks collaboratively with labor partners to achieve organization goals and objectivesParticipates in defined and established leadership meetings locally and regionally and establishes partnerships with medical facility and regional leadership groups. Participates in medical staff activities and serves on selected medical facility committeesMaintains strong collaborative relationship with medical director and medical staff leadership and coordinates with medical group partners to provide for the seamless transition of patients across the continuum of careExecutive level communication, presentation, leadership, analytical and problem solving skills required. Effectively communicates with all internal and external constituents, including staff ,colleagues, and physicians. Produces and presents oral and written materials to address nursing, healthcare and organizational issues appropriate to the audienceCommunicates effectively as hospital´s advocate to members of the community, continually seeking ways to improve and promote the public relations objective of the hospital and marketing servicesActively communicates and embeds the Kaiser Permanente Nursing Vision, Values and Model within the culture in alignment with organizational goalsCreates an environment which recognizes and values diversity and designs strategies that address the unique needs of a diverse workforce, patient population, and communityParticipates in the academic community through advisory and collaborative efforts. Provides a supportive and stimulating learning environment for nursing studentsAddresses and manages conflict in a constructive and productive mannerAssesses the current environment and establishes indicators of progress toward cultural competencyProvides an environment that engages staff and others in decision making. Business Skills & PrinciplesIn conjunction with medical facility leadership groups, determines the most cost effective and efficient levels of patient care clinically and operationally; implements such locally. Participates in hospital strategic planning process and collaborates with facility management team and the medical staff to develop the overall financial plan for the medical facilityAccountable for the efficient delivery of all patient care services for KP members. Participates in the development, implementation, utilization and evaluation of cost effective, medical facility programs, policies and procedures that address the high quality nursing care, treatment and service needs of the patient population. .. Manages patient care processes to ensure optimal utilization management practicesAssures short and long range financial goals are met by establishing and controlling the budgets. Monitors and assesses trends, external environment and internal practices; makes recommendations to develop/adjust strategy to meet the changing business and market conditionsAccountable for the preparation and review of department operating and capital budgets based upon criteria supported by volume and expense projections, cost benefit analysis, operating processes and other relevant informationMonitors departmental expenses by reviewing variance reports and taking action for adjustments and improvements as needed to ensure optimal productivity standards are metDemonstrates ability to access information and analyze data to make decisions in planning for patient careCoordinates activities between departments to reduce duplication, increase efficiency and achieve higher levels of serviceDevelops and implements quality and utilization standards for patient care services to ensure coordinated plans of treatment, delivery of services that meet members needs, and the cost effective utilization of necessary services. Utilizes and maximizes effective systems for resource management in nursing, including patient acuity and staffing applications. .. Achieves optimal patient care experience through focused customer service strategiesParticipates in developing and implementing recruitment and retention strategies to ensure a sufficient and stable workforce of qualified staff members are available to meet the needs of the patients.Develops a succession plan for nursing leadershipRecognizes the need for change; adapts to, and motivates others to adapt to values, strategies, goals and plans in response to changing business conditionsDemonstrates basic competency in technology applications related to business and clinical functionsOptimize computerized electronic medical record system and utilize relevant data to improve patient care outcomes.Ensures compliance with legal and ethical issues related to client data, information, and confidentiality. LeadershipAssures that the clinical perspective is included in organizational decisionsGuides the operational implementation of quality improvement initiatives using innovation and evidence based practice. Generates and encourages innovation and creative solutions to issues or problems. Is able and willing to solve problems from various points of view and make difficult decisions.Achieves quality outcomes by utilizing problem identification, process improvement, root cause analysis, and reducing variation to sustain Implements the organization´s performance improvement program, including planning, setting priorities, conducting systematic performance assessments, implementing improvements based on such assessments, and maintaining achieved improvementsEnsures a professional development program which addresses the needs of clinical and management staff. Provides for employee development and educational programs to meet needs of patient care staff. Creates a structure to ensure a learning environment that fosters growth and development of self and othersCoaches and mentors aspiring nurse leadersDeve 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. 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.

Qualifications: Current CA RN license and AHA BLS Certification. One (1)-year recent (within the last three (3) years) full-time equivalent experience in Critical Care or completion of a Kaiser Permanente (KP) or equivalent Critical Care course within prior 12 months. Current ACLS card required. 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. EEO: Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to customers, contracted providers, and vendors.Notes: If twelve (12) hour option chosen, shift will be 7:00 pm-7:30 am with a total scheduled hoursper week of 36 hrs, back up 8 hour shift will be 11:00 pm-7:30 am with a total scheduled hours perweek of 40 hrs. Works ´Payday´ weekends.Position Control #E324.

Sharp Memorial Hospital has received the prestigious Magnet Designation for nursing excellence, a distinction granted by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association.

Bonus:Applicant may be eligible for relocation reimbursement.Location:This position is located at Sharp Memorial hospital in Serra Mesa.Hours:8-hour shift, daysQualifications:Current California Registered Nurse licensure required.Current CPR certification required.BSN, MSN preferred.At least two years critical care experience required. Excellent leadership and written/oral communication skills required.Demonstrate complex problem solving and critical thinking skills required.32 bed unit with primary cardiac and respiratory patient population. This recently created unit offers exciting opportunity to work in a Progressive Care Unit. We are looking for dynamic experienced nurses that will provide effective, compassionate and efficient nursing care as part of a collaborative team.Opened January 2009, the Stephen Birch Healthcare Center at Sharp Memorial Hospital will continue Sharps long-held commitment of offering clinical excellence with the latest technology and patient-centered care. All 334 rooms are private at no extra cost and feature a sleeper sofa where a loved one can spend the night. Sharp Memorial Hospital is the largest Sharp HealthCare hospital and is a designated trauma center for San Diego County. Rated one of 50 Exceptional US Hospitals and part of the Sharp Metropolitan Medical Campus, Sharp Memorial is known for outstanding programs in cardiac and vascular care, cancer treatment, pulmonary care services, rehabilitation, and multi-organ transplantation. Sharp Memorial is a part of Sharp HealthCare, which has been recognized for quality excellence with the 2007 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.Sharp Memorial Hospital has received the prestigious Magnet Designation for nursing excellence, a distinction granted by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association.

Qualifications: BSN or Bachelor´s degree in a relevant field required or completion of a relevant Bachelor´s degree within two (2) years of hire. Master´s degree preferred. Graduate of accredited school of nursing. Current California RN license required. Current CPR certification required and ACLS certification preferred. Clinical nursing experience relevant to a given position/department (e.g., emergency nursing, medical surgical) required (usually three (3) to four (4) years) including two (2) years leadership experience. Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement and clinical care delivery processes, staffing, and budgeting. Knowledge of Nursing Practice Act, JCAHO and other federal, state and local regulatory requirements interpersonal and communication skills. Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to customers, contracted providers, and vendors. Duties: Supervises the delivery of nursing services and patient care within one unit(s) which are integrated with business and department plans and meet or exceed cost, quality, clinical and utilization standards and performance measures. Ensures that unit(s) services meet members´, physician and internal clients´ needs in a changing, competitive health care market. Supervises a single unit (8 to 24 hours) of approximately 20 or more employees or more than one smaller unit. Ensures patient care and quality standards are met and comply with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and established departmental policies and procedures, utilization and clinical/performance standards and measures. Supervises and ensures continuous improvement of all clinical practices, services and operations by designing and implementing systems, processes and methods to evaluate and improve patient care within the unit. Supervises day to day activities of the unit(s); monitors quality service and utilization standards; supervises shift(s) activities and delivery of patient care. Supervises unit(s) day to day clinical operations including practice standards, staffing, payroll, budgets, fiscal management, and quality improvement. Develops and implements action plans to improve staff development and the delivery of patient care. Monitors the quality of service and utilization standards and assumes specific responsibility for patient care at the unit level. Ensures coordinated plans of treatment, customer focused care and cost effective utilization of services. Monitors the allocation and utilization of unit(s) personnel based on continual changes in patient population/needs and provides the best level of patient care while identifying savings opportunities. Works with health care providers outside of the unit(s) to achieve optimal patient care across the continuum. Researches, identifies, and implements best practice models developed in unit(s) or by other units. Investigates and resolves patient/family/member concerns regarding patient care. Supervises the daily unit(s) operations, including human resources management, department and employee safety programs, and risk management. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente´s Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente´s policies and procedures. Position Control #T305.

ion. We provide a work environment that is open and empowering, where you can experience a wide range of clinical, educational, and management opportunities.

Serving San Diego´s inland North County communities for more than 50 years, PPH is a family of outstanding healthcare facilities that cover an area of more than 800-square miles. As the largest hospital district in Southern California, we are also one of the most diverse. From our state-of-the-art Cardiac Care and Rehabilitation Facilities and a busy Trauma center to Home Healthcare, we deliver a full spectrum of health services to meet the needs of every member in our community.We promote a philosophy that encourages growth and satisfaction. We provide a work environment that is open and empowering, where you can experience a wide range of clinical, educational, and management opportunities. And we support a healthy balance between your personal and professional lives.The Critical Care RN is responsible for the nursing care of their assigned group of patients, as well as executing day to day clinical activities. Job functions also include working with the client, the client’s family, and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate the client’s plan of care.All PPH employees are expected to follow hospital rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws, and standards, as well as carry out the mission, vision, values, and quality commitment of PPH.Required Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred. Required Experience: Minimum 1 year of Critical Care experience, Current CA RN license, and BLS certification. We invite you to join us in our Mission to Heal, Comfort, and Promote Health in the Communities We Serve!

Serving San Diego´s inland North County communities for more than 50 years, PPH is a family of outstanding healthcare facilities that cover an area of more than 800-square miles. As the largest hospital district in Southern California, we are also one of the most diverse. From our state-of-the-art Cardiac Care and Rehabilitation Facilities and a busy Trauma center to Home Healthcare, we deliver a full spectrum of health services to meet the needs of every member in our community.We promote a philosophy that encourages growth and satisfaction. We provide a work environment that is open and empowering, where you can experience a wide range of clinical, educational, and management opportunities. And we support a healthy balance between your personal and professional lives.Plans and conducts a systematic method for identifying, reporting and evaluating infections. Conducts surveillance process and communicates results to appropriate committees/departments. Use epidemiological method and surveillance data to evaluate current infection prevention practices and quality improvement action plans. Provides on-going reviews and evaluation of isolation techniques, safety equipment and products, waste management procedures and makes appropriate recommendations based on current standards and knowledge. Conduct investigation of clusters of healthcare associated infections as directed by the Hospital Epidemiologist and the Manager of Infection Prevention and Control. Liaisons with Public Health Department by reporting required communicable diseases, trends or outbreaks. Establishes, maintains and improves standards of infection prevention by collaborating with other advanced practice nurses and clinical nurse specialists. Enhances professional knowledge and practice by actively participating in professional organizations such as the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), and by seeking out appropriate educational opportunities to improve and broaden knowledge of infection prevention and control. Represent infection prevention principles and current knowledge in quality improvement process by participating in hospital committees and teams. Contributes to hospital accreditation and licensure by facilitating compliance with infection prevention and control standards as set forth by regulatory agencies. Collaborates with Employee Health on issues of exposures, immunization and other employee-related infection issues. Supports the hospital´s risk management program by providing technical information regarding infection prevention issues and notifying Risk Management of potential issues. Prepares Infection Surveillance Committee meetings and activities. Conducts infection surveillance activities at Palomar Medical Center. Collaborates with the infection prevention and control liaisons and acts as a resource at PCCC, Home Care and Escondido Surgery Center.. Participates in infection prevention education by providing orientation, in-services or resources to staff, physicians, volunteers and the community based on identified needs. Maintains knowledge of safety and house-wide issues by completing hospital-wide mandatory classes. Participates actively as a member of the Patient Safety Committee. Performs other duties as assigned. Follows PPH rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws, and standards. Carries out the mission, vision, values, and quality commitment of PPH.Minimum Education: As required by the Licensure. Preferred Education: Master’s Degree. Minimum Experience: 1 – 2 years in Infection Control and Epidemiology. Preferred Experience: 3 years as an infection control practitioner with associated responsibilities and a successful record of accomplishment. Certification: American Heart Association Recognized BLS - Healthcare Provider Infection Control preferred. License: Current CA RN license. Valid CA driver´s license.We invite you to join us in our Mission to Heal, Comfort, and Promote Health in the Communities We Serve!

Supervises the delivery of nursing services and patient care within one unit(s) which are integrated with business and department plans and meet or exceed cost, quality, clinical and utilization standards and performance measures.

Qualifications: BSN or Bachelor´s degree in a relevant field required or completion of a relevant Bachelor´s degree within two (2) years of hire. Master´s degree preferred. Graduate of accredited school of nursing. Current California RN license required. Current CPR certification required and ACLS certification preferred. Clinical nursing experience relevant to a given position/department (Peri-Operative Services, Operating Room) required (usually three (3) to four (4) years) including two (2) years of leadership experience. Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement and clinical care delivery processes, staffing, and budgeting. Knowledge of Nursing Practice Act, JCAHO and other federal, state and local regulatory requirements interpersonal and communication skills. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente´s Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente´s policies and procedures. Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to customers, contracted providers, and vendors. Duties: Supervises the delivery of nursing services and patient care within one unit(s) which are integrated with business and department plans and meet or exceed cost, quality, clinical and utilization standards and performance measures. Ensures that unit(s) services meet members´, physician and internal clients´ needs in a changing, competitive health care market. Supervises a single unit (8 to 24 hours) of approximately 20 or more employees or more than one smaller unit. Ensures patient care and quality standards are met and comply with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and established departmental policies and procedures, utilization and clinical/performance standards and measures. Supervises and ensures continuous improvement of all clinical practices, services and operations by designing and implementing systems, processes and methods to evaluate and improve patient care within the unit. Supervises day to day activities of the unit(s); monitors quality service and utilization standards; supervises shift(s) activities and delivery of patient care. Supervises unit(s) day to day clinical operations including practice standards, staffing, payroll, budgets, fiscal management, and quality improvement. Develops and implements action plans to improve staff development and the delivery of patient care. Monitors the quality of service and utilization standards and assumes specific responsibility for patient care at the unit level. Ensures coordinated plans of treatment, customer focused care and cost effective utilization of services. Monitors the allocation and utilization of unit(s) personnel based on continual changes in patient population/needs and provides the best level of patient care while identifying savings opportunities. Works with health care providers outside of the unit(s) to achieve optimal patient care across the continuum. Researches, identifies, and implements best practice models developed in unit(s) or by other units. Investigates and resolves patient/family/member concerns regarding patient care. Supervises the daily unit(s) operations, including human resources management, department and employee safety programs, and risk management. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente´s Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente´s policies and procedures. Notes: Schedule varies, will work rotating weekends.

Qualifications: BSN or Bachelor´s degree in a relevant field required or completion of a relevant Bachelor´s degree within two (2) years of hire. Master´s degree preferred. Graduate of accredited school of nursing. Current California RN license required. Current CPR certification required and ACLS certification preferred. Clinical nursing experience relevant to a given position/department (Peri-Operative Services, Operating Room) required (usually three (3) to four (4) years) including two (2) years of leadership experience. Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement and clinical care delivery processes, staffing, and budgeting. Knowledge of Nursing Practice Act, JCAHO and other federal, state and local regulatory requirements interpersonal and communication skills. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente´s Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente´s policies and procedures. Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to customers, contracted providers, and vendors. Duties: Supervises the delivery of nursing services and patient care within one unit(s) which are integrated with business and department plans and meet or exceed cost, quality, clinical and utilization standards and performance measures. Ensures that unit(s) services meet members´, physician and internal clients´ needs in a changing, competitive health care market. Supervises a single unit (8 to 24 hours) of approximately 20 or more employees or more than one smaller unit. Ensures patient care and quality standards are met and comply with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and established departmental policies and procedures, utilization and clinical/performance standards and measures. Supervises and ensures continuous improvement of all clinical practices, services and operations by designing and implementing systems, processes and methods to evaluate and improve patient care within the unit. Supervises day to day activities of the unit(s); monitors quality service and utilization standards; supervises shift(s) activities and delivery of patient care. Supervises unit(s) day to day clinical operations including practice standards, staffing, payroll, budgets, fiscal management, and quality improvement. Develops and implements action plans to improve staff development and the delivery of patient care. Monitors the quality of service and utilization standards and assumes specific responsibility for patient care at the unit level. Ensures coordinated plans of treatment, customer focused care and cost effective utilization of services. Monitors the allocation and utilization of unit(s) personnel based on continual changes in patient population/needs and provides the best level of patient care while identifying savings opportunities. Works with health care providers outside of the unit(s) to achieve optimal patient care across the continuum. Researches, identifies, and implements best practice models developed in unit(s) or by other units. Investigates and resolves patient/family/member concerns regarding patient care. Supervises the daily unit(s) operations, including human resources management, department and employee safety programs, and risk management. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente´s Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente´s policies and procedures. Notes: Schedule varies, weekend call rotation required.

Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to customers, contracted providers, and vendors.

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

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