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<source><publisher>Kaiser Permanente Jobs</publisher><publisherurl>http://kp.jobs</publisherurl><lastBuildDate>2012-05-22 16:27:28.695243</lastBuildDate><job><country_short>USA</country_short><city>Fontana</city><description>Title: Home Health RN/PHN - Fontana - Per Diem 2pm-10pm
Location: Fontana, 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 Functions:
The Registered Nurse demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors:
- Leadership
- Nursing Process
- Documentation
- Clinical Outcomes
- Workplace Safety
- Patient Care Experience
- Ensures clean, orderly, and functional work environment
- Team Commitment
- Fiscal Responsibility
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Current CA RN license &amp; AHA BLS.
- One (1)-year recent (within past three 3 years) full-time equivalent experience in a licensed Home Health and/or Hospice agency as an RN/PHN.
- Current California Driver's License and a clear driving record for the past two (2)years.
- Proof of automobile insurance as required by law.</description><date_new>2012-05-19 20:04:50</date_new><country>United States</country><company>Kaiser Permanente</company><title>Home Health RN/PHN - Fontana - Per Diem 2pm-10pm</title><state>California</state><reqid>135217</reqid><state_short>CA</state_short><location>Fontana, CA</location><uid>28818994</uid><url>http://kp.jobs/xml/28818994/job</url></job><job><country_short>USA</country_short><city>Fontana</city><description>Title: Psych Social Worker (Bilingual)
Location: Fontana, CA
The psychiatric social worker is a member of an interdisciplinary team who provides direct assessment, diagnosis formulation, treatment planning, treatment intervention &amp; psycho-education to members and/or family members. Must be familiar with all aspects of psychopathology and recognize the appropriate and timely clinical treatment intervention needed. The psychiatric social worker may work with specific age group as is determined by training and certificate. Must be familiar with and have expertise in a variety of treatment modalities. A major time of the position will be spent in direct patient care.

Essential Functions:
- Competencies: Timely &amp; appropriate assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning &amp; treatment intervention of members.
- Appropriate selection of treatment modality to member's presenting problem.
- Is an effective communicator of clinical material to member &amp; clinical staff.
- Provides high internal &amp; external customer/patient satisfaction.
- Demonstrates expertise in a variety of treatment methodologies.
- Provides appropriate &amp; timely documentation of clinical encounters in member's charts.
- Is knowledgeable of KP &amp; community resources.
- Adheres to all mandated guidelines for patient's clinical care &amp; license
- Maintains license.
- Conduct initial interview w/ Members by eliciting &amp; interpreting the psychological &amp; social meaning of complaints.
- Determines urgency of member's need.
- Provides a professional interpretation of member's presentation &amp; recommends a course of therapeutic action, selects appropriate treatment modality.
- Provides treatment to adults, adolescents, &amp; children.
- Renders appropriate &amp; immediate guidance &amp; therapy for members in crisis or in need of clinical services.
- Maintains written record of therapy, prepares reports &amp; letters; phones, writes &amp; visits (with member permission) social agencies, schools, relatives, and friends to obtain pertinent information.
- Provides clinical consultation in an integrated health care environment regarding family interactions, socio-cultural determinants &amp; community resources
- Provides telephone assessment, counseling, resource information &amp; referrals.
- Proficient in identifying &amp; treating the span of developmental stages.
- Proficient in various treatment modalities including, but not limited to individual, group, family, &amp; child therapy.
- Complies w/ organizational, departmental, state/federal guidelines &amp; all regulatory agency policies &amp; procedures.
- Participates in QM &amp; CQI activities.
Qualifications:
This is a repost of 131156.

Basic Qualifications:
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) Level II.
- Two (2) years of post-graduate experience in a behavioral health setting required.
- Master's degree in a social work required.
- Valid and current California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license or (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)required.
- National Provider Identifier (NPI) required.
- Knowledge of and ability to utilize current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) nomenclature required.

PreferredQualifications:
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Abilityto work in collaborative, multidisciplinary teams, and have excellent customer service skills.
-Ability to work in a Labor/ManagementPartnership environment.

Notes:
- Must pass the bilingual assessment test.
- General education programs to support pediatric and adult weight management, and Psychosocial programs - The work schdule varies some evening hours (1 to 2x weekly) coverage for evening classes.
- Will travel throughtout the Fontana Service Area.
- The position home base will be PC I, but is able to work anywhere it's determined there is a need for education.
- May require Saturdays.
- Must have dependable transportation.
- Will require lifing and moving program supplies that could be up to 50 pounds.</description><date_new>2012-05-12 18:47:27</date_new><country>United States</country><company>Kaiser Permanente</company><title>Psych Social Worker (Bilingual)</title><state>California</state><reqid>133606</reqid><state_short>CA</state_short><location>Fontana, CA</location><uid>28657094</uid><url>http://kp.jobs/xml/28657094/job</url></job><job><country_short>USA</country_short><city>Fontana</city><description>Title: Intern Pharmacist (PD-6321)
Location: Fontana, CA
Under direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist dispenses, compounds, procures, stores &amp; distributes pharmacy products. Consults w/ patients &amp; medical personnel regarding medication therapy. Provides pharmaceutical care for hospitalized or ambulatory patients as assigned. Provides medical personnel &amp; patients w/ medication information &amp; product identification.
Essential Functions:
- Considers the cognitive, physical, emotional &amp; chronological maturation process in the delivery of services to patients of all age groups served
- Assesses data reflective of the patient's status &amp; interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age specific needs &amp; provides pharmaceutical care needed in accordance w/ department policy
- Dispenses, compounds, procures, stores, packages &amp; distributes pharmacy products according to laws, regulations, standards, established policies &amp; procedures &amp; acceptable professional practices; documents responsibility by signing or initialing prescriptions, batch sheets or other forms according to established policies &amp; procedures
- Interviews patients to obtain information regarding medication use, medication allergies &amp; sensitivities; documents the information in the patient's medical record or pharmacy information system when appropriate; advises patients of directions for use, medication storage requirements, importance of compliance, precautions &amp; warnings for medication therapy; advises the patients on the use of related devices &amp; the coordination of medication therapy w/ diet, according to established policies &amp; procedures
- Substitutes for pharmacy personnel as necessary
- Evaluates &amp; resolves, according to established policies &amp; procedures, potential medication therapy problems identifies through any &amp; all available sources, including the patient &amp; pharmacy information system
- Confers w/ medical personnel concerning pharmaceutical care &amp; treatment of patients, related clinical diagnosis, drug combinations &amp; dosage forms, &amp; other factors that might influence the course of treatment &amp; the activity of medications; suggests changes in medication therapy &amp;/or use as appropriate to assure optimum therapeutic results &amp; cost effective prescribing
- Participates in assigned education &amp; training programs; conducts educational programs for pharmacy, other medical personnel &amp; patients
- Participates in quality management programs
- Evaluates an manages the medication therapy of hospitalized or ambulatory patients as assigned to assure optimum therapeutic results &amp; cost effective prescribing
- Makes recommendations to management regarding systems or operational improvements to enhance services provided by the department
- Checks equipment used to prepare &amp; dispense medications for proper functioning; reports deficiencies to appropriate personnel
- Maintains work area &amp; equipment in an organized &amp; clean condition; maintains a safe, secure &amp; efficient work environment
- Answers &amp; makes telephone calls, consistent w/ assigned duties in accordance w/ telephone access standards
- Exemplifies pharmacy's mission &amp; the organizations vision by contributing to the health &amp; satisfaction of members by providing appropriate medications, information &amp; professional services in a helpful, caring, courteous, &amp; efficient manner
- Performs other duties as required
- Note: Specific duties may vary depending on pharmacy location
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Must be licensed as an Intern Pharmacist by the State of California
- Excellent verbal &amp; written English-speaking communication skills
- Knowledge of Federal &amp; State laws, regulations &amp; standards regarding the provision of pharmaceutical services
- Ability to extract pertinent information from the patient or other sources &amp; relate it to the patient's medical management plan
- Ability to learn &amp; operate pharmacy computer systems &amp; other equipment
- Ability to either type medication labels or type/possess keyboard skill 30 WPM
- Requires standing for long periods of time, read fine print, communicate w/ co-workers &amp; patients, lift/transport 1-50lbs, light to moderate carrying, pulling, pushing, walking, frequent bending, stooping &amp; reaching
MUST PASS BACKGROUND CHECK

Notes:
- Work schedule and scheduled hours to vary as required
- Must be willing to work at multiple locations within the Fontana Area.
- PR# PD-6321</description><date_new>2012-05-11 19:43:35</date_new><country>United States</country><company>Kaiser Permanente</company><title>Intern Pharmacist (PD-6321)</title><state>California</state><reqid>133712</reqid><state_short>CA</state_short><location>Fontana, CA</location><uid>28639328</uid><url>http://kp.jobs/xml/28639328/job</url></job><job><country_short>USA</country_short><city>Fontana</city><description>Title: Intern Pharmacist (PD-6322)
Location: Fontana, CA
Under direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist dispenses, compounds, procures, stores &amp; distributes pharmacy products. Consults w/ patients &amp; medical personnel regarding medication therapy. Provides pharmaceutical care for hospitalized or ambulatory patients as assigned. Provides medical personnel &amp; patients w/ medication information &amp; product identification.
Essential Functions:
- Considers the cognitive, physical, emotional &amp; chronological maturation process in the delivery of services to patients of all age groups served
- Assesses data reflective of the patient's status &amp; interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age specific needs &amp; provides pharmaceutical care needed in accordance w/ department policy
- Dispenses, compounds, procures, stores, packages &amp; distributes pharmacy products according to laws, regulations, standards, established policies &amp; procedures &amp; acceptable professional practices; documents responsibility by signing or initialing prescriptions, batch sheets or other forms according to established policies &amp; procedures
- Interviews patients to obtain information regarding medication use, medication allergies &amp; sensitivities; documents the information in the patient's medical record or pharmacy information system when appropriate; advises patients of directions for use, medication storage requirements, importance of compliance, precautions &amp; warnings for medication therapy; advises the patients on the use of related devices &amp; the coordination of medication therapy w/ diet, according to established policies &amp; procedures
- Substitutes for pharmacy personnel as necessary
- Evaluates &amp; resolves, according to established policies &amp; procedures, potential medication therapy problems identifies through any &amp; all available sources, including the patient &amp; pharmacy information system
- Confers w/ medical personnel concerning pharmaceutical care &amp; treatment of patients, related clinical diagnosis, drug combinations &amp; dosage forms, &amp; other factors that might influence the course of treatment &amp; the activity of medications; suggests changes in medication therapy &amp;/or use as appropriate to assure optimum therapeutic results &amp; cost effective prescribing
- Participates in assigned education &amp; training programs; conducts educational programs for pharmacy, other medical personnel &amp; patients
- Participates in quality management programs
- Evaluates an manages the medication therapy of hospitalized or ambulatory patients as assigned to assure optimum therapeutic results &amp; cost effective prescribing
- Makes recommendations to management regarding systems or operational improvements to enhance services provided by the department
- Checks equipment used to prepare &amp; dispense medications for proper functioning; reports deficiencies to appropriate personnel
- Maintains work area &amp; equipment in an organized &amp; clean condition; maintains a safe, secure &amp; efficient work environment
- Answers &amp; makes telephone calls, consistent w/ assigned duties in accordance w/ telephone access standards
- Exemplifies pharmacy's mission &amp; the organizations vision by contributing to the health &amp; satisfaction of members by providing appropriate medications, information &amp; professional services in a helpful, caring, courteous, &amp; efficient manner
- Performs other duties as required
- Note: Specific duties may vary depending on pharmacy location
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Must be licensed as an Intern Pharmacist by the State of California
- Excellent verbal &amp; written English-speaking communication skills
- Knowledge of Federal &amp; State laws, regulations &amp; standards regarding the provision of pharmaceutical services
- Ability to extract pertinent information from the patient or other sources &amp; relate it to the patient's medical management plan
- Ability to learn &amp; operate pharmacy computer systems &amp; other equipment
- Ability to either type medication labels or type/possess keyboard skill 30 WPM
- Requires standing for long periods of time, read fine print, communicate w/ co-workers &amp; patients, lift/transport 1-50lbs, light to moderate carrying, pulling, pushing, walking, frequent bending, stooping &amp; reaching
MUST PASS BACKGROUND CHECK

Notes:
- Work schedule and scheduled hours to vary as required
- Must be willing to work at multiple locations within the Fontana Area.
- PR# PD-6322</description><date_new>2012-05-11 19:43:35</date_new><country>United States</country><company>Kaiser Permanente</company><title>Intern Pharmacist (PD-6322)</title><state>California</state><reqid>133709</reqid><state_short>CA</state_short><location>Fontana, CA</location><uid>28639329</uid><url>http://kp.jobs/xml/28639329/job</url></job><job><country_short>USA</country_short><city>Fontana</city><description>Title: Lifestyle Educator II (Lamaze) - Per Diem
Location: Fontana, CA
Facilitates monitors &amp; evaluates specific lifestyle &amp; behavior changes that contribute to the improvement of health by providing group &amp; individual counseling, &amp; instruction to health plan members &amp; others.

Essential Functions:
- Facilitates behavior/education change groups and/or individual consulting established within theory-based practice
- Identifies educational and behavior change needs of patients by assessing patient supplied data, medical records, and other health data
- Implements instructional objectives and counseling strategies based upon needs assessments
- Provides individual short term or long term counseling to promote or maintain behavior change
- Serves as a patient advocate in the coordination and delivery of services both within the organization and the community
- Tracks, evaluates and documents patient progress towards identified goals
- Provides in-services and training to staff members, as assigned
- Consults with medical professionals, psycho-social professionals, other educators and managers regarding patient care issues
- Prepares reports, grants, proposals and documentation, as assigned
- Provides input into the development and modification for program curriculum, support materials and activities
- NOTE: Must be able to work flexible hours, evening hours as required
- PAY RATE: Scale
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Two (2) years of experience in health education or counseling preferred.
- Experience facilitating groups.
- Master's degree or above in area of instruction or related field.
- Ability to assist in the design, implementation and evaluation of appropriate educational strategies related to patient diagnosis and treatment.
- Knowledge of educational psychology, behavior change and adult learning theory, educational methodologies, and organizational behavior.
- Ability to establish rapport with patients and affect continued positive change relating to improved health and lifestyle.
- Demonstrated ability to apply effective communication skills both in individual and group environments. This includes demonstration of exceptional written and verbal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
 - Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator or other childbirth training certification highly preferred.
 - Experience developing lifestyle/health education curriculum, etc.
 - Previous experience as a lead or supervisor over other lifestyle/health educators

Notes:
- Lamaze-Childbirth preparation classes.</description><date_new>2012-05-11 19:43:32</date_new><country>United States</country><company>Kaiser Permanente</company><title>Lifestyle Educator II (Lamaze) - Per Diem</title><state>California</state><reqid>133131</reqid><state_short>CA</state_short><location>Fontana, CA</location><uid>28639319</uid><url>http://kp.jobs/xml/28639319/job</url></job><job><country_short>USA</country_short><city>Fontana</city><description>Title: Lifestyle Educator I (Lamaze) - Per Diem
Location: Fontana, CA
Facilitates monitors &amp; evaluates specific lifestyle &amp; behavior changes that contribute to the improvement of health by providing group &amp; individual counseling &amp; instruction to health plan members &amp; others.
Essential Functions:
- Facilitates behavior/education change groups and/or individual consulting established within theory-based practice.
- Identifies education &amp; needs of patients.
- Implements instructional objectives &amp; counseling strategies based upon need assessments.
- May track, evaluate, &amp; document patient progress towards identified goals.
- May provide individual short term or long term counseling to promote or maintain behavior change.
- Serves as a patient advocate in the coordination &amp; delivery of services both within the organization &amp; the community.
- Provides in-services &amp; training to staff members, as assigned.
- Prepares reports as assigned.
- Provides input into the development &amp; modification of program curriculum, support materials &amp; activities.
- NOTE: Must be able to work flexible hours, evening hours as required.
- PAY RATE: Scale.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- One (1) year of experience in education or counseling, preferred.
- Previous teaching experience preferred.
- Bachelor's degree, certification and/or equivalent experience in area of instruction or related field.
- Demonstrated ability to utilize interpersonal, written, &amp; verbal communication skills &amp; group facilitator/process skills.
- Computer literacy preferred.
- Knowledge of educational psychology, behavior change, adult learning theory, educational methodologies, &amp; organization behavior.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator or other childbirth training certification highly preferred.
- Computer skills to include Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Notes:
- Lamaze-Childbirth Preparation Class.</description><date_new>2012-05-11 19:43:32</date_new><country>United States</country><company>Kaiser Permanente</company><title>Lifestyle Educator I (Lamaze) - Per Diem</title><state>California</state><reqid>133132</reqid><state_short>CA</state_short><location>Fontana, CA</location><uid>28639320</uid><url>http://kp.jobs/xml/28639320/job</url></job><job><country_short>USA</country_short><city>Fontana</city><description>Title: Case Mgr Utilization RN
Location: Fontana, CA
Works collaboratively w/ an MD to coordinate &amp; screen for the appropriateness of admissions and continued stays. Makes recommendations to the physicians for alternate levels of care when the patient does not meet the medical necessity for Inpt hospitalization. Interacts with the family, patient &amp; other disciplines to coordinate a safe &amp; acceptable discharge plan. Functions as an indirect caregiver, patient advocate &amp; manages patients in the most cost effective way without compromising quality. Transfers stable non-members to planned Health care facilities.
Essential Functions:
- Plans, develops, assesses &amp; evaluates care provided to members.
- Collaborates w/ physicians, other members of the multidisciplinary health care team &amp; patient/family in the development, implementation &amp; documentation of appropriate, individualized plans of care to ensure continuity, quality &amp; appropriate resource use.
- Assesses high risk patients in need of post-hospital care planning.
- Develops &amp; coordinates the implementation of a discharge plan to meet patient's identified needs; communicates the plan to physicians, patient, family/caregivers, staff &amp; appropriate community agencies.
- Reviews, monitors, evaluates &amp; coordinates the patient's hospital stay to assure that all appropriate &amp; essential svcs are delivered timely &amp; efficiently.
- Participates in the Bed Huddles &amp; carries out recommendations congruent w/ the patient's needs.
- Coordinates the interdisciplinary approach to providing continuity of care, including utilization mgmt, transfer coordination, discharge planning, &amp; obtaining all authorizations/approvals as needed for outside svcs for patients/ families.
- Conducts daily clinical reviews for utilization/quality mgmt activities based on guidelines/standards for patients in a variety of settings, including outpt, ER, inpt &amp; non-KFH facilities.
- Acts as a liaison between inpt facility &amp; referral facilities/agencies &amp; provides case mgmt to patients referred.
- Refers patients to community resources to meet post-hospital needs.
- Coordinates transfer of patients to appropriate facilities; maintains &amp; provides required documentation.
- Adheres to internal &amp; external regulatory &amp; accreditation requirements &amp; compliance guidelines including but not limited to: JCAHO, DHS, HCFA, CMS, DMHC, NCQA &amp; DOL.
- Educates members of the healthcare team concerning their roles &amp; responsibilities in the discharge planning process &amp; appropriate use of resources.
- Provides patients w/ education to assist w/ their discharge &amp; help them cope w/ psychological problems related to acute &amp; chronic illness.
- Reviews, analyses &amp; identifies utilization patterns &amp; trends, problems or inappropriate utilization of resources &amp; participates in the collection &amp; analysis of data for special studies, projects, planning, or for routine utilization monitoring activities.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum two years clinical experience as an RN in an acute care setting required.
- Bachelor's degree in nursing or healthcare related field preferred or current equivalent related work experience.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
- Current and valid California RN license required.
- Demonstrated ability to utilize/apply the general and specialized principles, practices, techniques and methods of utilization review/management, discharge planning and case management.
- Working knowledge of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards (TJC, Medicare, Medi-Cal, etc.).
- Demonstrated ability to utilize written and verbal communication, interpersonal, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.


Preferred Qualifications:
- Two to three (2-3) years of critical care experience.
- Current Drivers License
- Current BLS certificate
- BSN to Masters
- CM Certificate
- Basic computer skills to include Word and Powerpoint.


Notes:
- Variable Days and Hours with rotating weekends.
- Will be cross-trained to provide case management in the inpatient and ED setting at 9961 Sierra Ave, Fontana.
- May also be cross-trained to provide coverage for Outside Utilization.
- Will be trained to assist with Medi-Cal TARs and Utilization quality review.
- May be required to travel to offsite locations for trainings or meetings.</description><date_new>2012-05-10 19:08:19</date_new><country>United States</country><company>Kaiser Permanente</company><title>Case Mgr Utilization RN</title><state>California</state><reqid>134846</reqid><state_short>CA</state_short><location>Fontana, CA</location><uid>28606802</uid><url>http://kp.jobs/xml/28606802/job</url></job><job><country_short>USA</country_short><city>Fontana</city><description>Title: Case Mgr Utilization RN
Location: Fontana, CA
Works collaboratively w/ an MD to coordinate &amp; screen for the appropriateness of admissions and continued stays. Makes recommendations to the physicians for alternate levels of care when the patient does not meet the medical necessity for Inpt hospitalization. Interacts with the family, patient &amp; other disciplines to coordinate a safe &amp; acceptable discharge plan. Functions as an indirect caregiver, patient advocate &amp; manages patients in the most cost effective way without compromising quality. Transfers stable non-members to planned Health care facilities.
Essential Functions:
- Plans, develops, assesses &amp; evaluates care provided to members.
- Collaborates w/ physicians, other members of the multidisciplinary health care team &amp; patient/family in the development, implementation &amp; documentation of appropriate, individualized plans of care to ensure continuity, quality &amp; appropriate resource use.
- Assesses high risk patients in need of post-hospital care planning.
- Develops &amp; coordinates the implementation of a discharge plan to meet patient's identified needs; communicates the plan to physicians, patient, family/caregivers, staff &amp; appropriate community agencies.
- Reviews, monitors, evaluates &amp; coordinates the patient's hospital stay to assure that all appropriate &amp; essential svcs are delivered timely &amp; efficiently.
- Participates in the Bed Huddles &amp; carries out recommendations congruent w/ the patient's needs.
- Coordinates the interdisciplinary approach to providing continuity of care, including utilization mgmt, transfer coordination, discharge planning, &amp; obtaining all authorizations/approvals as needed for outside svcs for patients/ families.
- Conducts daily clinical reviews for utilization/quality mgmt activities based on guidelines/standards for patients in a variety of settings, including outpt, ER, inpt &amp; non-KFH facilities.
- Acts as a liaison between inpt facility &amp; referral facilities/agencies &amp; provides case mgmt to patients referred.
- Refers patients to community resources to meet post-hospital needs.
- Coordinates transfer of patients to appropriate facilities; maintains &amp; provides required documentation.
- Adheres to internal &amp; external regulatory &amp; accreditation requirements &amp; compliance guidelines including but not limited to: JCAHO, DHS, HCFA, CMS, DMHC, NCQA &amp; DOL.
- Educates members of the healthcare team concerning their roles &amp; responsibilities in the discharge planning process &amp; appropriate use of resources.
- Provides patients w/ education to assist w/ their discharge &amp; help them cope w/ psychological problems related to acute &amp; chronic illness.
- Reviews, analyses &amp; identifies utilization patterns &amp; trends, problems or inappropriate utilization of resources &amp; participates in the collection &amp; analysis of data for special studies, projects, planning, or for routine utilization monitoring activities.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum two years clinical experience as an RN in an acute care setting required.
- Bachelor's degree in nursing or healthcare related field preferred or current equivalent related work experience.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
- Current and valid California RN license required.
- Demonstrated ability to utilize/apply the general and specialized principles, practices, techniques and methods of utilization review/management, discharge planning and case management.
- Working knowledge of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards (TJC, Medicare, Medi-Cal, etc.).
- Demonstrated ability to utilize written and verbal communication, interpersonal, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.


Preferred Qualifications:
- Two to three (2-3) years of critical care experience preferred.
- Current Drivers License
- Current BLS certificate
- BSN to Masters
- CM Certificate
- Basic computer skills to include Word and Powerpoint.


Notes:
- Variable Days and Hours with rotating weekends.
- Will be cross-trained to provide case management in the inpatient and ED setting at 9961 Sierra Ave, Fontana.
- May also be cross-trained to provide coverage for Outside Utilization.
- Will be trained to assist with Medi-Cal TARs and Utilization quality review.
- May be required to travel to offsite locations for trainings or meetings.</description><date_new>2012-05-10 19:08:19</date_new><country>United States</country><company>Kaiser Permanente</company><title>Case Mgr Utilization RN</title><state>California</state><reqid>134856</reqid><state_short>CA</state_short><location>Fontana, CA</location><uid>28606805</uid><url>http://kp.jobs/xml/28606805/job</url></job><job><country_short>USA</country_short><city>Fontana</city><description>Title: Asst Dir Diag Imag Svs
Location: Fontana, CA
In a larger department, manages the daily operations of assigned areas/modalities or assists the Director in managing the daily operations of a smaller department. Either role/function is in a full service inpatient and outpatient diagnostic imaging department at one acute care medical center (7 days, 24 hours) which usually includes radiology, MRI, CT, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, IR, mammography, and imaging files. Manages all administrative, clinical, technical, and clerical operations of the assigned areas to ensure quality, access, patient care, and budget goals are achieved. Provides Diagnostic Imaging Services which are integrated with departmental, service line, and organizational/strategic goals and objectives.
Essential Functions:
- Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, and applicable state, federal and local laws.
- Assists the Diagnostic Imaging Services Director in meeting the clinical needs of physicians, staff and members, as well as developing a strategy to integrate diagnostic imaging services.
- Manages the daily operations of assigned areas, or assists the Director in managing daily operations of a small department by maintaining appropriate schedules (both staffing and patient), and monitoring performance improvement, safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
- Participates in the planning of major facilities construction/renovation projects to ensure the safe and effective placement of imaging equipment and efficiency of operations.
- Ensures equipment and procedures are safe, functional, and capable of meeting the diagnostic needs of the medical staff in a timely manner.
- Develops and monitors payroll and non-payroll budgets for the assigned areas.
- Identifies opportunities to reduce costs and implements appropriate actions, policies, and procedures.
- Manages union supervisors and staff and resolves human resources, labor relations, employee, and safety issues.
- Selects and trains technical and administrative imaging staff.
- Monitors staff performance and participates with the Chief and Director in the development of competencies, performance standards, and imaging protocols/standards.
- Develops and implements a plan for equipment procurement, maintenance, and replacement.
- Keeps abreast of new developments in diagnostic imaging technology and makes recommendations on the acquisition and implementation of new technology.
- Accountable for adherence to state and federal rules and regulations on safety and quality assurance.
- Ensures compliance with JCAHO, MQSA, federal, state, and local agencies.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Previous recent (within three (3) years of hire date) supervisory experience in a full service imaging department in an acute care medical center required.
- Prior clinical experience(three (3) - five (5)years)as a staff technologist in a diagnostic imaging modality.
- Previous experience managing in a union environment strongly preferred.
- Working knowledge and experience in a high volume imaging department preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Radiologic Technology or other imaging discipline, Health Care, Business or Health Services Administration OR equivalent experience required.
- Certification as Radiologic Technologist (CRT), Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) or American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills, labor relations and human relations skills essential.
- Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory standards required.
- Computer and standard software package skills required.</description><date_new>2012-05-09 19:12:17</date_new><country>United States</country><company>Kaiser Permanente</company><title>Asst Dir Diag Imag Svs</title><state>California</state><reqid>134747</reqid><state_short>CA</state_short><location>Fontana, CA</location><uid>28576543</uid><url>http://kp.jobs/xml/28576543/job</url></job><job><country_short>USA</country_short><city>Fontana</city><description>Title: Physician Comp Analyst
Location: Fontana, CA
Conducts data collection &amp; analysis involved in making recommendations regarding physician base salary program. Works w/ Asst. Dir., Permanente Compensation to ensure physicians are paid in a timely &amp; accurate manner. Recommends program &amp; system solutions to address changing needs of the department. Provides compensation support through survey participation &amp; analysis, assembling compensation packages, conducting analyses requested by the Board of Directors (BOD) &amp; Medical Directors.
Provides analytical support to Area Medical Director, Medical Group Administrator, AAMDs and AMGAs as needed.
Essential Functions:
- Administers &amp; implements pay practices approved by the Medical Group BOD
- Ensures appropriate interpretation of pay practices &amp; BOD rules
- Assists w/ the operation &amp; enhancement of the physician personnel systems
- Works w/ area payroll coordinator(s) to ensure personnel actions are documented &amp; entered correctly
- Maintains the physician HR/payroll database
- Monitors integrity of data
- Reviews audit/kick-out/exception reports for accuracy
- Makes necessary corrections on system
- May produce management reports
- Researches issues, questions using historical files &amp; makes recommendations based on analysis
- Responds to physician inquiries regarding salaries, deductions, overtime pay, etc
- Researches &amp; reconciles discrepancies on physician paychecks &amp; direct deposits
- Participates in the development &amp; implementation of new systems &amp; databases relating to physician compensation
- Resolves data processing problems; works w/ IT for programming support
- Interprets, documents, &amp; communicates physician payroll policies to physicians &amp; management
- Recommends clarification of policy problems
- Performs compensation functions such as: implementing/administration of physician compensation programs, assembling of compensation packages, participating in salary surveys &amp; analyzing survey data, providing analytic support on compensation projects
- Applies knowledge of BOD rules in making recommendations on salary determination issues such as starting salaries, promotional increases, transfers, &amp; other base pay-related issues
- Acts as an expert resource to area payroll coordinators &amp; compensation support staff regarding Board approved policies, pay practices, &amp; system issues
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
 - Three (3) - five (5) years of progressive experience in compensation/ personnel/ payroll areas
 - Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, in Business Administration or related field
 - Knowledge of compensation, payroll tax and related government regulations preferred
 - Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and internal control concepts preferred
 - Proficiency with in-house mainframe or PC payroll system and a variety of software applications
 - Effective communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
 - Good working knowledge of PeopleSoft and/or other HRIS applications/systems
 - A tech-savvy individual possessing the ability to learn new applications/systems quickly
 - The ability to communicate well with all levels of professional staff
 - A strong work ethic and a service-oriented work demeanor
 - Good working knowledge of MS Office, specifically Excel (pivot tables, worksheet manipulation, reporting tools) and familiarity with Access
 - Experience working in a healthcare environment and in dealing with physicians, associates, partners, per diems and other non-physician healthcare leaders
Notes:
- Work location is 9985 Sierra Ave, Fontana CA
- Will include travel between Fontana Medical Center &amp; Ontario Medical Center</description><date_new>2012-05-05 18:32:07</date_new><country>United States</country><company>Kaiser Permanente</company><title>Physician Comp Analyst</title><state>California</state><reqid>134426</reqid><state_short>CA</state_short><location>Fontana, CA</location><uid>28464542</uid><url>http://kp.jobs/xml/28464542/job</url></job><job><country_short>USA</country_short><city>Fontana</city><description>Title: Ombudsman/Mediator
Location: Fontana, CA
The HealthCare Ombudsman/Mediator functions as a trained alternative dispute professional offering patients, family members, staff and providers a conflict management program to resolve patient/ provider healthcare disputes early and quickly thereby improving patient safety and reducing the costs of health care dispute resolution. Serves as a trusted and informal information resource, communication channel, complaint handler, facilitator, consultant and practitioner for dispute resolution. Acts to seek fair and equitable solutions to patient/provider problems and for suggesting dispute resolution processes for addressing and managing conflicts and for policy and procedural changes. Brings issues to senior leadership to address care delivery improvement efforts. Promotes effective relationships/communication between patients and providers.

Essential Functions:
- Program Implementation: Implements the healthcare ombudsman/mediator (HCOM) program.
- Establishes annual workplan and performance metrics to demonstrate program effectiveness, including but not limited to: patient and provider satisfaction, cost savings, cost avoidance in lawsuits averted, increased productivity, savings in management time, increased personnel resources and the promotion of patient safety initiatives.
- Develops and implements an on-going communications program, including informational materials for patients and family, staff training and awareness building and materials for external audiences.
- Patient/Provider/Staff Ombudsman/ Mediator Process: Serves as a dispute resolution practitioner whose major function is to provide confidential and informal assistance to patients and providers in resolving patient care issues, which includes the following.
- Receives inquiries for dispute resolution, listens impartially and questions the patient/staff to help put the problem into perspective.
- Conducts informal fact-finding and gathers information, including any general background information that may be helpful to understand the overall context of the dispute and assesses the overall gravity of the situation, and meets with the parties to discuss issues.
- Based on an analysis of the situation, recommends options to assist the parties in the resolution of their dispute,.
- Serves as an impartial and independent third party for clients, focusing upon patient care issues.
- Facilitates contact with other appropriate local/regional departments as necessary (e.g. Legal or Member Services)
- Collaboration and Problem Solving:
- Develops collaborative relationships within the Medical Center and Regional departments to provide and facilitate a fair, open and creative atmosphere.
- Provides feedback to senior management by tracking and analyzing types of patient and provider concerns, and in collaboration with appropriate stakeholder groups.
- Identifies opportunities for improvement to policies and practices which contribute to systemic conflicts, concerns and complaints.
- Provides internal consulting services to providers on communication and dispute resolution strategies, designed to improve individual and organizational effectiveness
- Analysis and Reporting:
- Maintains data set to support the evaluation of the effectiveness of the program.
- Analyzes aggregate data/information from HCOM case experience concerning patterns of complaints.
- Identifies and informs upper management of patterns and trends affecting patient care.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Masters degree in business, health care, public administration or related field desired.
- Clinical or hospital/healthcare background (usually 10+ years) required.
- Extensive (usually 10+ years) progressive experience in clinical or management roles in a health plan or multi-faceted health care system desired.
- Evidence of having taken and passed a 40 or more hour Ombudsman training course or equivalent experience (usually 100+ cases) or take and pass a 40 hour or more Ombudsman training course within the first 90 days of employment.
- Evidence of having taken and passed a 40 hour or more Mediation course or equivalent experience (usually 100+ cases) or take and pass a 40 or more hour Mediation training course within the first 90 days of employment.
- Knowledge of relevant healthcare regulations (including HIPAA), accreditory standards, Ombudsman &amp; Mediator Code of Ethics and state tort system (as it relates to medical malpractice).
- Demonstrated ability to work with difficult situations with multiple interests/parties involved.
- Demonstrated analytical/data management skills.
- Demonstrated program development expertise (strategic direction, work planning, communications, and implementation).
- Demonstrated excellent written and presentation communication skills.
- Demonstrated expertise in interpersonal skills, including active listening and relationship/trust/consensus building.
- Knowledge of KP preferred.


Notes:
- Flexibility to travel to various KP and/or contracted facilities within the coverage area, as applicable, to conduct HCOM responsibilities.
- Flexibility to travel to various locations across the program for training, advanced training, workshops, and presentations.</description><date_new>2012-04-20 19:41:01</date_new><country>United States</country><company>Kaiser Permanente</company><title>Ombudsman/Mediator</title><state>California</state><reqid>132087</reqid><state_short>CA</state_short><location>Fontana, CA</location><uid>28038219</uid><url>http://kp.jobs/xml/28038219/job</url></job><job><country_short>USA</country_short><city>Fontana</city><description>Title: Drug Education Coordinator - (PD-6312)
Location: Fontana, CA
In conjunction with the COM, the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Chief, coordinates and manages pharmaceutical education for identified locations for clinic, hospital, and contracted providers. In conjunction with the Pharmacy Services Manager, coordinates on-going pharmaceutical education and training for pharmacy personnel. Provides performance feedback to providers and personnel regarding clinical outcomes, cost effectiveness, and member service in the delivery of pharmaceutical care.

Essential Functions:
- Works collaboratively with the P&amp;T Chief and the medical staff to coordinate pharmaceutical education for providers and staff.
- Attends inpatient and outpatient P&amp;T committee meetings.
- Assists in the development and implementation of identified CSA initiatives.
- Provides training, analytical support, and on-going performance feedback to providers and staff regarding those initiative outcomes.
- Analyzes prescribing practices for identified locations and/or the CSA to identify, develop, implement, and evaluate effective techniques to favorably influence such prescribing practices.
- Provides on-going communication to providers and staff regarding recent innovations in pharmaceutical practice, drug cost issues, clinical outcomes issues, etc., via presentations, newsletter information, formal utilization review, and one-on-one conversations.
- May supervise staff pharmacists with responsibility for managing cost containment/ conversion programs, to include annual evaluation of performance.
- Ensures that region-wide drug conversion and cost containment programs are implemented.
- Serves as a staff resource person/trainer for the pharmacist clinical role expansion.
- Assists CSA pharmacy management in on-going improvement of the delivery of pharmaceutical care to members.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in pharmacy.
- Pharm. D. preferred.
- Current Licensure as a pharmacist in California.
- Two (2) - three (3) years of previous clinical experience in a comparable pharmaceutical setting.
- Pharmaceutical and medical knowledge necessary to effectively discuss drug therapy issues with physicians and pharmacists required.
- Expertise in drug utilization review preferred.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills required.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others.
- Demonstrated self-initiative and innovation.
- Working knowledge of applicable state and federal pharmacy regulations.
- Outstanding analytical skills required.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Notes:
- PR# PD-6312
- Work schedule to vary as required
- Travel within the Service Area, Region and State.</description><date_new>2012-04-18 20:28:29</date_new><country>United States</country><company>Kaiser Permanente</company><title>Drug Education Coordinator - (PD-6312)</title><state>California</state><reqid>131799</reqid><state_short>CA</state_short><location>Fontana, CA</location><uid>27983227</uid><url>http://kp.jobs/xml/27983227/job</url></job><job><country_short>USA</country_short><city>Fontana</city><description>Title: Case Mgr Utilization RN
Location: Fontana, CA
Works collaboratively w/ an MD to coordinate &amp; screen for the appropriateness of admissions and continued stays. Makes recommendations to the physicians for alternate levels of care when the patient does not meet the medical necessity for Inpt hospitalization. Interacts with the family, patient &amp; other disciplines to coordinate a safe &amp; acceptable discharge plan. Functions as an indirect caregiver, patient advocate &amp; manages patients in the most cost effective way without compromising quality. Transfers stable non-members to planned Health care facilities.
Essential Functions:
- Plans, develops, assesses &amp; evaluates care provided to members.
- Collaborates w/ physicians, other members of the multidisciplinary health care team &amp; patient/family in the development, implementation &amp; documentation of appropriate, individualized plans of care to ensure continuity, quality &amp; appropriate resource use.
- Assesses high risk patients in need of post-hospital care planning.
- Develops &amp; coordinates the implementation of a discharge plan to meet patient's identified needs; communicates the plan to physicians, patient, family/caregivers, staff &amp; appropriate community agencies.
- Reviews, monitors, evaluates &amp; coordinates the patient's hospital stay to assure that all appropriate &amp; essential svcs are delivered timely &amp; efficiently.
- Participates in the Bed Huddles &amp; carries out recommendations congruent w/ the patient's needs.
- Coordinates the interdisciplinary approach to providing continuity of care, including utilization mgmt, transfer coordination, discharge planning, &amp; obtaining all authorizations/approvals as needed for outside svcs for patients/ families.
- Conducts daily clinical reviews for utilization/quality mgmt activities based on guidelines/standards for patients in a variety of settings, including outpt, ER, inpt &amp; non-KFH facilities.
- Acts as a liaison between inpt facility &amp; referral facilities/agencies &amp; provides case mgmt to patients referred.
- Refers patients to community resources to meet post-hospital needs.
- Coordinates transfer of patients to appropriate facilities; maintains &amp; provides required documentation.
- Adheres to internal &amp; external regulatory &amp; accreditation requirements &amp; compliance guidelines including but not limited to: JCAHO, DHS, HCFA, CMS, DMHC, NCQA &amp; DOL.
- Educates members of the healthcare team concerning their roles &amp; responsibilities in the discharge planning process &amp; appropriate use of resources.
- Provides patients w/ education to assist w/ their discharge &amp; help them cope w/ psychological problems related to acute &amp; chronic illness.
- Reviews, analyses &amp; identifies utilization patterns &amp; trends, problems or inappropriate utilization of resources &amp; participates in the collection &amp; analysis of data for special studies, projects, planning, or for routine utilization monitoring activities.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum two years clinical experience as an RN in an acute care setting required.
- Bachelor's degree in nursing or healthcare related field preferred or current equivalent related work experience.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
- Current and valid California RN license required.
- Demonstrated ability to utilize/apply the general and specialized principles, practices, techniques and methods of utilization review/management, discharge planning and case management.
- Working knowledge of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards (JCAHO, Medicare, Medi-Cal, etc.).
- Demonstrated ability to utilize written and verbal communication, interpersonal, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
- BLS / CPR certified.
- Emergency Room Experience
- Previous Clinical Experience (minimum two [2] - three [3] years) in an acute medical center.
- Previous experience in UM, Discharge Planning and or Case Management.
- Demonstrate ability to utilize written and verbal communication, interpersonal, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Collaborates with and provides direction to the physician, other members of the multidisciplinary health care team and patient / family in the development, implementation and documentation of appropriate, individualized plans of care to ensure continuity, quality and appropriate resource use.
- Per established protocols, reports any incidence of unusual occurrences related to quality, risk and / or patient safety which are identified during case review or other activities.
- Independently identifies and assesses high-risk patients in need of post-hospital care and follow-up, using UM criteria, guidelines, high risk screens, clinical judgments, etc as appropriate.
- Able to multi-task in a fast paced environment.


Notes:
- This is an on-call position; schedule / days / hours may vary.
- Work hours will vary between 9:00 pm - 7:30 am.</description><date_new>2012-04-14 01:51:40</date_new><country>United States</country><company>Kaiser Permanente</company><title>Case Mgr Utilization RN</title><state>California</state><reqid>131152</reqid><state_short>CA</state_short><location>Fontana, CA</location><uid>27890842</uid><url>http://kp.jobs/xml/27890842/job</url></job><job><country_short>USA</country_short><city>Fontana</city><description>Title: Home Health RN/PHN - Fontana - Pall Care - PT 12p - 830p
Location: Fontana, 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 Functions:
The Registered Nurse demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors:
- Leadership
- Nursing Process
- Documentation
- Clinical Outcomes
- Workplace Safety
- Patient Care Experience
- Ensures clean, orderly, and functional work environment
- Team Commitment
- Fiscal Responsibility
Qualifications:
Basic Qualification:
- Current CA RN license &amp; AHA BLS Certification
- One (1) year recent (within past three (3) years) full-time equivalent experience in a licensed Home Health and/or Hospice agency as an RN/PHN.
- Current California Driver's License and a clear driving record for the past two years.
- Proof of automobile insurance as required by law.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, BSN preferred.
- Two (2) years Med/Surg experience in an acute inpatient facility and one (1) year full-time home health/hospice.
- Experience within the last three (3) years with a licensed Home Health Agency.
- Medicare regulations, JCAHO, Title 22 requirements, Home Health case management.
- Effective communication skills (written and oral) in English. 
- Competent in care of infant, toddler, child, adolescent, adult,geriatric.
- Ability to interact well with external and internal customers, high level of clinical skills.
- Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly in a customer-focused professional manner.
- Can demonstrate competency in generic and unit specific skills before completion of the probationary/trial period.
- Computer skills

Notes:
- Rotating Weekends.
- Reliable automobile.
- Heavy travel in the Riverside/San Bernardino counties and heavy paperwork.
- Patient home visits to large service area.
- Hospice or Home Health experience in the last three (3) years in a licensed certified Home Health Agency meeting Title XXII regulations and JCAHO standards required.</description><date_new>2012-04-14 01:51:18</date_new><country>United States</country><company>Kaiser Permanente</company><title>Home Health RN/PHN - Fontana - Pall Care - PT 12p - 830p</title><state>California</state><reqid>130418</reqid><state_short>CA</state_short><location>Fontana, CA</location><uid>27890828</uid><url>http://kp.jobs/xml/27890828/job</url></job><job><country_short>USA</country_short><city>Fontana</city><description>Title: Manager Clinical Department (Perioperative Supply)
Location: Fontana, CA
Manages the business planning, financial management, budget planning, personnel administration, daily operations, quality &amp; utilization management - through assistant managers (RNs or other appropriate licensed personnel) - outpatient and/or short stay diagnostic and/or therapeutic services/programs for a multi-unit department comprised of ancillary, clerical, nursing, and/or other allied health professionals. Accountable for the planning, design, delivery &amp; evaluation/continuous improvement of patient care services/programs that meet or exceed established performance/outcome measures &amp; standards for quality, access, cost, utilization, customer/patient/member satisfaction. Integrates departmental services/programs w/ established standards of clinical professional practice, service priorities, as well as w/ business &amp; organizational goals/objectives.
Essential Functions:
- Participates as part of management team in formulating, planning, implementing, &amp; evaluating business plans/strategies for diagnostic and/or therapeutic outpatient and/or short-stay patient care services; achieves both short- &amp; long-term strategic, business &amp; financial goals/objectives, as well as clinical outcomes
- Manages the delivery &amp; day-to-day operations of clinical patient care services/programs &amp; coordinates/integrates services/programs w/ other facilities, departments, external providers &amp; across the continuum of care
- Manages administrative systems &amp; processes, daily operations &amp; implementation of departmental policies &amp; procedures
- Designs &amp; implements systems &amp; methods to continuously improve administrative, support, &amp; clinical processes, as well as quality &amp; utilization management programs
- Ensures that all patient care/services provided by staff conform to optimum levels of quality &amp; utilization of resources &amp; are in compliance w/ all local, state &amp; national regulatory/accreditation agency requirements
- Manages the department's budget &amp; financial analysis/performance/planning
- Manages &amp; monitors costs, the planning &amp; distribution of funds, reconciliation of accounts &amp; reports
- Identifies strategies to reduce costs &amp; avoid variances
- Manages the development &amp; implementation of departmental human resources management functions such as hiring, education/training, staff development, job design, performance evaluation/management, labor relations, discipline, promotions
- Develops methods, systems, &amp; procedures to track/monitor &amp; manage staffing levels, skill mix &amp; changes in operating expenses, as well as anticipate &amp; meet changes/improvements in patient/member services/programs &amp; demand
- Maintains communications &amp; collaborative working relationships &amp; partnerships w/ other managers, functional departments, facilities, external providers
- Provides consultation to senior management and/or special project teams
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum five (5) years of experience managing a multi-disciplinary staff of professionals, technical and non-exempt employees in a clinical setting and/or department
- Ambulatory care management experience preferred
- Bachelor's degree or four (4) years of equivalent experience in Business Administration, Health Services Administration, management or other closely related health care field
- Master's degree preferred
- Some positions/openings may require relevant experience in a specific functional area/discipline or department
- Demonstrated ability to manage a wide variety of management issues/projects' conduct financial, business and budget planning; strong level of interpersonal and communication skills


Preferred Qualifications:
- Extensive Knowledge of managinginventory/budget forOperating Room equipment, instruments andsupplies


Notes:
- Will have responsibiility for both Fontana and Ontario campuses
- Schedule varies</description><date_new>2012-03-27 21:22:43</date_new><country>United States</country><company>Kaiser Permanente</company><title>Manager Clinical Department (Perioperative Supply)</title><state>California</state><reqid>128955</reqid><state_short>CA</state_short><location>Fontana, CA</location><uid>27427561</uid><url>http://kp.jobs/xml/27427561/job</url></job><job><country_short>USA</country_short><city>Fontana</city><description>Title: Director, Risk Management and Patient Safety
Location: Fontana, CA
ALERT: This is a restricted job description. Please contact your Compensation Consultant before posting this position.
Under general direction of the Exec Director, directs &amp; manages Risk Mgmt, Patient Safety, Accreditation &amp; Licensing, &amp; Medical Staff Services. Develops, plans, designs, delivers, evaluates, &amp; improves an integrated clinical risk mgmt &amp; patient safety system integrated across all in &amp; out-patient departments in a medical center. Includes programs to achieve the proactive prevention, identification, elimination or reduction of the number &amp; severity of clinical risks/losses. Meets regularly w/ medical center leadership including Exec Director, Medical Director, Medical Group Admin, Quality Director, Physician champions for quality &amp; risk, etc to align medical center programs &amp; initiatives w/ organizational business, clinical, &amp; financial goals/objectives. Accountable for tracking the number &amp; severity of risks/losses &amp; serious incidents &amp; for implementing risk reduction &amp; loss prevention activities to meet performance targets related to patient safety/continuous quality improvement.

Essential Functions:
- The Director, Risk MGMT &amp; PT Safety develops &amp; manages an integrated strategy across all Med center clinical depts &amp; associated out-patient depts that includes the development, utilization &amp; assessment of uniform systems, processes/techniques, as well as policies /procedures &amp; interventions to assess &amp; identify risks, minimize/reduce or prevent losses/risks, meet defined performance mgmt/improvement targets/benchmarks, meet regulatory/accreditation standards related to Risk Mgmt, improve the quality of patient care, manage claims quickly, economically &amp; effectively so as to minimize financial consequences /costsAlso directs Med Staff Services &amp; develops systems &amp; processes to ensure regulatory compliance in that area
- Works collaboratively w/ other Med center disciplines/depts (eg, Quality, Accreditation, Regulation &amp; Licensing, Compliance, Member Services, Finance), &amp; Regional depts (eg, Risk Mgmt, Claims/Legal, Environmental Health &amp; Safety) to design &amp; implement risk mgmt &amp; loss prevention strategies &amp; programs, as well as performance improvement programs
- Directs &amp; manages the identification/measurement &amp; assessment of risk through data collection, aggregation, quantitative &amp; qualitative analysis &amp; reporting of trends &amp; unusual occurrences by key area, severity, location/dept &amp; job; identification of performance gaps &amp; improvement opportunities; utilization of standardized classifications/definitions to categorize reported incidents &amp; causal factors
- Directs &amp; manages the risk mgmt/liability reporting process, including quarterly &amp; ad hoc reports presented to Med center committees, Service Area Leaders, Regional Leaders, national KP depts or boards, regulatory agencies &amp; other organizations
- Directs &amp; manages the establishment &amp; effective functioning of the Risk Mgmt/Patient Safety Committee at each Med center by providing facilitation, reports, data analysis direction for investigations &amp; special projects, consultative services/expertise, coordinating follow through &amp; evaluation of performance improvement plans designed by the Committee
- Meets regularly w/ the Exec Director, Med Director, Med Group Admin &amp; others to review legal claims &amp; risk mgmt data, identify systems issues &amp; take appropriate actions to resolve &amp; prevent recurrence of identified issues
- Directs &amp; manages the risk mgmt education, training, communications process/services by coordinating risk mgmt education/training programs for Hospitals/Health Plan &amp; SCPMG providers
- For more details, refer Job Description
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Substantial (usually seven (7) years) experience in risk management with in an acute care medical center with minimum three (3) years in a supervisory/management role, including experience in planning, implementing, and evaluating risk management programs.
- Bachelor's degree in nursing, health services administration, public or business administration or public health required
- Master's degree in one of the aforementioned fields preferred
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) required or certification obtained within one (1) year of hire date
- Current and valid licensure as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing preferred
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of governmental and regulatory standards/requirements/guidelines related to risk management; medical malpractice, tort principles and proceedings
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of, and utilize the principles, practices and techniques of patient safety, and risk management, including risk identification, assessment, audit design, analysis, treatment and evaluation of risk management processes and systems (including Root Cause Analysis and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis); quantitative and qualitative statistical analysis; hospital and outpatient medical care delivery; quality management/improvement principles, methods and techniques
- Demonstrated ability to utilize effective oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to utilize consulting, project management and leadership skills such as coaching/mentoring, as well as interpersonal skills such as facilitation, negotiating, and influencing</description><date_new>2012-03-13 18:23:21</date_new><country>United States</country><company>Kaiser Permanente</company><title>Director, Risk Management and Patient Safety</title><state>California</state><reqid>126780</reqid><state_short>CA</state_short><location>Fontana, CA</location><uid>27105279</uid><url>http://kp.jobs/xml/27105279/job</url></job><job><country_short>USA</country_short><city>Fontana</city><description>Title: Pharmacist (PD-6290)
Location: Fontana, CA
Under indirect supervision, consults w/ patients &amp; medical personnel regarding medication therapy. Provide direction to Pharmacist Residents, Pharmacist Interns, Pharmacy Technicians, &amp; non-licensed personnel. Dispenses compounds, procures, stores, &amp; distributes pharmacy products. Provide medical personnel &amp; patients w/ medication &amp; information &amp; product identification. Perform other duties as required.

Essential Functions:
- Upholds KP's Policies &amp; Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities &amp; applicable state, federal &amp; local laws
- Interviews patient to obtain information regarding drug use, drug allergies &amp; sensitivities &amp; documents the information to appropriate records of the pharmacy information system; advises patients verbally &amp; w/ written materials on significant precautions, proper drug therapy &amp; administration, the use of related devices &amp; the coordination of drug therapy w/ diet, according to established policies &amp; procedures
- Reviews &amp; interprets prescription orders &amp; verifies accuracy &amp; completeness of patient labeling &amp; input into pharmacy information system
- Dispenses, compounds, procures, stores &amp; distributes pharmaceuticals &amp; pharmacy products, including antineoplastics and/or other sterile products as required, according to legal requirements, established policies &amp; procedures, &amp; accepted professional standards of practice
- Evaluates &amp; resolves real or potential drug therapy problems related to interpretation of prescriptions, drug furnishing irregularities, service complaints &amp; issues such as drug procurement or equipment problems, according to established polices &amp; procedures
- Confers w/ medical personnel concerning care &amp; treatment of patients, related critical diagnoses, drug dosage, interactions, dosage forms, &amp; other factors which might influence the course of treatment &amp; the activity medications; suggests changes in drug therapy and/or use, as appropriate to assure optimum therapeutic results &amp; cost effective prescribing
- Maintains work area &amp; equipment in an organized &amp; clean condition; maintains a safe &amp; efficient work environment
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Current registration with the California State Board of Pharmacy.
- Must have excellent verbaland written communication skills.
- Knowledge of federaland state laws, regulations,and standards regarding the provision of pharmaceutical services.
- Ability to extract pertinent information from the patient or other sourcesand relate it to the patient's medical management plan.
- Ability to learnand operate pharmacy computer systemsand other equipment.
- Must be able to type prescription labels.


MUST PASS BACKGROUND CHECK.


Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to stand for long periods of time and read fine print.
- Lift or transport items weighing from 1- 50 lbs.
- Position requires frequent bending/stooping /reaching.


Notes:
- PR# PD-6290.
- Work schedule and scheduled hours to vary as required.
- Must be willing to work at multiple locations within the Fontana Area.</description><date_new>2012-02-25 19:30:06</date_new><country>United States</country><company>Kaiser Permanente</company><title>Pharmacist (PD-6290)</title><state>California</state><reqid>123090</reqid><state_short>CA</state_short><location>Fontana, CA</location><uid>26757228</uid><url>http://kp.jobs/xml/26757228/job</url></job><job><country_short>USA</country_short><city>Fontana</city><description>Title: Speech Pathologist
Location: Fontana, CA
Provides direct patient care to members having communication &amp; swallowing disorders by evaluating, diagnosing, developing, &amp; implementing therapy/ treatment programs.
Essential Functions:
- Upholds KP's Policies &amp; Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, &amp; applicable state, federal &amp; local laws
- Administers diagnostic tests &amp; provides individualized treatment to adults &amp; children for a variety of communication disorders, voice &amp; swallowing impairment, &amp; neurological defects
- Advises physicians of test results &amp; subsequently recommends &amp; implements appropriate treatments
- Monitors status of results &amp; collaborates w/ physicians when altering treatment program
- Serves as a consultant on interdisciplinary teams
- Serves as a clinical expert in specialized areas such as pediatric speech, traumatic brain injury, etc
- Trains CFY candidates
- Ensures compliance w/ JCAHO, federal, state, &amp; local requirements
- Develops protocols &amp; treatment programs w/in specialized areas
- Develops &amp; presents in-service programs in area of specialty
- Performs diagnostic clinical swallowing evaluations on a diversified patient population, including adults &amp; children w/ a wide variety of neurologic &amp; medical diagnosis &amp; surgical histories
- Interpret &amp; report the results of evaluations/tests to referring physicians, therapists &amp; other medical staff
- Participates in the design &amp; implementation of therapy programs addressing speech/language voice &amp; swallowing problems for a diversified patient population
- Documents patients progress &amp; maintains accurate records
- Adjusts program to improve effectiveness; meets client needs &amp; determines further courses of treatment or intervention that may be necessary
- Performs diagnostic voice evaluations on a diversified patient population
- Interprets &amp; reports results &amp; provides recommendations regarding the need for further evaluation or services in the area of speech &amp; pathology when appropriate
- Administers &amp; analyzes test results to determine patient's communicative abilities; examines patient's medical history, neurological ad psychological test results in order to determine necessary therapy
- Treats speech &amp; language impairments such as functional articulatory disorders, stuttering, voice problems, delayed speech &amp; organic disorder including cleft palate, cerebral palsy, aphasia, &amp; impaired hearing
- Interprets findings &amp; treatment to patient's families, teachers or other concerned parties; provides guidance &amp; counseling
- Plans &amp; conducts remedial programs designed to improve or restore communicative facility; administers treatment in individual or group sessions w/ patients; may refer patients to specialists in medicine, dentistry, psychology education or related areas
- Writes report on diagnostic findings, therapy used &amp; progress made
- Provides in-service training in the basic elements of speech therapy to members of the health care staff &amp; supervises the development &amp; treatments of Speech Pathology Assistants
- Keeps abreast of developments in the field of speech therapy by attending professional seminars &amp; workshops
- Demonstrates professional competence in assessing patient's condition at the onset &amp; through all phases of the speech pathology program
- Demonstrates professional competence in the planning &amp; implementation of treatment program/plan
- Demonstrates professional competence &amp; rehabilitative techniques particular to the speech pathology field
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology required.
- Completion of an accredited speech pathologist educational program with a Master's Degree or PhD Degree.
- Current and valid Speech Pathologist license issued by State of California.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support certification required.
- American Heart Association approved BLS required.
- National Provider Identifier (NPI) required.
- Completion of a Speech Clinical Fellowship (CFY) preferred.
- One (1) - three (3) years of clinical experience in dysphasia management required.
- One (1) - three (3) years of clinical experience in speech pathology required.
- Knowledge of federal, state and local regulatory requirements.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge and to utilize theories, principles, practices, techniques and methods of Speech Therapy.


Notes:
- Weekend call may be required.
- May travel between Fontana and Ontario.</description><date_new>2012-02-08 19:58:35</date_new><country>United States</country><company>Kaiser Permanente</company><title>Speech Pathologist</title><state>California</state><reqid>120229</reqid><state_short>CA</state_short><location>Fontana, CA</location><uid>26410066</uid><url>http://kp.jobs/xml/26410066/job</url></job><job><country_short>USA</country_short><city>Fontana</city><description>Title: RNP II/PA II
Location: Fontana, CA
Performs complete physical examinations, including ordering, interpreting, and evaluating diagnostic tests and examinations. Assumes on-going responsibility for each patient from discovery of the disorder to recovery. Diagnoses and treats both chronic and episodic disorders including complications of otherwise normal processes. Establishes and documents the health care plan and prognosis, maintaining records of each case that are sufficiently complete for any physician reviewing them to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan. Initiates drug therapy, taking responsibility for such therapy when performed prior to consultation with a physician. Determines when the patient has recovered from the disorder and releases the patient. Functions in an expanded role to regularly provide primary, acute, or emergency care to patients with complicated medical conditions which requires an intensive level of care and advanced certification in a specialty area (e.g., neonatal, intensive care, emergency medicine, etc.) A formal internship and/or equivalent on-the-job training in the specialty area required.
Essential Functions:
- Performs complete physical examinations, including ordering, interpreting, and evaluating diagnostic tests and examinations.
- Assumes on-going responsibility for each patient from discovery of the disorder to recovery.
- Diagnoses and treats both chronic and episodic disorders including complications of otherwise normal processes.
- Establishes and documents the health care plan and prognosis, maintaining records of each case that are sufficiently complete for any physician reviewing them to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan. Initiates drug therapy, taking responsibility for such therapy when performed prior to consultation with a physician.
- Determines when the patient has recovered from the disorder and releases the patient.
- Functions in an expanded role to regularly provide primary, acute, or emergency care to patients with complicated medical conditions which requires an intensive level of care and advanced certification in a specialty area (e.g., neonatal, intensive care, emergency medicine, etc).
- A formal internship and/or equivalent on-the-job training in the specialty area required.
Qualifications:
This is a repost of111547

Basic Qualifications:
- Graduate of an approved Physician Assistant Program. Current California Physician Assistant License. *National certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). (*Must be obtained from NCCPA for initial licensure, need not be maintained).
- AHA BCLS
- National Provider Identification Number (NPI) and be an approved Medicare provider.
- Minimum one (1) year experience unless specified by department. 
- Consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors. Kaiser Permanente is an EEO/AA Employer.

Registered Nurse Practitioners must have UPIN or be eligible, which means Masters Degree in Nursing and National Certification (must be one of the following: The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners; American Credentialing Center; National Certification Corporation for Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing Specialties; National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses; Oncology Nurses Certification Corporation; Critical Care Certification Corporation).

Physician Assistants must have UPIN or be UPIN eligible with National Certification (NCCPA) - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Those external applicants who are hired who do not have UPIN but are UPIN eligible must obtain within six (6) months from hire.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Completion of Surgical Services Residency or Orthopedic Fellowship.

Notes:
-If ten (10) hour option chosen, shift will be 10:00 pm-8:00 am, back up 8 hour shift will be 11:30 pm-8:00 am.
- Will be required to float throughout the Fontana service area.
- This is an Overnight shift position.
-Will be required to work weekends
-May be some variable day and evening shifts</description><date_new>2011-12-14 19:38:20</date_new><country>United States</country><company>Kaiser Permanente</company><title>RNP II/PA II</title><state>California</state><reqid>114051</reqid><state_short>CA</state_short><location>Fontana, CA</location><uid>25354376</uid><url>http://kp.jobs/xml/25354376/job</url></job><job><country_short>USA</country_short><city>Fontana</city><description>Title: Mgr EH and S - Site
Location: Fontana, CA
Manages the site environmental health and safety (EH&amp;S) programs which include: hazard identification, evaluation and control, accident/injury prevention, hazardous materials/waste management, emergency preparedness, fire/life safety, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, and environmental regulatory compliance. Manages the daily site operations.

Essential Functions:
- Manages the daily site operations.
- Ensures the highest quality of service is provided and is in compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and established departmental policies and procedures.
- Manages the sites day to day service standards, staffing, payroll, budgets, fiscal management, and quality improvement.
- Develops and implements action plans to improve staff development.
- Resource to staff as service expert.
- Schedules and assigns staff for shifts and service calls and ensures their competency.
- Ensures customers receive quality service by reviewing documentation, making site visits, reviewing service plans, conducting/participating in multidisciplinary team conferences, and reviewing customer satisfaction reports.
- Assists in developing, implementing, and maintaining the department's quality assurance and utilization management programs.
- Performs needs assessments and arranges for outside contractual services for teams.
- Serves as a resource for contract services, monitors their quality of service, their compliance with service plan and costs.
- Monitors the sites budget and researches/explains variances. Identifies opportunities to reduce costs and enhance quality of services.
- Investigates and resolves customer member concerns regarding service.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Significant EH&amp;S experience (usually three (3) to five (5) years).
- Previous supervisory experience preferred.
- Bachelors degree in EH&amp;S, Natural Science, Engineering or related curriculum, OR four (4) years of equivalent experience required.
- Associated Safety Professional or Hygienist in training designation preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.</description><date_new>2011-12-08 22:00:54</date_new><country>United States</country><company>Kaiser Permanente</company><title>Mgr EH and S - Site</title><state>California</state><reqid>114538</reqid><state_short>CA</state_short><location>Fontana, CA</location><uid>25261625</uid><url>http://kp.jobs/xml/25261625/job</url></job><job><country_short>USA</country_short><city>Fontana</city><description>Title: Case Mgr Utilization RN
Location: Fontana, CA
Works collaboratively w/ an MD to coordinate &amp; screen for the appropriateness of admissions and continued stays. Makes recommendations to the physicians for alternate levels of care when the patient does not meet the medical necessity for Inpt hospitalization. Interacts with the family, patient &amp; other disciplines to coordinate a safe &amp; acceptable discharge plan. Functions as an indirect caregiver, patient advocate &amp; manages patients in the most cost effective way without compromising quality. Transfers stable non-members to planned Health care facilities.
Essential Functions:
- Plans, develops, assesses &amp; evaluates care provided to members.
- Collaborates w/ physicians, other members of the multidisciplinary health care team &amp; patient/family in the development, implementation &amp; documentation of appropriate, individualized plans of care to ensure continuity, quality &amp; appropriate resource use.
- Assesses high risk patients in need of post-hospital care planning.
- Develops &amp; coordinates the implementation of a discharge plan to meet patient's identified needs; communicates the plan to physicians, patient, family/caregivers, staff &amp; appropriate community agencies.
- Reviews, monitors, evaluates &amp; coordinates the patient's hospital stay to assure that all appropriate &amp; essential svcs are delivered timely &amp; efficiently.
- Participates in the Bed Huddles &amp; carries out recommendations congruent w/ the patient's needs.
- Coordinates the interdisciplinary approach to providing continuity of care, including utilization mgmt, transfer coordination, discharge planning, &amp; obtaining all authorizations/approvals as needed for outside svcs for patients/ families.
- Conducts daily clinical reviews for utilization/quality mgmt activities based on guidelines/standards for patients in a variety of settings, including outpt, ER, inpt &amp; non-KFH facilities.
- Acts as a liaison between inpt facility &amp; referral facilities/agencies &amp; provides case mgmt to patients referred.
- Refers patients to community resources to meet post-hospital needs.
- Coordinates transfer of patients to appropriate facilities; maintains &amp; provides required documentation.
- Adheres to internal &amp; external regulatory &amp; accreditation requirements &amp; compliance guidelines including but not limited to: JCAHO, DHS, HCFA, CMS, DMHC, NCQA &amp; DOL.
- Educates members of the healthcare team concerning their roles &amp; responsibilities in the discharge planning process &amp; appropriate use of resources.
- Provides patients w/ education to assist w/ their discharge &amp; help them cope w/ psychological problems related to acute &amp; chronic illness.
- Reviews, analyses &amp; identifies utilization patterns &amp; trends, problems or inappropriate utilization of resources &amp; participates in the collection &amp; analysis of data for special studies, projects, planning, or for routine utilization monitoring activities.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum two years clinical experience as an RN in an acute care setting required.
- Bachelor's degree in nursing or healthcare related field preferred or current equivalent related work experience.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
- Current and valid California RN license required.
- Demonstrated ability to utilize/apply the general and specialized principles, practices, techniques and methods of utilization review/management, discharge planning and case management.
- Working knowledge of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards (JCAHO, Medicare, Medi-Cal, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:
-2 years Case Mananger experience.
- Demonstrated ability to utilize written and verbal communication, interpersonal, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrate ability to utilize written and verbal communication, interpersonal, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Collaborates with and provides direction to the physician, other members of the multidisciplinary health care team and patient/family in the development, implementation and documentation of appropriate, individualized plans of care to ensure continuity, quality and appropriate resource use.
Per established protocols, reports any incidence of unusual occurrences related to quality, risk and/or patient safety which are identified during case review or other activities.
- Independently identifies and assesses high-risk patients in need of post-hospital care and follow-up, using UM criteria, guidelines, high risk screens, clinical judgments, etc as appropriate.
- Able to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
- Trainable for various in-house computer systems</description><date_new>2011-11-16 19:10:05</date_new><country>United States</country><company>Kaiser Permanente</company><title>Case Mgr Utilization RN</title><state>California</state><reqid>111550</reqid><state_short>CA</state_short><location>Fontana, CA</location><uid>24902321</uid><url>http://kp.jobs/xml/24902321/job</url></job><job><country_short>USA</country_short><city>Fontana</city><description>Title: Case Mgr Utilization RN
Location: Fontana, CA
Works collaboratively w/ an MD to coordinate &amp; screen for the appropriateness of admissions and continued stays. Makes recommendations to the physicians for alternate levels of care when the patient does not meet the medical necessity for Inpt hospitalization. Interacts with the family, patient &amp; other disciplines to coordinate a safe &amp; acceptable discharge plan. Functions as an indirect caregiver, patient advocate &amp; manages patients in the most cost effective way without compromising quality. Transfers stable non-members to planned Health care facilities.
Essential Functions:
- Plans, develops, assesses &amp; evaluates care provided to members.
- Collaborates w/ physicians, other members of the multidisciplinary health care team &amp; patient/family in the development, implementation &amp; documentation of appropriate, individualized plans of care to ensure continuity, quality &amp; appropriate resource use.
- Assesses high risk patients in need of post-hospital care planning.
- Develops &amp; coordinates the implementation of a discharge plan to meet patient's identified needs; communicates the plan to physicians, patient, family/caregivers, staff &amp; appropriate community agencies.
- Reviews, monitors, evaluates &amp; coordinates the patient's hospital stay to assure that all appropriate &amp; essential svcs are delivered timely &amp; efficiently.
- Participates in the Bed Huddles &amp; carries out recommendations congruent w/ the patient's needs.
- Coordinates the interdisciplinary approach to providing continuity of care, including utilization mgmt, transfer coordination, discharge planning, &amp; obtaining all authorizations/approvals as needed for outside svcs for patients/ families.
- Conducts daily clinical reviews for utilization/quality mgmt activities based on guidelines/standards for patients in a variety of settings, including outpt, ER, inpt &amp; non-KFH facilities.
- Acts as a liaison between inpt facility &amp; referral facilities/agencies &amp; provides case mgmt to patients referred.
- Refers patients to community resources to meet post-hospital needs.
- Coordinates transfer of patients to appropriate facilities; maintains &amp; provides required documentation.
- Adheres to internal &amp; external regulatory &amp; accreditation requirements &amp; compliance guidelines including but not limited to: JCAHO, DHS, HCFA, CMS, DMHC, NCQA &amp; DOL.
- Educates members of the healthcare team concerning their roles &amp; responsibilities in the discharge planning process &amp; appropriate use of resources.
- Provides patients w/ education to assist w/ their discharge &amp; help them cope w/ psychological problems related to acute &amp; chronic illness.
- Reviews, analyses &amp; identifies utilization patterns &amp; trends, problems or inappropriate utilization of resources &amp; participates in the collection &amp; analysis of data for special studies, projects, planning, or for routine utilization monitoring activities.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum two years clinical experience as an RN in an acute care setting required.
- Bachelor's degree in nursing or healthcare related field preferred or current equivalent related work experience.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
- Current and valid California RN license required.
- Demonstrated ability to utilize/apply the general and specialized principles, practices, techniques and methods of utilization review/management, discharge planning and case management.
- Working knowledge of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards (JCAHO, Medicare, Medi-Cal, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated ability to utilize written and verbal communication, interpersonal, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrate ability to utilize written and verbal communication, interpersonal, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Collaborates with and provides direction to the physician, other members of the multidisciplinary health care team and patient/family in the development, implementation and documentation of appropriate, individualized plans of care to ensure continuity, quality and appropriate resource use.
Per established protocols, reports any incidence of unusual occurrences related to quality, risk and/or patient safety which are identified during case review or other activities.
- Independently identifies and assesses high-risk patients in need of post-hospital care and follow-up, using UM criteria, guidelines, high risk screens, clinical judgments, etc as appropriate.
- Able to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
- Trainable for various in-house computer systems

Notes:
- May work every 4th weekend
- This is a temporary position for 3 months</description><date_new>2011-09-23 09:04:58</date_new><country>United States</country><company>Kaiser Permanente</company><title>Case Mgr Utilization RN</title><state>California</state><reqid>102991</reqid><state_short>CA</state_short><location>Fontana, CA</location><uid>23797515</uid><url>http://kp.jobs/xml/23797515/job</url></job></source>
