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Nurse Educator, RN - Labor & Delivery, High Risk OB needed in San Diego!

Qualifications: -Bachelor�s degree or equivalent experience (usually 4 years) required; BSN preferred. -Previous teaching experience required or previous recent experience in education in Labor and Delivery, High Risk OB (usually two to five years.) -Adult learning and behavior change knowledge required. -Demonstrated ability to utilize interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and group facilitator/process skills. -Computer literacy required. -Current California RN license required. -ACLS, NRP and Fetal Monitoring certificates. Preferred Qualifications: -Master�s Degree preferred. -CPR instructor preferred.Duties: -Conducts educational needs assessments to design and develop programs to meet regulatory requirements and organizational, departmental needs. -Coordinates implements and evaluates programs. -Communicates and markets education programs to a broad target audience using appropriate methods, and based on identified/assessed needs. -Makes assessment of physiological and /or functional status using protocols, initiates appropriate interventions. -Develops individualized member/patient/family education plan focusing on self management, delivers member/patient/family education (individual or group) specific to disease state. -Provides direct group or one on one health education services to members and the public. -Reviews and recommends high quality, culturally appropriate written and audio visual health content. -Consults with physicians and other health care providers re: member/patient specific clinical and health related issues and education needs. -Participates in multi disciplinary care teams and committees. -Collects data; plans and prepares reports for performance improvement and/or quality assurance audits. -Makes recommendations for cost/quality strategies, works within budget.- Serves as expert clinical resource to staff and departments in defining and meeting educational, clinical, quality and cost outcomes and performance measures. -Participates in establishing department policies and protocols that support regulatory standards (JOINT commission, NCQA, MediCal). 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 QualityCredo, 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. Kaiser Permanente is an EEO/AA Employer. Notes: Will work rotating weekends. Position Control # T197.

UCSD Medical Center is the only university-based facility in San Diego, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. We have two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Center and several outpatient clinics. UCSD Medical is also a designated Level I Trauma Center and has the only Burn Center in the county. UCSD Medical Center was ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News World Report 2005 Survey: #7 in respiratory services, #22 in rheumatology, #30 in kidney disease, #38 in Hormonal Disorders, and #40 in Orthopaedics.Location: La Jolla, CADepartment: BMT Payroll Title: NPIIIFull Salary Range: $7,718 - $10,599/ month.1 80% position with benefits starting on the date of hire. Work Location: Thornton HospitalDESCRIPTION: Under the direction of the Blood and Marrow Transplant (BMT) attending physician, the NP provides primary medical management for Oncology/BMT patients. Leads by example, demonstrating professional image and leadership core competencies. Acts as a liaison within the BMT Program to promote consistent medical management of the patients across the health care continuum by collaborating with the multidisciplinary care team. Performs specialized procedures such as bone marrow biopsy, lumbar puncture and skin biopsy. Presents patient cases during daily rounds and at the weekly BMT clinical meetings. Provides patient/family and staff education. Supports the development and revision of BMT divisional policies and procedures. Participates in and/or initiates research. Participates in community outreach and networking with community physicians and other health care professionals. May provide care to BMT patients in the Out Patient Center and Infusion Center. Develops and expands role responsibilities as patient and system needs change.~~Must be willing to work overtime and weekends, as needed. QUALIFICATIONS: * Must possess the legal requirements to practice as a Registered Nurse as determined by the California Board of Registered Nursing; a current certificate of completion from a college or university-based Nurse Practitioner program; and possess the skills, knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to this position.* Demonstrated knowledge of BMT process and hematological blood cancers, including knowledge of pathology of patient population, expected outcomes, normal and abnormal lab results. * Demonstrated knowledge of administration of chemotherapy and other common blood & marrow transplant medications. * Ability to understand the medical as well as psych-social needs of a patient population with cancer. Comfort in a group teaching setting and willingness to do community outreach. * Excellent assessment skills and ability to make clinically sound decisions in a fast paced constantly changing environment. * Demonstration of a high level of professionalism and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to function as part of an interdisciplinary team. Demonstrated leadership skills with ability to motivate team members.PREFERRED:* Oncology Certified Nurse certificate--or willingness to obtain.*1-2 years of NP experience in BMT, Oncology, or Critical CareSPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: ~Current California RN and Nurse Practitioner license.~BCLS-C (CPR) certificate.UC San Diego is an Equal Opportunity / Staff Affirmative Action Employer that values a diverse workforce.JOB REQUIREMENTS: Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached.

Nurse Practitioner needed to expand existing Neurosurgical Practice

Looking for motivated nurse practitioner to expand neurosurgical practice in North San Diego. Responsibilities will be mostly to help in the OR but also help in the office and hospital. ICU background will be most helpful but first assistant certification not needed as training will be provided. Will offer competitive incentive-based contracts.

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.

Kaiser Permanente is looking for a Director of Perioperative Services

Education/Licensure/Certification: Current California RN license required; graduate of accredited school of nursing. BSN or BA in health care related field required. Master´s degree preferred in a related field such as nursing, business or health services administration. CPR certificate required.Qualifications: Acute healthcare nursing experience (usually 8-10 years) including 5 years progressive management experience. Demonstrated knowledge of operations and healthcare management; Nurse Practice Act, JCAHO, AORN standards and other local, state and federal regulations.Preferred Qualifications: AORN Certificate. Demonstrated ability to direct operations at multiple locations in a fast paced, high volume surgical service. Experience in a highly unionized environment, working collaboratively with staff, physicians, and other providers in delivering high quality, cost efficient, patient satisfying service. Experience with matrix managements systems desired.Duties: Through department managers/staff, directs and manages the delivery of nursing services and patient care which are integrated with business plans and meet or exceed cost, quality, clinical and utilization standards and performance measures. Ensures that services meet members´, physician and internal clients´ needs in a changing, competitive health care market. Accountable for the efficient delivery of patient care and support services within the service line for KP members by directing the development, evaluation and utilization of cost effective, high quality nursing practices. With Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and SCPMG staff, develops strategic/business plans to achieve integrated services across the continuum of care at multiple sites/departments.Directs and ensures continuous improvement of all clinical practices, services and operations by managing the design and implementation of systems, processes and methods to evaluate and improve patient care across the continuum of care. Plans, develops and/or directs the implementation of service area and/or divisional initiatives within service line or service area which develop and share best practices and standards of care. Directs and/or delegates to 24 hour managers the appropriate delivery and level of services. Directs budget management and resource allocation; manages financial performance and identifies and implements strategies to reduce costs and improve quality of care and service. Manages and resolves human resource, labor relations, employee and department safety and risk management issues; hires, fires and disciplines as part of performance management. Directs compliance with administrative, legal and regulatory requirements of governmental and regulatory agencies. May assume responsibilities of Nurse Executive in their absence.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. 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.Kaiser Permanente is an EEO/AA Employer.

Qualifications: Current CA RN license and AHA BLS Certification. One (1) year recent (within the last three (3) years) full-time equivalent experience in an acute care setting. 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.Notes: Works ´Payday´ weekends.Position Control #M203.

Looking for a Charge RN - Hospital in San Diego!

Qualifications: Current CA RN license and AHA BLS Certification. One (1) year recent (within the last three (3) years) full-time equivalent experience in an acute care setting. 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.Notes: Works ´Payday´ weekends.Position Control #M203.

LocationThis position is located in Serra MesaHours8-hour shift; 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm, weekends as neededQualifications*Current California Registered Nurse licensure required*BSN preferred*Current CPR certification required*Five years nursing experience required.*Ability to perform baseline clinical nursing interventions required. *Effective communication skills required*One to two years working in Intake, crisis intervention, or emergency room preferred.*Two or more years of management/lead experience preferred *Ability to direct and lead a team of Clinicians in a fast paced environment *Experience with and knowledge of insurance coverage preferred; knowledge of local community resources preferred.*Effective interpersonal skills and knowledge of nursing process required. *In depth knowledge of psychiatric and chemical dependency conditions; experience with insurance authorization preferred.SummaryTelephone triage, crisis intervention, and face to face assessment of psychiatric patients in crisis; obtaining pre-certification and authorization for hospitalization admissions.About Sharp HealthCare The Sharp Experience is our unique, system wide commitment to transforming health care in San Diego. Join Sharps exciting journey to become the best place to work, practice medicine and receive care. Check out the diverse employment opportunities available at the regions largest private employer, Sharp HealthCare.

SP Unit Staff RN - Hospital

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.

Part-time with benefits, full time is an option. Spanish language skills a plus.

Specializing in you...serving San Diego´s inland North County communities for more than 50 years, Palomar Pomerado Health 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 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 have an excellent opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Specialist CCU who will work as a consultant to the Department of Nursing, the Medical Staff and Administration.Responsibilities include:• Collaboration with PPH Leadership and staff for insuring the provision of nursing care meets standards identified in professional literature, the standards statements of professional organizations and state and federal regulations. • Serves as a clinical expert and mentor for staff. • Focuses on the needs of the patients in the system, interacts with others in the Department of Nursing and in Ancillary Services to best serve patients and their families. • Participates in the development of orientation programs, didactic presentations and clinical mentoring for novice to expert practitioners. • Promotes continuity and quality care through the use of data and the integration of the performance improvement philosophy into practice. • 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.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. We also support a healthy balance between your personal and professional lives. We are located in an area that is enriched with a sense of belonging, where everyone pulls together in a common philosophy of life. It’s an area that affords all who live here the luxury to pursue any interest or lifestyle they choose.Requirements:• Minimum Education: As required by certification and/or licensure• Minimum Experience: 3 years acute hospital• Preferred Experience: 1 year as CNS in area of expertise• Required Certification: American Heart Association recognized BLS - Healthcare Provider• Required License: Current CA RN License and Current CA Clinical Nurse Specialist LicenseWe invite you to join us in our Mission to Heal, Comfort, and Promote Health in the Communities We Serve!

Were looking for people who want to make an impact. Experience the thrill of quality education and training at one of the best post-secondary career training institutions in the country.Concorde Career Institute is a nationally recognized, for-profit education company that provides career training in the field of allied health. For more than 30 years, we have prepared thousands of people for rewarding careers. As the healthcare field is enjoying unparalleled growth, we are expanding to meet demands. If you are an experienced professional looking for a new challenge, we want to talk with you! Vocational Nursing Instructor San Diego, CAResponsibilities include: Provide instruction to Vocational Nursing classes.Adherence to applicable accreditation commission standards or agencies regulations, the school policies and procedures, and the departments curricula.Monitor student progress, conduct student orientations and advise students throughout the program.Assist with on-going review and development of curricula in the department and make suggestions per policy.Attend orientations, staff meetings, and faculty meetings as scheduled.Requirements:License in good standing in the state of California to practice registered nursing. Minimum of a BSN. Minimum of 3 years clinical experience in the last 5 years.

If you´d like to take your nursing career to the next level, take on diverse challenges and further your experience, consider joining the U.S. Air Force as a nurse.

Air Force nurses work in state-of-the-art medical facilities or aeromedical evacuation units around the world, complete with the most high-tech equipment. You will be a respected member of a team of highly trained medical and healthcare professionals.We are currently looking for the following specialists:Critical CareClinical Nurse (Medical/Surgical)Nurse AnesthetistFamily Nurse PractitionerEmergency/TraumaOperating Room NurseNeonatal Intensive CareOB/GYNMental HealthBenefitsExcellent healthcare coverage for you and your family, a retirement pension after 20 years of qualifying service, a thrift savings program [similar to a 401(k)] and earn 30 days of vacation with pay beginning your first year.Continuing EducationThe Air Force understands the importance of staying up-to-date with the most recent treatments and procedures. The Air Force sponsors continuing education units and clinical specialty training as well as sponsoring advanced academic degrees.QualificationsThis is an active-duty position as an Air Force officer. To be considered, you must meet the following requirements: Must be a U.S. citizen between the ages of 18 and 42. Must be willing to relocate. Must be a Registered Nurse and have a minimum of a B.S.N. or be in the process of obtaining one.

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 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 have excellent opportunities for a Clinical Nurse Specialist ED who works as a consultant to the Department of Nursing, the Medical Staff and Administration.Responsibilities include:• Collaborating with PPH Leadership and staff for insuring the provision of nursing care meets standards identified in professional literature, the standards statements of professional organizations and state and federal regulations. • Serving as a clinical expert and mentor for staff. • Focusing on the needs of the patients in the system, interacting with others in the Department of Nursing and in Ancillary Services to best serve patients and their families. • Participating in the development of orientation programs, didactic presentations and clinical mentoring for novice to expert practitioners. • Promoting continuity and quality care through the use of data and the integration of the performance improvement philosophy into practice. • Performing other duties as assigned. Following PPH rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws, and standards. • Carrying out the mission, vision, values, and quality commitment of PPH.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. We also support a healthy balance between your personal and professional lives. We are located in an area that is enriched with a sense of belonging, where everyone pulls together in a common philosophy of life. Its an area that affords all who live here the luxury to pursue any interest or lifestyle they choose.Requirements• Minimum Education: As required by certification and/or licensure• Minimum Experience:3 years acute hospital• Preferred Experience: 1 year as CNS in area of expertise• Required Certification: American Heart Association recognized BLS - Healthcare Provider• Required License: Current CA RN License and Current CA Clinical Nurse Specialist LicenseWe invite you to join us in our Mission to Heal, Comfort, and Promote Health in the Communities We Serve!

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.

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 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 have excellent opportunities for a Nurse Practitioner Per Diem who works independently collaborating with affiliated health system physicians.Responsibilities include:• Diagnoses and treats common family illnesses for patients two (2) years and older and prescribes medications when clinically appropriate. • Provides patients with vaccinations, health education and utilizes expertise to determine the most appropriate treatment options. • Completes patient encounters via an Electronic Health Records system.• Participates in peer-to-peer reviews and continuing education activities with medical directors and administration. • Functions as an active member of a multi-disciplinary team to coordinate efforts across the health system that maximizes clinical and financial outcomes. • It is preferred that the ideal candidate maintain active membership with at least one professional clinical organization in order to remain current with new standards of care and best practices that will enable PPH to deliver high quality clinical care. • 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. 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. We also support a healthy balance between your personal and professional lives. We are located in an area that is enriched with a sense of belonging, where everyone pulls together in a common philosophy of life. Its an area that affords all who live here the luxury to pursue any interest or lifestyle they choose.Requirements• Minimum Education: As required by certification and/or licensure• Minimum Experience: 1 - 3 years minimum clinical nursing experience - Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs)• Preferred Experience: 3+ years of clinical nursing experience - Family Nurse Practitioner certification• Required Certification: American Heart Association Recognized BLS - Healthcare Provider, CA State Certification or National Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (ANCC or AANP) with National Certification obtained within six (6) months of hire• Required License: Current CA RN License, Current CA Nurse Practitioner License, Current CA Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Certificate DEA numberWe invite you to join us in our Mission to Heal, Comfort, and Promote Health in the Communities We Serve!

Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility.

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

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.

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!

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 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 have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Clinical RN II that is primarily responsible for the delivery of coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients within an assigned unit and for the day-to-day management and supervision of the related clinical activities.Responsibilities include: Coordinating plan of care with the client, their family and the interdisciplinary team. Supervising and responsibly directing the activities of various levels of assigned nursing and ancillary personnel, utilizing both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment. Understanding and adheres to the California Nurse Practice Act, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, the ANA Bill of Rights for Registered Nurses and the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice for Nursing. Performing other duties as assigned. Following PPH rules, policies, procedures and applicable laws, andregulatory standards. Carries out the mission, vision, values, and quality commitment of PPH. 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. We also support a healthy balance between your personal and professional lives. We are located in an area that is enriched with a sense of belonging, where everyone pulls together in a common philosophy of life. Its an area that affords all who live here the luxury to pursue any interest or lifestyle they choose.Requirements: Minimum Education: As required by certification and/or licensure Preferred Education: Bachelors Degree Minimum Experience: 1 year of experience as RN Preferred Experience: 1 year of directly related experience as RN Required Certification: American Heart Association recognized BLS Healthcare Provider Required License: Current CA RN LicenseWe invite you to join us in our missions to Heal, Comfort, and Promote Health in the Communities We Serve!

Specializing in you...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 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 have an excellent opportunity for Nursing Supervisors in the following departments:Emergency RoomResponsibilities include: Provides tactical support to meet the goals and objectives of the organization and service for the assigned shift. Assessment, evaluation, discipline, coaching and monitoring of staff. Functions in a leadership role contributing to the efficient and effective operations of the service. Maintains clinical competency and utilizes the nursing process when carrying out clinical duties. Assures that care, equipment and services provided are appropriate for the ages and needs of the population served. Ensures ongoing regulatory readiness of the staff and service, participating in chart reviews, monitoring and other performance improvement activities as assigned. Adheres to the highest customer service standards and holds staff accountable for the same. Provides prompt service recovery when indicated. Understands and adheres to the California Nurse Practice Act, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, the ANA Bill of Rights for Registered Nurses and the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice for Nursing. 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.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. We also support a healthy balance between your personal and professional lives. We are located in an area that is enriched with a sense of belonging, where everyone pulls together in a common philosophy of life. Its an area that affords all who live here the luxury to pursue any interest or lifestyle they choose.Requirements Minimum Education: Bachelors Degree in Nursing or equivalent combination of education and experience Minimum Experience: 3 years related clinical experience Preferred Experience: 3-5 years progressive supervisory experience and prior financial management Required Certification: American Heart Association recognized BLS Healthcare Provider Unit-specific certifications such as ACLS, PALS, and NRP may also be required Required License: Current CA RN LicenseWe invite you to join us in our missions to Heal, Comfort, and Promote Health in the Communities We Serve!

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 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 have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Forensic RN.Responsibilities include: Delivery of coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients within an assigned group of patients within an assigned unit and for the day-to-day management of the related clinical activities. Functions independently to coordinate the plan of care with the client, their family and the interdisciplinary team. 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.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. We also support a healthy balance between your personal and professional lives. We are located in an area that is enriched with a sense of belonging, where everyone pulls together in a common philosophy of life. Its an area that affords all who live here the luxury to pursue any interest or lifestyle they choose.Requirements: Minimum Education: As required by certification and/or licensure Preferred Education: Bachelors Degree Minimum Experience: 1 year work experience as a Registered Nurse Required Certification: American Heart Association Recognized BLS Heartsaver SART Required License: Current CA RN LicenseWe invite you to join us in our missions to Heal, Comfort, and Promote Health in the Communities We Serve!

Specializing in you...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 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 have an excellent opportunity for Nursing Supervisors in the following departments:Med/SurgResponsibilities include: Provides tactical support to meet the goals and objectives of the organization and service for the assigned shift. Assessment, evaluation, discipline, coaching and monitoring of staff. Functions in a leadership role contributing to the efficient and effective operations of the service. Maintains clinical competency and utilizes the nursing process when carrying out clinical duties. Assures that care, equipment and services provided are appropriate for the ages and needs of the population served. Ensures ongoing regulatory readiness of the staff and service, participating in chart reviews, monitoring and other performance improvement activities as assigned. Adheres to the highest customer service standards and holds staff accountable for the same. Provides prompt service recovery when indicated. Understands and adheres to the California Nurse Practice Act, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, the ANA Bill of Rights for Registered Nurses and the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice for Nursing. 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.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. We also support a healthy balance between your personal and professional lives. We are located in an area that is enriched with a sense of belonging, where everyone pulls together in a common philosophy of life. Its an area that affords all who live here the luxury to pursue any interest or lifestyle they choose.Requirements Minimum Education: Bachelors Degree in Nursing or equivalent combination of education and experience Minimum Experience: 3 years related clinical experience Preferred Experience: 3-5 years progressive supervisory experience and prior financial management Required Certification: American Heart Association recognized BLS Healthcare Provider Unit-specific certifications such as ACLS, PALS, and NRP may also be required Required License: Current CA RN LicenseWe invite you to join us in our missions to Heal, Comfort, and Promote Health in the Communities We Serve!

Specializing in you...serving San Diegos 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 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 have an excellent opportunity for a Full-Time Infection Control Practitioner who plans and conducts a systematic method for identifying, reporting and evaluating infections. Responsibilities include: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. Represents 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 hospitals 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.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. We also support a healthy balance between your personal and professional lives. We are located in an area that is enriched with a sense of belonging, where everyone pulls together in a common philosophy of life. Its an area that affords all who live here the luxury to pursue any interest or lifestyle they choose.RequirementsMinimum Education: Bachelors Degree in nursing or related fieldPreferred Education: Masters DegreeMinimum Experience: 1 2 years in Infection Control and Epidemiology or related fieldPreferred Experience: 3 years as an Infection Control Practitioner with associated responsibilities and a successful record of accomplishmentRequired Certification: American Heart Association Recognized BLS Healthcare ProviderPreferred Certification: Infection ControlRequired License: Current CA RN license or related field and Valid Drivers LicenseWe invite you to join us in our Mission to Heal, Comfort, and Promote Health in the Communities We Serve!

Specializing in you...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.

Specializing in you...serving San Diegos 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 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 have excellent opportunities for a Full-Time Clinical RN ALS (NICU) who will be primarily responsible for the delivery of coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients within an assigned unit and for the day-to-day management and supervision of the related clinical activities.Responsibilities include:Coordinates plan of care with the client, their family and the interdisciplinary team. Supervising and responsibly directing the activities of various levels of assigned nursing and ancillary personnel, utilizing both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment. Understands and adheres to the California Nurse Practice Act, The American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, the ANA Bill of Rights for Registered Nurses and the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice for Nursing.Performs other duties as assigned. Follows PPH rules, policies, procedures and applicable laws, and regulatory standards. Carries out the mission, vision, values, and quality commitment of PPH.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. We also support a healthy balance between your personal and professional lives. We are located in an area that is enriched with a sense of belonging, where everyone pulls together in a common philosophy of life. Its an area that affords all who live here the luxury to pursue any interest or lifestyle they choose.RequirementsMinimum Education: As required by certification and/or licensurePreferred Education: Bachelors DegreeMinimum Experience: 3 years of experience as RNPreferred Experience: 3 years of directly related experience as RN and 6 months experience at PPHRequired Certification: American Heart Association recognized BLS Healthcare Provider, Advanced Life Support (ALS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or obtained within 6 months of hire (PMC only), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)Preferred Certification: National certification in area of specialty or related areaRequired License: Current CA RN LicenseWe invite you to join us in our Mission to Heal, Comfort, and Promote Health in the Communities We Serve!

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.

Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility.

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

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.

Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility.

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.