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  • Pharmacist in Charge-Name On Pharmacist License

    Kaiser Permanente 4.7company rating

    Kaiser Permanente job in Indio, CA

    The Pharmacist In Charge (Name on Pharmacy License) is responsible for the daily operation of the pharmacy and to assure compliance with the laws governing the operation of a pharmacy per the State Board of Pharmacy. Under indirect supervision consults with patients and medical personnel regarding medication therapy. Provides direction to Pharmacist Residents, Pharmacist Interns, Pharmacy Technicians, and non-licensed personnel. Dispenses, compounds, procures, stores, and distributes pharmacy products. Provides medical personnel and patients with medication information and product identification. Performs other duties as required. Essential Responsibilities: + Assures compliance with all regulation and laws as required by the State Board of Pharmacy and other regulatory agencies as it applies to the daily operation of the pharmacy where prescriptions and compounds are dispensed. + Provides direction to staff members + Interviews patients to obtain information regarding drug use, drug allergies and sensitivities and documents the information to appropriate records of the pharmacy information system; advises patients verbally and with written materials on significant precautions, proper drug therapy and administration, the use of related devices and the coordination of drug therapy with diet, according to established policies and procedures. + Reviews and interprets prescription orders and verifies accuracy and completeness of patient labeling and input into pharmacy information system. + Dispenses, compounds, procures, stores and distributes pharmaceuticals and pharmacy products, including antineoplastics and/or other sterile products as required, according to legal requirements, established policies and procedures, and accepted professional standards of practice. + Evaluates and resolves real or potential drug therapy problems related to interpretation of prescriptions, drug furnishing irregularities, service complaints and issues such as drug procurement or equipment problems, according to established policies and procedures. + Confers with medical personnel concerning care and treatment of patients, related critical diagnoses, drug dosage, interactions, dosage forms, and other factors which might influence the course of treatment and the activity medications; suggests changes in drug therapy and/or use, as appropriate to assure optimum therapeutic results and cost effective prescribing. + Maintains work area and equipment in an organized and clean condition; maintains a safe and efficient work environment. Basic Qualifications: Experience + N/A Education + Pharmacy Degree Required. License, Certification, Registration + Pharmacist License (California) Additional Requirements: + Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. + Knowledgeable of Federal and State laws, regulations, and standards regarding the provision of pharmaceutical services. + Ability to extract pertinent information from the patient or other sources and relate it to the patients medical management plan. + Ability to learn and operate pharmacy computer systems and other equipment. + Must be able to type prescription labels. + Following language applies to PIC (name on license) in Ambulatory Care Licensed Sterile Compounding Pharmacy only: + Successful completion of a clinical pharmacy residency or Ambulatory Care residency, or equivalent clinical experience in direct patient care delivery. + Comprehensive knowledge of current pharmacological/biopharmaceutical principles, medical terminology, pathologies, disease state management, age appropriate therapy, and other information as it pertains to medical or pharmaceutical care management plan. + Expertise in drug utilization review. + Federal/State laws/regulations regarding delivery of pharmacy services and the scope of practice of a pharmacist. + Working knowledge of aseptic techniques & preparation of sterile IV products & chemotherapeutic agents, as required. + Emergency medication & drug monitoring, as required. + Sources of current drug information and medical literature. + Ability to extract pertinent information from patient/other sources for a medical management plan. + Teaching ability and evaluation. + Effective verbal/written communication skills at appropriate level. + Learn & operate pharmacy computer system (s) & other equipment and software. + Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills. + Demonstrated ability to work with others on the patient care team. Preferred Qualifications: Notes: - Start and end times should be variable. - Duration of temporary position is approximately 6 months. COMPANY: KAISER TITLE: Pharmacist in Charge-Name On Pharmacist License LOCATION: Indio, California REQNUMBER: 1337442 External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
    $143k-194k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Ambulatory Care Pharmacist

    Kaiser Permanente 4.7company rating

    Kaiser Permanente job in Murrieta, CA

    Provides ambulatory pharmaceutical care services using approved protocols in collaboration with other health professional, including managing patient drug therapy, providing patient education, and preparing and/or overseeing the preparation and dispensing of medications. Promotes high quality, evidence-based, cost-effective pharmaceutical care. Performs these duties in the clinical areas assigned. Essential Responsibilities: + Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws. + Conducts patient medication history inquiries upon referral from physicians and other medical personnel. + Given a diagnosis, synthesize a treatment plan, which may include drug therapy and lifestyle modifications, and transition within the continuum of care settings. + Identifies, resolves, and prevents potential and actual medication-related problems including: untreated indications, improper drug selection, subtherapeutic dosage, overdose, failure to receive medication, adverse drug reactions, drug interactions, and medication without indication. + Under protocol, initiates, adjusts, monitors, and recommends changes in drug therapy based on information obtained through patient interviews, objective monitoring parameters, review of drug profiles and the patient medical record. + Coordinates and interprets laboratory monitoring of drug therapy, including serum drug levels, electrolytes, and other approved drug-related laboratory testing. + Provides patient monitoring for the purpose of evaluating and optimizing patient outcomes, drug utilization and patient compliance, detecting and/or minimizing ADRs, eliminating unnecessary drug use and duplication. + Provides patient education related to the individuals disease state, including predictable actions, side effects, reasons for proper compliance, and any special instruction. + Assure ongoing performance improvement of the pharmaceutical care services provided. + Provides education to providers and staff via presentations, newsletters, formal utilization reviews, and one-on-one interactions. + Performs drug utilization review, comprehensive medication review, and/or medication reconciliation. + Operate pharmacy computer system(s) and other equipment and software. + Documents information appropriately in the patients medical record and other computer systems according to policies and procedures and regulatory requirements + Supports a collaborative Labor-Management Partnership environment. + Performs other duties as required. Basic Qualifications: Experience + Minimum twelve hundred (1200) hours experience in the last five years working under collaborative drug therapy management protocol including initiating, adjusting, discontinuing, and refilling medication in patients with chronic disease states OR successful completion of an ASHP Accredited PGY-1 residency. + A qualified candidate should have at least ONE of the following credentials or experience: Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP) OR, Have completed PGY2 in oncology practice OR, a candidate that has completed 1000 hours over last three (3) years in area of sterile compounding oncology pharmacy with direct clinical protocol management; on condition of achieving BCOP within three (3) years of employment OR, a candidate that has successfully completed an ASHP accredited PGY1 Residency (within three (3) years), with an oncology pharmacy rotation during the residency year and condition of achieving BCOP within three (3) years of employment Education + Degree in Pharmacy meeting minimum mandatory educational requirements for licensure. License, Certification, Registration + Pharmacist License (California) required at hire + National Provider Identifier required at hire + Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire Additional Requirements: + Passage of a standardized competency assessment with the exception of current Ambulatory Care Pharmacists. + Knowledge Required: + Comprehensive knowledge of current pharmacological/biopharmaceutical principles, medical terminology, pathologies, disease state management, age appropriate therapy, and other information as it pertains to medical or pharmaceutical care management plan. + Knowledge of Federal/State laws/regulations regarding delivery of pharmacy services and the scope of practice of a pharmacist. + Demonstrated work experience performing aseptic techniques & preparation of sterile IV products & hazardous agents, as required. + Knowledge of sources of current drug information and medical literature. Skill/Abilities Required: + Demonstrated ability to extract pertinent information from patient/other sources for a medical management plan. + Demonstrated ability to teach and evaluate. + Effective verbal/written communication skills at appropriate level. + Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills. + Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary patient care team. Preferred Qualifications: + Doctorate of Pharmacy, Pharm.D. + PGY-2 clinical pharmacy specialty residency or fellowship + Board certification in relevant practice area + Advanced Practice Pharmacist License COMPANY: KAISER TITLE: Ambulatory Care Pharmacist LOCATION: Murrieta, California REQNUMBER: 1396003 External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
    $148k-195k yearly est. 5d ago
  • Medical Assistant (Flex) - Hemet *All Saturdays required

    Planned Parenthood of The Pacific Southwest 4.4company rating

    Hemet, CA job

    Job DescriptionPlanned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest is one of the largest providers of sexual and reproductive healthcare in Southern California, operating 20 health centers throughout our three-county region. Check out our new video, "We are Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest” for more information about our organization: ************************** Care. No Matter What. Medical Assistant IIBe part of a team that delivers high-quality, compassionate reproductive health care!As a Medical Assistant II, you'll support clinicians and physicians in providing reproductive health services that empower and educate our clients. You'll assist with exams, testing, and client education, help prepare exam rooms, and make sure every visit runs smoothly. Most importantly, you'll provide excellent, nonjudgmental care that helps every client feel seen, heard, and supported.If you're organized, empathetic, and passionate about making a difference in people's health journeys, we'd love to have you on our team! Compensation is $23.00/hr to $23.75/hr. *Flex positions will receive an additional differential rate and mileage reimbursement. To be successful in this role, you'll need: High School diploma equivalent. and Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program or 2 years comparable clinical back office medical assistant, Long-Term Care/Care Partners, Medication Technicians experience. Experience in Women's Healthcare preferred. or 2 years experience as a health educator, STD and/or HIV prevention counselor, community/public health worker or family planning educator. Experience in Women's Healthcare preferred. or Bachelor's degree In this role, you'll get to: Adhere to affiliate goals and policies on professionalism, wait time in-clinic and on the system for addressing client complaints. Participate in health center efforts to achieve established goals for productivity and quality metrics. Participate in health center/affiliate efforts to achieve established revenue cycle goals. Perform and/or coordinate the following back-office functions: Obtain medical history, interview and educate clients ensuring informed consent Perform options and abortion education; make appointments/referrals for follow-up medical services. Perform basic lab work (e.g. Hgb, pregnancy test, urine dipsticks, venipuncture, injections) package specimens for outside lab tests, record lab results. Obtain vital signs (blood pressure, height, weight, etc.). Clean and sterilize equipment and stock lab and exam rooms. Assist Clinicians as needed. Gather information regarding sensitive subjects such as rape, STIs, risks of sexual activity for early teens, and abortions. Monitor center flow and client wait time. Input and update computer client data information. Responsible for the accuracy of client information entered into the Agency's Practice Management system and Electronic medical Record system. Ensure ongoing communication with Patient Flow Coordinator, Center Manager, and other center staff. Perform and/or coordinate the following front-office functions: Greet clients, answer phones, refer calls, and make appointments. Assess client finances, which may include verifying insurance, health plan authorization, Medi-Cal cards with picture ID, collect fees and donations per Agency guidelines, complete appropriate forms and obtain signatures per Agency policy review and reconcile billing on a daily basis. Input and update computer client data information. Schedule appointments for family planning including but not limited to contraceptives and abortion services. Provide Abortion referral and education. Provide sterilization education and education. Assist and support the clinical staff in the provision of: Contraceptive services. Medication abortion services including vaginal ultrasound. Colposcopy services. Comply with all safety policies and procedures including infection control. Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements (e.g. annual TB testing, biannual review of emergency policies, procedures and drills, annual OSHA training review, etc.) per Agency policy and regulatory mandates. Attend trainings, staff meetings and in-services to maintain and increase knowledge of protocols and procedures. Ensure client satisfaction. Prepare center for opening and secure for closing, as required. Ensure successful completion of required unit. In support of PPPSW's Just Culture Philosophy, identify and report errors, near misses, and employee, patient and customer safety concerns in a timely manner. To support risk and quality management by proactively communicating identified risks to supervisor in order to minimize risk when possible. Comply with PPPSWs Code of Conduct and maintain the highest level of professional and ethical standards and to act in compliance with both the letter and spirit of all applicable laws and regulations. PPPSW Compensation Philosophy and Position Hiring Rate:At Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest (PPPSW) the philosophy behind our compensation efforts is to foster workplace equity by aligning pay and benefit structures with our Agency's mission and values. These efforts are continuously evaluated as we work toward living out our social justice values as an employer. PPPSW recognizes that decisions about pay and benefits have significant impact on staff, and we work diligently to ensure all positions are compensated competitively as compared to other similar positions in the community. The Affiliate establishes compensation supported by a position description that identifies competencies, duties, responsibilities and qualifications. In alignment with the Agency culture, PPPSW will strive to communicate openly and transparently about the goals of the Agency and the design of the compensation policies. The Agency will ensure the compensation program is administered in a manner that is consistent with Agency's value of pay equity.We are the power of Planned Parenthood. We are Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest, one of the largest and most prominent affiliates of the most iconic health care organization in the world. We are recognized for the wide array of services we provide and the outstanding education we deliver. We are a prominent and powerful team of health experts who work relentlessly to help our communities sustain their health and well-being. We adhere to the highest standards and protocols as we collaborate and care for people, without judgment. 100 years of advocating for our mission has secured our advancement, our future and our passion for practicing health care. We are a team you can have fun with and a powerful movement you can be part of. Together we'll take pride in shaping the future of sexual health and reproductive rights. For those who feel that purpose is critical to their work, this is a gift. In This Together. Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Please visit our careers page for more information: ********************
    $23-23.8 hourly 7d ago
  • Plant Engineer II -MV

    Kaiser Permanente 4.7company rating

    Kaiser Permanente job in Moreno Valley, CA

    Performs various maintenance task and repairs most equipment and machinery utilized in the Medical Center. Operates machines vital to performing of maintenance and repair. Operates, maintains, modifies and repairs a variety of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. Essential Responsibilities: Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws. 1. Performs various maintenance tasks such as replacing filters, lubricating bearings, repairing cabinets. 2. Performs electrical repairs such as bed lamps, non-complex electrical devices, changing balsas, repairing electrical line cords, fixing light switches, isolating electrical problems and replacing fuses. 3. Conducts electrical safety test on equipment, electrical plugs and outlets. 4. Unclogs pipes and plumbing fixtures and related equipment as necessary. 5. Performs routine repairs on such equipment as stethoscopes, otoscopes, ophthalmoscopes, vacuum units, cart washers, autoclaves, oxygen outlets, air outlets, suction pumps, hospital beds, sinks, toilets and other associated hospital plant equipment. 6. Completes work assignments to include routine installations of plant equipment, hanging of signs and pictures, adjusting and maintaining time clocks. 7. Determines type and extent of equipment malfunction, adjusting, disassembling, repairing or replacing of parts and components; reassembles and tests equipment for safe and proper operations by reading blueprints, diagrams and repair manuals. 8. Performs preventative maintenance to include cleaning, oiling, painting, calibration and other related services to extend the life cycle of equipment, or to maintain a clean, safe, hygienic environmental work area. 9. Through on-the-job train assists skilled maintenance persons in trade tasks in which employee is not certified. 10. Repairs and maintains air conditioning and refrigeration equipment to include related electrical circuit analysis. 11. Troubleshoots and repairs related equipment to include but not limited to thermostats, ice machines, air dampers and other associated equipment. 12. Repairs complex electrical devices and components requiring the use of schematic and wiring diagrams. 13. Performs circuit analysis to localize, isolate and identify defective electrical components using precision test equipment to include volt, ohm meters and oscilloscopes to repair circuit boards and transistorized components, replacing defective components, restoring equipment to operation state and performing calibration and electrical safety tests. 14. Repair or modify equipment or plant structures by welding using both electrical or oxygen-acetylene equipment, cuts, brazes and solders all types of metal materials. 15. Perform locksmithing tasks to include cutting keys, fitting and installing locks and maintains a key control system. 16. Performs other related duties as required to include driving trucks or vans to outlying clinics or remote areas to facilitate or expedite maintenance requirements. 17. Promotes, ensures, and improves customer service to internal/external customers by demonstrating skills which are consistent with the organizations philosophy or providing extraordinary customer relations and quality service. Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed. Pay Grade: 19 Basic Qualifications: Experience + This position requires meeting at least 2 out of 3 numbered skill areas below: + + 1) 2 years recent experience with steam related equipment. Possession of the LA Unlimited Steam License OR the 500 HP LA City Steam License. + + 2) 2 years recent Journeyman level electrical experience AND a passing score on the electrical knowledge and performance skills tests. + + 3) Air-conditioning/refrigeration experience. Those qualifying with refrigeration experience must possess EPA Rule 608 Universal Certification AND a passing score on the air-conditioning knowledge and performance skills tests. + + Extensive knowledge of HVAC systems, ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems required. Working knowledge of applicable federal, state and local codes required. + + Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to customers, contracted providers, and vendors. + + Note: Education/License/Certification and Qualifications required for Moreno Valley Community Hospital employees acquired through Kaiser Permanentes purchase of Valley Health Systems Moreno Valley Community Hospital: Employees shall meet the minimum position qualifications as listed on their previous Valley Health System job description. Education + See Minimum Work experience. License, Certification, Registration + N/A Additional Requirements: Preferred Qualifications: + Four (4) years experience in building plant operations and maintenance preferred. Three (3) years experience in a hospital setting preferred. COMPANY: KAISER TITLE: Plant Engineer II -MV LOCATION: Moreno Valley, California REQNUMBER: 1347494 External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
    $110k-153k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Nurse Director, Hospital - Perioperative Services

    Kaiser Permanente 4.7company rating

    Kaiser Permanente job in Moreno Valley, CA

    In addition to the responsibilities below, this position is also responsible for establishing best practice models; performing strategic planning and designing patient care delivery systems and practice standards in several locations; leading the investigation of patient/family/member concerns regarding patient care and services; partnering with physicians, outside healthcare providers, and other health care team members to achieve optimal and safe patient care across the continuum; managing resource needs in clinical areas to ensure appropriate assignment and utilization; evaluating the use and maintenance of equipment, supplies and medications; assuming accountability for patient and employee safety; maintaining clinical expertise, providing clinical supervision, competency and licensing necessary to fulfill job responsibilities and to direct the provision of care in the unit; delegating tasks and duties that are aligned to scope of practice; and performing clinical duties as required. Collaborates with Nursing Clinical Practice to ensure 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. Essential Responsibilities: + Prepares individuals for growth opportunities and advancement; builds internal collaborative networks for self and others. Solicits and acts on performance feedback; drives collaboration to set goals and provide open feedback and coaching to foster performance improvement. Demonstrates continuous learning; oversees the recruitment, selection, and development of talent; ensures performance management guidelines and expectations to achieve business needs. Stays up to date with organizational best practices, processes, benchmarks, and industry trends; shares best practices within and across teams. Motivates and empowers teams; maintains a highly skilled and engaged workforce by aligning resource plans with business objectives. Provides guidance when difficult decisions need to be made; creates opportunities for expanded scope of decision making and impact. + Oversees the operation of multiple units within a department by identifying member and operational needs; ensures the management of work assignment completion; translates business strategy into actionable business requirements; ensures products and/or services meet member requirements and expectations while aligning with organizational strategies. Gains cross-functional support for business plans and priorities; assumes responsibility for decision making; sets standards, measures progress, and fosters resolution of escalated issues. Communicates goals and objectives; analyzes resources, costs, and forecasts and incorporates them into business plans; prioritizes and distributes resources. Removes obstacles that impact performance; guides performance and develops contingency plans accordingly; ensures teams accomplish business objectives. + Directs hospital administrative functions to support patient care by: approving timelines, considering the development of strategies with stakeholders to identify factors contributing to business value; developing and reviewing ad hoc reports and workflows, directing department response and assuming accountability for department performance targets; championing short- and long-term operational initiatives and directing program, services, and/or systems development; aligning cross-functional programs including workplace and patient safety, human resources (e.g., recruitment, selection, promoting active recruitment, performance evaluation and management), labor relations, training and development, and quality/risk management issues with KPs mission and values; directing continuous survey readiness activities including mock rounds and mitigating issues to maintain compliance and regulatory standards, and reviewing prepared audit documentation, information, and reports; and overseeing the development of budgets for assigned areas (e.g., branch office, staffing, business services departments) and ensuring overall financial performance meets expectations. + Manages care delivery operations and programs within a twenty-four-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week operational environment by: partnering with physicians and other clinical leaders to align key care delivery initiatives across KP, providing oversight over all workstreams; overseeing the development and implementation of long-term plans, policies, and processes for data-gathering and analysis while ensuring guideline and regulation alignment; driving cross-functional patient management solutions with internal and external leaders; aligning resources in hospital areas to ensure appropriate assignment and utilization; directing multidisciplinary hospital team(s) and holding team(s) accountable for performance; collaborating on and overseeing the design of emergency preparedness programs; adjusting departments emergency preparedness and recovery plans as needed, ensuring managers and staff are trained and understand expectations for during and after an emergency; providing strategic direction to project teams leading initiatives and ensuring implementation, equitable distribution of resources, and delivery on objectives; and overseeing teams responsible for the delivery of nursing services and patient care within a twenty-four-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week operational environment in alignment with cost, quality, and clinical and utilization standards. + Directs improvements to operations and technology processes by: driving internal and external strategic projects designed to achieve goals related to issue remediation and improved quality, service, affordability, and/or operating efficiency; defining standards for clinical teams to identify root causes of escalations, make recommendations, and implement solutions to improve the performance of operations system processes and address quality and safety issues; driving the development of strategic plans with the goal of achieving integrated services across the continuum of care in alignment with enterprise-wide goals; and consulting with senior and executive management to identify and implement relevant performance metrics to monitor the success of strategic improvement projects. + Ensures safe, quality, and standardized care delivery within a twenty-four-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week operational environment by: developing and implementing strategies to support the continuous improvement of the quality and safety of clinical practices, services, and operations for patients and staff; holding managers accountable for maintaining compliance with legal and regulatory requirements (e.g., Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission [TJC], federal, state, and local requirements) updated by governmental and regulatory agencies; and establishing and monitoring outcome objectives including overseeing design and implementation for systems, processes, and methods to evaluate and improve patient care within assigned department and across the continuum of care. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (Core) + Ambiguity/Uncertainty Management + Attention to Detail + Business Knowledge + Communication + Constructive Feedback + Critical Thinking + Cross-Group Collaboration + Decision Making + Dependability + Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Support + Drives Results + Facilitation Skills + Health Care Industry + Influencing Others + Integrity + Leadership + Learning Agility + Organizational Savvy + Problem Solving + Short- and Long-term Learning & Recall + Strategic Thinking + Team Building + Teamwork + Topic-Specific Communication Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (Functional) + Emergency Preparedness + Evidence-Based Medicine Principles + Nursing Principles + Patient Safety + Business Process Improvement + Change Management + Compliance Management + Confidentiality + Conflict Resolution + Employee Training + Financial Acumen + Health Care Compliance + Health Care Quality Standards + Information Systems + Legal And Regulatory Requirements + Maintain Files and Records + Microsoft Office + Stakeholder Management + Workforce Planning Minimum Qualifications: + Minimum seven (7) years of experience in patient care delivery. + Bachelors degree in Nursing (BSN) AND minimum seven (7) years of experience in business operations, clinical health care, or a directly related field. + Minimum two (2) years of experience managing operational or project budgets. + Minimum two (2) years of experience in a leadership role with direct reports. + Registered Nurse License (California) required at hire + Basic Life Support required at hire Preferred Qualifications: + Certified in Executive Nursing Practice (CENP) from the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL). + Nurse Executive Certification (NE-BC) or Nurse Executive Advanced Certification (NEA-BC) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). COMPANY: KAISER TITLE: Nurse Director, Hospital - Perioperative Services LOCATION: Moreno Valley, California REQNUMBER: 1397617 External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
    $102k-132k yearly est. 3d ago
  • Field Nurse Practitioner (Palm Springs, CA)

    Molina Healthcare 4.4company rating

    Palm Springs, CA job

    The Care Connections Nurse Practitioners focus on screening and preventive primary care services delivered in the home, community, and nursing facility settings. Provides needed care in the environment that patients feel most comfortable and are most receptive including home, nursing facilities, and "pop up" clinic. The Nurse Practitioner will be required to work primarily in non-clinical settings and provide medical care to all levels of patients. Some programs may focus on specific populations (e.g., adult and geriatric, pediatric, women's health). Perform comprehensive medical assessments, order appropriate tests/procedures for diagnostic purposes, formulate treatment plans, obtain specialists' consultations as needed, and do appropriate documentations as required. **Job Duties** + Provide general medical care and care coordination to various and/or specific patient levels - adults, women's health, pediatric, and geriatric. + Perform comprehensive evaluations including history and physical exams for gaps in care and preventative assessments + Address both chronic and acute primary care complaints, and able to ascertain medical urgency + Establish and document reasonable medical diagnoses + Seek specialty consultation as appropriate + Order/perform pertinent diagnostic laboratory and radiology testing for the medical diagnosis or presenting symptom; able to work within an environment of limited resources and therefore uses diagnostic tests judiciously and appropriately + Responsible for knowing when a patient's needs are beyond their scope of knowledge and when physician oversight is needed. + Create and implements a medical plan of care + Schedule patient appointments for visits when appropriate + Provide post discharge coordination to reduce hospital readmission rates and emergency room utilization + Perform face-to-face in-person visits in a variety of settings including home, skilled nursing facilities, and public locations. + Additionally, may perform face-to-face visits via alternate modalities based on business need, leadership direction, and state regulations + Order bulk laboratory orders to target specific populations of member. + Perform alternating on-call coverage to triage any urgent lab results and pharmacy inquiries and develop appropriate plan of care + Participate in community-based "Pop Up Clinics" as way of building relationship with community while addressing gaps in health care + Drive up to 120 miles a day on a regular basis to a variety of locations within the assigned region. There may be drives beyond 120 miles as part of Extended Mileage Special Project days. Special Projects may include an overnight hotel stay. + Obtain and maintain cross state license in other states besides home state based on business need. + Collaborate with fellow nurse practitioners to develop best practices to perform work duties efficiently and effectively + Actively participate in regional meetings + Prescribe medications and perform procedures as appropriate + Perform timely documentation in medical records in an electronic medical record computer system + On occasion, may be required to walk flights of stairs while carrying up to 50 lbs. of equipment **JOB QUALIFICATIONS** **REQUIRED EDUCATION:** Master's degree in family health from accredited nursing program **REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:** **Advanced computer skills. Proficient with Word, Excel, and Electronic Medical Record.** **REQUIRED LICENSE, CERTIFICATION, ASSOCIATION:** + An active and unrestricted national certification from one of the following organizations: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners; American Nurses Credentialing Center + Current state-issued license to practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner + Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional certification + Current unrestricted driver's license **PREFERRED EDUCATION:** **PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:** + 3-5-year experience as a Registered Nurse and/or Nurse Practitioner, ideally in a home health, community health, or public health setting + Previous experience in home health as a licensed clinician, especially in management of chronic conditions + Experience with underserved populations facing socioeconomic barriers to health care + Fluency in a language in addition to English is plus + Immunization and point of care testing skills To all current Molina employees: If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the intranet job listing. Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V. \#PJNurse \#HTF Pay Range: $101,721 - $198,356 / ANNUAL *Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.
    $101.7k-198.4k yearly 60d+ ago
  • Mammography Radiologic Technologist I, Palm Desert, 40 Hours, Full-time

    Kaiser Permanente 4.7company rating

    Kaiser Permanente job in Palm Desert, CA

    Under general supervision, operates dedicated and specialized mammography radiographic equipment; formulates/calculates techniques and positions patients to produce diagnostic images of human breast and associated tissue and related unusual changes for the use by physicians in making medical diagnoses. Within the established and/or recognized scope of practice, uses independent judgment in critiquing radiographic and mammographic images, and take additional views as necessary. Essential Responsibilities: + Operates mammography radiographic equipment in a patient care setting for purposes of obtaining diagnostic quality screening mammography images. + Positions patients accurately, taking into consideration the sensitive nature of the exam and the patients response to compression. + Communicates clearly, effectively, and appropriately at all times. + Participates in scheduling of screening and follow-up mammography exams, breast imaging biopsy procedures, and diagnostic breast imaging procedures, which may include explaining breast imaging results to the patient as they relate to recommended additional imaging and biopsy procedures. + Maintains a comprehensive knowledge of, and ability to perform or assist in performance of required mammography quality control for mammography equipment according to the requirements of the State of California and MSQA. + Observes and complies with all applicable Regional, Medical Center and Departmental policies and procedures. + Observes and complies with all HIPAA requirements and regulations. + Exercises clinical judgment within scope of practice. + Technologist must meet continuing education and continuing experience requirements of the ARRT, CRT, MQSA and the State of California. + May perform other duties as required and assigned. Basic Qualifications: Experience + Minimum six (6) months recent experience (within the last 12 months) as a Radiologic Technologist. Education + Please refer to the Required License, Certification, Registration, or Designation field. License, Certification, Registration + Radiologic Technologist Certificate (California) + Certified Radiologic Technologist - Mammography Certificate (California) + Radiologic Technologist Certification from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Additional Requirements: + N/A Preferred Qualifications: + One (1) year recent experience (within the last 12 months) as a Mammography Technologist and one (1) year experience in analog breast imaging. + Valid and current Registration as a Mammography Radiologic Technologist issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-M) Notes: - Employee may be scheduled to cover various areas and times based on workflow need and staffing for patient care. COMPANY: KAISER TITLE: Mammography Radiologic Technologist I, Palm Desert, 40 Hours, Full-time LOCATION: Palm Desert, California REQNUMBER: 1348473 External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
    $65k-97k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Echo Technologist, Moreno Valley, 20 Hours, Part-time, Day Shift

    Kaiser Permanente 4.7company rating

    Kaiser Permanente job in Moreno Valley, CA

    Under the general supervision, performs diagnostic cardiac ultrasounds examinations. Obtains necessary images, prepares study for interpretation by the cardiologist, reviews data and may confer with the appropriate medical personnel. Delineate both normal and abnormal human anatomy as well as pathological conditions of the heart. Assists in interventional procedures such as Transesophageal Echocardiograms, Pericardiocentesis, Cardioversions, Post-surgical repairs. Reviews medical record to identify any significant medical history which may impact the study. Performs other related functions as required, which include but are not limited to maintenance of equipment, supplies, logs, and medical record documentation. Supports philosophies and complies with policies and procedures of the organization and Cardiology Department. Essential Responsibilities: + Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, and applicable state, federal, and local laws. + Performs all echocardiogram procedures, including, but not limited to: + Utilizes ultrasounds modalities of 2D, M-Mod, Strain, 3D Quantification, color flow, and Doppler Testing for visualization of all possible cardiac structures, prosthesis, and pertinent arterial and venous anatomy and flow of blood. + Contrast Transthoracic Echocardiograms (TTE). + Bubble Studies (Agitated Saline) + Exercise Stress Echocardiogram (with or without contrast). + Dobutamine Stress Echocardiogram (with or without contrast). + Complex Adult Congenital Transthoracic Echocardiogram (TTE). + Imaging of complex congenital heart disease requiring surgical intervention (pre & post). + Adult Congenital Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE). + Assist in emergency bedside echo guided procedures, including pericardiocentesis. + Assis in Interventional Echocardiography Proce3dures, including Guided Alcohol Septal Ablation IMPELLA, TAVR, Mitral clip, ASD/PFO closure device, and other related complex devices implanted in the heart. + Valvuloplasty procedures (radiation exposure). + Participate in clinical trials and perform specific research protocol for multiple research studies, including TAVR, Amulet, Nit-Occlud. + Comprehensive echo protocols, including Post LAVAD and MitraClip. + Assists physician with Transesophageal Echocardiogram procedures (TEE). + Selects appropriate transducer and adjust equipment controls according to depth of field. Searches for cardiac pathology moving transducer over heart at varying angles to visualize and record various anatomical areas of heart by way of real time imaging. Evaluates direction and speed of intracardiac blood flow using doppler. Asses cardiac valves for pathology. + Utilizes ultrasonic imaging devices (i.e., transducers, monitors) to produce optimized image quality. + Explain examination, test and medical procedures and purpose of it. Review, explain, and clarify physician orders with patient or parent. + Reviews referrals and past echo if applicable and documents per workflow. + Greets patients and explains procedures; completes medical record documentation; reviews order, referrals, and past echo, if applicable, and documents per workflow for any specified area of focus. + Positions patient to obtain the desired images; manipulates equipment to obtain sufficient quality and quantity of images for diagnostic interpretation. + Completes department specific logs as directed. + Computes recorded data to determine response factors, using computation tables and formulas, and prepares reports for interpretation by cardiologist. + Adjusts and sets-up equipment, checks functionality of equipment, sterilizes probes. Performs minor adjustment on the echocardiogram equipment and arranges for service for any major repairs. + Orders necessary supplies to ensure ongoing utilization of the equipment. + Confers with cardiologist concerning special patients to determine if areas other than those considered standard for a particular problem are to be imaged. + Responds immediately to Stat requests from physicians for patient echocardiogram examinations an relays findings to the referring physician by phone or by transmittal of examination reports. + Completes order in Health Connect. Completes all required documentation in echo system and sends echo for interpretation by cardiologist. + Downloads information/images to digital system. Per department protocol, provides CD copies of images. + Performs EKGs EKG tracing with echocardiogram. + Establishes and maintains courteous and cooperative relations when interacting with all customers. + Provides training to physicians and other Cardiac Sonographers. + Participates in on-call rotation. + Participates in the weekend rotation. + Performs other related duties as required. Basic Qualifications: Experience + Minimum one (1) years in the last three years full-time equivalent experience in cardiac ultrasound. Education + Completion of an accredited two-year ARDMS/ARDCS Cardiovascular sonographer program. License, Certification, Registration + Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Adult Echocardiography Certification + Basic Life Support Additional Requirements: + Ability to demonstrate working knowledge of ultrasound equipment and procedures. + Ability to maneuver ultrasounds equipment which may exceed 500lbs. + Able to communicate in a clear and consice manner both verbally and in writing. Preferred Qualifications: + N/A Notes: covers Murrieta and Corona, floats within established seniority section, can be scheduled up to 40 hours/week COMPANY: KAISER TITLE: Echo Technologist, Moreno Valley, 20 Hours, Part-time, Day Shift LOCATION: Moreno Valley, California REQNUMBER: 1394776 External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
    $99k-134k yearly est. 14d ago
  • Outpatient Pharmacy Technician Trainee (Bilingual)

    Kaiser Permanente 4.7company rating

    Kaiser Permanente job in Indio, CA

    No information available at this time. Essential Responsibilities: + No information available at this time. Basic Qualifications: Experience + N/A Education + Must pass Pharmacy Technician training entrance exam. License, Certification, Registration + Pharmacy Technician License (California) Additional Requirements: + Requires standing for long periods of time and lifting 1 50 lbs. and frequent bending, stooping, and reaching. + Ability to read, understand, and transcribe pharmaceutical information. + Working knowledge of current drug forms, dosage strengths, and generic and trade names equivalents. + Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding the provision of pharmaceutical services. + Ability to learn and operate pharmacy computer system and other equipment. + Ability to type prescription labels. + Bilingual (English/Spanish) Level II required. Preferred Qualifications: + N/A Notes: Schedule to include rotating weekends, holidays and floating within the established seniority section. + Must successfully pass or have passed the bilingual test (within the last 12 months), or be active in the QBS program. COMPANY: KAISER TITLE: Outpatient Pharmacy Technician Trainee (Bilingual) LOCATION: Indio, California REQNUMBER: 1394113 External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
    $43k-57k yearly est. 5d ago
  • Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Head and Neck, Per Diem (Palm Desert)

    Kaiser Permanente 4.7company rating

    Kaiser Permanente job in Palm Desert, CA

    Physician Assistants (PA) provide health care services to patients who may have acute episodic conditions or chronic problems, as well as those seeking health evaluation, preventive care and/or education and counseling. Under physician supervision, PAs provide care in areas within KP in primary care or specialty departments consistent with their educational preparation following the Regional Practice Guidelines and Protocols for Ambulatory and Hospital-Based Practice. They perform complete physical examinations, including ordering, interpreting and evaluating diagnostic tests and examinations. Assume on-going responsibility for each patient from discovery of the disorder to recovery. Diagnose and treat both chronic and episodic disorders including complications of otherwise normal processes. Establish and document the health care plan and diagnosis, maintain records of each case that are sufficiently complete for any physician reviewing them to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan. Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members and to customers, contracted providers and vendors. Essential Responsibilities: + Collect subjective data (obtain history). + Collect objective data (perform a physical exam). + Develop an assessment (diagnosis). + Develop and implement a management plan. + Facilitate the referral of patients to the appropriate health facilities, agencies and resources within the community. + Order pharmacologic interventions. + Develop and implement an educational plan. + Plan for appropriate follow-up care. + Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanentes 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 Permanentes policies and procedures. Basic Qualifications: Experience + Minimum one (1) year experience, unless specified by department, as an NP or PA. Education + Graduate of an approved Physician Assistant Program OR graduate of an accredited RN and NP Program. + NP Only: Masters degree in nursing (effective 1/1/03 for those not previously grandfathered in by CMS). License, Certification, Registration + Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number (California) AND Nurse Practitioner National Certificate AND Nurse Practitioner Certificate (California) AND Registered Nurse License (California) OR + Physician Assistant License (California) AND Physician Assistant National Certificate from National Commission for the Certification of Physician Assistants + Basic Life Support + National Provider Identifier Additional Requirements: + Willing to consider Nurse Practitioner job code 50119. + If department elects to hire a new grad NP or PA, the California Furnishing Number and if applicable, the DEA Registration Number, must be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire. + The probationary period would also be extended from six (6) to twelve (12) months. + Current DEA Registration Number, if applicable. + ACLS Preferred Qualifications: + HNS experience preferred. Notes: + Nights and weekends coverage for HNS. COMPANY: KAISER TITLE: Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Head and Neck, Per Diem (Palm Desert) LOCATION: Palm Desert, California REQNUMBER: 1395889 External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
    $101k-156k yearly est. 7d ago
  • Medical Assistant (Flex) - Hemet *All Saturdays required

    Planned Parenthood 4.4company rating

    Hemet, CA job

    Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest is one of the largest providers of sexual and reproductive healthcare in Southern California, operating 20 health centers throughout our three-county region. Check out our new video, "We are Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest” for more information about our organization: ************************** Care. No Matter What. Medical Assistant IIBe part of a team that delivers high-quality, compassionate reproductive health care!As a Medical Assistant II, you'll support clinicians and physicians in providing reproductive health services that empower and educate our clients. You'll assist with exams, testing, and client education, help prepare exam rooms, and make sure every visit runs smoothly. Most importantly, you'll provide excellent, nonjudgmental care that helps every client feel seen, heard, and supported.If you're organized, empathetic, and passionate about making a difference in people's health journeys, we'd love to have you on our team! Compensation is $23.00/hr to $23.75/hr. *Flex positions will receive an additional differential rate and mileage reimbursement. To be successful in this role, you'll need: High School diploma equivalent. and Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program or 2 years comparable clinical back office medical assistant, Long-Term Care/Care Partners, Medication Technicians experience. Experience in Women's Healthcare preferred. or 2 years experience as a health educator, STD and/or HIV prevention counselor, community/public health worker or family planning educator. Experience in Women's Healthcare preferred. or Bachelor's degree In this role, you'll get to: Adhere to affiliate goals and policies on professionalism, wait time in-clinic and on the system for addressing client complaints. Participate in health center efforts to achieve established goals for productivity and quality metrics. Participate in health center/affiliate efforts to achieve established revenue cycle goals. Perform and/or coordinate the following back-office functions: Obtain medical history, interview and educate clients ensuring informed consent Perform options and abortion education; make appointments/referrals for follow-up medical services. Perform basic lab work (e.g. Hgb, pregnancy test, urine dipsticks, venipuncture, injections) package specimens for outside lab tests, record lab results. Obtain vital signs (blood pressure, height, weight, etc.). Clean and sterilize equipment and stock lab and exam rooms. Assist Clinicians as needed. Gather information regarding sensitive subjects such as rape, STIs, risks of sexual activity for early teens, and abortions. Monitor center flow and client wait time. Input and update computer client data information. Responsible for the accuracy of client information entered into the Agency's Practice Management system and Electronic medical Record system. Ensure ongoing communication with Patient Flow Coordinator, Center Manager, and other center staff. Perform and/or coordinate the following front-office functions: Greet clients, answer phones, refer calls, and make appointments. Assess client finances, which may include verifying insurance, health plan authorization, Medi-Cal cards with picture ID, collect fees and donations per Agency guidelines, complete appropriate forms and obtain signatures per Agency policy review and reconcile billing on a daily basis. Input and update computer client data information. Schedule appointments for family planning including but not limited to contraceptives and abortion services. Provide Abortion referral and education. Provide sterilization education and education. Assist and support the clinical staff in the provision of: Contraceptive services. Medication abortion services including vaginal ultrasound. Colposcopy services. Comply with all safety policies and procedures including infection control. Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements (e.g. annual TB testing, biannual review of emergency policies, procedures and drills, annual OSHA training review, etc.) per Agency policy and regulatory mandates. Attend trainings, staff meetings and in-services to maintain and increase knowledge of protocols and procedures. Ensure client satisfaction. Prepare center for opening and secure for closing, as required. Ensure successful completion of required unit. In support of PPPSW's Just Culture Philosophy, identify and report errors, near misses, and employee, patient and customer safety concerns in a timely manner. To support risk and quality management by proactively communicating identified risks to supervisor in order to minimize risk when possible. Comply with PPPSWs Code of Conduct and maintain the highest level of professional and ethical standards and to act in compliance with both the letter and spirit of all applicable laws and regulations. We are the power of Planned Parenthood. We are Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest, one of the largest and most prominent affiliates of the most iconic health care organization in the world. We are recognized for the wide array of services we provide and the outstanding education we deliver. We are a prominent and powerful team of health experts who work relentlessly to help our communities sustain their health and well-being. We adhere to the highest standards and protocols as we collaborate and care for people, without judgment. 100 years of advocating for our mission has secured our advancement, our future and our passion for practicing health care. We are a team you can have fun with and a powerful movement you can be part of. Together we'll take pride in shaping the future of sexual health and reproductive rights. For those who feel that purpose is critical to their work, this is a gift. In This Together. Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Please visit our careers page for more information: ********************
    $23-23.8 hourly Auto-Apply 37d ago
  • Nurse Manager, NICU

    Kaiser Permanente 4.7company rating

    Kaiser Permanente job in Moreno Valley, CA

    In addition to the responsibilities below, this position is also responsible for leading the implementation of best practice models; leading the implementation of patient care delivery systems and practice standards in several locations; delegating tasks related to the investigation and resolution of patient/family/member concerns regarding patient care and services; facilitating collaboration with physicians, outside healthcare providers, and other health care team members to achieve optimal and safe patient care across the continuum; proactively monitoring resource needs in several clinical areas to ensure appropriate assignment and utilization; managing the use and maintenance of equipment, supplies and medications; ensuring a safe environment for patients and employees; maintaining clinical expertise, providing clinical supervision, competency and licensing necessary to fulfill job responsibilities and to direct the provision of care in the unit; delegating tasks and duties that are aligned to scope of practice; and performing clinical duties as required. Collaborates with Nursing Clinical Practice to ensure 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. Note: Depending on assignment, this position may require technical or supervisory experience in one or more specialty areas, including but not limited to Operating Room/Procedure Suite, Emergency Services, Critical Care, Maternal Child Health, etc. Essential Responsibilities: + Creates and advocates for developmental opportunities for others; builds collaborative, cross-functional relationships. Solicits and acts on performance feedback; works with leaders and employees to set goals and provide open feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement. Pursues professional growth; hires, trains, and develops talent for growth opportunities; strategically evaluates talent for succession planning; sets performance management guidelines and expectations across teams / units. Oversees implementation, adapts, and stays up to date with organizational change, challenges, feedback, best practices, processes, and industry trends; shares best practices within and across teams. Fosters open dialogue amongst team members, engages, motivates, and promotes collaboration within and across teams; motivates teams to meet business objectives. Delegates tasks and decisions as appropriate; provides appropriate support, guidance and scope; encourages development and consideration of options in decision making; fosters access to stakeholders. + Manages designated units or teams by translating business plans into tactical action items; oversees the completion of work assignments and identifies opportunities for improvement; ensures all policies and procedures are followed; partners with key stakeholders and business leaders to ensure products and/or services meet requirements and expectations while aligning with departmental strategies. Aligns team efforts; builds accountability for and measuring progress in achieving results; assumes responsibility for decision making; fosters direct reports to resolve escalated issues as appropriate. Communicates goals and objectives; incorporates resources, costs, and forecasts into team and unit plans; ensures matrixed resources are fulfilling service or performance requirements across reporting lines. Removes obstacles that impact performance; identifies and addresses improvement opportunities; guides performance and develops contingency plans accordingly; influences teams and units to operate in alignment with operational and business objectives. + Manages hospital administrative functions to support patient care by: negotiating timelines for action item implementation and monitoring compliance to financial commitments; developing and implementing ad hoc reports that capture workflows and developing strategies to achieve performance targets; developing and guiding short- and long-term operational initiatives, and managing program, services, and/or systems; assuming accountability for activities across functions including workplace and patient safety, human resources (e.g., recruitment, selection, promoting active recruitment, performance evaluation and management), labor relations, training and development, and quality/risk management issues; designing continuous survey readiness activities including mock rounds and mitigating issues to maintain compliance and regulatory standards, and developing procedures for preparing audit documentation, information, and reports; and leading in the development, monitoring, and control of departmental payroll and non-payroll budget and other aspects of financial management and cost control/reduction. + Manages care delivery operations and programs within a twenty-four-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week operational environment by: developing strategic partnerships with physicians, subject matter experts, and service area leaders, and overseeing highly complex work steams with large program impact; leading the development and implementation of plans, policies, and processes for data-gathering and analysis while ensuring alignment with guidelines and regulations; aligning direct and/or indirect patient care management solutions across departments; managing resources in hospital areas to ensure appropriate assignment and utilization; leading multidisciplinary hospital team(s) and holding team(s) accountable for performance; assisting the design of emergency preparedness programs; ensuring the departments emergency preparedness and recovery plans are current, ensuring managers and staff are trained and understand expectations for during and after an emergency; leading project teams and/or initiatives and monitoring implementation, equitable distribution of resources, and delivery on objectives; and leading teams responsible for the delivery of nursing services and patient care within a twenty-four-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week operational environment in alignment with cost, quality, and clinical and utilization standards. + Manages improvements to operations and technology processes by: leading and implementing long-term cross-functional strategic projects designed to achieve goals related to issue remediation and improved quality, service, affordability, and/or operating efficiency; developing and managing a structured approach for identifying root causes and implementing solutions to improve the performance of operations system processes and address quality and safety issues; collaborating with senior leadership on the development of strategic plans with the goal of achieving integrated services across the continuum of care; and ensuring performance metrics used to monitor the success of strategic improvement projects are tied to strategic organizational initiatives. + Ensures safe, quality, and standardized care delivery within a twenty-four-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week operational environment by: driving the continuous improvement of the quality and safety of clinical practices, services, and operations for patients and staff; holding staff and direct reports accountable for maintaining compliance with legal and regulatory requirements (e.g., Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission [TJC], federal, state, and local requirements) updated by governmental and regulatory agencies; and leading the design and implementation of systems, processes, and methods to evaluate and improve patient care within assigned department and across the continuum of care. Minimum Qualifications: + Minimum five (5) years of experience in patient care delivery. + Bachelors degree in Nursing (BSN) AND minimum five (5) years of experience in business operations, clinical health care, or a directly related field. + Minimum four (4) years of experience in a leadership role with or without direct reports. + Registered Nurse License (California) required at hire + Basic Life Support required at hire Additional Requirements: + Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Patient Safety; Nursing Principles; Emergency Preparedness; Evidence-Based Medicine Principles; Change Management; Business Process Improvement; Compliance Management; Confidentiality; Employee Training; Conflict Resolution; Stakeholder Management; Health Care Quality Standards; Health Care Compliance; Maintain Files and Records; Workforce Planning; Legal And Regulatory Requirements; Microsoft Office; Information Systems Preferred Qualifications: + Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association. + Certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in related practice area. COMPANY: KAISER TITLE: Nurse Manager, NICU LOCATION: Moreno Valley, California REQNUMBER: 1394443 External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
    $102k-134k yearly est. 17d ago
  • Level III Staff RN - Palm Desert MOB - Oncology - Per Diem (0) - 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    Kaiser Permanente 4.7company rating

    Kaiser Permanente job in Palm Desert, CA

    As the leader of the health care team, provides professional nursing care, utilizing the nursing process in accordance with established standards of care, policies, and procedures. Demonstrates performance consistent with the Medical Center Vision, Mission, and Strategic Plan of the organization. Remains flexible to changing systems; is expected to demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice; and treats co-workers, patients, families, and all members of the health care team with dignity and respect. Essential Responsibilities: The Registered Nurse demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors: Leadership: + Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, and applicable state, federal and local laws. + Serves as a leader of the health care team; delegates tasks appropriately, and demonstrates appropriate accountability. + Understands own and team members scope of practice and escalates issues as appropriate. + Demonstrates professional, supportive behavior. + Champions new ideas. + Leads and directs others through the change process. + Utilizes communication strategies including chain of command and issue escalation, which result in intended outcomes. + Participates in problem identification and resolution. + Mentors, orients, and coaches others in unit specific operations and patient care activities + Shares responsibility and authority with subordinates and holds him/her accountable for performance. + Demonstrates ability to problem solve with other departments in order to assist member problem resolution. + Prioritizes, delegates, and supervises work assignments appropriately to ensure completion of patient care activities. + Complies with regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and standards of practice. Nursing Process: + Develops and/or contributes to the individualized plan of care that reflects assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating the outcomes of that plan. + Ensures plan shows multidisciplinary planning, consultation, and education. + Ensures plan is reflective of admission or outpatient database, on-going findings, age appropriate care, cultural specific needs, and appropriate acuity. + Ensures plan is discussed with patient, family/significant others, and completed in a timely manner. + Monitors the patients progress based on the plan. + Revises plan on ongoing basis based on patient condition and evaluation of progress. + Ensures care meets standards of practice. + Ensures effective development and completion of discharge plan including discharge barriers and patient/family education. Ensures that patient clearly understands discharge instructions. In outpatient, identify barriers and needs for patient/family education that will facilitate the outpatient medical management plan. + Ensures patient safety related but not limited to, medications and procedures utilizing the five rights; patient falls; decubitus prevention and prevention of nosocomial infections. + Ensures optimal pain control and patient comfort; identifies and discusses patient anxieties, fears or concerns regarding patient condition, treatment or discharge. + Ensures that patient understands medication purpose, side effects, and administration instructions in the hospital as well as at the time of discharge. Documentation: + Charting is accurate, legible, dated, and timed. + Documentation reflects nursing process and interventions and evaluations taken. + Utilizes computer systems effectively and efficiently for optimal patient care. Clinical Outcomes: + Discusses patient findings and progress toward outcomes with physicians and other members of the health care team. + Demonstrates competencies during the probationary period and ongoing completion by departmental competency validation. + Make comprehensive nursing decisions based on interpretation of data, assessments, and evaluations of patient outcomes. + Participates in departmental performance improvement activities, i.e., planning, measuring/monitoring, assessing, and improving. Workplace Safety: + Adherence to LMP Workplace Safety principles and practices. + Applies standard precautions; maintains a safe environment for self and others Patient Care Experience: + Practices customer service standards as defined by the Service Area, Medical Center, and specified department. + Promptly answers call lights, alarms, and patient requests. + Makes appropriate referrals and facilitates the customers ability to utilize resources. + Maintains and protects patient confidentiality + Ensures clean, orderly, and functional work environment. + Treats all families of patients with courtesy, respect, kindness and compassion. + Provides an optimal patient care experience by actively listening to the needs of patients and family members and taking responsibility for meeting those identified needs. + Gives patients information in a way they can understand and ensures comprehension. + Provides a patient care experience that exceeds members expectations. Team Commitment: + Viewed by others to be an effective team member who is flexible, cooperative, and willing to assist others. + Confronts difficult or conflict situations constructively and seeks appropriate assistance. + Takes accountability for own actions and accepts constructive criticism. + Acts as a resource, preceptor, and mentor to new employees, registry, students, and other team members. + Attends all mandatory meetings, in-services and staff meetings as required, actively participates in other departmental professional development. (Requirement may vary for per diem staff). + Participates with the assessment of current and future unit learning needs and development of an annual education plan. + Keeps self informed of activities on the unit and makes recommendations for change. + Adheres to Attendance Program. Reports to assigned area promptly, being present and available for report at beginning of assigned shift. + Supports a collaborative Labor-Management Partnership environment through unit based teams. Fiscal Responsibility + Organizes work to minimize the use of overtime. + Identifies and assists in systems improvement that needs simplification or correction. + Utilizes payroll and non-payroll resources to their maximum potential. Basic Qualifications: Experience + 1-year recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent experience in acute care or ambulatory care. Education + N/A License, Certification, Registration + Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Provider Certification OR Pediatric Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Provider Certification + Registered Nurse License (California) + Basic Life Support from American Heart Association Additional Requirements: + N/A + PICC didactic course and PICC insertion experience, as applicable. Preferred Qualifications: + N/A Notes: + This position will cover the infusion clinic. COMPANY: KAISER TITLE: Level III Staff RN - Palm Desert MOB - Oncology - Per Diem (0) - 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM LOCATION: Palm Desert, California REQNUMBER: 1374132 External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
    $105k-170k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Plant Engineer II -MV

    Kaiser Permanente 4.7company rating

    Kaiser Permanente job in Moreno Valley, CA

    Performs various maintenance task and repairs most equipment and machinery utilized in the Medical Center. Operates machines vital to performing of maintenance and repair. Operates, maintains, modifies and repairs a variety of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. Essential Responsibilities: Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws. 1. Performs various maintenance tasks such as replacing filters, lubricating bearings, repairing cabinets. 2. Performs electrical repairs such as bed lamps, non-complex electrical devices, changing balsas, repairing electrical line cords, fixing light switches, isolating electrical problems and replacing fuses. 3. Conducts electrical safety test on equipment, electrical plugs and outlets. 4. Unclogs pipes and plumbing fixtures and related equipment as necessary. 5. Performs routine repairs on such equipment as stethoscopes, otoscopes, ophthalmoscopes, vacuum units, cart washers, autoclaves, oxygen outlets, air outlets, suction pumps, hospital beds, sinks, toilets and other associated hospital plant equipment. 6. Completes work assignments to include routine installations of plant equipment, hanging of signs and pictures, adjusting and maintaining time clocks. 7. Determines type and extent of equipment malfunction, adjusting, disassembling, repairing or replacing of parts and components; reassembles and tests equipment for safe and proper operations by reading blueprints, diagrams and repair manuals. 8. Performs preventative maintenance to include cleaning, oiling, painting, calibration and other related services to extend the life cycle of equipment, or to maintain a clean, safe, hygienic environmental work area. 9. Through on-the-job train assists skilled maintenance persons in trade tasks in which employee is not certified. 10. Repairs and maintains air conditioning and refrigeration equipment to include related electrical circuit analysis. 11. Troubleshoots and repairs related equipment to include but not limited to thermostats, ice machines, air dampers and other associated equipment. 12. Repairs complex electrical devices and components requiring the use of schematic and wiring diagrams. 13. Performs circuit analysis to localize, isolate and identify defective electrical components using precision test equipment to include volt, ohm meters and oscilloscopes to repair circuit boards and transistorized components, replacing defective components, restoring equipment to operation state and performing calibration and electrical safety tests. 14. Repair or modify equipment or plant structures by welding using both electrical or oxygen-acetylene equipment, cuts, brazes and solders all types of metal materials. 15. Perform locksmithing tasks to include cutting keys, fitting and installing locks and maintains a key control system. 16. Performs other related duties as required to include driving trucks or vans to outlying clinics or remote areas to facilitate or expedite maintenance requirements. 17. Promotes, ensures, and improves customer service to internal/external customers by demonstrating skills which are consistent with the organizations philosophy or providing extraordinary customer relations and quality service. Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.
    $110k-153k yearly est. 19d ago
  • LVN - Outpatient- Level II - Moreno Valley - Pediatrics- Full Time (Bilingual Spanish)

    Kaiser Permanente 4.7company rating

    Kaiser Permanente job in Moreno Valley, CA

    Provides nursing care to patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse of physician/advanced practice provider. Utilizes observational skills to observe nursing intervention and assists medical staff to insure optimal care within established policies, procedures, and standards. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or provider provides nursing care in accordance with the legal scope of practice and within established standards of care, policies, and procedures. Demonstrates performance consistent with the Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan of the organization. Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice and treats coworkers, patients, families, and all members of the health care team with dignity and respect. Essential Responsibilities: + Exhibits excellent customer relations with patients, visitors, providers, and co-workers; shows courtesy, compassion, and respect; conforms to the critical service standards established for the department. + Provides therapeutic patient care in accordance with the patients established by physician/advanced practice providers and/or a registered nurse within the scope of practice. + Transcribes physician/advanced practice providers orders and directed by policy. + Communicates directly with a registered nurse to institute changes in the plan of care; assists with and contributes to the development of a nursing care plan. + Administer specified medication appropriately and accurately following the providers order and or standing orders within scope of practice. + Executes treatments such as urinary catheterizations, placement of intravenous catheters, bladder irrigations and instillations, suctioning procedures, throat irrigations and enemas, and utilizing equipment as required. Adheres to infection prevention and control policies and procedures. + Adheres to high level of disinfectant, point of use, peel packs policies, and procedures. + Perform related patient care functions such as taking temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure readings, wound care, may instruct patient in various self-administered treatment or procedures; obtain specimens; assures correct culture collection. + Assist physician/advance practice providers or other medical staff personnel with examinations and treatments by selecting and passing instruments, providing support and restraint to the patient, draping, and other assistance as directed or required. + Within scope observes and documents patients condition by gathering signs, symptoms, and reactions to therapy, to identify unexpected and/or significant findings, initiates appropriate emergency procedures as necessary, and reports unusual conditions to the registered nurse/advanced practice providers as established by policy and procedure in a timely manner. + May volunteer to start and maintain intravenous flow rate with Certifications, notifies registered nurse/advanced practice/physician of any problems. May discontinue IV therapy except intra-cath and central venous lines. + May volunteer to start perform venipuncture/blood withdrawal with Certifications. + Collects and processes specimens per policy, procedures, guidelines, and protocols. + Provides non-compoicated teaching following the registered nurse/advanced practice provider/physician plan for education. Report any identified learning needs and discharge barriers. + Ensures cleanliness of nursing module/station, patient exam room, and proper functioning of patient care equipment by visual inspection, routine testing, and other related methods. Provides a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff. + Utilizes effective verbal and non-verbal forms of communication. + Performs in other departments or modules to which assigned as required by the nursing/department administration to provide and maintain the established standards of care and safety. + Performs departmental back-office workflows including but not limited to proactive office encounter, successfully closing care gaps, patient outreach, access and/or nurse visits. + Participates in staff meetings, and in-service programs. + Assists in ordering and distribution/stocking of module/department supplies and equipment. + Accepts verbal and telephone orders from the physician/advanced practice providers. + Supports patient communication and message management including but not limited to patient emails, call center messages, and all other back-office messages. + Administers pulse oximetry, humidification therapy, spirometer, oxygen therapy via mask or nasal cannula, oral, nasal, and trach suctioning, and sputum induction. + Documents care in Health Connect per policy, procedures, guidelines, and protocols. + Performs other related duties as assigned and required, including orientation of new employees. + Assists in coordinating the discharge process. + Performs all job functions within license certification and scope of practice. + Promotes, ensures, and improves customer service to internal/external customers by demonstrating skills which are consistent with the organizations philosophy of providing extraordinary customer relations and quality service. + Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibilities (Kaiser Permanentes 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 Permanentes policies and procedures. + Age Related Competencies: Skills assessments and validations are utilized to ensure that employees providing patient care to specific age groups (i.e., infants, adolescents, elderly, etc.) are proficient in identifying the special needs and behaviors associated with a particular patient population. Basic Qualifications: Experience + Minimum Twelve (12) months or greater LVN direct patient care experience within the last three (3) years. Direct patient care experience may include medical office, acute care, home care services, and skilled nursing facility. Education + High School Diploma or GED License, Certification, Registration + Vocational Nurse License (California) + Basic Life Support Additional Requirements: + Extraordinary customer relations and quality service are critical to our success. + We seek candidates who can demonstrate these skills and are dedicated to providing the highest quality of service to our health plan members. + Bilingual (English/Spanish) Level II required. Preferred Qualifications: + IV Certification and Blood Withdrawal Certification preferred. Notes: + Schedule to include rotating weekends, holidays and floating within the established seniority section. + Must successfully pass or have passed the bilingual test (within the last 12 months), or be active in the QBS program. COMPANY: KAISER TITLE: LVN - Outpatient- Level II - Moreno Valley - Pediatrics- Full Time (Bilingual Spanish) LOCATION: Moreno Valley, California REQNUMBER: 1391304 External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
    $45k-58k yearly est. 35d ago
  • Nurse Director, Hospital - Perioperative Services

    Kaiser Permanente 4.7company rating

    Kaiser Permanente job in Moreno Valley, CA

    In addition to the responsibilities below, this position is also responsible for establishing best practice models; performing strategic planning and designing patient care delivery systems and practice standards in several locations; leading the investigation of patient/family/member concerns regarding patient care and services; partnering with physicians, outside healthcare providers, and other health care team members to achieve optimal and safe patient care across the continuum; managing resource needs in clinical areas to ensure appropriate assignment and utilization; evaluating the use and maintenance of equipment, supplies and medications; assuming accountability for patient and employee safety; maintaining clinical expertise, providing clinical supervision, competency and licensing necessary to fulfill job responsibilities and to direct the provision of care in the unit; delegating tasks and duties that are aligned to scope of practice; and performing clinical duties as required. Collaborates with Nursing Clinical Practice to ensure 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. Essential Responsibilities: * Prepares individuals for growth opportunities and advancement; builds internal collaborative networks for self and others. Solicits and acts on performance feedback; drives collaboration to set goals and provide open feedback and coaching to foster performance improvement. Demonstrates continuous learning; oversees the recruitment, selection, and development of talent; ensures performance management guidelines and expectations to achieve business needs. Stays up to date with organizational best practices, processes, benchmarks, and industry trends; shares best practices within and across teams. Motivates and empowers teams; maintains a highly skilled and engaged workforce by aligning resource plans with business objectives. Provides guidance when difficult decisions need to be made; creates opportunities for expanded scope of decision making and impact. * Oversees the operation of multiple units within a department by identifying member and operational needs; ensures the management of work assignment completion; translates business strategy into actionable business requirements; ensures products and/or services meet member requirements and expectations while aligning with organizational strategies. Gains cross-functional support for business plans and priorities; assumes responsibility for decision making; sets standards, measures progress, and fosters resolution of escalated issues. Communicates goals and objectives; analyzes resources, costs, and forecasts and incorporates them into business plans; prioritizes and distributes resources. Removes obstacles that impact performance; guides performance and develops contingency plans accordingly; ensures teams accomplish business objectives. * Directs hospital administrative functions to support patient care by: approving timelines, considering the development of strategies with stakeholders to identify factors contributing to business value; developing and reviewing ad hoc reports and workflows, directing department response and assuming accountability for department performance targets; championing short- and long-term operational initiatives and directing program, services, and/or systems development; aligning cross-functional programs including workplace and patient safety, human resources (e.g., recruitment, selection, promoting active recruitment, performance evaluation and management), labor relations, training and development, and quality/risk management issues with KPs mission and values; directing continuous survey readiness activities including mock rounds and mitigating issues to maintain compliance and regulatory standards, and reviewing prepared audit documentation, information, and reports; and overseeing the development of budgets for assigned areas (e.g., branch office, staffing, business services departments) and ensuring overall financial performance meets expectations. * Manages care delivery operations and programs within a twenty-four-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week operational environment by: partnering with physicians and other clinical leaders to align key care delivery initiatives across KP, providing oversight over all workstreams; overseeing the development and implementation of long-term plans, policies, and processes for data-gathering and analysis while ensuring guideline and regulation alignment; driving cross-functional patient management solutions with internal and external leaders; aligning resources in hospital areas to ensure appropriate assignment and utilization; directing multidisciplinary hospital team(s) and holding team(s) accountable for performance; collaborating on and overseeing the design of emergency preparedness programs; adjusting departments emergency preparedness and recovery plans as needed, ensuring managers and staff are trained and understand expectations for during and after an emergency; providing strategic direction to project teams leading initiatives and ensuring implementation, equitable distribution of resources, and delivery on objectives; and overseeing teams responsible for the delivery of nursing services and patient care within a twenty-four-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week operational environment in alignment with cost, quality, and clinical and utilization standards. * Directs improvements to operations and technology processes by: driving internal and external strategic projects designed to achieve goals related to issue remediation and improved quality, service, affordability, and/or operating efficiency; defining standards for clinical teams to identify root causes of escalations, make recommendations, and implement solutions to improve the performance of operations system processes and address quality and safety issues; driving the development of strategic plans with the goal of achieving integrated services across the continuum of care in alignment with enterprise-wide goals; and consulting with senior and executive management to identify and implement relevant performance metrics to monitor the success of strategic improvement projects. * Ensures safe, quality, and standardized care delivery within a twenty-four-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week operational environment by: developing and implementing strategies to support the continuous improvement of the quality and safety of clinical practices, services, and operations for patients and staff; holding managers accountable for maintaining compliance with legal and regulatory requirements (e.g., Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission [TJC], federal, state, and local requirements) updated by governmental and regulatory agencies; and establishing and monitoring outcome objectives including overseeing design and implementation for systems, processes, and methods to evaluate and improve patient care within assigned department and across the continuum of care.
    $102k-132k yearly est. 6d ago
  • Echo Technologist, Moreno Valley, 20 Hours, Part-time, Day Shift

    Kaiser Permanente 4.7company rating

    Kaiser Permanente job in Moreno Valley, CA

    Under the general supervision, performs diagnostic cardiac ultrasounds examinations. Obtains necessary images, prepares study for interpretation by the cardiologist, reviews data and may confer with the appropriate medical personnel. Delineate both normal and abnormal human anatomy as well as pathological conditions of the heart. Assists in interventional procedures such as Transesophageal Echocardiograms, Pericardiocentesis, Cardioversions, Post-surgical repairs. Reviews medical record to identify any significant medical history which may impact the study. Performs other related functions as required, which include but are not limited to maintenance of equipment, supplies, logs, and medical record documentation. Supports philosophies and complies with policies and procedures of the organization and Cardiology Department. Essential Responsibilities: * Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, and applicable state, federal, and local laws. * Performs all echocardiogram procedures, including, but not limited to: * Utilizes ultrasounds modalities of 2D, M-Mod, Strain, 3D Quantification, color flow, and Doppler Testing for visualization of all possible cardiac structures, prosthesis, and pertinent arterial and venous anatomy and flow of blood. * Contrast Transthoracic Echocardiograms (TTE). * Bubble Studies (Agitated Saline) * Exercise Stress Echocardiogram (with or without contrast). * Dobutamine Stress Echocardiogram (with or without contrast). * Complex Adult Congenital Transthoracic Echocardiogram (TTE). * Imaging of complex congenital heart disease requiring surgical intervention (pre & post). * Adult Congenital Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE). * Assist in emergency bedside echo guided procedures, including pericardiocentesis. * Assis in Interventional Echocardiography Proce3dures, including Guided Alcohol Septal Ablation IMPELLA, TAVR, Mitral clip, ASD/PFO closure device, and other related complex devices implanted in the heart. * Valvuloplasty procedures (radiation exposure). * Participate in clinical trials and perform specific research protocol for multiple research studies, including TAVR, Amulet, Nit-Occlud. * Comprehensive echo protocols, including Post LAVAD and MitraClip. * Assists physician with Transesophageal Echocardiogram procedures (TEE). * Selects appropriate transducer and adjust equipment controls according to depth of field. Searches for cardiac pathology moving transducer over heart at varying angles to visualize and record various anatomical areas of heart by way of real time imaging. Evaluates direction and speed of intracardiac blood flow using doppler. Asses cardiac valves for pathology. * Utilizes ultrasonic imaging devices (i.e., transducers, monitors) to produce optimized image quality. * Explain examination, test and medical procedures and purpose of it. Review, explain, and clarify physician orders with patient or parent. * Reviews referrals and past echo if applicable and documents per workflow. * Greets patients and explains procedures; completes medical record documentation; reviews order, referrals, and past echo, if applicable, and documents per workflow for any specified area of focus. * Positions patient to obtain the desired images; manipulates equipment to obtain sufficient quality and quantity of images for diagnostic interpretation. * Completes department specific logs as directed. * Computes recorded data to determine response factors, using computation tables and formulas, and prepares reports for interpretation by cardiologist. * Adjusts and sets-up equipment, checks functionality of equipment, sterilizes probes. Performs minor adjustment on the echocardiogram equipment and arranges for service for any major repairs. * Orders necessary supplies to ensure ongoing utilization of the equipment. * Confers with cardiologist concerning special patients to determine if areas other than those considered standard for a particular problem are to be imaged. * Responds immediately to Stat requests from physicians for patient echocardiogram examinations an relays findings to the referring physician by phone or by transmittal of examination reports. * Completes order in Health Connect. Completes all required documentation in echo system and sends echo for interpretation by cardiologist. * Downloads information/images to digital system. Per department protocol, provides CD copies of images. * Performs EKGs EKG tracing with echocardiogram. * Establishes and maintains courteous and cooperative relations when interacting with all customers. * Provides training to physicians and other Cardiac Sonographers. * Participates in on-call rotation. * Participates in the weekend rotation. * Performs other related duties as required.
    $99k-134k yearly est. 6d ago
  • Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Head and Neck, Per Diem (Palm Desert)

    Kaiser Permanente 4.7company rating

    Kaiser Permanente job in Palm Desert, CA

    Physician Assistants (PA) provide health care services to patients who may have acute episodic conditions or chronic problems, as well as those seeking health evaluation, preventive care and/or education and counseling. Under physician supervision, PAs provide care in areas within KP in primary care or specialty departments consistent with their educational preparation following the Regional Practice Guidelines and Protocols for Ambulatory and Hospital-Based Practice. They perform complete physical examinations, including ordering, interpreting and evaluating diagnostic tests and examinations. Assume on-going responsibility for each patient from discovery of the disorder to recovery. Diagnose and treat both chronic and episodic disorders including complications of otherwise normal processes. Establish and document the health care plan and diagnosis, maintain records of each case that are sufficiently complete for any physician reviewing them to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan. Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members and to customers, contracted providers and vendors. Essential Responsibilities: * Collect subjective data (obtain history). * Collect objective data (perform a physical exam). * Develop an assessment (diagnosis). * Develop and implement a management plan. * Facilitate the referral of patients to the appropriate health facilities, agencies and resources within the community. * Order pharmacologic interventions. * Develop and implement an educational plan. * Plan for appropriate follow-up care. * Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanentes 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 Permanentes policies and procedures.
    $101k-156k yearly est. 7d ago
  • Level III Staff RN (Hospital) - ICU Float

    Kaiser Permanente 4.7company rating

    Kaiser Permanente job in Moreno Valley, CA

    As the leader of the health care team, provides professional nursing care, utilizing the nursing process in accordance with established standards of care, policies, and procedures. Demonstrates performance consistent with the Medical Center Vision, Mission, and Strategic Plan of the organization. Remains flexible to changing systems; is expected to demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice; and treats co-workers, patients, families, and all members of the health care team with dignity and respect. Essential Responsibilities: * Essential Duties: The Registered Nurse demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors: Leadership: Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, and applicable state, federal and local laws. Serves as a leader of the health care team; delegates tasks appropriately, and demonstrates appropriate accountability. Understands own and team members scope of practice and escalates issues as appropriate. Demonstrates professional, supportive behavior. Champions new ideas. Leads and directs others through the change process. Utilizes communication strategies including chain of command and issue escalation, which result in intended outcomes. Participates in problem identification and resolution. Mentors, orients, and coaches others in unit specific operations and patient care activities Shares responsibility and authority with subordinates and holds him/her accountable for performance. Demonstrates ability to problem solve with other departments in order to assist member problem resolution. Prioritizes, delegates, and supervises work assignments appropriately to ensure completion of patient care activities. Complies with regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and standards of practice. * Nursing Process: Develops and/or contributes to the individualized plan of care that reflects assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating the outcomes of that plan. Ensures plan shows multidisciplinary planning, consultation, and education. Ensures plan is reflective of admission or outpatient database, on-going findings, age appropriate care, cultural specific needs, and appropriate acuity. Ensures plan is discussed with patient, family/significant others, and completed in a timely manner. Monitors the patients progress based on the plan. Revises plan on ongoing basis based on patient condition and evaluation of progress. Ensures care meets standards of practice. Ensures effective development and completion of discharge plan including discharge barriers and patient/family education. Ensures that patient clearly understands discharge instructions. In outpatient, identify barriers and needs for patient/family education that will facilitate the outpatient medical management plan. Ensures patient safety related but not limited to, medications and procedures utilizing the five rights; patient falls; decubitus prevention and prevention of nosocomial infections. Ensures optimal pain control and patient comfort; identifies and discusses patient anxieties, fears or concerns regarding patient condition, treatment or discharge. Ensures that patient understands medication purpose, side effects, and administration instructions in the hospital as well as at the time of discharge. * Documentation: Charting is accurate, legible, dated, and timed. Documentation reflects nursing process and interventions and evaluations taken. Utilizes computer systems effectively and efficiently for optimal patient care. Clinical Outcomes: Discusses patient findings and progress toward outcomes with physicians and other members of the health care team. Demonstrates competencies during the probationary period and ongoing completion by departmental competency validation. Make comprehensive nursing decisions based on interpretation of data, assessments, and evaluations of patient outcomes. Participates in departmental performance improvement activities, i.e., planning, measuring/monitoring, assessing, and improving. Workplace Safety: Adherence to Workplace Safety principles and practices. Applies standard precautions; maintains a safe environment for self and others. * Patient Care Experience: Practices customer service standards as defined by the Service Area, Medical Center, and specified department. Promptly answers call lights, alarms, and patient requests. Makes appropriate referrals and facilitates the customers ability to utilize resources. Maintains and protects patient confidentiality Ensures clean, orderly, and functional work environment. Treats all families of patients with courtesy, respect, kindness and compassion. Provides an optimal patient care experience by actively listening to the needs of patients and family members and taking responsibility for meeting those identified needs. Gives patients information in a way they can understand and ensures comprehension. Provides a patient care experience that exceeds members expectations. * Team Commitment: Viewed by others to be an effective team member who is flexible, cooperative, and willing to assist others. Confronts difficult or conflict situations constructively and seeks appropriate assistance. Takes accountability for own actions and accepts constructive criticism. Acts as a resource, preceptor, and mentor to new employees, registry, students, and other team members. Attends all mandatory meetings, in-services and staff meetings as required, actively participates in other departmental professional development. (Requirement may vary for per diem staff). Participates with the assessment of current and future unit learning needs and development of an annual education plan. Keeps self informed of activities on the unit and makes recommendations for change. Adheres to Attendance Program. Reports to assigned area promptly, being present and available for report at beginning of assigned shift. Supports a collaborative Labor-Management Partnership environment through unit based teams. * Fiscal Responsibility: Organizes work to minimize the use of overtime. Identifies and ssists in systems improvement that needs simplification or correction. Utilizes payroll and non-payroll resources to their maximum potential. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and the level of work being performed by the individuals assigned to this position and as such are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. * May be required to work rotating weekends.
    $93k-129k yearly est. 7d ago
  • Radiologic Technologist III, Moreno Valley, Per-Diem, Variable

    Kaiser Permanente 4.7company rating

    Kaiser Permanente job in Moreno Valley, CA

    Under general supervision, operates radiographic equipment, including whole body CT scanners and angiography equipment; develops x-ray film; maintains adequate records; assists physician in fluoroscopic examinations; operates portable x-ray equipment, and follows standard radiation and safety procedures. Essential Responsibilities: + Essential Functions: + Patient Procedures and Activities. Explain test procedures and purpose. Demonstrate equipment for patient. Assist physician during minor surgical procedures, and in developing new techniques and procedures. Assist in obtaining tissue specimens. Assist provider in patient examinations and procedures. Follow standard infection control procedures. Lift patients. Modify treatment techniques which do not require change in physician orders. Monitor and evaluate test readings during procedures. Observe, monitor and evaluate patient condition during and after procedures. Prepare and position patients for diagnostic imagining tests. Respond to emergencies (i.e., stat pages, Code Blue) and stat requests. Shave and apply antiseptic solutions to patient skin areas. Transport patients to/from procedure area. Assist physician with fluoroscopic examinations. Assist in cardiovascular procedures. Develop digital or film images and make prints if applicable. Load and unload imaging film in radiology equipment. Mix and administer barium to patients. Perform whole body CT scans. Take radiographs. Assist physician with inpatient and outpatient pacemaker procedures. Perform radiation safety monitoring. Clean darkroom, procedures room, and work area. Records patient information. Review patient charts to evaluate patients and identify significant conditions. Compile data for Quality Assurance. Complete diagnostic examination requisitions, forms and records, and requisitions for pre-op work. Equipment and Instruments. Check emergency equipment. Restock supplies in examination rooms. Select and set out appropriate tubings and sterile supplies. Set up instruments and surgical trays. Operate radiology equipment, and portable x-ray equipment. Arrange for repair of equipment. Inspect equipment and instruments for damage. Maintain equipment in good working order. Materials and Supplies. Fill requests for equipment and supplies. Maintain and order supplies. Dispose of expendable medical supplies, and of used syringes and contaminated materials. Inventory equipment and supplies. Maintain solutions, chemicals and automatic equipment. Replenish supplies and equipment. Maintain patient information material. Administrative and Other. Instruct radiology students in Radiologic technology. Orient and train new or less experienced personnel. Attend conferences, meetings and in-service training programs. Serve as resource person to co-workers by answering procedural questions and assisting in problem solving. Conduct in service training. Maintain current licensure/certifications, and proficiency in clinical skills. Other Activities and Responsibilities. Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed. Performs other duties as required. Basic Qualifications: Experience + Must have three years recent Radiologic technology experience, including one year of recent experience in whole body computerized tomography. + May substitute on year CT experience with successful completion of the departments formal CT training program. + Technical skills and knowledge required may vary by location and area. + Operates radiographic and/or fluoroscopic equipment as well as film processing equipment. + Note: Education/License/Certification and Qualifications required for Moreno Valley Community Hospital employees acquired through Kaiser Permanentes purchase of Valley Health Systems Moreno Valley Community Hospital: Employees shall meet the minimum position qualifications as listed on their previous Valley Health System job description. Education + N/A License, Certification, Registration + Radiologic Technologist Certificate (California) OR Certified Radiologic Technologist - Diagnostic Radiologic Technology Certificate (California) + Certified Radiologic Technologist - Venipuncture Certificate (California) + Certified Radiologic Technologist - Fluoroscopy Certificate (California) + Radiologic Technologist Certification from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists + Basic Life Support Additional Requirements: + N/A Preferred Qualifications: + N/A Notes: + Will be required to provide a minimum of 10 available shifts per month. + Will be required to work one Major Holiday: Christmas, Thanksgiving, New Years Day and one Minor Holiday: MLK Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day. COMPANY: KAISER TITLE: Radiologic Technologist III, Moreno Valley, Per-Diem, Variable LOCATION: Moreno Valley, California REQNUMBER: 1394053 External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
    $66k-98k yearly est. 7d ago

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