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Kern Medical Center is a 222 bed acute care teaching hospital. The Medical Center serves a community of approximately 650,000, and the hospital is owned and operated by the County of Kern.

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.

Under general administrative direction responsible for the administration and management of major divisional nursing programs at Kern Medical Center.Distinguishing CharacteristicsIncumbents in this classification carry senior administrative responsibility for planning and decision making in the Nursing Department. Each Clinical Director will develop, monitor, and have overall responsibility for a broad range of clinical, business, operational and program activities for multiple patient care units or the Emergency Care Center. Excellent communication skills, knowledge of CQI principles, commitment to a team management approach and flexibility are essential.Essential FunctionsEnsures that quality patient care is delivered in accordance with Kern MedicalCenters mission and philosophy, and in compliance with all regulatory agencies standards.Develops annual short and long-term goals and objectives that support KMCs strategic plan.Serves as the primary contact with other hospital divisions and outside agencies on matters subject to the Clinical Directors authority.Facilitates the development of inter-departmental operating systems and the resolution of problems.Mentors and coaches staff in order to develop leadership capable of directing the divisions activities.Manages operating budget and maintains fiscal control of assigned hospital cost centers.Maintains knowledge of legislative activity and regulatory changes which impact the practice of nursing and the operation of nursing service at KMC.Develops positive working relationships with physicians and other clinical staff, patients and their families.Serves as the chairperson for nursing committees; represents nursing on various hospital committees.Provides house coverage as required.Other FunctionsMay be required to act in the absence of the Nurse Executive; performs other related job duties as required.Employment Standards:Registration - Current California license as a Registered Nurse.Possession and maintenance of a current American Heart AssociationHealthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card. Appointees not possessing the BLS card must successfully complete appropriate training and qualify for the BLS card within 60 days of employment.Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Masters degree in Nursing, Business or Health Care Administration or other related field AND four (4) years of full-time hospital nursing experience, including two (2) years managing a hospital nursing unit or serving as house manager at KMC.ORGraduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree in Nursing or other related health care field with documented completion of continuing educational programs related to advanced nursing management and/or business or public administration AND six (6) years of full-time hospital nursing experience, including three (3) years managing a hospital nursing unit or serving as house manager at KMC.Knowledge of: principles of nursing administration and personnel management; modern principles, methods and practices of nursing; principles and techniques of effective supervision and staff utilization; development, application and uses of nursing records, reports and statistics; principles of in-service training for professional and allied nursing personnel; modern hospital organization, practice, supplies and equipment; medical terminology.Ability to: establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other individuals and groups, other departments and agencies; prepare clear, concise and comprehensive written reports; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

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.