Kaiser Permanente Jobshttp://kp.jobs2012-05-23 02:21:46.607970USAModestoTitle: Manager Utilization Management (MGR-KT-MOD-04242012) Location: Modesto, CA This position develops, coordinates, & manages the administrative & operational activities that are directly associated w/ the utilization management of medical services provided to Kaiser's members. In addition, it works independently & establishes priorities for staff. Essential Functions: - Chairs & Co-chairs local committees focused on creating, implementing & monitoring work plans to achieve UM targets & performance improvement - Shares accountability w/ other medical center leadership for the daily monitoring of utilization indicators & performance, identification & escalation of problems, & initiation & evaluation of action plans for achieving medical center targets & improve the quality of care & services - Participates & provides UM expertise on local & regional committees, including UM Peer, UM Chiefs/Directors, Quality, TPMG, other departments & contracted/planned providers - Manages projects related to chart reviews & conducts utilization data analysis (avoidable days, readmissions, UMAB, PRS reports, one-day stays, DRG's, LOS, PDR's, etc.) for trending & development of performance improvement initiatives - Partners w/ the UM Chief & KFH/TPMG local medical center leadership, to engage the following areas in the development & implementation of a comprehensive utilization management, work plan to meet or exceed medical center targets - Identifies & incorporates (as appropriate) evidence-based best/successful practices (e.g. care paths, innovative discharge planning/case management models, etc) into efforts to improve quality of care/service & reduce costs - Collaborates w/ interdisciplinary teams across the continuum of care including, but not limited to (HBS, TPMG Sub-specialty departments, Nursing, MSW, PT/OT, HH, Hospice, SNF, CCM, Behavioral Health, Rehabilitation, etc.) to ensure patient care is effectively provided, clinically appropriate, service oriented, safe & cost effective - Ensures compliance w/ regulatory/accreditation (NCQA, MDQR, CMS, Medical, DMHC, DOL, The Joint Commission, etc.) requirements related to UM by partnering w/ other departments & facilitating workgroups in maintaining survey readiness - Directs staff review of the UM related aspects of treatment & discharge plans (Case Managers, Discharge Planners, Patient Care Coordinators, etc.) to ensure high quality & cost-effective discharge planning - Supports UM staff in negotiating barriers or systems issues to expedite patient services during the hospital stay - Accountable for oversight of UM activities (e.g., the appropriate use of InterQual, other criteria/guidelines), MIDAS, & the denial process - May be responsible for claims management, repatriation, & ambulance - May be responsible for oversight of coordination of care in planned & contract hospitals/providers - Consultation & collaboration w/ TPMG/KFH Medical Center leadership to ensure discharge-planning activities are HR related activities - Manages & resolves human resource, employee, department safety, & risk management issues - Responsible for all aspects of staff management including, hiring, development/training, performance reviews, & terminations integrated into the broader service area utilization management initiatives - Manages department budget & finances & develops, implements, & monitors departmental policies & procedures Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - A minimum ofthree (3)years of experience in management /leadership in a hospital or outpatient setting - A minimum ofthree (3)years of experience in utilization management activities required - BSN or BA in health care related field or equivalent experience required - Graduate of accredited school of nursing - Master's degree preferred - Current California RN licensure - Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, NCQA, & other local, state,& federal regulations - Demonstrated skills in leading& facilitating the efforts of multidisciplinary groups - Demonstrated strong communication, problem-solving& analytical skills2012-05-18 19:46:59United StatesKaiser PermanenteCalifornia135953CAModesto, CA28800249http://kp.jobs/xml/28800249/jobUSAModestoTitle: Entry Level Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)/CLS/Senior CLS (2012-20 D) Location: Modesto, CA Clinical Laboratory Scientist, (includes CLS Sr., CLS, and Entry Level CLS) Under the general direction of the Laboratory Director, or their designee, performs pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical procedures and analyses to provide data for health maintenance, diagnoses, treatment and monitoring of medical conditions. Enhances quality of patient care and service through interdepartmental cooperation and quality assurance protocols. Essential Functions: - Correctly verifies that the proper specimen is being analyzed for the correct patients and that the correct test is being performed. - Judges the adequacy and qualities of specimens submitted for testing. - Analyzes clinical laboratory specimens following the standard methods and procedures approved by the Laboratory Director or designee. - Performs quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of clinical data. - Utilizes test reference ranges (including neonates, pediatric and adult) to determine reasonableness of test results. - Validates test results through correlation with test parameters (e.g. Hgb/Hct, anion gap, platelet count/smear, dipstick/micro etc.) - Confirms testing on all Critical Values to ensure accuracy prior to releasing of test results. - Performs routine preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on assigned instruments and equipment according to established schedule and procedure. - Performs and documents instrument function by checking and calibrating specific lab instruments and documents data. - Records on instrument logs any repairs, replacement, and maintenance needed of equipment. - Releases or reports results per Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures. - Trains laboratory assistants on proper techniques/procedures related to clinical laboratory practice. - Performs other related duties as necessary. Additional Duties and Responsibilities: - Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Entry Level - Provides general or direct supervision of Lab Assistants and general Clerical Personnel as required according to lab law and regulations. - Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Provides general or direct supervision of Lab Assistants and general Clerical Personnel as required according to lab law and regulations. - Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Sr. - Trains laboratory assistants, and other Clinical Laboratory Scientists, on proper techniques/procedures related to clinical laboratory practice. Assist with Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement activities consistent with the Laboratory Quality Plan. Provides general or direct supervision of Lab Assistants and general Clerical Personnel as required according to lab law and regulations. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Sr. CLS minimum 3 years of experience, CLS minimum 6 months of experience, Entry Level CLS = none. - Bachelor's degree in Clinical Lab Sciences or related field. Applicable military experience may be substituted for bachelor's degree. - Current California State Clinical Laboratory Scientist License/Valid Temporary California State Clinical Laboratory Scientist License for entry level CLS. - Computer application experience/proficiency preferred. - Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. - Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other incumbents of the organization. - Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment. - Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement. Schedule: Week 1: Sun: 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM, Thurs, Fri: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Week 2: Fri: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Sat: 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM2012-05-18 19:46:57United StatesKaiser PermanenteCalifornia135262CAModesto, CA28800232http://kp.jobs/xml/28800232/jobUSAModestoTitle: Nurse Practitioner II - Perioperative/Surgical Services (030112modnp) Location: Modesto, CA The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is responsible for the assessment of selected patients in the designated service. The NP performs physical examinations, confers with patients in person and by phone/electronically, collaborates with others in the department to assure smooth flow of patient care consistent with established quality indicators and participates in the overall coordination of patient care. The NP reports to the Chief of the designated service and to the Department Manager. Essential Functions: - Practices under the standard procedure established for the NP role consistent with Kaiser Permanente policy and in accordance with requirement set forth by the California Board of Registered Nursing. - Conducts age appropriate assessments of patients, including history taking and physical examination consistent with department protocol. - Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status, patient/family education, family involvement, and patient advocacy. - Consults with supervising physician or other clinicians as dictated by patient need and assessment findings. - Participates with physicians and other clinicians in the department to assure effective patient care consistent with quality indicators for patients cared for in the designated service. - Reviews medical record for follow up or ordering of diagnostic studies under established protocols. - Establishes and maintains communication with other health care providers and departments to ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness and to promote consistency and continuity of care. - Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families. - Acknowledges staff rights and cultural and ethical beliefs. - Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties/activities of health care team members. - Evaluates effectiveness of care given by team members. - Demonstrates knowledge of and applies safety principles as identified by the institution. - Performs efficiently in emergency situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events. - Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional practice. - Participates regularly in staff development activities for unit and department personnel. - Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management in all aspects of patient care and unit functioning. - Participates in unit and department Performance Improvement activities. - Participates in nursing research activities as requested. - Identifies and solves problems effectively. - Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and all members of the health care team. - Demonstrates proficiency in the use of computers and telecommunication modalities to document, track and convey information. - If practicing in a specialty role, fulfills the expectations established for the particular role. - Perform other related duties as necessary. - This job has no supervisory responsibility. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Minimum of six (6) months of experience as a nurse practitioner. See job duties for specific experience requirements for specialty services. - One (1) year of experience within the past three (3) years as a NP providing care for patients undergoing surgical procedures and/or those who have undergone surgical/invasive procedures. - RN First Assist experience required if assisting with surgical procedures. If only caring for specific patient population of adult or pediatrics then Acute Adult NP or Acute Pediatric NP required. - Master's degree in nursing (unless already a Kaiser Permantente employee who was 'grandfathered in' prior to California Business and Professions Code requirement in January 1, 2008). - Completion of master's program in Adult NP, Family Practice NP, Acute Care NP or Pediatric NP required: Adult, Family or Acute NP if practice limited to adults; Family or Pedi NP if practice limited to pediatric patients. - Must meet credentialing requirements established for nurse practitioners within the Kaiser system (National Certification from one of the following organizations: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, American Credentialing Center, National Certification Corporation for Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing Specialties, and National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses.) - Current California RN/NP License with California BRN issued Furnishing Number. - Current BLS required. - Must have a NPI and meet Medicare requirements for PTAN (Provider Transaction Account Number). - Current DEA if required for specialty. - Depending on the particular specialty, ACLS and/or NALS and/or PALS or PEARS may also be required for the position.2012-05-17 18:31:37United StatesKaiser PermanenteCalifornia135113CAModesto, CA28763200http://kp.jobs/xml/28763200/jobUSAModestoTitle: Nurse Practitioner II - Perioperative/Surgical Services (030112modnp2) Location: Modesto, CA The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is responsible for the assessment of selected patients in the designated service. The NP performs physical examinations, confers with patients in person and by phone/electronically, collaborates with others in the department to assure smooth flow of patient care consistent with established quality indicators and participates in the overall coordination of patient care. The NP reports to the Chief of the designated service and to the Department Manager. Essential Functions: - Practices under the standard procedure established for the NP role consistent with Kaiser Permanente policy and in accordance with requirement set forth by the California Board of Registered Nursing. - Conducts age appropriate assessments of patients, including history taking and physical examination consistent with department protocol. - Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status, patient/family education, family involvement, and patient advocacy. - Consults with supervising physician or other clinicians as dictated by patient need and assessment findings. - Participates with physicians and other clinicians in the department to assure effective patient care consistent with quality indicators for patients cared for in the designated service. - Reviews medical record for follow up or ordering of diagnostic studies under established protocols. - Establishes and maintains communication with other health care providers and departments to ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness and to promote consistency and continuity of care. - Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families. - Acknowledges staff rights and cultural and ethical beliefs. - Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties/activities of health care team members. - Evaluates effectiveness of care given by team members. - Demonstrates knowledge of and applies safety principles as identified by the institution. - Performs efficiently in emergency situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events. - Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional practice. - Participates regularly in staff development activities for unit and department personnel. - Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management in all aspects of patient care and unit functioning. - Participates in unit and department Performance Improvement activities. - Participates in nursing research activities as requested. - Identifies and solves problems effectively. - Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and all members of the health care team. - Demonstrates proficiency in the use of computers and telecommunication modalities to document, track and convey information. - If practicing in a specialty role, fulfills the expectations established for the particular role. - Perform other related duties as necessary. - This job has no supervisory responsibility. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Minimum of six (6) months of experience as a nurse practitioner. See job duties for specific experience requirements for specialty services. - One (1) year of experience within the past three (3) years as a NP providing care for patients undergoing surgical procedures and/or those who have undergone surgical/invasive procedures. - RN First Assist experience required if assisting with surgical procedures. If only caring for specific patient population of adult or pediatrics then Acute Adult NP or Acute Pediatric NP required. - Master's degree in nursing (unless already a Kaiser Permantente employee who was 'grandfathered in' prior to California Business and Professions Code requirement in January 1, 2008). - Completion of master's program in Adult NP, Family Practice NP, Acute Care NP or Pediatric NP required: Adult, Family or Acute NP if practice limited to adults; Family or Pedi NP if practice limited to pediatric patients. - Must meet credentialing requirements established for nurse practitioners within the Kaiser system (National Certification from one of the following organizations: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, American Credentialing Center, National Certification Corporation for Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing Specialties, and National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses.) - Current California RN/NP License with California BRN issued Furnishing Number. - Current BLS required. - Must have a NPI and meet Medicare requirements for PTAN (Provider Transaction Account Number). - Current DEA if required for specialty. - Depending on the particular specialty, ACLS and/or NALS and/or PALS or PEARS may also be required for the position.2012-05-17 18:31:37United StatesKaiser PermanenteCalifornia135114CAModesto, CA28763202http://kp.jobs/xml/28763202/jobUSAModestoTitle: Systems Analyst (924166) Location: Modesto, CA This position develops, modifies, maintains, and documents complex applications. In addition, consults, provides technical guidance to clients, documents new applications, and conducts training classes. Essential Functions: - Performs coding, maintenance, modification, and documentation of complex and advanced applications - Assists clients in defining their requirements and recommends appropriate application alternatives - Prepares documentation and conducts training sessions - Participates in the evaluation of new application packages and the identification of anticipated systems requirements for planning purposes - Performs related duties as assigned or requested Secondary Functions: Position may also support shared systems administration and small-scale database development/support Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Previous experience, typically 2+ years with systems and applications programming, or its equivalent in education and work experience - Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience, in Computer Science or a related discipline - Some knowledge of systems alternatives is required - Good analytical and communication skills are essential - Must be able to work in Labor/Management Partnership environment2012-05-12 18:43:51United StatesKaiser PermanenteCalifornia134779CAModesto, CA28657024http://kp.jobs/xml/28657024/jobUSAModestoTitle: Coordinator of Care Service Director Location: Modesto, CA Directs, plans, organizes, evaluates and coordinates operations of the Utilization/ Resource Mgmt Department focused on the achievement of satisfactory patient outcomes and has overall responsibility for the coordination of care services provided by the hospital. The position carries 24/7 operational responsibility. Provides oversight of the utilization mgmt functions within the organization as directed by its policies and procedures and are aligned w/ federal, state and local regulations. Coordinates w/ TPMG and appropriate hospital staff to provide for the seamless transition of patients across the continuum of care. Represents Health Plan for Hospital operations. Essential Functions: - Directs, organizes, plans and coordinates the utilization/ resource mgmt and social services process assuring that the organizational goals and objectives for KFH/P are met. - Directs development and implementation of quality and utilization standards across the hospital to ensure coordinated plans of treatment, customer focused delivery of services, and cost effective utilization of necessary services. - Ensures compliance w/ administrative, legal and regulatory requirements of the Health Plan contract and governmental and accrediting agencies. - Oversees the development of department standards as identified by regulatory agencies, including The Joint Commission, NCQA, CMS, DHS, DPHS, and DMHC. - Maintains a state of continuous regulatory readiness. - Maintains oversight of the concurrent and retrospective inpatient reviews and appeal process. - Collaborates w/ other Service Directors in identifying and implementing innovative models and best practices. - Develops services that achieve a high level of customer satisfaction. - Utilizes research data to implement clinical changes and the delivery of patient care and member services. - Evaluates processes and makes recommendations to improve resource mgmt systems and patient care outcomes. - Participates in Executive Team's strategic planning forums. - Utilizes data to support quality patient outcomes and presents to Executive Team ongoing and reliable information about the treatment and patient flow throughout all levels of care and providing expertise in utilization mgmt, regulatory compliance and coordination of care. - Directs through managers all activities within the Resource Mgmt department including Social Services. - Responsible for efficient utilization of resources and develops processes to screen, interview, hire, train, and maintain the competency of all department staff. - Develops, implements, and monitors departmental policies and procedures which support and meet the organization's goals and business objectives. - Manages and resolves human resource, labor relations, employee, and department safety and risk mgmt issues. - Participates in region wide peer group and leadership activities to drive consistency of operations and performance improvement. - Develops and manages systems and relationships w/ outside vendors and contract and quality oversight w/ external vendors. - Develops budget and resource allocations for areas of responsibility. - Manages the financial performance and identifies and implements appropriate strategies to reduce costs and improve quality of care and services. - Focuses on prevention/intervention and identification if issues/problems prior to their impact on operations and patient care. - Assumes other duties as directed. Secondary Functions: - Provides leadership for various Continuum departments as assigned, which includes 24 hour and/or multiple location departments. - Plans, organizes, directs, evaluates, and coordinates services across the continuum of care within Service Area(s), a single medical center or a Regional department. - Oversees utilization and resource management functions in assigned continuum service lines. - Partners with the hospital on discharge planning and social needs of member population. - Accountable for providing oversight of the regulatory and health plan functions for assigned service lines within the organization as directed by its policies and procedures. - Coordinates with TPMG and appropriate hospital staff to provide for the seamless transition of patients across the continuum of care. - Works with KFHP/H and the Medical Group to develop strategic plans and, provide quality cost effective care and services which are aligned with federal, state, and local regulations. - Represents Health Plan for Hospital operations. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Eight (8) years of experience in patient care. - Five (5) years of progressive management experience. - BSN or BA in health care related field required. - Master's degree preferred. - Graduate of accredited school of nursing. - Current California RN license required. - BLS required. - Demonstrated knowledge of Knox, Keene Act, Federal HMO Act, Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, and all other local, state, and federal regulations. - Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills.2012-05-11 19:40:50United StatesKaiser PermanenteCalifornia134819CAModesto, CA28639136http://kp.jobs/xml/28639136/jobUSAModestoTitle: Executive Consultant II (ECII-031512) Location: Modesto, CA This position exists to provide leadership and facilitation in the resolution of strategic and sensitive issues or projects for regional or for multi-function groups directly under a senior executive. The incumbent acts as an advisor or thought partner by structuring undefined issues for resolution, researching issues, summarizing information and working with relevant stakeholders to provide the executive with the information needed to make sound and timely decisions. The incumbent represents executive position on committees and in communications with direct reports and outside clients. May manage others or support staff. Essential Functions: - Acts as an advisor or thought partner to a senior executive by structuring undefined issues for resolution, researching issues, summarizing information and working with relevant stakeholders to provide the executive with the information needed to make sound and timely decisions. - Provides consultation and analysis regarding regional performance and strategic opportunities. - Identifies the most effective means of solving the issues. - Facilitates committees and task forces. - May lead projects or oversee regional programs. - Delivers high quality results on time. - Acts as a communication liaison between the office and direct reports and outside clients. - Represents the executive's point of view and makes decisions on behalf (within established parameters). - Prepares presentations for the executive as well as papers and public statements. - Develops and administers the office budget. - Administers human resources initiatives, including compensation, executive search, succession planning, and management continuity. - Works with HR Consultants to facilitate resolution of any problems. - This executive consultant position is reserved for direct reports to Vice Presidents and Senior Vice Presidents. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Five (5) or more years of work experience in consulting, operations or project management, preferably in a health care setting. - Bachelor's degree, master's preferred, in finance, business, health care or public administration. - Demonstrated performance in strategic/operational analysis and planning, analytical techniques, financial and market assessments. - Demonstrated knowledge of the intricacies of hospital/HMO/medical offices operations and practices. - Superior communication, consulting, facilitation, negotiation, conflict management, problem resolution, change management skills and consensus building skills. - Superior leadership and project management skills. - Demonstrated ability to bring projects/initiatives to completion. - Ability to adapt to constantly changing priorities in managing a wide range of projects. - Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.2012-05-10 19:06:47United StatesKaiser PermanenteCalifornia134786CAModesto, CA28606723http://kp.jobs/xml/28606723/jobUSAModestoTitle: Health IT Business Consultant - Modesto Location: Modesto, CA The Central Valley Senior Business Consultant works with our medical facilities' business partners/customers to understand strategic direction and priorities of their business and to ensure successful delivery of IT solutions and services. The Business Consultant reports to the Central Valley Area (CVA) IT Business Engagement Services Manager. Essential Functions: - Acts as a liaison between business partners and technical staff. - Provides IT consulting to business partners on a regular basis. Requires business acumen in technology and healthcare. - Conducts process improvement sessions in gathering and documenting work flow processes. Has the ability to work & communicate well with business partners and staff at all levels of the organization in support of team projects/environments. - Strong ability to communicate effectively as an IT subject matter expert (SME) in conducting, presenting and implementing processes and projects. - Identifies opportunities for increasing business efficiency through improved manual and automated processes. - Has the ability to work with constant change and new processes. - Performs scope analysis on project requests to determine viability. - Leads project management activities from initiation through implementation against new projects using project management processes and tools. - Identifies and tracks against required project metrics. - With support of business partners, defines and documents business and technical requirements. - Identifies, evaluates and tracks project issues and risks. - Attends local medical center committees representing the KP-IT organization as needed. - Develops and tracks to a project schedule. - Responsible for supporting existing local IT infrastructure and operational applications. - Assist with technical training to business partners. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Must be detailed oriented, organized and have good planning skills. The ability to manage multiple tasks and be a self-starter. - Able to work with minimal oversight and direction. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills to be able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization. - Proficient with MS Office applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access as well as Visio and Project. - Highly motivated, positive attitude, strong inter-personal skills, able to manage difficult situations and work across various functional groups within the organization. - Possess 5 or more years experience in supporting clients in a large health care and IT environment. - Bachelors degree, or equivalent experience required in Health Care Administration, Information Technology or Project / Process Management. Preferred Qualifications: - Health Care experience or knowledge. - Skill sets in meeting facilitation, critical analytical thinking. - Six Sigma and PMP Certifications is desirable. - Knowledge of Kaiser's HealthConnect on-line medical system and other KP-IT applications, network, and infrastructure is desirable.2012-05-08 18:41:10United StatesKaiser PermanenteCalifornia131134CAModesto, CA28541250http://kp.jobs/xml/28541250/jobUSAModestoTitle: Outpatient Pharmacist - Grade 15 (PRN-400084) Location: Modesto, CA Consults with patients and medical personnel regarding medication therapy. Provides direction to Pharmacist Residents, Pharmacist Interns, Pharmacy Technicians and other non-licensed personnel. Dispenses, compounds, procures, stores, and distributes pharmacy products. Consults with patients and medical personnel regarding medication therapy. Essential Functions: - Consults with patients and medical personnel regarding medication therapy - Provides direction to Pharmacist Residents, Pharmacist Interns, Pharmacy Technicians and other non-licensed personnel - Dispenses, compounds, procures, stores and distributes pharmaceutical products - Provides medical personnel and patients with medication information and product identification - Performs other duties as required - This position has no supervisory responsibilities Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - B.S. in Pharmacy required - Pharm. D. preferred - Current CA Registered Pharmacist License - Knowledge of Federal and State laws, regulations and standards regarding the provision of pharmaceutical services - Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills - Ability to extract pertinent information from the patient, or other sources and relate it to the patient's medical management plan - Must be able to operate pharmacy computer system(s) and other equipment - Must be able to lift or transport 1-50 lbs weight - Required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear - Frequent bending/reaching/stooping - Must be able to input prescription labels - MUST BE ABLE TO PASS BACKGROUND CHECK - Must be able to work in a Labor/Management environment Schedule: Sun - Sat, X hours a week, variable shift; may include working weekends, evenings, nights, days and holidays.2012-05-02 18:37:56United StatesKaiser PermanenteCalifornia133142CAModesto, CA28331997http://kp.jobs/xml/28331997/jobUSAModestoTitle: Manager Environmental Health and Safety (SS#1 - 03.27.12) Location: Modesto, CA Manages and implements environmental health and safety (EH&S) programs for the Area 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. Responsible for the management of the daily Area operations. Essential Functions: - Implements policy and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, regional, and local laws and for the reduction of EH&S liabilities and maintains the departments quality assurance programs. - Assists in specific areas for the development of health and safety programs. - Ensures customers receive quality service by acting as a consultant/resource for local administration, managers, physicians and staff on all matters related to environmental management, industrial hygiene and safety. - Performs needs assessments; conducts and participates in multi-disciplinary team conferences, and reviews customer satisfaction reports. - Based on results, develops new programs or enhances existing programs providing quality EH&S services. - Acts as administrative liaison for all EH&S regulatory agency inspections and surveys, including The Joint Commission, Cal-EPA, DOHS, Cal-OSHA, Department of Agriculture and the State Fire Marshall. - Communicates strategies, priorities and recommends corrective actions to facility leadership, department managers and employees. Monitors the Service Area budgets and researches/explains variance. - Identifies opportunities to reduce costs and enhance quality of services. - Develops, implements, and presents EH&S training programs for the different facilities. - Conducts comprehensive audits of facility(s) EH&S programs to identify areas for improvement. - Collaboratively develops plans of action with department managers. - Perform other duties as required. - Job may require supervisory responsibilities. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Substantial EH&S experience (usually 5 - 7 years). - Previous supervisory experience in a union environment. - Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations required. - Bachelor's degree in EH&S, Natural Science, Engineering or related curriculum, or equivalent years of experience required. - Associate Safety Professional or Industrial Hygienist in Training certificate preferred. - Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.2012-04-23 18:50:14United StatesKaiser PermanenteCalifornia132314CAModesto, CA28078142http://kp.jobs/xml/28078142/jobUSAModestoTitle: Director RN - Cardi Cath Combo Lab / IR (Interventional Radiology) Location: Modesto, CA In conjunction with Chiefs of Service, directs, coordinates, facilitates, leads, and evaluates ambulatory patient care services. Oversees staff, ensures compliance with regulatory compliance, consults on patient care issues, and manages the budget. Speciality: Cardiac Cath Combo Lab and Interventional Radiology Departments Essential Functions: - Directs development and implementation of quality and utilization standards for ambulatory services. - Ensures coordinated plans of treatment, customer focused delivery of services and cost effective utilization of resources and services. - In conjunction with Chiefs of Service manages the daily operations of the ambulatory services. - Designs and implements policies, procedures, protocols, efficient program outcomes, and timely provision of support to TPMG providers. - Directs the budget and resource allocations and manages the financial performance. - Identifies and implements strategies to reduce costs and improve quality of care services. - Interprets and facilitates the application of Nursing Scope of Practice within ambulatory services, which includes making skill-mix decisions based on needs, service, financial considerations, and legal constraints. - Directs and resolves human resource, labor relations, employee and department safety, and risk management issues. - Coordinates and monitors the quality improvement program for nursing services. - Develops and implement new programs or best practices and strategies which improve the quality of care and services and reduces costs. - Develops and presents training programs. - Utilizes research data to implement clinical changes and the delivery of patient care and member services. - Ensures compliance with federal, state, local and other regulatory requirements. Secondary Functions: - In conjunction with Chiefs of Service, the RN Director of the Cardiac Cath Lab and the Interventional Radiology Department directs, coordinates, facilitates, leads, and evaluates our new Cardiac Cath Combo Lab and our Interventional Radiology Departments. - Oversees staff, ensures compliance with regulatory compliance, consults on patient care issues, and manages the budget. - The Cath Lab will be located at our Modesto Hospital site along with our existing Modesto Interventional Radiology department. - Duties will include managing our second IR site at Stockton. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: Speciality: Cardiac Cath Combo Lab and Interventional Radiology Departments - Substantial management experience, usually seven (7) years. - Demonstrated human relations and labor relations experience. - Bachelor's degree in nursing or health care required. - Master's or equivalent years of experience in business or health care. - Current California RN license required. - Demonstration of progressive nursing admin experience in an ambulatory setting. - Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, NCQA, and other local, state, and federal regulations. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience directing and/or opening a new Cardiac Cath Combo Lab and/or an Operating Room suite is preferred. - Willing to work along side the staff for the purpose of ascertaining their skill set, addressing efficiency issues and ascertaining the level of quality. - Able to work colleagially with the IR, Cath and Vascular Chiefs. - Able to direct employees in various classifications including Schedulers, RN's, IR Techs and Cath Lab Techs.2012-04-23 18:50:13United StatesKaiser PermanenteCalifornia131993CAModesto, CA28078138http://kp.jobs/xml/28078138/jobUSAModestoTitle: Employee Assistance Program Coordinator II Location: Modesto, CA Assumes major responsibility for the daily operations of the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) in a particular facility or geographic grouping of facilities (Stockton, Manteca, Modesto and Tracy), providing service to physicians, employees, and family members. Coordinates the development, delivery, allocation and maintenance of services in regards to assessment and short-term problem solving and referral, committee and workgroup participation, training, organizational initiative support, organizational change support, threat management, critical incident response, and consultation to managers, supervisors, human resource representatives and union representatives. Essential Functions: Under general clinical direction and consultative support from senior staff and management, performs the following: - Behavioral health assessment and referral. - Short-term problem solving. - Consultation and training to managers, supervisors, human resource representatives and union representatives. - Provides clinical support to less experienced coordinators. - Crisis intervention and critical incident response management of adverse outcomes in the health care setting. - Management of projects based on departmental and organizational needs. - Responsibility for daily operations of Kaiser Permanente's internal EAP at the local facility. - Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity using judgment within defined practices and procedures. - Assesses information to identify the best solution from existing alternatives. - Assesses all new cases and requests for services; determines course of action or seeks consultative support for complex cases/issues. - Conducts an assessment when a new request arises and determines what has been done and still needs to be done. - Collects and analyzes data to make informed recommendations/decisions which affect the department. - Identifies the need for, and contracts with manager/client around role clarity and decision-making authority. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Licensed MFT, LCSW or PhD. - Minimum of 3 years of EAP experience. - Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience required including chemical dependency work, crisis intervention, traumatic stress intervention and short term problem solving. - Experience with training design and implementation and organizational consultation preferred. - Thorough knowledge of policies, practices and systems. - Complete understanding and application of principles, concepts, practices, and standards. - Full knowledge of industry practices. - Broad application of principles, theories, and concepts in applicable discipline, plus working knowledge of other related fields. - Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment. - Expertise in dealing with the complex and high risk nature of a medical services work setting a plus. - Master's degree or PhD or equivalent experience in social work, psychology, or related clinical human services discipline. - High School diploma or GED required. Preferred Qualifications: - CEAP or CEAP eligible preferred. - Internal EAP experience preferred. - Experience with training design and implementation and organizational consultation preferred.2012-04-21 18:55:28United StatesKaiser PermanenteCalifornia132468CAModesto, CA28061077http://kp.jobs/xml/28061077/jobUSAModestoTitle: Assistant Department Manager (MCH-ANM-0002) Location: Modesto, CA Manages activities of the unit(s), monitors quality, service & utilization standards. Supervises the day to day shift activities. This position has oversite of the NICU, will require NICUexperience. Essential Functions: - Manages the units day to day clinical operations including practice standards, staffing, payroll, budgets, fiscal management, & quality improvement. - Develops & implements action plans to improve staff development. - Supervises a single unit (8 to 24 hours) of approximately 20 - 60+ employees. - Ensures the highest quality of care is provided & is in compliance w/ federal, state, & local regulatory requirements & established departmental policies & procedures. - Utilization of services. - Monitors the quality of service & utilization standards & assumes specific responsibility for patient care at the unit level. - Ensures coordinated plans of treatment, customer focused care & cost effective utilization of services. - Monitors the allocation & utilization of personnel based on continual changes in patient population/needs & provides the best level of patient care while identifying savings opportunities. - Works w/ health care providers outside of the unit, to achieve optimal patient care across the continuum. - Researches, identifies, & implements best practice models of other units. - Investigates & resolves patient/family member concerns regarding patient care. - Supervises the daily unit operations, including human resources management, department & employee safety programs, & risk management. - Accesses KP Health Connect to evaluate the quality of care provided. - Uses KP Health Connect to manage clinical operations. - Monitors quality, appropriateness, and accuracy of KP Health Connect documentation - Maintains role specific KP Health Connect competencies. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - BSN or BA in health care related field preferred. - Graduate of accredited school of nursing. - Current California RN license required. - Current BLS certification required and ALCS certification strongly preferred. - PALS certification may be required for positions in specific departments. - Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement, clinical care delivery processes, staffing, and budgeting. - Knowledge of Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission and other federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. - Strong interpersonal communication skills.2012-04-14 01:42:26United StatesKaiser PermanenteCalifornia128910CAModesto, CA27890714http://kp.jobs/xml/27890714/jobUSAModestoTitle: Staff Nurse II - Inpatient Nursing (LDR-WL101) Location: Modesto, CA The Staff Nurse (SN) II is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame. The SN II provides care to patients via the therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment and instrumentation, and other health care team members. Essential Functions: - Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status; also nutrition, pain, patient/family education, family involvement and patient advocacy. - Formulates a goal-directed plan of care that is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes. - Implements care in a thorough, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner. - Establishes priorities or patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment, and supplies. - Evaluates effectiveness of care given by health care team members. - Identifies patient/family learning needs and implements appropriate measures. - Documents patient care and unit activities in a timely, accurate, and concise manner. - Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights, age specific needs, cultural and ethical beliefs. - Demonstrates knowledge of and applies safety principles as identified within the institution. - Performs efficiently in emergency patient care situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events. - Demonstrates sound knowledge base and actions in the care of a designated patient population. - Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional practice. - Participates regularly in staff development activities for unit and Department of Nursing personnel. - Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management in all aspects of patient care and unit functioning. - Participates in unit and Department Performance Improvement activities as directed. - Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of health care team members. - Utilizes effective communication methods and skills, following lines of authority, as appropriate. - Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and all members of the health care team. - Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families. Acknowledges staff rights and cultural and ethical beliefs. - Provides data for staffing decisions and demonstrates flexibility in the resolution of staffing issues; demonstrates flexibility when floating to other units upon requests. - Ability to navigate in a windows environment, utilizing a mouse and the ability to learn electronic medical record system application. - Identifies and solves problems effectively. - Participates in nursing research activities as requested. - Perform other related duties as necessary. - This job motivates and provides work direction (direct, check, review, assign, organize and coordination) to LVN's, Nurse Attendants, unit assistants, etc., but does not have the authority to hire, fire or discipline. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Minimum of 6 months experience. See job duties for specific experience requirements for specialty units. - LABOR & DELIVERY - One year recent experience (within the last 3 years) in L&D with completion of AWHONN L&D course preferred. NRP certification is required. Current ACLS certification may be required in some units. Successful completion of advanced fetal monitoring course preferred within the last 2 years. Successful completion of a Fetal Monitoring Interpretation Competency within the first three months of hire may be required. May be expected to cross train to at least 1 other Maternal Child Health/Family Centered Care area with appropriate certifications. Must complete circulating and recovery competencies as required. Willingness to scrub may be required. - SPECIALITY AREAS - If no qualified candidate, may be willing to train in the specialty areas listed below. Candidates in training are required to obtain appropriate certifications within 6 months of hire or transfer into unit. - High School Diploma/GED. - Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program and completion of the current hours required by the BRN of RN student clinical experience or Graduate of registered nursing and either 1) 2000 hours of RN experience in clinical area of specialty from a licensed acute care facility within three (3) years of graduation; or 2) graduate of an accredited licensed vocational nursing program that includes clinical student experience in acute care and has worked 2000 hours as an licensed vocational nurse within the clinical area of specialty within three (3) years before graduation or currently enrolled in an accredited entry level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing. - Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California. - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for health care providers. - Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice. - Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers). - Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills (in English). - Good interpersonal skills. - Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement. Schedule: 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM Week 1: Sun, Thurs, Fri Week 2: Mon, Tues, Sat2012-04-12 01:51:32United StatesKaiser PermanenteCalifornia129317CAModesto, CA27828391http://kp.jobs/xml/27828391/jobUSAModestoTitle: Assistant Department Manager (01MS) Location: Modesto, CA Manages activities of the unit(s), monitors quality, service & utilization standards. Supervises the day to day shift activities. Essential Functions: - Manages the units day to day clinical operations including practice standards, staffing, payroll, budgets, fiscal management, & quality improvement. - Develops & implements action plans to improve staff development. - Supervises a single unit (8 to 24 hours) of approximately 20- 60 +employees. - Ensures the highest quality of care is provided & is in compliance w/ federal, state, & local regulatory requirements & established departmental policies & procedures. - Utilization of services. - Monitors the quality of service & utilization standards & assumes specific responsibility for patient care at the unit level. - Ensures coordinated plans of treatment, customer focused care & cost effective utilization of services. - Monitors the allocation & utilization of personnel based on continual changes in patient population/needs & provides the best level of patient care while identifying savings opportunities. - Works w/ health care providers outside of the unit, to achieve optimal patient care across the continuum. - Researches, identifies, & implements best practice models of other units. - Investigates & resolves patient/family member concerns regarding patient care. - Supervises the daily unit operations, including human resources management, department & employee safety programs, & risk management. - Accesses KP Health Connect to evaluate the quality of care provided. - Uses KP Health Connect to manage clinical operations. - Monitors quality, appropriateness, & accuracy of KP Health Connect documentation - Maintains role specific KP Health Connect competencies. Secondary Functions: - This position will over see Med/Suge/Tele/Peds/Staffing & Patients. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - BSN or BA in health care related field preferred. - Graduate of accredited school of nursing. - Current California RN license required. - Current BLS certification required & ALCS certification strongly preferred. - PALS certification may be required for positions in specific departments. - Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement, clinical care delivery processes, staffing, & budgeting. - Knowledge of Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission & other federal, state, & local regulatory requirements. - Strong interpersonal communication skills. Schedule: Week 1: Mon, Tues, Fri: 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM Week 2: Sun, Mon, Tues: 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM, Fri: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM2012-04-08 22:36:02United StatesKaiser PermanenteCalifornia130481CAModesto, CA27741697http://kp.jobs/xml/27741697/jobUSAModestoTitle: Service Unit Director RN - G.I. Location: Modesto, CA In conjunction with Chiefs of Service, directs, coordinates, facilitates, leads, and evaluates ambulatory patient care services. Oversees staff, ensures compliance with regulatory compliance, consults on patient care issues, and manages the budget. Essential Functions: This position will oversee G.I. Functions for the Central Valley. Peri-Op experience highly preferred. - Directs development and implementation of quality and utilization standards for ambulatory services. - Ensures coordinated plans of treatment, customer focused delivery of services and cost effective utilization of resources and services. - In conjunction with Chiefs of Service manages the daily operations of the ambulatory services. - Designs and implements policies, procedures, protocols, efficient program outcomes, and timely provision of support to TPMG providers. - Directs the budget and resource allocations and manages the financial performance. - Identifies and implements strategies to reduce costs and improve quality of care services. - Interprets and facilitates the application of Nursing Scope of Practice within ambulatory services, which includes making skill-mix decisions based on needs, service, financial considerations, and legal constraints. - Directs and resolves human resource, labor relations, employee and department safety, and risk management issues. - Coordinates and monitors the quality improvement program for nursing services. - Develops and implement new programs or best practices and strategies which improve the quality of care and services and reduces costs. - Develops and presents training programs. - Utilizes research data to implement clinical changes and the delivery of patient care and member services. - Ensures compliance with federal, state, local and other regulatory requirements. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Substantial management experience, usually seven (7) years. - Demonstrated human relations and labor relations experience. - Bachelor's degree in nursing or health care required. - Master's or equivalent years of experience in business or health care. - Current California RN license required. - Demonstration of progressive nursing admin experience in an ambulatory setting. - Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, NCQA, and other local, state, and federal regulations. Preferred Qualifications: - BLS. - Experience in managing/directing endoscopy or perioperative suites. - Experience in all areas of endoscopy compliance and regulations including Title 22 and Join Commission Standards.2012-04-04 20:08:19United StatesKaiser PermanenteCalifornia129680CAModesto, CA27644634http://kp.jobs/xml/27644634/jobUSAModestoTitle: Hospital Clinical Educator - RN MST/Peds/Oncology (CEPI.CIE.2012-1) Location: Modesto, CA Promotes professional development through the application of principles of adult learning in broad-based program development. Leveraging expertise in KP's electronic medical record, KP HealthConnect (KPHC), responsible for identifying, prioritizing, & evaluating, the educational & professional development needs of a clinical area; develops & delivers clinical educational programs, including specialty training, new graduate/hire training, continuing education for staff, & training for upgrades & changes to KPHC. Coordinates nursing competence & professional development programs for Patient Care Service Area for an assigned/defined clinical area. Conducts ongoing assessments of proficiencies for PCS staff & mgmt & provide feedback & formal action plans mgmt. Serves as the KPHC expert & applies this knowledge into clinical & operational workflows. Essential Functions: Specific Unit - MS-T/Oncology/Peds - Provides educational opportunities that benefit nurses at all stages of career development - Assists learners in assessment of needs & identification of outcomes - Incorporates principles of adult learning in implementation of education programs - Identifies & evaluates high quality, culturally diverse instructional materials in all types of media & formats - Adjusts content & teaching strategies to meet learner needs - Provides ongoing assessment of individual performance in clinical & KPHC proficiencies for PCS staff & mgmt & reports to Dir of Clinical Education, Practice, & Informatics - Identifies individuals who do not meet established competency expectations & recommends a formal action plan to PCS Mgmt - Develops, designs, evaluates, & manages professional development programs based on principles of adult learning that foster the development of competence in the nursing staff - Conducts ongoing evaluation of the quality & effectiveness of educational activities to ensure they maintain & enhance professional development & promote the delivery of cost-effective high quality healthcare - Develops/coordinates education plans related to orientation of new staff to the organization, initial & ongoing competency validation, core education to address patient population specific nursing care, & development of beside leaders - Develops programs to support changes in nursing practice/nursing theory - Conducts research into professional & community practice standards, technology, clinical informatics, & clinical innovations for improved patient care - Ensures that KPHC is leveraged for the benefit of nursing practice & improved excellence in patient care systems & processes - Assesses opportunities to support clinical practices through the use of KPHC by analyzing clinical workflow to determine current practices & facilitating improvement of nursing practices & processes - Maintains up-to-date knowledge of trends & advances in the field of Nursing & Healthcare Informatics, nursing practices, regulatory standards, organizational priorities as well as new developments in hardware & software technology - Consults staff & leadership in areas of clinical expertise (e.g. workflow & clinical use recommendations), provides information on current clinical practice, & addresses clinical questions - Participates in interdisciplinary committees to integrate educational activities into clinical care & clinical informatics/appropriate use of KPHC into educational activities & clinical care - Provides leadership for clinical IT enhancements - Provides investigation, recommendation, prioritization & evaluation of clinical risk, & correction plans for arising concerns & issues as a result of KPHC & clinical education - Monitors, tracks, & follows up on such concerns/issues Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Five (5) years of experience coordinating or managing education program /curriculum design, development and evaluation/assessment, including two (2) years in staff professional development and/or clinical training/teaching - BSN or BS or equivalent experience in health care or related field required - Graduate of accredited school of nursing - Master's degree in nursing, education, or other closely related field preferred - Current California RN license required - BLS certificate required - Demonstrated knowledge of medical center policy and procedure requirements, specialty training and competency requirements - Demonstrated knowledge in performance improvement practices preferred - Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, federal, state, and local requirements - Demonstrated knowledge in KP HealthConnect including functionality and expertise in workflows (or for external hires, similarly integrated medical record)2012-03-29 00:03:34United StatesKaiser PermanenteCalifornia128881CAModesto, CA27471763http://kp.jobs/xml/27471763/jobUSAModestoTitle: Senior Consultant Location: Modesto, CA Provides high quality & cost effective project management, management consulting, & analytic support services or technical expertise and has sole responsibility for large complex analytical projects. Essential Functions: - Leads, makes significant contributions, &/or provides technical leadership to high visibility projects to identify & resolve issues of strategic importance to the organization - Interfaces regularly w/ senior management to produce timely & valuable results - Sets the strategic direction of projects - Determines goals & priorities w/ management team sponsors - Establishes team membership & negotiates time commitments & resources - Develops proposals for clients outlining proposed project structure, approach, & work plan - Provides staff leadership to project teams, as well as manages work of outside consultants when needed - Designs research plans for data gathering & analysis; participates significantly in interpreting analysis & developing action plans accordingly - Produces or oversees development of written materials for senior executives & other key clients - Plans & facilitates meetings - Makes formal presentations to various senior level audiences - Assists, as needed, in planning & coordinating w/ other ongoing teams & projects to maximize effectiveness - Participates in the development & management of the department, including coaching, recruiting, and conducting performance reviews for consultants/analysts, & other departmental activities Secondary Functions: - Coordinates regional and local resources to support Unit-Based Teams (UBTs)and their work on performance improvement - Start and sustain UBTs according to the local implementation plan - Ensure teams have knowledge, skills, and tools to produce results - Ensure teams are making progress on meaningful performance improvement goals in alignment with strategic priorities - Keep senior leaders informed on progress for accountability with measurable results - Helps to address barriers and resolve issues - Collaborates with Improvement Advisor to ensure that approaches and results are aligned - Work across both KFH and TPMG - Makes formal presentations to senior level audiences - Reports to the Chief Operating Officer (Area Manager where there is no COO), Medical Group Administrator and local labor leader to produce timely and valuable results. - Works in conjunction with the NCAL Office of the LMP to coordinate efforts and drive results region wide. UBTICs will attend monthly peer phone calls and quarterly face-to-face meetings conducted by the NCAL OLMP. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - 5 or more years of experience in one of the technical areas required - Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Economics, Health Care Administration, Operations Research, Public Health Administration, or other related field - Master's degree preferred - Ability to determine the key business issues & develop appropriate action plans from multidisciplinary perspectives - Ability to conduct & interpret quantitative/qualitative analysis - Proven leadership skills in project management & consulting - Must exhibit efficiency, collaboration, candor, openness, & results orientation - Understanding of the operations of KP, health policy trends, & any applicable regulations related to the responsible technical area - Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment Preferred Qualifications: - Demonstrated ability to drive performance - Ability to coach and facilitate teams directly as needed - Planning and project management skills involving stakeholders - Familiarity with performance improvement models and methods, including data interpretation - Ability to assess and design interventions to address barriers and conflicts - Superior relationship skills - Familiarity with healthcare operations - Familiarity with LMP principles and the National Agreement2012-03-22 23:38:43United StatesKaiser PermanenteCalifornia128048CAModesto, CA27332075http://kp.jobs/xml/27332075/jobUSAModestoTitle: Staff Nurse II - Inpatient Nursing (LDR-WL105) Location: Modesto, CA The Staff Nurse (SN) II is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame. The SN II provides care to patients via the therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment and instrumentation, and other health care team members. Essential Functions: - Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status; also nutrition, pain, patient/family education, family involvement and patient advocacy. - Formulates a goal-directed plan of care that is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes. - Implements care in a thorough, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner. - Establishes priorities or patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment, and supplies. - Evaluates effectiveness of care given by health care team members. - Identifies patient/family learning needs and implements appropriate measures. - Documents patient care and unit activities in a timely, accurate, and concise manner. - Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights, age specific needs, cultural and ethical beliefs. - Demonstrates knowledge of and applies safety principles as identified within the institution. - Performs efficiently in emergency patient care situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events. - Demonstrates sound knowledge base and actions in the care of a designated patient population. - Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional practice. - Participates regularly in staff development activities for unit and Department of Nursing personnel. - Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management in all aspects of patient care and unit functioning. - Participates in unit and Department Performance Improvement activities as directed. - Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of health care team members. - Utilizes effective communication methods and skills, following lines of authority, as appropriate. - Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and all members of the health care team. - Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families. Acknowledges staff rights and cultural and ethical beliefs. - Provides data for staffing decisions and demonstrates flexibility in the resolution of staffing issues; demonstrates flexibility when floating to other units upon requests. - Ability to navigate in a windows environment, utilizing a mouse and the ability to learn electronic medical record system application. - Identifies and solves problems effectively. - Participates in nursing research activities as requested. - Perform other related duties as necessary. - This job motivates and provides work direction (direct, check, review, assign, organize and coordination) to LVN's, Nurse Attendants, unit assistants, etc., but does not have the authority to hire, fire or discipline. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Minimum of 6 months experience. See job duties for specific experience requirements for specialty units. - LABOR & DELIVERY - One year recent experience (within the last 3 years) in L&D with completion of AWHONN L&D course preferred. NRP certification is required. Current ACLS certification may be required in some units. Successful completion of advanced fetal monitoring course preferred within the last 2 years. Successful completion of a Fetal Monitoring Interpretation Competency within the first three months of hire may be required. May be expected to cross train to at least 1 other Maternal Child Health/Family Centered Care area with appropriate certifications. Must complete circulating and recovery competencies as required. Willingness to scrub may be required. - SPECIALITY AREAS - If no qualified candidate, may be willing to train in the specialty areas listed below. Candidates in training are required to obtain appropriate certifications within 6 months of hire or transfer into unit. - High School Diploma/GED. - Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program and completion of the current hours required by the BRN of RN student clinical experience or Graduate of registered nursing and either 1) 2000 hours of RN experience in clinical area of specialty from a licensed acute care facility within three (3) years of graduation; or 2) graduate of an accredited licensed vocational nursing program that includes clinical student experience in acute care and has worked 2000 hours as an licensed vocational nurse within the clinical area of specialty within three (3) years before graduation or currently enrolled in an accredited entry level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing. - Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California. - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for health care providers. - Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice. - Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers). - Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills (in English). - Good interpersonal skills. - Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement. Schedule: 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM Week 1: Sun, Mon, Tues Week 2: Mon, Tues, Sat2012-03-17 20:18:20United StatesKaiser PermanenteCalifornia125311CAModesto, CA27224678http://kp.jobs/xml/27224678/jobUSAModestoTitle: Physician Assistant II - General Surgery (PA-030512MODPA2) Location: Modesto, CA Under the direction and supervision of a physician who is a specialist (e.g., orthopedics, surgery, emergency medicine), the Physician Assistant II provides high quality, cost-effective patient care by performing surgical preparation procedures, peri-operative and post- operative procedures, and assists in performing surgical and other procedures. A Physician Assistant II may work in the operating room or emergency department in addition to having responsibilities for outpatient clinic and hospital ward duties. May take call for patients under the supervision of a physician. Essential Functions: - Performs admission evaluation on new patients to include: obtaining basic medical information and history, reviewing patient's medical record, performing physical exam, transcribing history and medical findings into patient medical record, and reporting deviations from normal findings to attending physician. - Provides patient and family with pre-operative and other pertinent education. - Answers questions regarding surgery, recovery and risk factor modification, procedures; provides blood transfusion information; performs surgical peri-operative procedures; locates and utilizes x-rays, instruments and pertinent patient information. - Reviews patient chart noting allergies, pertinent medical history, and abnormal physical findings. - Assists in performing surgical procedures and other procedures consistent with the standards of care and practice guidelines: Depending on the specialty, may work as the first assist during surgical procedures, start IV's, and/or perform suturing. - Performs post-operative procedures to include transcription of standard post-operative orders into patient medical records; assists physicians with evaluation and management of patient's status during recovery; reviews vital signs, laboratory and x-ray studies; assists with technical management of patients. - Performs patient discharge in conjunction with social worker, pharmacist, and physical therapist; dictates discharge and transfer summaries in a timely manner. Secondary Functions: - Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and managing infection. - Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: Position is forGeneral Surgery. - One year previous experience in the last five years as a physician assistant. - Graduate of an approved primary care physician assistant or surgical physician assistant program approved by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). - Licensed as a Physician Assistant by the Medical Board of California (M.B.C.) and the Physician Assistant Examining Committee (P.A.E.C.). - Advanced Certification in specialty area, preferred. - BLS certification required. - Must have a Nat'l Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date). - May be required to possess specialty skills to perform tasks required by the specific department (e.g., neurosurgery, orthopedics, etc). - Must be able to work in a Labor-Management Partnership environment. Highly Preferred Qualifications: - Minimum 1 year experience in General Surgery OR First Assist, Patient Rounding (floor and ICU management), minor clinic and bedside procedure. - Experience in taking General Surgery first call and weekend coverage. Note: On First Call one weekend per month.2012-03-13 18:22:17United StatesKaiser PermanenteCalifornia126875CAModesto, CA27105196http://kp.jobs/xml/27105196/jobUSAModestoTitle: Physician Assistant II - General Surgery (030112MODPA#1) Location: Modesto, CA Under the direction and supervision of a physician who is a specialist (e.g., orthopedics, surgery, emergency medicine), the Physician Assistant II provides high quality, cost-effective patient care by performing surgical preparation procedures, peri-operative and post- operative procedures, and assists in performing surgical and other procedures. A Physician Assistant II may work in the operating room or emergency department in addition to having responsibilities for outpatient clinic and hospital ward duties. May take call for patients under the supervision of a physician. Essential Functions: - Performs admission evaluation on new patients to include: obtaining basic medical information and history, reviewing patient's medical record, performing physical exam, transcribing history and medical findings into patient medical record, and reporting deviations from normal findings to attending physician. - Provides patient and family with pre-operative and other pertinent education. - Answers questions regarding surgery, recovery and risk factor modification, procedures; provides blood transfusion information; performs surgical peri-operative procedures; locates and utilizes x-rays, instruments and pertinent patient information. - Reviews patient chart noting allergies, pertinent medical history, and abnormal physical findings. - Assists in performing surgical procedures and other procedures consistent with the standards of care and practice guidelines: Depending on the specialty, may work as the first assist during surgical procedures, start IV's, and/or perform suturing. - Performs post-operative procedures to include transcription of standard post-operative orders into patient medical records; assists physicians with evaluation and management of patient's status during recovery; reviews vital signs, laboratory and x-ray studies; assists with technical management of patients. - Performs patient discharge in conjunction with social worker, pharmacist, and physical therapist; dictates discharge and transfer summaries in a timely manner. Secondary Functions: - Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and managing infection. - Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: Position is for General Surgery. - One year previous experience in the last five years as a physician assistant. - Graduate of an approved primary care physician assistant or surgical physician assistant program approved by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). - Licensed as a Physician Assistant by the Medical Board of California (M.B.C.) and the Physician Assistant Examining Committee (P.A.E.C.). - Advanced Certification in specialty area, preferred. - BLS certification required. - Must have a Nat'l Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date). - May be required to possess specialty skills to perform tasks required by the specific department (e.g., neurosurgery, orthopedics, etc). - Must be able to work in a Labor-Management Partnership environment. Highly Preferred Qualifications: - Minimum 1 year experience in General Surgery OR First Assist, Patient Rounding (floor and ICU management), minor clinic and bedside procedure. - Experience in taking General Surgery first call and weekend coverage. Note: On First Call one weekend per month.2012-03-13 18:22:16United StatesKaiser PermanenteCalifornia126874CAModesto, CA27105195http://kp.jobs/xml/27105195/jobUSAModestoTitle: Project Manager II Location: Modesto, CA Leads and provides expert technical leadership to highly visible, sensitive and multi-faceted projects. Responsible for setting strategic direction of projects and developing project plans. Provides high quality and cost effective project management, analytic support services and technical expertise for a broad array of issues. This is the second job in a three level Project Manager Ladder. At the second level, the Project Manager is responsible for leading projects of complex scope where analysis of data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors. Projects assigned are broad in scope and may involve multiple functional areas and/or span across service areas. Position will exercise judgment within generally defined practices/policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining results. Essential Functions: - Leads and provides expert technical leadership to highly visible, sensitive and multi-faceted projects. - Sets strategic direction of projects. - Develops project plans which identify key issues, problems, approaches, performance metrics and resources required. - Designs processes to address identified problems. - Establishes team membership and negotiates time commitments and resource allocation. - Provides staff leadership to multi-disciplinary teams, as well as manages work of outside consultants. - Motivates team members and facilitates team meetings. - Acts as liaison, problem solver and facilitator. - Cultivates and reinforces appropriate group values, norms and behaviors. - Provides guidance to team on performance and productivity issues. - Designs research plans for data gathering and analysis. - Actively participates or may lead in analyzing data and developing recommendations and action plans. - Accountable for the development of project documentation for senior executives and other key clients to facilitate sharing of project outcomes and best practices. - Plans and facilitates meetings. - Makes formal presentations to various senior level audiences. - Establishes procedures regarding implementation of project outcome. - Assesses project impact on workforce. - May include developing training program for different levels of audiences. - Establishes effective professional business relationships with all levels of management. - Instructs and educates on all aspects of project. - May develop and manage a department, including recruiting, coaching, performance evaluation of staff. Secondary Functions: - Responsible for creating and managing databases to provide information to optimize capacity and service levels while minimizing costs. - Provides assistance to technical staff in reviewing, recommending and implementing system enhancements. - Provides user training. - Creates management reports and the supporting systems to monitor utilization. - Identifies strategies to realize cost reductions. - Builds on-going relationships with suppliers. - Monitors contracts which include maintaining current contract data in the data base, resolving service problems and monitoring achievement of quality standards. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Five (5) plus years of progressive experience in specified technical area. - Project management experience in health care preferred. - Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business administration, health care administration, operations research, public health administration or other related field. - Masters degree or clinical licenses (RN, MD, etc.) preferred. - Demonstrated ability to determine key business issues and develop appropriate action plans from multi-disciplinary perspectives. - Demonstrated ability to conduct and interpret quantitative and qualitative analyses. - Effective leadership, project management and consulting skills. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Effective interpersonal skills. - Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.2012-03-13 18:22:13United StatesKaiser PermanenteCalifornia124787CAModesto, CA27105169http://kp.jobs/xml/27105169/jobUSAModestoTitle: Senior Physical Therapist Location: Modesto, CA Provides independent physical therapy management of patients under the direction of the Rehabilitation Services Director or designee. Provides physical therapy services in specialized patient care clinics, and assists in the development, implementation and review of departmental patient care programs. Essential Functions: - Evaluates patients and interprets evaluation findings to determine the nature and extent of dysfunction. - Establishes treatment goals and plans treatment to achieve established goals. Initiates discharge planning for physical therapy. - Implements the treatment plan through direct treatment of the patient, delegates a portion of the treatment plan to appropriate supportive personnel, and coordinates the treatment program with other health care personnel as appropriate. Provides advice and education to patient and family. - Regularly reassesses clinical signs and symptoms to determine effectiveness of treatment, progress of patients towards goals, and the need for modifying goals and treatment. - Discharges patient from physical therapy when the patient has received maximum benefit from physical therapy. Provides accurate, timely documentation of physical therapy patient management. - Participates in appropriate and approved educational and clinical research activities in physical therapy. - Participates in specialized patient care clinics outside the department. - Assists in the development, implementation, and review of departmental patient care programs. - Performs other duties as needed in the areas of staff education, departmental operations, and departmental projects. Demonstrates on-going progress toward meeting the criteria for professional practice. Secondary Functions: - Have good customer service and communication skills and work well with team members and providers. - This is for an outpatient setting but therapist may need to do intermittent inpatient setting. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Must have at least two years experience in physical therapy. - Graduate of an accredited physical therapy curriculum with a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree with certification in Physical Therapy or foreign-trained equivalent. - Licensed to practice physical therapy by the State of California. - Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date. -BLS required. - Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment. Schedules and locationsmay vary to meet operational needs.2012-03-13 18:22:13United StatesKaiser PermanenteCalifornia124860CAModesto, CA27105171http://kp.jobs/xml/27105171/jobUSAModestoTitle: Nursing Shift Supervisor Short-Hour, (No. NSS06292011.2) Location: Modesto, CA Acts as the on-site administrative designee for the entire facility for off-shifts & weekends and manages all the patient care departments, ensuring appropriate quality of care & compliance w/ regulations. Essential Functions: - Manages the off-hours & weekend patient care activities - Ensures staffs provide the highest quality of care & are in compliance w/ the Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, federal, state, & local requirements - Coordinates & monitors staffing for all shifts & maintains appropriate staffing levels & skill mix. - Participates in developing, reviewing, & updating departmental policies & procedures - Identifies & implements best practices to provide improved quality care & services - Assess & monitors clinical nursing practice for optimal patient care - Designs & evaluates processes to improve systems & patient care results across the continuum - Follows-up on all clinical issues - Monitors quality of care delivered, ensuring it meets age-related & developmental needs of patients - Supervises staff, assesses their needs & identifies educational opportunities - Collaborates w/ all departments throughout the medical center - Acts as patient advocate - Assists in developing, monitoring & maintaining the budget - Identifies & recommends opportunities to reduce costs - Manages & resolves human resource, employee & department safety, & risk management issues - Accesses KP Health Connect to evaluate the quality of care provided. - Uses KP Health Connect to manage clinical operations. - Monitors quality, appropriateness, and accuracy of KP Health Connect documentation - Maintains role specific KP Health Connect competencies. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Previous supervisory experience required (usually one year) - Previous acute care hospital experience required (usually 4 years) - BSN highly preferred or BA in health care related field preferred - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing - Current California RN license required - BLS certification required - ACLS certification required - Demonstrated strong interpersonal written & communication skills - Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, & other local, state, & federal regulations Current House Supervisor experience highly preferred, strong ICU or ED background highly perferred.2012-03-09 21:44:42United StatesKaiser PermanenteCalifornia126656CAModesto, CA27048058http://kp.jobs/xml/27048058/jobUSAModestoTitle: Staff Nurse II - Inpatient Nursing Location: Modesto, CA The Staff Nurse (SN) II is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame. The SN II provides care to patients via the therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment and instrumentation, and other health care team members. Essential Functions: - Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status; also nutrition, pain, patient/family education, family involvement and patient advocacy. - Formulates a goal-directed plan of care that is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes. - Implements care in a thorough, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner. - Establishes priorities or patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment, and supplies. - Evaluates effectiveness of care given by health care team members. - Identifies patient/family learning needs and implements appropriate measures. - Documents patient care and unit activities in a timely, accurate, and concise manner. - Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights, age specific needs, cultural and ethical beliefs. - Demonstrates knowledge of and applies safety principles as identified within the institution. - Performs efficiently in emergency patient care situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events. - Demonstrates sound knowledge base and actions in the care of a designated patient population. - Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional practice. - Participates regularly in staff development activities for unit and Department of Nursing personnel. - Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management in all aspects of patient care and unit functioning. - Participates in unit and Department Performance Improvement activities as directed. - Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of health care team members. - Utilizes effective communication methods and skills, following lines of authority, as appropriate. - Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and all members of the health care team. - Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families. Acknowledges staff rights and cultural and ethical beliefs. - Provides data for staffing decisions and demonstrates flexibility in the resolution of staffing issues; demonstrates flexibility when floating to other units upon requests. - Ability to navigate in a windows environment, utilizing a mouse and the ability to learn electronic medical record system application. - Identifies and solves problems effectively. - Participates in nursing research activities as requested. - Perform other related duties as necessary. - This job motivates and provides work direction (direct, check, review, assign, organize and coordination) to LVN's, Nurse Attendants, unit assistants, etc., but does not have the authority to hire, fire or discipline. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Minimum of 6 months experience. See job duties for specific experience requirements for specialty units. - PACU (Main OR and ASU) - Two years recent (within last 3 years) experience in PACU or Critical Care Unit. Current ACLS certification required. PALS required within six months of hire if caring for pediatric population. Must be able to take call and respond within the hospital required response time. - SPECIALITY AREAS - If no qualified candidate, may be willing to train in the specialty areas listed below. Candidates in training are required to obtain appropriate certifications within 6 months of hire or transfer into unit. - High School Diploma/GED. - Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program and completion of the current hours required by the BRN of RN student clinical experience or Graduate of registered nursing and either 1) 2000 hours of RN experience in clinical area of specialty from a licensed acute care facility within three (3) years of graduation; or 2) graduate of an accredited licensed vocational nursing program that includes clinical student experience in acute care and has worked 2000 hours as an licensed vocational nurse within the clinical area of specialty within three (3) years before graduation or currently enrolled in an accredited entry level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing. - Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California. - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for health care providers. - Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice. - Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers). - Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills (in English). - Good interpersonal skills. - Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.2012-03-07 23:51:45United StatesKaiser PermanenteCalifornia125188CAModesto, CA26995386http://kp.jobs/xml/26995386/jobUSAModestoTitle: Sonographer III Supv [MOD.ULSLead.001] Location: Modesto, CA Under the direction of the Imaging Services Director and Chief of Radiology/Imaging Services, or other Clinical Services Director where applicable, directs, checks, reviews, assigns, organizes, and coordinates the work of other Sonographers; produces two-dimensional ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by Physician in diagnosis of disease and study of malfunction of organs. Performs technological functions to ensure optimal diagnostic quality of patient care utilizing efficient and safe processes. Essential Functions: - Directs, checks, reviews, assigns, organizes, and coordinates the work of three or more Sonographers with regular schedules of 20 or more hours per week. - Exhibiting a high degree of tact, courtesy, and poise, explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation. Prepares and positions patient for examination. - Selects equipment for use in ultrasound setup according to specifications of examination. Selects transducer and adjusts equipment controls according to organ to be examined, depth of field, and other specifications of test. Starts equipment that produces images of internal organs and records diagnostic data on magnetic tape, computer disk, strip printout, or film. - Moves transducer, by hand, over specified area of body and observes sound wave display screen to monitor quality of ultrasonic pattern produced. - Photographs images of organs shown on display module or removes strip printout from equipment to obtain permanent record of internal examination. - Keys test data and patient information into computer of ultrasound equipment to maintain record of test results. - Orients new hires. - Performs other related duties as necessary. - This job motivates and provides work direction to other employees, but does not have the authority to hire, fire, or discipline. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Must have equivalent of three years (6,240 hours) of continuous ultrasound experience within the last six years with no more than one year break in experience within the last four years. - High School Diploma/GED. - BLS. - Must have three ARDMS registries in any specialties. - NT certification is required to perform genetic screening for Prenatal Diagnostic Centers. Applicants may be hired without certification, but will be required to obtain it within 90 days of hire. - Must demonstrate competency and perform all three specialties routinely.2012-02-17 19:20:25United StatesKaiser PermanenteCalifornia119861CAModesto, CA26596414http://kp.jobs/xml/26596414/jobUSAModestoTitle: Director of Nursing Adult Services Acute Care - RN Location: Modesto, CA This position plans, organizes, directs, evaluates & coordinates inpatient-nursing services within a service line and develops the execution of strategic plans, providing quality care, & managing cost-effective services. There are potential department focus in the following areas: Adult Services: Med Surg, Dialysis, Clinical Dietician, Critical Care, TCU, RT, ED if applicable; Maternal Child Health: Labor & Delivery, Pediatrics, PICU, NICU, Maternity, & Normal Newborns (may be combined w/ Perioperative); Perioperative: OR, PACU, Central Sterile, Ambulatory Surgery Centers (may be combined w/ MCH). In addition, maintains key Relationships w/ Clinical & Administrative Director peers, Chiefs of Service, other department directors reporting to Assistant Administrators for clinical & operations, regional PCS, AMGA, and community peers. Essential Functions: - Collaborates w/ medical center management in identifying & implementing innovative models & best practices w/ an emphasis on quality of care, service improvements & cost reduction - Directs development & implementation of quality & utilization standards to ensure coordinated plans of treatment, patient focused delivery of services & cost effective utilization - Coordinates to provide for the seamless transition of patients across the continuum of care - Ensures a superior care experience & a safe environment w/ patients & staff - Ensures policies, practices, & procedures comply w/ administrative, legal & regulatory requirements - Provides clinical & professional oversight for areas of accountability - Assures successful implementation of organizational strategies - Hires, retains, & achieves staffing ratios & optimal patient outcomes - Mentors nursing managers in development of leadership skills, fiscally accountable staffing/scheduling practices, professional development of staff, & outcomes based practice - Oversees the development of department standards as identified by regulatory agencies including policies & procedures - Develops services that achieve a high level of customer satisfaction w/ emphasis on customer service, highest standards of quality & innovation - Manages & resolves human resource, labor relations, employee & department safety & risk management issues - Enhances nursing practice & patient outcomes through the effective use of clinical practice - Participates in developing the hospital's plan for the recruitment & retention of nursing resources - Utilizes research data to implement clinical changes & the delivery of patient care & member services - Directs the budget & resource allocations for designated departments - Manages the financial performance & identifies & implements strategies to reduce costs & improve quality of care & services - Improves & promotes the public relations objective of the hospital & marketing services - Accesses KP Health Connect to evaluate the quality of care provided - Uses KP Health Connect to manage clinical operations. - Monitors quality, appropriateness, and accuracy of KP Health Connect documentation - Maintains role specific KP Health Connect competencies Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Substantial nursing experience in patient care (usually 8 years) - Progressive management experience required (usually 5 years) - BSN or BA in health care related field required - Masters degree in Nursing, Health Care, Public Administration, or Business Administration preferred - Current California RN license required - Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skill - Demonstrated ability to lead & manage through influence & change - Demonstrated knowledge of federal & state laws & regulations such as: Knox-Keene Act, Federal HMO Act, Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, & all applicable Medicare & Medical regulations - Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment - Demonstrated ability to achieve results in a union environment - Proven ability to deliver results for meeting organizational objectives - Proven ability to work effectively w/ Labor Preferred Qualifications: - Previous supervisory experience required (usually 4 years) - Extensive nursing experience in both patient care and management/leadership roles required (usually 5 years) - Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills2012-02-11 01:16:59United StatesKaiser PermanenteCalifornia121845CAModesto, CA26471043http://kp.jobs/xml/26471043/jobUSAModestoTitle: Senior Consultant Location: Modesto, CA Provides high quality & cost effective project management, management consulting, & analytic support services or technical expertise and has sole responsibility for large complex analytical projects. Essential Functions: - Leads, makes significant contributions, &/or provides technical leadership to high visibility projects to identify & resolve issues of strategic importance to the organization - Interfaces regularly w/ senior management to produce timely & valuable results - Sets the strategic direction of projects - Determines goals & priorities w/ management team sponsors - Establishes team membership & negotiates time commitments & resources - Develops proposals for clients outlining proposed project structure, approach, & work plan - Provides staff leadership to project teams, as well as manages work of outside consultants when needed - Designs research plans for data gathering & analysis; participates significantly in interpreting analysis & developing action plans accordingly - Produces or oversees development of written materials for senior executives & other key clients - Plans & facilitates meetings - Makes formal presentations to various senior level audiences - Assists, as needed, in planning & coordinating w/ other ongoing teams & projects to maximize effectiveness - Participates in the development & management of the department, including coaching, recruiting, and conducting performance reviews for consultants/analysts, & other departmental activities Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - 5 or more years of experience in one of the technical areas required - Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Economics, Health Care Administration, Operations Research, Public Health Administration, or other related field - Master's degree preferred - Ability to determine the key business issues & develop appropriate action plans from multidisciplinary perspectives - Ability to conduct & interpret quantitative/qualitative analysis - Proven leadership skills in project management & consulting - Must exhibit efficiency, collaboration, candor, openness, & results orientation - Understanding of the operations of KP, health policy trends, & any applicable regulations related to the responsible technical area - Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment2012-01-21 00:05:26United StatesKaiser PermanenteCalifornia119134CAModesto, CA26020710http://kp.jobs/xml/26020710/jobUSAModestoTitle: Staff Nurse II - Inpatient Nursing (NICU-WN142) Location: Modesto, CA The Staff Nurse (SN) II is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame. The SN II provides care to patients via the therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment and instrumentation, and other health care team members. Essential Functions: - Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status; also nutrition, pain, patient/family education, family involvement and patient advocacy. - Formulates a goal-directed plan of care that is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes. - Implements care in a thorough, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner. - Establishes priorities or patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment, and supplies. - Evaluates effectiveness of care given by health care team members. - Identifies patient/family learning needs and implements appropriate measures. - Documents patient care and unit activities in a timely, accurate, and concise manner. - Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights, age specific needs, cultural and ethical beliefs. - Demonstrates knowledge of and applies safety principles as identified within the institution. - Performs efficiently in emergency patient care situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events. - Demonstrates sound knowledge base and actions in the care of a designated patient population. - Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional practice. - Participates regularly in staff development activities for unit and Department of Nursing personnel. - Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management in all aspects of patient care and unit functioning. - Participates in unit and Department Performance Improvement activities as directed. - Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of health care team members. - Utilizes effective communication methods and skills, following lines of authority, as appropriate. - Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and all members of the health care team. - Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families. Acknowledges staff rights and cultural and ethical beliefs. - Provides data for staffing decisions and demonstrates flexibility in the resolution of staffing issues; demonstrates flexibility when floating to other units upon requests. - Ability to navigate in a windows environment, utilizing a mouse and the ability to learn electronic medical record system application. - Identifies and solves problems effectively. - Participates in nursing research activities as requested. - Perform other related duties as necessary. - This job motivates and provides work direction (direct, check, review, assign, organize and coordination) to LVN's, Nurse Attendants, unit assistants, etc., but does not have the authority to hire, fire or discipline. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Minimum of 6 months experience. See job duties for specific experience requirements for specialty units. - NEONATAL - One year recent (within the last 3 years) experience in Neonatal Level II nursery or above if applying for position in a Level II Nursery. One year recent (within the last 3 years) experience in Neonatal Level III nursery if applying for position in Level III Nursery. Current NRP certification required. May be expected to cross train to at least 1 other Maternal Child Health/Family Centered Care area with appropriate certifications. - SPECIALITY AREAS - If no qualified candidate, may be willing to train in the specialty areas listed below. Candidates in training are required to obtain appropriate certifications within 6 months of hire or transfer into unit. - High School Diploma/GED. - Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program and completion of the current hours required by the BRN of RN student clinical experience or Graduate of registered nursing and either 1) 2000 hours of RN experience in clinical area of specialty from a licensed acute care facility within three (3) years of graduation; or 2) graduate of an accredited licensed vocational nursing program that includes clinical student experience in acute care and has worked 2000 hours as an licensed vocational nurse within the clinical area of specialty within three (3) years before graduation or currently enrolled in an accredited entry level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing. - Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California. - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for health care providers. - Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice. - Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers). - Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills (in English). - Good interpersonal skills. - Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.2012-01-07 20:05:02United StatesKaiser PermanenteCalifornia115225CAModesto, CA25760445http://kp.jobs/xml/25760445/jobUSAModestoTitle: Optometrist Location: Modesto, CA Under the general direction and supervision of the exempt optometrist or exempt designee, performs routine procedures using independent professional judgment in the practice of optometry within the scope of the laws of the state of California, the rules and regulations of the California Board of Optometry and the policies of The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. Essential Functions: - Conducts and documents history including chief complaint, relevant symptoms as appropriate; pertinent ocular health, family and medical history, medications; current spectacle/contact lens and any other data required to manage the patients vision and ocular health needs. - Performs minimum as well as appropriate additional testing as needed based on the specific needs of each patient. - Adequately documents findings. - Is proficient in the use and interpretation of standard ophthalmic equipment. - These include but are not limited to retinoscopy, subjective refraction, lensometry, visual fields, mobility and pupil testing, slit lamp examination, direct and indirect ophthalmoscopy, gonioscopy, fundus contact lens, tear function testing, Amsler grid, confrontation fields, etc. - Accurately interprets data from clinical exam. - Makes sound clinical diagnoses. - Takes appropriate actions(s) to take care of patients' chief complaint(s) and ensure ocular health and visual needs are met. - Clearly documents impressions and clinical action plan in the chart including referrals to other providers, long term medical management and/or optical and therapeutic prescriptions dispensed. - Uses tests and procedures as described above designed to detect and appropriately manager disorders common to the elderly such as glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration. - Actively communicates with optical, ophthalmology, support staff and fellow OD teams to optimize quality and clinical care and service to patients. - Teams with optical staff and ophthalmologists to ensure most timely and convenient service given to patient when their services are needed. - Attends and contributes to staff meetings to keep up with events and policy changes. - Identifies and reports system problems that result in waste and poor services; identifies possible solutions. - Maintains all licensing and job requirements (CE, CPR, safety training, PPD) - Dictates/writes referral and information letters to other providers or agencies, as appropriate, or otherwise communicates with parents, teachers or other providers as appropriate. - Performs other related duties such as completing school forms, DMV, FAA and other like documents. - Work and coordinate concerns in a designated location. - Direct and oversee daily operations and report to the local Chief of Optometry or exempt designee. - Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - A minimum of 1 year of experience desired but not required. - OD degree from an accredited School of Optometry. - Current California Optometric License. - Diagnostic Pharmaceutical Agents (DPA) required - Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agents (T.P.A.) required for external employees hired after November 2009 (TPA is not required for internal applicants). - Must have a Nat'l Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date. - Meets all of the specifications of staff Optometrist. - Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment. - Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.2011-12-29 18:28:11United StatesKaiser PermanenteCalifornia116296CAModesto, CA25600245http://kp.jobs/xml/25600245/jobUSAModestoTitle: Cancer Care Navigator / Breast Care Nurse Manager / Educator Location: Modesto, CA Responsible for identifying and prioritizing the educational and professional development needs of Patient Care Services staff; acts as a role model and mentor, designing and developing clinical educational programs, including KPHC training, clinical specialty training, new graduate/hire training, and continuing education for staff. Ensures clinical education is integrated with KPHC. Coordinates nursing competence and professional development programs for Patient Care Service. Essential Functions: - Coordinates nursing competence & professional development programs for Patient Care Services. - Responsible for identifying and prioritizing the educational and professional development needs (including KPHC educational needs) of clinical staff; acting as a role model and mentor, designing and developing clinical educational programs, including specialty training, new graduate/hire training and continuing education for staff. - Collaborates with Patient Care Services leadership team to develop/maintain an infrastructure to ensure that staff is competent to perform their jobs. - Advocates use of KPHC and incorporates KPHC education into development programs. - Provides consultation in areas of clinical expertise, and provides clinical leadership. - Works across Service Area to ensure that competencies meet professional standards and planning of programs is efficient across specialties/job categories. - Partners with leadership and management teams to meet the strategic organizational goals related to maintaining a competent, qualified professional work force. - Assesses professional and clinical development/education needs of nursing staff, based on standards of care. - Collaborates with leadership, management teams and clinical educators in the Service Area to identify education/development needs of nursing staff so that programs can be designed/coordinated and implemented efficiently. - In collaboration with clinical educators, ensures curriculum integrity and course content consistency across the Service Area. - Coordinates, reviews and evaluates education programs to ensure compliance with the Continuing Education requirements of the Board of Registered Nursing. - Acts as a role model for professional care in area of clinical specialty. - Manages staff including hiring, terminations and corrective action. - Develops and implements action plans to improve staff development and ensures goals are met. - Provides staff with information of current clinical practice, and ensures that policies/standards and practice meets regulatory requirements related to competence. - Utilizes multiple educational strategies, media and partners to provide/deliver educational programs, including colleges and universities. - Utilizes research to improve care; provides consultation in areas of clinical expertise and provides leadership in department and in the facility related to clinical expertise. - Assures that education/development programs/classes meet budget guidelines. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - 5 years experience coordinating or managing education program /curriculum design, development and evaluation/assessment, including 2 years in staff professional development and/or clinical training/teaching. - BSN or BS or equivalent experience in health care or related field required - Masters degree in nursing, education or other closely related field. - Graduate of accredited school of nursing. - Current California RN license required. - BLS certificate required. - Demonstrated knowledge of medical center policy and procedure requirements, specialty training and competency requirements. - Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, federal, state, and local requirements. - Demonstrated knowledge in KP HealthConnect including functionality and expertise in workflows (or for external hires, similarly integrated medical record). - Demonstrated knowledge in performance improvement practices.2011-10-22 22:13:10United StatesKaiser PermanenteCalifornia108067CAModesto, CA24372953http://kp.jobs/xml/24372953/jobUSAModestoTitle: Senior Principal Implementation Consultant Location: Modesto, CA Senior Principal Implementation Consultant Kaiser Permanente Position to be based in either Modesto, CA or Fresno,CA The Senior Principal Implementation Consultant is responsible for providing project planning support with overall support to the Healthcare Performance Improvement program and performance improvement initiatives KP-wide that are focused on organizational strategic priorities person also serves as a deep improvement expert and faculty for Kaiser Permanente improvement skill development program with a responsibility for revising curriculum content and delivering training across Kaiser Permanente's eight regions.This individual provides technical support in the Department of Care and Service Quality, primarily for performance improvement initiatives and systems. The scope of work projects will be broad and comprehensive and include development of performance improvement capacity educational tools that will support promotion of the Department of Care and Service Quality and National Quality Committee priorities to improve clinical performance. Essential Functions: - Implementation of Kaiser Permanente's Performance Improvement (PI) model to include lean and six sigma applications and rapid improvement events. - Assisting facility improvement advisors and teams with the development of improved standardized work flows, instructions and procedures. - Development and implementation of key quality systems including: assisting facilities with configuration management systems, corrective action and human resources support, SPC, web site portals for metrics, projects and communication across facilities. - Training of KP personnel on quality improvement principle; assessing strategic priorities and mapping systems, Identifying cost savings / standardization opportunities within operations; Analyzing the cost drivers of systems and high priority levers of improvement; Scoping portfolios for 90-120 day cycles of improvement with sequencing of portfolios and initiatives. Leading complex programs for change and driving change in all facets of the care delivery system. - Development of key business operational metrics for both process control and management reporting. - Introduce, via working in a collaborative process with other functional areas, robust processes that assist in building the product brand name of Kaiser. - Travel required for medical center level support and events and participation as faculty in the improvement Institute - Use Quality Engineering principles, tools, and practices to develop and optimize systems and processes that are aligned with the overall business and the Quality vision. Ensure that these systems and processes provide a measurable impact to quality, cost, customer value, cycle time and Throughput. - Identify opportunities to continuously improve quality, cost, and time factors, consistent with business objectives. - Establish appropriate business metrics. Identify the most significant business issues and prioritize for action. Support the facility improvement advisor in his/her ability to lead, sell, and implement improvement opportunities and problem solutions. - Ensure robust processes are transferred to Operations at a facility level. - Facility level initiatives will be reviewed first for effectiveness in translating KP's strategies into specific objectives and then for meeting the organizations goals for process improvements and efficiencies. - Manages individual and organization resistance to change. - Facilitate decision-making, target setting, result expectations and prioritization of improvement efforts. - Provide expertise and facilitation to improvement advisors and operational managers in the planning and managing of projects and tasks related to analysis and redesign of business processes. - Work with internal and external clients to develop departmental evaluation and measurement tools in support of documented, and collaboratively developed, service level agreements. - Where appropriate, conduct metric and process benchmarking activities with other organizations within and outside the industry.-Establish and maintain superior client relationships at all levels of the Medical Center. Demonstrate expertise in managing up with multiple stakeholders and senior leaders. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications - A minimum of 15 years of related recent experience with proven change management, program/project management, and client relationship skills - BlackBelt (BB) in Lean Six Sigma required - Master's degree in related field (e.g., business, operations management/research, engineering, technology, sciences) - Successful completion or mentoring of over 100 projects or at least 10 major portfolios of projects/initiatives - Advanced knowledge (broad expertise or unique knowledge) of PI practices and systems - Demonstrated ability to teach and mentor LSS or PI students with proven results - Demonstrates a high degree of Emotional Intelligence - Exhibits efficiency, collaboration, candor and results orientation - Applies advanced performance improvement principles, theories, and concepts - Contributes to the development of innovative principles and ideas - Successful application of a Quality Management System Preferred Qualifications - Healthcare industry work experience (especially in hospitals) is strongly preferred - Master BlackBelt (MBB) with 15 years experience with at least 10 years as a Master BlackBelt (MBB) strongly preferred2011-10-08 21:55:46United StatesKaiser PermanenteCalifornia106233CAModesto, CA24121513http://kp.jobs/xml/24121513/jobUSAModestoTitle: SAS Programmer/Analyst Location: Modesto, CA Under general supervision, this position exists to assist the organization in making strategic data-related decisions by analyzing, manipulating, tracking, internally managing, and reporting data. This position takes an active leadership role both as a consultant and as a high-level statistical analytics programmer. Essential Functions: - Leads, makes significant contributions, &/or provides technical leadership to high visibility projects to identify. - Resolves issues of strategic importance to the organization. - Interfaces regularly w/ senior management to produce timely & valuable results. - Directs the development of outcomes & process measures, including technical specifications, to enable population measurement, guideline implementation, & evaluation. - Builds and maintains complex statistical routines using macros, vendor software, & software written by self & others. - Tests & maintains data integrity across multiple databases (internal SAS, DB2, VSAM; external: Adobe, Excel, SAS parsing routines, COBOL). - Builds sophisticated statistical models & forecasting tools using these databases. - Designs & enhances databases. - Designs menu systems that are effective & user-friendly. - Develops reports w/ accurate, easy to read, useful information that satisfies the client's needs. - Designs & generates tracking and monitoring tools. - Designs research plans for data gathering & analysis participates significantly in interpreting analyses & developing action plans accordingly. - Defines & frames complex multi-dimensional healthcare issues & develops time tables/processes for decision making. - Translates needs, issues, & ideas into effective strategies and action plans. - Formulates specific implementation plans & evaluates the effectiveness of actions/programs implemented. - Develops creative alternative solutions & works closely with IT and outside partners (and physicians for TPMG departments). - Sets the strategic direction of projects & determines goals and priorities w/ team, clients, or project management sponsors (when appropriate). - May coordinate team/project activities & schedules. - May establish team membership & project participants, provides leadership to multi-disciplinary project teams, as well as manage work of outside consultants when used. - Communicates results/recommendations to project sponsors, clients, & various senior level audiences (including physicians for TPMG departments). - May participate in the development & management of the department, including coaching and recruiting for consultants/analysts & other departmental activities. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - 5+ years programming in SAS, SQL, VBA, net or equivalent statistical analytical programming language. - Experience with analytical manipulation and interpretation of large databases required. - Typically, 5+ years of related analytical consulting experience and healthcare experience preferred. - Project management experience strongly preferred. - Experience with MVS/TSO operating systems required. - Master's degree in Economics, Finance, Health Care Administration, Public Health Administration, Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, or related field, or equivalent bachelor's degree and work experience in lieu of a Masters degree. - Broad familiarity with medical practices, especially population management and process and outcomes measurement. - Knowledge of JCL strongly preferred. - Microsoft Office skills required. - Ability to express complex analytical and technical information to senior management or to audiences with clinical training. - Exceptional analytic and critical thinking skills, writing skills, communication skills, consulting skills, and ability to work within a team. - Must be an independent self-starter. - Proven leadership in consulting and, for some areas, project management. - Must exhibit efficiency, collaboration, candor, openness, and results orientation. - Ability to express complex analytical and technical information to senior management or to audiences with clinical training. - Must be able to work in Labor/Management Partnership environment.2011-09-07 19:15:24United StatesKaiser PermanenteCalifornia100780CAModesto, CA23467145http://kp.jobs/xml/23467145/jobUSAModestoTitle: Associate HR Leader - Central Valley Area Location: Modesto, CA As a member of the leadership team and under the direction of the HR Leader, this position manages Human Resources functions for the area. This may include one or more hospitals, medical offices, and/or other business functions and services. Directs and leads complex local HR strategic planning initiatives. Provides expert consultation, direction and guidance to executives and their senior leadership teams. Engages senior leaders to anticipate future HR resource requirements based on health care and local market conditions. Leads and coaches all locally deployed HR staff to meet local area and regional goals. Collaborates with leaders of regional HR functions who provide subject matter expertise consistent with local and regional requirements and practices. Responsible for providing consistent, excellent, efficient and seamless services to local leadership, managers and employees through matrixed HR staff. - Functions as key point of contact for senior TPMG, KFH/HP, and local labor leadership to provide expert consultation in the delivery of local HR services. - With expertise in strategy, integration, planning, training and communications, provides broad scale expert consultation, direction and guidance to executives and their senior leadership teams. - Leads and coaches local HR staff, including locally deployed staff that report to regional HR functions, to optimize resources and build efficiencies. - Leads complex local HR strategic planning initiatives; provides expert consultation, direction and guidance to executives and their leadership teams. - Develops and implements long-term people strategies, policies and practices that reflect the vision of the local medical center, regional HR and Kaiser Permanente. In alignment with regional Human Resource's vision, creates and leads HR strategies and solutions that support achievement of business goals, optimize performance and drive transformational organizational change and effectiveness. - Establishes procedures and practices which promote consistent interpretation and application of HR policies, statutory regulations and programs. Uses efficient and cost effective approaches to integrate technology into the workplace and improve business processes. - Proactively engages with senior leaders in shaping HR consulting accountability outcomes. Examines policy issues and strategic plans with both short-term and long-term perspectives. Anticipates potential risks and opportunities; vets them with senior leadership as appropriate. - Contributes to HR initiatives across the region and Kaiser Permanente. Provides perspective on impact of initiatives on local operations. Provides leadership on employee wellness, employee satisfaction survey, and other critical business initiatives. - Ensures compliance on HR matters to include accountability for outcomes of HR-related surveys, and audits by regulatory agencies or compliance functions. - Consults on HR issues, including, but not limited to, advising/educating leaders on: understanding of labor agreements and working in a Labor/Management Partnership environment; effective performance management of staff, HR risk assessment and mitigation plans; leaves of absence management and associated legal requirements; workforce planning and recruitment strategies; employee compensation and benefit programs, and leadership development programs and talent review processes. - Collaborates with regional HR leaders for subject matter expertise consistent with local and regional requirements and practices. - Must have ability to operate effectively in a complex matrix organization. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: -10 - 12 years experience in strategic planning and human resources management or business management. -BA or BS in Business Administration, Public Health, Psychology, Human Resources or other related field required. -Masters in Business Administration, Psychology, Human Resources or related field. Certified SPHR, Six Sigma, executive coaching, and/or Project Management Professional preferred. -Expert knowledge of human resources laws and regulations. -Excellent communication, presentation, and consulting skills. -Demonstrated ability to lead professionals and manage others through influence and collaboration. -Expert team building, conflict resolution, group interaction, and interpersonal skills. -Proficient in project and budget management. -Demonstrated ability to determine the key issues in a particular operational situation, involve the appropriate individuals, and develop appropriate plans of action from multi-disciplinary perspectives. -Must have ability to collaborate and work effectively in a complex highly matrixed organization. -Prior experience working with organized labor. -Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.2011-09-01 18:34:41United StatesKaiser PermanenteCalifornia100205CAModesto, CA23379280http://kp.jobs/xml/23379280/job