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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 -

This position supports Kaiser Permanente´s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures. Kaiser Permanente is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. DEPARTMENT: MCHSCHEDULE: Part-Time Regular, 36hrs/wk, Evening/Nights.EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATION/ LICENSE: BSN or BA in health care related field preferred. Graduate of accredited school of nursing. Current California RN license required. Current CPR certification required and ALCS certification strongly preferred.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.SKILLS TESTING: N/APOSITION SUMMARY: This is reserved for CNA Staff RNs who are temporarily classified as Assistant Department Managers in the KFH Trial Program. Manages activities of the unit(s), monitors quality, service and utilization standards. Supervises the day to day shift activities.DUTIES: Manages the unit´s day to day clinical operations including practice standards, staffing, payroll, budgets, fiscal management, and quality improvement. Develops and implements action plans to improve staff development. 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. 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. 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 Manager/Leader opportunity in Sacramento, CA!

This position supports Kaiser Permanente’s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures. Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer.DEPARTMENT: AdministrationSCHEDULE: Full-time, regular; 40hrs/week; SHIFT: Day; Monday through Friday 7:30am to 6:00pm; Saturdays 7:30am to 4:00pm; Days and Hours may vary based on department need.EDUCATION: BSN or BA in health care related field strongly preferred. Masters degree preferred. Graduate of accredited school of nursing. Current California RN license required. BLS certificate required. Current BLS for Health Care; WOCN certification preferredPOSITION 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. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Extensive nursing experience in both patient care and leadership roles required (usually 5 years) required.2. WOCN certification or prior management of wound care & ostomy programs (usually 3 years) required.3. New program research & implementation highly preferred.4. Knowledge of The Joint Commission, Nurse Practice Act, and other local, state, and federal regulations.5. Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills (verbal & written) and ability to work collaboratively on a multi-disciplinary team.6. Demonstrated knowledge & role modeling of KP’s organizational goals - exemplary customer service, accessible & safe patient care, quality standards, and efficient, cost effective operations.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.OTHER DUTIES:This is a TPMG out-patient clinic operations position reporting to the Service Director for the NVLY Wound & Ostomy Care program and the Dermatology/MOHS service line.1. Provides leadership & operations management for named departments at multiple NVLY sites.2. Collaborates on appropriate staff mix, screening, hiring, and training, retention, and ensuring competency standards for all staff.3. Manages & resolves human resources, safety, compliance, and risk issues.4. Monitors financial performance and collaboratively develops budgets & strategies to maximize resources, reduce redundancy & waste, and plan for future directions.5. Maintains current knowledge and applies critical thinking skills in writing, reviewing, and revising standards and process improvements.6. Researches & applies advanced wound care and ostomy knowledge for program development and expansion.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: Palliative CareSCHEDULE: Full-Time Regular, 40 hours per week. Day shift. Monday through Friday: 8:00am to 5:00pm.Responsible for oversight of Palliative Care on Hayward and Fremont campuses.EDUCATION: Bachelor�s degree or equivalent experience in nursing or health related field required. Master�s degree preferred. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Current California RN license required. BLS certification required.JOB SUMMARY: Manages a large unit or multiple units providing ambulatory services. Ensures staff provides high quality, accessible, cost effective care, and patient focused services to members across the continuum, which comply with local, state, and federal requirements. Develops and maintains clinical practice standards, budgets, and staff development.QUALIFICATIONS: Significant nursing experience in both outpatient care and management/leadership roles required (usually 5 years). Significant supervisory experience required (usually 5 years). Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, and other local, state, federal regulations. Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills. Clinical specialization in area of practice preferred.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Significant nursing experience in both inpatient and outpatient care and management/leadership roles required (usually 5 years). ELNEC training preferred. CPR certification required - American Heart Association.SKILLS TESTING: N/ADUTIES: Manages the operations of a large unit or multiple units. Ensures Assistants and staff provide the highest quality of care and are in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, federal, state, and local requirements. Collaborates with physicians and other healthcare providers in establishing, implementing, and maintaining patient care and quality service standards to meet members and internal clients� expectations. Acts as patient advocate resolving patient care issues. Designs and evaluates processes to improve systems and patient care results across the continuum of care. Develops and monitors budgets and resource allocations. 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. Provides ongoing staff development. Develops, implements, and monitors departmental policies and procedures which support the organizations goals and business objectives and ensures they are met. Collaborates with Physician Team Leader and Department Chief in developing the level of patient services and the day-to-day operations of the department. Manages and resolves human resource, labor relations, employee and department safety, and risk management issues.OTHER DUTIES: Manages a large unit or multiple units, (Palliative Care Services) providing ambulatory and inpatient Palliative Care Services. In conjunction with physician leadership and interdisciplinary team, develops and implements clinical program elements and maintains clinical practice standards, budgets, and staff development and oversight. Supervises the operations of a single or multiple units. Implements and maintains patient care and quality service standards to meet members and internal clients� expectations. Recommends and evaluates processes to improve systems and patient care results across the continuum of care. Responsible for oversight of Palliative Care on Hayward and Fremont campuses. The Palliative Care Manager is accountable for development, implementation and oversight of Palliative Care services across the continuum of care. The manager reports to the Palliative Care Service Director. The manager has the clinical expertise and/or managerial knowledge and the ability to plan, organize, direct and evaluate services offered by the department and provides leadership to meet the goals of the organization. The following outlines the accountabilities of this position:1. Functions as a partner with the Chief/Assistant Chiefs and Physician Team Leaders of the department and director, providing support and information, establishing clear communication and decision making processes and forging mutual goals and objectives for the department.2. Develops and directs departmental services to deliver high quality, cost effective care3. Develops programs to meet current and future needs4. Review service performance, effect timely, thoughtful changes as needed to improve services based on input of appropriate sources of expertise and those who will be affected by decisions of operations.5. Collaborates with other departments to improve overall medical center performance and achieve program objectives.6. Sets priorities consistent with organization and departmental goals and objectives; multi-tasks and uses time wisely to accomplish those priorities. Hires, trains and manages clinical and non-clinical staff. Strong interpersonal skills. Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment. 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 demonstrated 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 -

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 -

Seeking Department Manager for exciting position!

This position supports Kaiser Permanente´s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures. Kaiser Permanente is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.DEPARTMENT: CMUSCHEDULE: Full-time regular, 40 Hours per Week, Day Shift, Schedule and hours dependent upon departmental needs.Position Summary: Manages 24-hour departments providing patient care services. Ensures staff provide high quality, accessible, cost effective care, and patient focused services to members across the continuum, which comply with local, state, and federal requirements. Develops and maintains clinical standards of care and practice; responsible for all resource budgeting, selection and development.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. BLS certificate required.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.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 clients 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. 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 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

This position supports Kaiser Permanente´s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and 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. Monday through Friday: 8:00-4:00PM. Scheduled days and hours are dependent upon operational needs.Position Summary: Plans, organizes, directs, evaluates and coordinates administrative nursing services within a single medical center including but not limited to patient care staffing office and systems, nursing supervisors, quality liaisons, bed control, and lift team/transport. Collaborates with KFHP/H and the Medical Group staff in the development and execution of strategic plans, providing quality care, and managing cost-effective services which are aligned with federal, state, and local regulations. Accountable for the following areas dependent upon medical center beds and services offered:Administrative Services: Staffing Offices including systems, Nursing Supervisors, Bed Control, Nursing Quality including Quality Liaisons and Responsible Reporting. Key Relationships include Clinical and Administrative Director peers, Chiefs of Service, other department directors reporting to Assistant Administrators for clinical and operations, regional PCS, AMGAs, community peers.Education/License/Certification: BSN or BA in health care related field required and current California 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). 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, The Joint Commission, and all applicable Medicare and Medi-Cal regulations. Must be able to work effectively 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. Proven strong quantitative and IT systems skills. Previous experience and knowledge of nurse staffing and nursing workload IT systems.Preferred Qualifications: Interested in pursing magnet status, has published works, moved facility forward to service excellence, or National recognition.Duties: Collaborates with CNO and other medical center management in identifying and implementing innovative models and best practices with an emphasis on quality of care, service improvements and cost reduction. With TPMG partner and other Directors, directs development and implementation of quality and utilization standards across the continuum of care to ensure coordinated plans of treatment, patient focused delivery of services and cost effective utilization of necessary services. Builds trust with the nursing team through visibility. Coordinates with TPMG to provide for the seamless transition of patients across the continuum of care. Establishes partnerships with facility leadership groups. In collaboration with medical staff and facility leadership ensures a superior care experience and a safe environment with patients and staff. Ensures policies, practices, and procedures comply with administrative, legal and regulatory requirements of the Health Plan contract and governmental and accrediting agencies.Maintains and updates administrative policies and procedures related to nursing. Oversees the development of department standards as identified by regulatory agencies including policies and procedures. Provides clinical and professional oversight for areas of accountability. Assures successful implementation of organizational strategies: Hospital Efficiency, Work Place Safety, Supply Cost Initiative including OR Back-log, Patient Satisfaction. Through the hiring, retention, and development of internal staff in areas of accountability, achieves staffing ratios and optimal patient outcomes with minimal dependence on premium pay (overtime and registry/traveler staff).Mentors nursing managers in development of leadership skills, fiscally accountable staffing/scheduling practices, professional development of staff, and outcomes based practice.Develops services that achieve a high level of customer satisfaction with emphasis on customer service, highest standards of quality and innovation. Maintains a state of continuous regulatory readiness. Enhances nursing practice and patient outcomes through the effective use of the GRASP committee. Plans, organizes, directs, evaluates, and coordinates the staffing office including effective use of position control, scheduling practice, time and attendance system (TIME), staffing system (ANSOS), and workload system (GRASP). Develops and manages a high-functioning staffing office team that effectively utilizes resources, systems, and policies and procedures. Ensures nursing supervisors provide professional and clinical oversight on off-shifts including mentoring of assistant nurse managers and staff. With Utilization Management, Support Services, ED, and other hospital departments, manages bed control by ensuring appropriate policies and procedures, effective communication channels, rapid response to EPRP for bed, and timely dispute resolution. Maintain bed control flow on a day-to-day basis.Works with facility Chief Financial Officer and Admitting Office to assure coordination of movement of patient through system and facilitate work with financial counselors. Includes accountability for Admissions, Discharge, and Transfers (ADT) system. Collaborates with Quality and Service on the development of nursing quality program. Manages Quality Liaison(s) and ensures successful implementation of responsible reporting program and other nursing quality programs. Manages and resolves human resource, labor relations, employee and department safety and risk management issues. Participates in developing the hospital´s plan for the recruitment and retention of nursing resources to ensure that a sufficient number of qualified staff members are available to meet the needs of the patients.Utilizes research data to implement clinical changes and the delivery of patient care and member services. Directs the budget and resource allocations for designated departments. Manages the financial performance and identifies and implements strategies to reduce costs and improve quality of care and services. Communicates effectively as hospital´s advocate to members of the community, continually seeking ways to improve and promote the public relations objective of the hospital and marketing 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.

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.

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 -