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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.

Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Intermountain Healthcare is a nonprofit system serving Utah and Idaho. One of the nations 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.Members of this float pool work in ICU departments at Intermountain Medical Center, Alta View Hospital, LDS Hospital and soon to be Riverton Hospital.   This position is accountable for the provision of safe, efficient and therapeutically effective care on the patient unit to which assigned. Utilizing the nursing process, care is delivered in compliance with hospital policies and procedures, legal and regulatory standards.   Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing is necessary.  Must be able to transfer and position patients independently and safely.    Must be flexible and able to work a variety of shifts.  We have opportunities for full-time or part-time RNs.        Must have a current license as a Registered Nurse which allows you to practice in the state of UtahMust have a current CPR (Healthcare Provider) and ACLS certification.Minimum of 1 year of RN experience in an ICU department is required.Must be available to work at LDS Hospital, Alta View Hospital, Intermountain Medical Center and soon to be Riverton Hospital as assigned.Must be available to work budgeted hours in the float pool regardless of other Intermountain positions. Hours are not guaranteed.Must be available to work weekend and holiday shifts.  Weekends include Friday shifts starting at or after 1500 and continuing through shifts starting at or before 1500 on Sunday.  Monthly weekend requirements are based on average hours worked for that month. One Winter, Summer, and ´other´ Holiday are required. Schedules need to be submitted for the pay period one pay period in advance.Must have access to and bi-weekly use of email.  All department communication and schedule submissions are done via Outlook email.  

Nurse Manager

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for patient focused, quality, effective, efficient, nursing care andservice behaviors of Operating Room (OR) staff supporting the practices of physicians and othermedical providers. Accountable for role clarity, communication, and performance management of OR staff so that the staff is best able to participate successfully as members of care teams. Supervises and coordinates the activities of OR personnel engaged in providing patient focusednursing care and related medical services in support of the physician practices in the medicaloffices. Partners with the physician leaders in creating a culture of commitment to patient focusedservice, excellent support of physician practices, innovation, compliance, ethics and integrity. Accountable for creating a culture of compliance, ethics and integrity. Maintains knowledge of andassures departmental compliance with Kaiser Permanente�s Principles of Responsibility and policiesand procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements and accreditation standards. Respondsappropriately, including required reporting, to observed fraud or abuse.POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Colorado. Must be a graduateof 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 leadershipexperience required.Three years of experience in an operating room required. Certified RegisteredNursing Operating Room preferred. Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) strongly preferred. Strongwritten, verbal and interpersonal communication skills required. Demonstrated ability to write & setdepartmental policies, procedures & standards. Demonstrated ability to forecast & manage budgets.Knowledge of regulatory agency requirements for ambulatory surgery, infection control, OSHA, AORNstandards & AAMI standards. Working knowledge of computer systems.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises, leads, role models and coordinates the activities ofOperating Room personnel engaged in providing excellent patient focused care and supportingphysician practices through the provision of integrated, effective and innovative nursing practicesand related medical services. Interviews, selects, evaluates, motivates, orients, trains,coaches\counsels, disciplines and terminates personnel in collaboration with physician leaders andin compliance with requirements of EEO/AA goals, union contracts, and personnel policies of theorganization. Continually improves service and staff productivity. Improves quality in partnershipwith CPMG. Monitors, identifies and investigates competency issues and service or support deficitsassociated with daily operations and overall patient care within the unit(s) and develops andadministers corrective measures in collaboration with Permanente physicians to ensure safe andefficient 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 careservices. Ensures highest nursing standards and monitors clinical nursing practice and documentationwithin the department to meet and/or exceed appropriate nursing and licensing/accrediting agencyguidelines and/or standards. Is accountable for outstanding support of physician practices. Thenurse 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 medicalgroup leaders. Monitors quality assurance projects in collaboration with physician group. Maintaincurrent information and knowledge of all applicable Kaiser Permanente policies, local, state andfederal laws and regulations, and accreditation standards. Ensures that the training activitiesincorporate all applicable KP policies, local, state and federal laws and regulations, andaccreditation standards. Position requires working with interruptions, occasionally working withbio-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 liftingtechnique.For Essential Responsibilities: In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable forconsistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente ServiceQuality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Alsoaccountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessaryto provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and topurchasers, contracted providers and vendors.Functional and Environmental Factors available upon request.SCHEDULE: Variable Hours & Days STARTING SALARY RANGE: $5,650 - $7,353 (Monthly)- Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer -

Registered Nurse - Temporary Part-TimeDepartment: Child & Adolescent Inpatients Mental Health Care ProgramUnion: ONASalary Range: $28.50/hour to $40.49/hourHours of Work: Part-Time hours will not regularly exceed 24 hours per weekThis position is covered by a Collective Agreement. Applications from outside the bargaining unit are welcome but can only be considered if the position is not filled from within the bargaining unit.London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), one of Canada´s largest acute-care teaching hospitals, is dedicated to excellence in patient care, teaching and research. Building on our tradition of leadership and partnership, we champion patient-centred care, a spirit of inquiry and discovery, and a commitment to life-long learning. LHSC encompasses three hospital sites, South Street Hospital, University Hospital and Victoria Hospital; two family medical centres; and the London Regional Cancer Program. LHSC is the home of the Children´s Hospital and CSTAR (Canadian Surgical Technologies & Advanced Robotics). The research arm of LHSC is Lawson Health Research Institute, which is partnered with London´s other teaching hospital, St. Josephs Health Care, London. LHSC is affiliated with The University of Western Ontario. Physicians and staff at LHSC number more than 10,000 and together provide care for more than 1 million patients each year. LHSC is committed to being a progressive workplace that lives its mission and values of respect, trust and collaboration and is equally committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment. Known as the Forest City, London, Ontario combines metropolitan life with a family-oriented community. With career opportunities of a large urban centre, London offers vibrant neighbourhood´s, a wide selection of housing options and top-notch educational facilities without the high cost-of-living of most large cities. This diverse community is the heart of Southwestern Ontario and is sure to offer something to everyone. Child and Adolescent Inpatients services the Thames Valley District for children´s mental health needs. The dominant focus of service delivery is crisis and urgent assessment and treatment for children and adolescents under the age of 16 (and their families) who present with mental health difficulties such as: mood disorders, depression, suicidal behaviour, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, psychotic disorders, eating disorders and acute symptoms of distress. The inpatient service offers short-term stabilization admissions, inpatient assessments of urgent mental health problems presenting in crisis, and coordination with community resources for follow up treatment planning.The RN works with a multidisciplinary team ensuring practice is based in theory, ensuring practice is evidence based and meets all relevant standards and guidelines as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario. Care is based on nursing process of assessing the mental health of children and youth, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.Qualifications:Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of OntarioCurrent Basic Cardiac Life Support certificationBScN degree preferredCanadian Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Certification CPMHN(c) preferredMinimum of one year recent experience within acute mental health care; recent experience with children, adolescents and their family preferredDemonstrated competency in risk assessment and interventionSkill in the coordination of multidisciplinary plan of care/management of therapeutic milieuDemonstrated interpersonal, communication, critical thinking and conflict resolution skills with the ability to interact with others in a respectful mannerDemonstrated commitment to professional developmentAbility to work independently and as a member of the teamDemonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis.

Rhode Island Hospital/Hasbro Children´ Hospital - Providence, RI

Assistant Clinical Manager - Adult Emergency Unit - Anderson Emergency Department Rhode Island Hospital/Hasbro Children Hospital - Providence, RI The Assistant Clinical Manager is a first line manager who, in collaboration with the Clinical Managers, directs nursing care and coordinates resources for a specified unit and performs administrative activities while providing leadership and support to staff. 60% of the of the Assistant Clinical Managers time will be spent in clinical activitiesRhode Island Hospitals Andrew F. Anderson Emergency Center is one of the nations busiest and is the only Level I trauma center in southeastern New England. Our dedicated team of professionals provide the highest quality patient care focused on our core values of Patient Safety, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation and Teamwork. In 2005, we opened our new state-of-the-art emergency center. The spacious 51,000 square foot facility is designed to care for 20-30 critical cases each day and over 136,000 people annually. The $41 million dollar project includes a new chest pain center, decontamination room, expanded radiology and diagnostic testing areas, new patient care treatment rooms, dedicated critical care rooms, a fast track area for patients with less urgent conditions, a new waiting room and 10 new operating rooms.Patient Care Stats - Patient discharges: 35,151; ED visits: 143,040; Outpatient visits: 188,619; Inpatient surgeries: 11,233; Outpatient surgeries: 14,232. Rhode Island Hospital/Hasbro Childrens Hospital is a private, 719-bed, not-for-profit hospital and academic medical center. Founded in 1863, Rhode Island Hospital is the states largest general acute care hospital and is a Level 1 Trauma Center. Rhode Island Hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and the largest teaching hospital for The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Rhode Island Hospital/Hasbro Childrens Hospital has more than 6,300 dedicated employees and 1,420 affiliated physicians. The hospital ranks in the top 50 hospitals in the country and Hasbro Childrens Hospital has been ranked among the top 30 childrens hospitals by Parents magazine. The hospital anticipates a 19% growth in staff over the next 10 years. The hospital is situated on a beautiful 69-acre campus in Providence, Rhode Island. Must have current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island or in another state that participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact. Bachelor of Science in Nursing required. Candidates matriculated into a BSN program will be considered. Maintains an active CEU/Education file.Minimum of 3 years relevant experience with demonstrated clinical and leadership skills. Maintains mandatory skills; remains current in practice and technology. Supervisory responsibility for up to 40 FTEs. Youll enjoy an excellent benefit package, relocation assistance, generous CME opportunities, and a competitive salary. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity in the workforce. Dedicated to the people we hire and the community we serve.

Advanced ICU Care is experiencing exponential growth and as such, recognizes the value of nurse practitioners to practice alongside fellowship trained intensivists.Become part of a dynamic team environment which is delivering the highest quality of medicine in a virtual setting with demonstrated decreased morbidity rates as welll as successfully decreasing lengths of stay. The team is able to pick up on subtleties which might lead to the patient coding; our technologies give our team members predictability factors which demonstrates that the patient is at risk before it happens, versus managing problems after the occurrence. Join a team thats making the news by impacting the way ICU Medicine is being practiced.To be part of the exceptional team at Advanced ICU Care, candidates must be able to: Conduct comprehensive health assessments. Demonstrate high level of autonomy and expert skill in the diagnosis and treatment of complex medical problems of ICU patients. Formulate clinical decisions to manage acute and chronic adult illnesses through the use of telemedicine. Integrate professional experience, education and leadership into the assigned clinical role. Functions in and promotes an environment of collegial relationships with physicians, nurses, hospitals and Advanced ICU Care leadership.Requirements: MSN degree and graduate of an approved Acute or Adult Nurse Practitioner program with certification. Must be able to obtain multi-state license(s). Strong windows based computer skills

Our 13-week In-House Traveler Program provides the ideal way to explore a Med/Surg or IMCU position on a temporary basis.

Our 13-week In-House Traveler Program provides the ideal way to explore a Med/Surg or IMCU position on a temporary basis. With four distinctly beautiful seasons and 300+ days of sunshine its always the perfect time to experience the Colorado lifestyle at its fullest.Since this traveler program is run by University of Colorado Hospital, you feel you are one of our own.The University Of Colorado Hospital Nurse Traveler Program offers:- Highly competitive salary and outstanding benefits- Housing stipend and assistance- Relocation allowance to help you get here- Comprehensive orientation

Department: Pre-OP PACU Schedule: Full-time (Year Around) Shift: Days/Nights/Weekends Job Details: - ACLS - BLS - PALS - BSN Required - MSN Preferred In collaboration with the Associate Chief of Perioperative Services, the Department Coordinator manages the day to day operation of the unit to maximize patient safety, clinical outcomes, customer satisfaction and intra and inter-departmental workflow. Assures compliance with all policy, procedure and regulatory standards. Serves as a resource and role model. CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURECurrent Colorado RN licensureCurrent ACLS, PALSCurrent CPREXPERIENCE: Minimum 3 years acute care in PACU, ER or ICU careMinimum 1 year management experience in acute care setting

You´ll Find A Great Place to WorkVail Valley Medical Center

Department: Pre-OP PACU Schedule: Full-time (Year Around) Shift: Days/Evenings/Nights/Weekends/On-Call Job Details: - ACLS - PALS - BSN Preferred RN licensed in the State of Colorado and current CPR required. ACLS required upon hire and PALS within 6 months of hire. 1 year of previous Critical Care experience is required.

Northwestern Memorial Physicians Group Dermatology is seeking a dynamic full-time Triage Nurse for our busy practice dedicated to providing personalized, comprehensive medical care of the highest quality.QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Registered Nurse License issued by State of Illinois or Practical Nurse License Issued by State of Illinois; Current CPR certification; Graduate of accredited RN or LPN program; At least 3 years of experience in a dermatology outpatient setting. Desired: At least 5 years experience in a hospital or outpatient setting; Spanish speaking a plus.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provides clinically expert triage service within a physicians practice. In their role, triage nurses serve as liaisons between patients and physicians, assessing and determining the acuity of patients symptoms and communicating these to the physicians as appropriate. They provide education to patients and to staff concerning clinical issues. Triage nurses must demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills and the ability to function as part of a highly effective team that consistently puts Patients First. Establish positive first impressions with patients and customers, establishing a role as patient advocate. Triage all incoming telephone calls and electronic messages, prioritizing and resolving, involving the provider as appropriate, successfully completing the communication cycle. Document all communications in the electronic medical record. Schedule patient for visit with provider when telephone assessment indicates this. Assist in obtaining appointment for patients with specialists within NMH. Coordinate emergency and hospital transfers, including paperwork and telephone communications. Administer medications and treatments in accordance with Nursing Standards and as ordered by the provider. Provide education to patients and staff concerning clinical issues. Assist in coordinating and monitoring activities of clinical staff to ensure adequate coverage and adherence to OSHA and CDC guidelines. Assist in orientation of new staff members. AA/EOE.