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St. Joseph´s Hospital and Medical Center has been a symbol of quality healthcare in the Valley of the Sun for more than 110 years.

St. Josephs Hospital and Medical Center has been a symbol of quality healthcare in the Valley of the Sun for more than 110 years. We are extremely proud to announce that we are the only Arizona hospital to be voted a Best Place to Work in the Valley five years in a row. We are also proud to be named a top hospital by Ranking Arizona Magazine and to be routinely recognized as one of the countrys best neuroscience centers by U.S. News & World Report. St. Josephs is home to: - The internationally renowed Barrow Neurological Institute - St. Josephs Childrens Health Center, which is the second largest provider of comprehensive pediatric services in the state - The Heart & Lung Institute at St. Josephs - St. Josephs Trauma Center, which is the only Level 1 trauma center in Arizona thats verified by the American College of Surgeons St. Josephs continues to expand and enhance its services to meet the growing needs of the community by providing comprehensive neurological, neurosurgical, pediatric, perinatal, cardiac, thoracic, and cancer care. The hospitals nine critical care units serve more than 60,000 patients each year. In 2006, St. Josephs opened a 144-bed tower, making it the largest hospital in Arizona with 690 beds. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Josephs continues to help the underserved through clinics, community grants and outreach programs. The hospital is part of Catholic Healthcare West, which has more than 40 hospitals in Arizona, California and Nevada. If you are looking for a fast-paced work environment with an unmatched variety of exciting professional challenges, consider a career at the Barrow Neurological Institute at St.Josephs Hospital and Medical Center. Within the 64-bed Neuro ICU Department, youll be a part of a world-renowned facility that had 8,000 admissions in 2005. Also, you will be part of our new, state-of-the-art Barrow Neurological Tower that opened in July, 2006 that will help you take your professional abilities to a new level.REQUIREMENTS: - Five years RN experience with three years recent experience within assigned clinical area preferred - AZ RN license. - BCLS certification. Resuscitation level certificate as appropriate to assigned department. KEYWORDS: Registered Nurse, Staff Nurse, RN, neuro ICU, Intensive Care, Critical Care, NICU

DEPARTMENT: PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT SHIFT: DAY HOURS PER PAY PERIOD: 80 SHIFT HOURS: 8HOUR As one of the Valleys largest hospitals with more than 740-beds and 5,200 employees, we are extremely proud to announce that we are the only Arizona hospital to be voted a Best Place to Work in the Valley six years in a row. We are also proud to be named a Top 25 Workplaces for Women, a top hospital by Ranking Arizona Magazine and routinely recognized as one of the countrys best neuroscience centers by U.S. News & World Report. We are also the ONLY Valley Hospital located conveniently off of the Valleys Metro Light Rail. St. Josephs is home to: the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute; St. Josephs Childrens Health Center, which is the second largest provider of comprehensive pediatric services in the state; The Heart & Lung Institute at St. Josephs; and St. Josephs Trauma Center, which is one of the only Level 1 trauma centers in Arizona thats verified by the American College of Surgeons. St. Josephs continues to expand and enhance its services to meet the growing needs of the community by providing comprehensive neurological, neurosurgical, pediatric, perinatal, cardiac, thoracic, and cancer care. The hospitals nine critical care units serve more than 60,000 patients each year. As a mission-driven organization dedicated to the legacy of service and innovation set by its founders, the Sisters of Mercy, St. Josephs continues to help the underserved through clinics, community grants and outreach programs. The hospital is part of Catholic Healthcare West, which has more than 40 hospitals in Arizona, California and Nevada. POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Risk Management Specialist performs duties in line with organizational loss prevention goals and objectives and National Patient Safety Goals and initiatives. The Specialist performs comprehensive evaluation and investigation of claims allegations, near misses and medical/medication errors. The Specialist utilizes analytical tools and skills to conduct chart reviews, collect and interpret data from a wide variety of internal and external sources, and make associated recommendations regarding operational efficiency and performance improvement. Primary responsibilities include:Prepares medical chart review summaries and creation of care timelines, performs complex investigations involving interviews of physicians, staff and patients/guests, researches medical procedures/policies protocols, state/federal directives, standards of care and evidence-based best practices, performs chart/report audits and other quality-driven initiatives, organizes content of case files for claims and complaints, develops reports, spreadsheets, and graphics for presentations, performs data entry of online incident reports to database, monitors online incident reporting database for significant events and near misses, identifies and analyzes clinically relevant variances and trends in data, coordinates Root Cause Analysis teams and other multidisciplinary workgroups, and prepares case files, copying files, filing and other routine office duties.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Educational Requirements:BS degree in nursing or related healthcare area. Masters preferred.Experience Requirements: - Minimum of five years experience in acute care nursing specifically ICU, CCU, ED and/or general medical surgical unit. - Prior experience in utilization management, risk management or legal nurse consulting is essential. - Prior experience with complex computer programs/software and knowledge of Microsoft work products is desirable.License/Registration/Certification:- RN- CHRM preferred

Kaiser Permanente is looking for a Nurse Manager

INTERNAL POSTING PERIOD: 10/16/09 - 10/20/09IF YOU ARE A COLORADO INTERNAL EMPLOYEE, YOU MUST PLACE YOUR BID ON THE BID LINE 303-614-1510, NOT ONLINE.PREFERRED SKILLS: Must be able to demonstrate excellent leadership skills that include but are not limited to: flexibility, collaborative, communications, an ability to take initiative.JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for patient focused, quality, effective, efficient, nursing care and service behaviors of staff supporting the practices of physicians and other medical providers. Accountable for role clarity, communication, and performance management of staff so that the staff is best able to participate successfully as members of care teams. Supervises and coordinates the activities of personnel engaged in providing patient focused nursing care and related medical services in support of the physician practices in the medical offices. Partners with the physician leaders in creating a culture of commitment to patient focused service, excellent support of physician practices, innovation, compliance, ethics and integrity. Accountable for creating a culture of compliance, ethics and integrity. Maintains knowledge of and assures departmental compliance with Kaiser Permanente´s Principles of Responsibility and policies and procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements and accreditation standards. Responds appropriately, including required reporting, to observed fraud or abuse.POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Colorado. Must be a graduate of a RN program that meets Colorado State Board of Nursing curriculum requirements. Bachelor´s degree required. Highly prefer Bachelor´s degree in Nursing. Three years of nursing leadership experience required. Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills required. Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) strongly preferred.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises, leads, role models and coordinates the activities of personnel engaged in providing excellent patient focused care and supporting physician practices through the provision of integrated, effective and innovative nursing practices and related medical services. Interviews, selects, evaluates, motivates, orients, trains, coaches\counsels, disciplines and terminates unit personnel in collaboration with physician leaders and in compliance with requirements of EEO/AA goals, union contracts, and personnel policies of the organization. Continually improves service and staff productivity. Improves quality in partnership with CPMG. Monitors, identifies and investigates competency issues and service or support deficits associated with daily operations and overall patient care within the unit(s) and develops and administers corrective measures in collaboration with Permanente physicians to ensure safe and efficient working conditions. Acts as a liaison between the physician group, the patient care unit, and the call center to ensure effective communication for overall patient care services.Collaborates with other facility leaders to design systems for providing high quality patient care services. Ensures highest nursing standards and monitors clinical nursing practice and documentation within the department to meet and/or exceed appropriate nursing and licensing/accrediting agency guidelines and/or standards. Is accountable for outstanding support of physician practices. The nurse manager collaborates with the physician and the physician manager in managing labor relations. Coordinates and adheres to budgetary needs for operation of the unit in collaboration with medical group leaders. Monitors quality assurance projects in collaboration with physician group. Maintain current information and knowledge of all applicable Kaiser Permanente policies, local, state and federal laws and regulations, and accreditation standards. Ensures that the training activities incorporate all applicable KP policies, local, state and federal laws and regulations, and accreditation standards. Position requires working with interruptions, occasionally working with bio-hazardous waste, and working around machinery and moving equipment, such as wheel chairs. Standard medical office environment. May be required to lift patients using proper lifting technique.Essential Responsibilities: 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. Functional and Environmental Factors available upon request.SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PMSTARTING SALARY RANGE: $5,650 - $7,353 (Monthly)Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer

Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Intermountain Healthcare is a nonprofit system serving Utah and Idaho. One of the nation´s leading integrated healthcare systems, ranked # 1 or 2 by Modern Healthcare for all of the past eight years, Intermountain provides world-class service in 21 hospitals and more than 140 health centers, clinics, homecare and urgent care facilities. Intermountain has a reputation as a pioneer in continuous quality improvement and clinical programs.Being part of Intermountain means joining a world-class team and embarking on a career filled with opportunities, innovation and fulfillment. Our mission is: excellence in the provision of healthcare services to communities in the Intermountain region which drives our 29,000 employees and more than 3,300 physicians. Doctors, hospitals, and health plans work together to take healthcare to new levels of excellence. Intermountain is recognized as a leading healthcare system and a model for what is right in American medicine.The Nursing House Supervisor is responsible for supervision & coordination of nursing activities on a hospital-wide level. Seen as an extension of the departmental managers in their absence and is delegated the responsibility to act as nursing administration as assigned with hospital administrative personnel available on-call. This is only a PRN positionThe Nursing House Supervisor serves as a resource/facilitator for patient care and assumes responsibility for Patient Care Services/Nursing Administration duties on nights, weekends, holidays and weekdays when other hospital and Department managers are not available. This person makes rounds on the patient care units and is available as needed for issues that benefit from management help and/or intervention. This position is responsible to be a clinical and service resource, to ensure appropriate patient placement, supervise clinical activities, maintain disaster training skills, and to coordinate safe and appropriate patient care between all departments and disciplines.The Park City Medical Center will be a convenient resource for local healthcare needs and for stabilizing patients who require transport to Salt Lake City for more critical care.The new Park City Medical Center will be open for patient care this September and will offer a wide-range of services, including:24-hour Emergency CareSix state-of-the-art Operating RoomsFamily & Internal MedicineOrthopaedic & General SurgeryCardiac CarePediatricsObstetrics & GynecologyRadiology/Imaging The Park City Medical Center is conveniently located at Quinn´s Junction in Park City, just off Highway 40.Be part of a dynamic healthcare culture in a world-renowned resort town! -Must have a current license as a Registered Nurse that allows you to practice in the state of Utah, or be license eligible.-Excellent public relations, negotiating and prioritizing skills are necessary.-Demonstrated clinical competence of five years RN experience required with two years in an acute care hospital and RN Management experience preferred.-BLS for health care provider (CPR) certification required with ACLS preferred.-ICU/ER experience is preferred.-Must be able to function in high pressure situations.-Bachelor´s Degree is required, BSN is preferred.-Physical ability to make multiple rounds during a 12 hour shift is required.

Workers´ Compensation Manager - Relocation Assistance Available

POSITION SUMMARY:The Workers Compensation Manager effectively manages the workers compensation and injury prevention program which minimizes Harrisons costs, assures the provision of appropriate benefits, and limits disruptions to daily operations of the organization due to time loss, while ensuring compliance with all associated state and federal laws and regulations.Coordinates with departmental leadership, outside counsel and TPA in claims administration and claims review. Coordinates with external representatives in settlement of claims, and appropriately updates Director, as to complex, unique, or expensive claims. Works with the Safety Committee and Employee Health to create a safe work environment for all employees; trains supervisors and managers to effectively respond to injuries and encourages prevention strategies in a manner that supports the overall goal of reducing the frequency and severity of workers claims. Returns injured employees to a healthy, productive status at the earliest possible opportunity; becomes self-sufficient and efficient in the case management of injured workers. Provides meaningful statistics to evaluate the programs success and identify problem areas that could potentially increase liability; provides reports to director to demonstrate areas that could potentially increase liability; provides reports to managers to demonstrate the nature, frequency and costs associated with their employee injuries and illnesses. Performs all duties in a manner that demonstrates Harrisons core values: Empathy, Accountability, and Innovation.EDUCATION REQUIRED:Registered Nurse; Bachelor of Science or Masters preferred in a Healthcare-related field. SPECIALIZED TRAINING REQUIRED:Workers Compensation in Washington State Case Management CertificationSafety and Loss Prevention Occupational Health Nursing in an acute care hospital setting LICENSE / CERTIFICATION / REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:Registered Nurse in Washington StateCase Management Certification required; 3-5 years experience in Self-Insurance Workers CompensationOccupational Health Nurse Certification required in 2 years.

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is focused on three integrated components of health care: Acute, Community and Primary Health. VCH operates 102 health care centres in 17 municipalities, including BCs largest hospital and one of Canadas largest research institutes. Our specialties include Trauma, Neurosciences, Bone Marrow Transplants, Burns and Plastics, Solid Organ Transplant, Public/Community Health and Mental Health. Our talented, dedicated health care teams characterize the cultures and lifestyles of our coastal mountain communities and the city of Vancouver.Job Title: Patient Care Supervisor - Vancouver Acute Work Site: Vancouver General Hospital Status: Various Start Date: As Soon As Possible Salary: $36.75 - $44.31 per hour CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES:***Please include the Job Reference #s of interest in your cover letter***Job Reference # 029711Status: Regular Part Time (0.54)Shift: 0700-1900/1900-0700 - (Rotating weekends and holidays with some 7.5 hour evenings)Job Reference # 029713Status: Regular Part Time (0.51)Shift: 0700-1900/1900-0700 - (Rotating weekends and holidays with some 7.5 hour evenings)**Remember to include the job reference # of interest in your cover letter.**JOB SUMMARY:Practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC) as well as within a client and family centered care model and the vision and values of the organization. Acts as on-site administrator accountable for the overall clinical and administrative effectiveness of service delivery of all programs during the evenings, nights, and weekends at all Vancouver Acute sites (Vancouver General Hospital, UBC Hospital and GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre). Assesses the efficiency and effectiveness of patient services interfaces between clinical programs and/or departments, providing consultation and/or direction to facilitate achievement of program goals. Oversees and administers the provision of care and has responsibility for providing direction and supervision to nursing, allied health and support staff at all Vancouver Acute sites. Makes critical decisions and solves complex problems which impact patient care, patient safety and patient flow. Ensures optimal staffing levels are maintained by facilitating alignment/realignment of staffing resources and delegating work responsibilities, in accordance with collective agreements/administrative policies. Facilitates successful resolution to customer service/client relations issues. Develops and maintains primary working relationships with on-site medical and clinical healthcare providers, management and administrative personnel. Works collaboratively with community staff, physicians and health care providers to provide an integrated and seamless continuum of services. Represents on-site administration to internal/external stakeholders including other health care administrators, community agencies and physicians; refers to Operations Directors and/or Duty Administrator for support and guidance as necessary. Responds to urgent calls to address issues of an immediate nature related to patient/public safety and/or the organizations reputation. Participates in the development, review and revision of policies, procedures and protocols. Collaborates in preparing, monitoring and evaluating the budget; ensures prudent use of resources and approves and monitors staff overtime. Provides direct patient care in emergent situations.QUALIFICATIONS:Education & Experience: Baccalaureate in Nursing, Masters preferred, supplemented with leadership and business management courses. Seven to ten (7-10) years recent clinical experience including two (2) years progressive leadership experience in a supervisory and/or administrative capacity in an acute care setting or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current practicing registration with the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC).Knowledge & Abilities:Comprehensive knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client/family centered model of care and of CRNBCs standards for nursing practice. Demonstrated ability to plan and implement plans of care in relation to client/family priorities and to assess client responses to care and respond appropriately. Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events and handle conflict situations. Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing and deal effectively with clients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff and staff from outside agencies. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and work direction and foster team-work and a commitment to excellence. Comprehensive knowledge of various health care disciplines and their role within health care. Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills to patient flow and access issues. Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work in a continuously changing environment and to identify variances and implement strategies leading to desired outcomes. Ability to foster an environment that values client/patient centered care, risk taking, innovation, adaptability, flexibility and critical thinking. Demonstrated systems analysis capability. Demonstrated ability to effectively plan, implement and evaluate patient care outcomes. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Basic computer literacy with word processing, spreadsheet and/or database programs and ability to utilize a computerized patient care information system and bed management technology. Demonstrated skill in CPR and Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Ability to operate related medical equipment and supplies. Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.Short-listed candidates will be contacted; others will be kept in our database for future consideration.***Employees of VCH who apply to this posting using this site will be considered with other external candidates. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

Join our Team of Health Care Professionals and enjoy the benefits of caring for our nation’s veterans!** Recruitment Incentive may be offered **

VA North Texas Health Care System is currently recruiting for the following:Chief, Clinical Quality Management. This position is responsible for the Quality Management Program in our Health Care System. The incumbent will be aligned under the system Director. The position will include: 1) provision of oversight and direction for risk management, accreditation by various agencies, performance improvement and data management; 2) active participation at the senior leadership level in overall planning and development of goals, objectives and policy and 3) development of effective and timely responses to emerging VHA priorities. The Chief, Clinical Quality Management is responsible for Clinical Quality Management processes leading to the fulfillment of the Health Care Systems mission, vision and values. S/he must be knowledgeable regarding accreditation, governance, policy management and administration of a multi-faceted health care delivery system. Experience with computerized medical records systems is preferred. The position serves as a leader in applying managed healthcare applications in measuring and improving health services delivery, communication and training.Benefits PackageThe VA offers excellent benefits in a professional and rewarding environment. Benefits include: 13-26 vacation days, 13 sick leave days per year/accumulates without limit, 10 paid holidays, generous retirement package including 401K savings plan with employer matching contributions, malpractice insurance paid by VA, health and life insurance benefits, free parking, wellness center, and tax free retail store. U.S. Citizenship Required Applicants Subject to Drug TestingCurrent licensure accepted from any US state or territoryVisit our website at VACareers.va.gov for other opportunities

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!