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Administrative House Supervisor Opportunity!

DEPARTMENT: Patient Care ServicesSCHEDULE: On call, 0 hrs/week, Night shift. Ability to work flexible hours.EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: BSN or BA in health care related field preferred. Graduate of anaccredited school of nursing. Current California RN license required. BCLS and ACLS certificationsrequired.JOB SUMMARY: Acts as the on-site administrative designee for the entire facility for off-shifts andweekends. Manages all the patient care departments, ensuring appropriate quality of care andcompliance with regulations.QUALIFICATIONS: Previous supervisory experience required (usually one year). Previous acute care hospital experience required (usually 4 years). Demonstrated strong interpersonal written andcommunication skills. Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, and other local, state,and federal regulations.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master´s Degree in Nursing preferred. BSN required/6 year´s acute care clinical experience may be considered in lieu of formal academic training. Computer literacy withIBM PC required; working knowledge of ANSOS system. Knowledge of Microsoft Windows highly desirable.Three (3) years as a first line supervisor or equivalent position. Experience in Nursing Office preferred. Demonstrate competency in Labor Contract Interpretation. Demonstrate knowledge ofmanagement theory, initiative and ability to develop, implement and evaluate methods and systems toimprove efficiency of assigned areas. Demonstrate ability to effectively organize and prioritizeworkflow. Demonstrates a service-oriented approach and an openness to creative and innovativeapproaches to providing service characterized by culturally sensitive, polite communication withpatients, staff members, and visitors is required. Candidates must demonstrate effectivecommunication with co-workers, physicians, and patients as well as demonstrate courtesy throughrespectful and polite communication. Candidate must be willing to work in a labor/managementpartnership environment. Highly developed interpersonal skills. Acute care clinical experiencerequired. Ability to work flexible hours.DUTIES: Manages the off-hours and weekend patient care activities. Ensures staff provides thehighest quality of care and are in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission,federal, state, and local requirements. Coordinates and monitors staffing for all shifts andmaintains appropriate staffing levels and skill mix. Participates in developing, reviewing, andupdating departmental policies and procedures. Identifies and implements best practices to provideimproved quality care and services. Assess and monitors clinical nursing practice for optimalpatient care. Designs and evaluates processes to improve systems and patient care results across thecontinuum. Follows-up on all clinical issues. Monitors quality of care delivered, ensuring it meetsage-related and developmental needs of patients. Supervises staff, assesses their needs andidentifies educational opportunities. Collaborates with all departments throughout the medicalcenter. Acts as patient advocate. Assists in developing, monitoring and maintaining the budget.Identifies and recommends opportunities to reduce costs. Manages and resolves human resource,employee and department safety, and risk management issues.Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (KP´s code of conduct) bymaintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics andintegrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable Federal and State laws andregulations, accreditation and licensure requirements, and KP policies and procedures.In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating servicebehaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission aswell as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistentlydemonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior andculturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providersand vendors.PLEASE NOTE: - Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer -

Under direction, to be responsible for the supervision of nursing services for an inpatient unit or outpatient clinic at Kern Medical Center or Kern County Mental Health including the day-to-day operational and program activities.Distinguishing Characteristics:Incumbents in this classification are distinguished by being assigned to the supervision and direction of staff assigned to an outpatient service, inpatient units, a special unit or an assigned area of responsibility.Essential Functions:* Coordinates, supervises, and directs the clinical, operational and program activities, inclusive of unit personnel, on a day-to-day basis to meet unit objectives.* Collaborates with charge nurse to provide appropriate staff placement based on the clinical needs of the patients and ensure delivery of quality patient care.* Monitors, maintains and adjusts staffing levels according to units productivity, staffing goals and patient acuity with rationale for any variances; participates in data collection for unit based on quality assurance indicators.* Assures staff compliance with regulatory standards, governmental regulations and hospital standards and rules.* Assists with maintaining fiscal control of assigned hospital cost centers.* Supervises, trains, evaluates and participates in the selection of staff and initiates and participates in personnel actions in accordance with the departments human resources practices and procedures and organizational philosophy.* Plans, coordinates, directs and provides patient care orientation and on-going education to staff utilizing preceptors, staff development and existing staff members to ensure orientation to patient care philosophy, systems, policies, procedures,established standards of care and practice and to ensure professional development.* Performs unit specific projects as assigned by the Clinical Director or Mental Health System Administrator; prepares and maintains reports and records.* Establishes and maintains an effective working relationship with the medical staff, healthcare teams, patients and their family members and the public.* Acts in the absence of the Clinical Director or Mental Health System Administrator as assigned.* Supports and participates in performance improvement and risk management programs; represents the division on interdepartmental and interdisciplinary committees and task forces as assigned.* Serves as liaison during shift between assigned unit and hospital divisions.* Provides direct patient care as required based on staffing levels, patient loads and unit necessity.Other Functions:* Provides coverage as a Nursing Shift manager as required.* Performs other job related duties as assigned.Employment Standards:Possession of a valid licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of California and a bachelors degree in nursing.ORPossession of a valid licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California,an Associates Degree in Nursing, and a national certification in an area of expertise.ANDThree (3) years (within the last five (5) years) of progressively responsible clinical experience as an RN in an acute care facility at a level equivalent to Hospital Staff Nurse II in the Kern County classification system.ORPossession of a valid licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.ANDThree (3) years (within the last five (5) years) of progressively responsible experience as an RN at a level equivalent to Hospital Staff Nurse II in the Kern County classification system and one (1) year of nursing experience in a supervisory or leadcapacity.Option III - Mental Health Department: Qualifying experience at a level equivalent to Mental Health Nurse II in the Kern County classification system may be substituted on a year for year basis for experience at a level equivalent to Hospital Staff Nurse II.Possession and maintenance of a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card.Dependent upon assignment specific certificates or specialized education in nursing speciality areas may be required.Knowledge of: principles of nursing and personnel management and supervision; modern principles, methods and practices of nursing and hospital organization; healthcare and nursing trends; quality improvement; principles and techniques of effective supervision and staff utilization; applicable Federal, State, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and Title 22 standards and regulations.Ability to: coordinate administrative, operational and program activities; supervise, train and evaluate professional and non-professional employees; work independently; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; prepare and maintain concise and comprehensive written reports, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and other hospital employees, patients and their families.

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

DEPARTMENT: Nursing Administration SCHEDULE: Full time regular, 40 hrs/week, Evening shift, Monday-Friday, 3:00pm to 11:00pm EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: BSN or BA in health care related field preferred. Graduate of accredited school of nursing. Current California RN license required. Current BLS certification required and ALCS certification strongly preferred. Current CPR certification required. JOB SUMMARY: Manages activities of the unit(s), monitors quality, service and utilization standards. Supervises the day to day shift activities. QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement, clinical care delivery processes, staffing, and budgeting. Knowledge of Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission and other federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. Strong interpersonal communication skills. DUTIES: Manages the units day to day clinical operations including practice standards, staffing, payroll, budgets, fiscal management, and quality improvement. Develops and implements action plans to improve staff development. Supervises a single unit (8 to 24 hours) of approximately 20 - 60+ employees. Ensures the highest quality of care is provided and is in compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and established departmental policies and procedures. Utilization of services. Monitors the quality of service and utilization standards and assumes specific responsibility for patient care at the unit level. Ensures coordinated plans of treatment, customer focused care and cost effective utilization of services. Monitors the allocation and utilization of personnel based on continual changes in patient population/needs and provides the best level of patient care while identifying savings opportunities. Works with health care providers outside of the unit, to achieve optimal patient care across the continuum. Researches, identifies, and implements best practice models of other units. Investigates and resolves patient/family member concerns regarding patient care. Supervises the daily unit operations, including human resources management, department and employee safety programs, and risk management. Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (KP´s code of conduct) by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements, and KP policies and procedures. In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors.

DEPARTMENT: Nursing AdministrationSCHEDULE: Full-Time Regular, 40 hours per week, Day shift. Monday through Friday: 8:00am to 5:00pm.EDUCATION: BSN or BA in health care related field required. Masters degree preferred. Current California RN license required. Graduate of accredited school of nursing.LICENCE/CERTIFICATION: BLS certificate required.JOB SUMMARY: Plans, organizes, directs, evaluates and coordinates inpatient nursing services and/or integrated outpatient- inpatient nursing services across the continuum of care within a Service Area or within a single medical center. Works with KFHP/H and the Medical Group staff developing strategic plans, providing quality care, cost effective services which are aligned with federal, state, and local regulations.QUALIFICATIONS: Substantial nursing experience in patient care (usually 8 years). Progressive management experience required (usually 5 years). Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, and other local, state, and federal regulations.SKILLS TESTING: N/ADUTIES: Collaborates with other Service Directors in identifying and implementing innovative models and best practices, emphasizing service improvements and cost reduction. Directs development and implementation of quality and utilization standards across the continuum of care to ensure coordinated plans of treatment, customer focused delivery of services and cost effective utilization of necessary services. Ensures compliance with administrative, legal and regulatory requirements of the Health Plan contract and governmental and accrediting agencies. Oversees the development of department standards as identified by regulatory agencies. Develops services that achieve a high level of customer satisfaction with emphasis on customer service, highest standards of quality and innovation. Manages and resolves human resource, labor relations, employee and department safety and risk management issues. May act as site administrator. Utilizes research data to implement clinical changes and the delivery of patient care and member services. Directs the budget and resource allocations. Manages the financial performance and identifies and implements strategies to reduce costs and improve quality of care and services.Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees.Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (KP´s code of conduct) by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements, and KP policies and procedures.In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors.PLEASE NOTE: - Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer -

Clinical Service Director

This position supports Kaiser Permanente�s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all lawsand regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures.Kaiser Permanente is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.DEPARTMENT: Patient Care ServicesSCHEDULE: Full-time regular, 40 hours per week, Day shift, schedule dependant upon departmentalneeds.Position Summary: Plans, organizes, directs, evaluates and coordinates inpatient-nursing serviceswithin a service line. Collaborates with KFHP/H and the Medical Group staff in the development andexecution of strategic plans, providing quality care, and managing cost-effective services which arealigned with federal, state, and local regulations. Responsible for achieving the strategic visionfor nursing in their assigned areas of accountability. Responsible for the quality of nursing careand services to patients in their assigned areas of responsibility.Accountable for the following areas dependent upon medical center beds and services offered:Adult Services: Med Surg, Dialysis, Clinical Dietician, Critical Care, TCU, RT, ED if applicable.Maternal Child Health: Labor & Delivery, Pediatrics, PICU, NICU, Maternity, and Normal Newborns (maybe combined with Perioperative).Perioperative: OR, PACU, Central Sterile, Ambulatory Surgery Centers (may be combined with MCH).Maintains key Relationships with Clinical and Administrative Director peers, Chiefs of Service,other department directors reporting to Assistant Administrators for clinical and opertions,regional PCS, AMGAs, community peers.Education/License/Certification: BSN or BA in health care related field required and currentCalifornia RN license required. Masters degree in Nursing, Health Care, Public Administration, or Business Administration preferred.Qualifications: Substantial nursing experience in patient care (usually 8 years). Progressivemanagement experience required (usually 5 years). Demonstrated strong interpersonal communicationskills. Demonstrated ability to lead and manage through influence and change. Demonstrated knowledgeof federal and state laws and regulations such as: Knox-Keene Act, Federal HMO Act, Nurse PracticeAct, The Joint Commission, and all applicable Medicare and Medi-Cal regulations. Must be able towork in a Labor/Management Partnership environment. Demonstrated ability to achieve results in aunion environment.Proven ability to deliver results for meeting organizational objectives. Proven ability to workeffectively with Labor.Duties: Collaborates with AAPCS and other medical center management in identifying and implementinginnovative models and best practices with an emphasis on quality of care, service improvements andcost reduction. With TPMG partner, directs development and implementation of quality and utilizationstandards across the continuum of care to ensure coordinated plans of treatment, patient focuseddelivery of services and cost effective utilization of necessary services. Builds trust with thenursing team through visibility. Coordinates with TPMG to provide for the seamless transition ofpatients across the continuum of care. Establishes partnerships with facility leadership groups. Incollaboration with medical staff and facility leadership ensures a superior care experience and asafe environment with patients and staff. Ensures policies, practices, and procedures comply withadministrative, legal and regulatory requirements of the Health Plan contract and governmental andaccrediting agencies. Provides clinical and professional oversight for areas of accountability.Assures successful implementation of organizational strategies such as Hospital Efficiency, WorkPlace Safety, Supply Cost Initiative including OR Back-log, Patient satisfaction. Through thehiring, retention, and development of internal staff in areas of accountability, achieves staffingratios and optimal patient outcomes with minimal dependence on premium pay (overtime andregistry/traveler staff). Mentors nursing managers in development of leadership skills, fiscallyaccountable staffing/scheduling practices, professional development of staff, and outcomes basedpractice. Oversees the development of department standards as identified by regulatory agenciesincluding policies and procedures. Develops services that achieve a high level of customersatisfaction with emphasis on customer service, highest standards of quality and innovation.Maintains a state of continuous regulatory readiness. Manages and resolves human resource, laborrelations, employee and department safety and risk management issues.Enhances nursing practice and patient outcomes through the effective use of clinical practice andGRASP committees. Participates in developing the hospital�s plan for the recruitment and retentionof nursing resources to ensure that a sufficient number of qualified staff members are available tomeet the needs of the patients. Utilizes research data to implement clinical changes and thedelivery of patient care and member services. Directs the budget and resource allocations fordesignated departments. Manages the financial performance and identifies and implements strategiesto reduce costs and improve quality of care and services. Communicates effectively as hospital�sadvocate to members of the community, continually seeking ways to improve and promote the publicrelations objective of the hospital and marketing services.Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, KaiserPermanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positionsfrom salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice isgiven to affected employees.Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (KP�s code of conduct) bymaintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics andintegrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable Federal and State laws andregulations, accreditation and licensure requirements, and KP policies and procedures.In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating servicebehaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission aswell as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistentlydemonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior andculturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providersand vendors.

The Nursing Research and Development at cedars promotes high quality patient care by assuring competent, and appropriate nursing care throughout the Medical Center.The Nursing Supervisor acts in a leadership role as the Administrator on Duty. He/she coordinates staffing on a housewide basis to support the expectations and philosophy of CSHS, to provide quality patient care, provides personnel counseling in emergency situations. The Nursing Supervisor guides nursing staff in the provision of nursing care consistent with Nursing Standards of Care/Practice, Plan for Provision of Nursing Care.A valid California Registered Nurse License. Bachelor�s Degree (preferably in nursing). Minimum of two years clinical experience, two years previous experience in a management role. Full command (verbal and written) of the English language. Will be working a flexible work schedule including weekends. Must be able to perform assigned duties in a demanding work environment

Manages 24-hour departments providing patient care services.

DEPARTMENT: Patient Care Services SCHEDULE: Full time regular, 40 hrs/week, Day shift EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: BSN or BA in health care related field strongly preferred. Masters degree preferred. Graduate of accredited school of nursing. Current California RN license required. CPR certificate required. JOB SUMMARY: Manages 24-hour departments providing patient care services. Ensures staff provides high quality, accessible, cost effective care, and patient focused services to members across the continuum, which complies with local, state, and federal requirements. Develops and maintains clinical standards of care and practice; responsible for all resource budgeting, selection and development. QUALIFICATIONS: Extensive nursing experience in both patient care and management/leadership roles required (usually 5 years). Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, and other local, state, federal regulations. Previous supervisory experience required (usually 4 years). Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Substantial nursing experience in critical care (usually 8 years). Progressive management experience required (usually 5 years). Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to lead and manage through influence and change. Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations such as: Knox-Keene Act, Federal HMO Act, Nurse Practice Act, JCAHO, and all applicable Medicare and Medi-Cal regulations. Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment. Demonstrated ability to achieve results in a union environment. Proven ability to deliver results for meeting organizational objectives. Proven ability to work effectively with Labor. DUTIES: Manages the operations of 24-hour departments that may be at multiple locations. Ensures Assistants and staff provide the highest quality of care and are in compliance with the Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission, federal, state, and local requirements. Establishes, implements, and maintains patient care and service standards to meet members and internal client’s expectations. Designs and evaluates processes to improve systems and patient care results across the continuum of care. Develops and monitors budgets for the appropriate use of human and material resources. Monitors financial performance and identifies and implements strategies to reduce costs and improve quality of care/service. Determines the appropriate staff mix for department and develops processes to screen, interview, hire, train, and maintain the competency of all department staff. Ensures ongoing staff development. Develops, implements, and monitors departmental policy and procedures which support the organizations goals and business objectives and ensures they are met. Oversees and develops standards of care and standards of practice, directs fiscal management, and quality improvement activities. Manages and resolves human resource, employee and department safety, and risk management issues. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente´s Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente´s policies and procedures. Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees PLEASE NOTE: - Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer -

B.E. Smith would like to inform you of an outstanding opportunity for a Director of Performance Improvement within a client hospital in Louisiana. POSITIONReports to the Vice President of Ancillary Services and oversees approximately 5 FTEs Responsible for reporting to various hospital committees and executives, documentation, education through the organization, as well as accreditation of services specific to echo cardiology, breast center, and radiation therapy.Ideal candidates will be autonomous, effective communicators, who are strong collaborators with physicians, senior administration, and other professional colleagues. Bachelors required, masters and CPHQ preferred.ORGANIZATIONThe Hospital is a 320-bed, not-for-profit Joint Commission accredited facility with over 1300 employees This is a full-service operation with few nearby competitors and boasts 150 physicians with extremely active cardiology and oncology programs serving the three parish area, and received the 2007 HealthGrade´s Distinguished Hospital Award for Patient Safety A range of services such as a Women´s Center, cancer care, outpatient surgery, diagnostic imaging, Women´s Diagnostic and Breast Imaging Center, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, emergency care and a community outreach center are provided COMMUNITYThis city is home to over 32,000 residents located in Louisiana´s beautiful Cajun Country Part of a larger parish, this well-developed cultural community includes museums, live concerts, off-Broadway plays, Community Theater, art guilds, excellent schools, antebellum homes, and bountiful seafoodThis Bayou community is located less than an hour from New Orleans and is within minutes of the Gulf of Mexico. Recreational opportunities abound in this tourist area with hunting and fishing spots that are second-to-none There is no cost to you for our services. I encourage you or a colleague to contact me quickly to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

Excellent Job Opportunity!

Qualifications: BSN or BA/BS in health care or closely related field required. Master´s degree preferred. Graduate of accredited school of nursing. Current California RN license required. CPR certificate required. Three (3) to four (4) years in the clinical care of L&D and two (2) to three (3) years prior management experience. BSN and National Health/Nursing Administration Certification or MSN are required for Pediatric and NICU Departments for facilities that are CCS certified or desire CCS certification. This requirement applies to Bellflower, LAMC, San Diego, Fontana and Orange County Clinical nursing experience relevant to a given position/department (e.g., emergency nursing, medical surgical) required (usually five (5) to six (6) years), including management experience (usually three (3) to four (4) years). Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, JCAHO, and other local, state, federal regulations. Demonstrated interpersonal and management skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual (English/Spanish), AWHONN Fetal monitoring instructor, lactation consultant. NRP Hospital based instructor. Duties: Through department assistant managers and staff, manages the delivery of nursing services and patient care which 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. With Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and SCPMG staff, develops strategic/business plans to achieve integrated services across the continuum of care. Manages 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 assigned department and across the continuum of care. Ensures staff provide the highest quality of care and are in compliance with the Nursing Practice Act, JCAHO, federal, state, and local requirements; establishes, implements, and maintains patient care and service standards to meet members´ and internal clients´ expectations. Designs and evaluates processes to improve systems and patient care results across the continuum of care. Develops and monitors department´s budgets for the appropriate use of human and material resources. Monitors financial performance and identifies and implements strategies to reduce costs and improve quality of care/service. Determines the appropriate staff mix for department and develops processes to screen, interview, hire, train, and maintain the competency of all department staff. Ensures on going staff development. Develops, implements, and monitors departmental policy and procedures which support the organization´s goals and business objectives and ensures they are met. Develops standards of care and standards of practice, directs fiscal management, and quality improvement activities. Manages and resolves human resource, employee and department safety and risk management issues. Patient Safety:: Accountable to promote an organizational culture of safety and ensure appropriate patient safety standards and guidelines are implemented consistently in the delivery of health care to our patients, including but not limited to:: JCAHO, National Quality Forum, and Leapfrog. See Patient Safety Management Accountabilities Addendum for job specific accountabilities. 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 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.

The OpportunityCHAMBERLAIN College of Nursing is searching for their next Dean of Nursing for their Phoenix campus. The Deans responsibilities include recruiting and hiring, as well as developing school-wide programs, program outcomes and course objectives. We offer competitive salary and benefits. If you can inspire people every day, and have a minimum of a Masters degree, then you´re the kind of leader were looking for. If you´re interested in a rewarding position where you can truly feel empowered to make a difference, CHAMBERLAIN College of Nursing could be the next ideal career move for you.The SchoolBuilding on a nearly 120-year history in St. Louis, Missouri, CHAMBERLAIN continues to be at the forefront of quality nursing education. CHAMBERLAIN has recently expanded to Columbus, Ohio and Addison, Illinois and offers undergraduate degree programs including Associate Level of Nursing, LPN to RN Bridge Program, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, as well as a Fast-Track RN to BSN Online Degree Completion Program. CHAMBERLAIN will continue to expand its online programs and its potential for new campuses nationwide.The Phoenix MarketplaceIn Phoenix, you´ll find everything from world-class hotels and resorts and fine dining to exhilarating adventure, breath-taking golf courses, trendy shopping, modern nightlife and enriching culture. Phoenix´s near-perfect weather, with more than 325 days of annual sunshine, goes hand-in-hand with its exciting recreation and adventure activities, which are enjoyed year-round. Of course, golf is one of the most popular outdoor activities, as Greater Phoenix provides more than 200 pristine courses. You can also take pleasure in an exceptional dining scene, which features everything from savory steaks to exquisite Southwestern fare. Thanks to several major projects and developments in Downtown Phoenix Copper Square, the area is brimming with energy and excitement. Arts and performances flourish throughout the metro area, and in terms of sporting events, Phoenix is a sports lovers dream. Passionate shoppers will find a cornucopia of fabulous malls, unique boutiques and antique shops in which to indulge. There is surely something for everyone in Phoenix!