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Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, CA is not nationally ranked in any specialty.

Desert Regional Medical Center is a 385-bed acute-care hospital classified as a stroke receiving center and Level I Trauma Center with an innovative, patient centered and evidence-based Rehabilitation Services Department.  Our compassionate team provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, including acute care rehabilitation, joint replacement &amp; spinal surgery, neurosurgery, ICU, Telemetry, step-down care, skilled nursing, as well as outpatient therapy, hand and lymphedema clinics.
GENERAL DUTIES: The Patient Safety Officer(s) will have primary oversight of the facility-wide patient safety program. This leadership role will direct others within the facility towards process improvements that will support the reduction of medical/health care errors and other factors that contribute to unintended adverse patient outcomes. This practitioner provides leadership for safety assessments, coordinates the activities of the patient safety function or committee, educates other practitioners on the system-based cause for medical errors, consults with management and staff, and communicates literature-based ideas regarding effective patient safety strategies to others within the organization. Key responsibilities of this position also include working with all services to hardwire reliable delivery of healthcare systems that incorporate best practice patient safety methodologies.  
Shift: Days
Hours: 0800-1630DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES: 1.    Oversees the Patient Safety Program and the Patient Safety Committee, including the grievance process.  2.    Investigates patient safety issues within the organization. 3.    Leads Root Cause Analysis, Focused Reviews, and Intense Analysis. 4.    Supports and encourages error reporting, including near misses, throughout the organization through a nonpunitive reporting system. 5.    Ensures compliance with audits and monitoring defined in Action Plans. 6.    Identifies reportable events and collaborates with the DCQI in order to comply with five-day reporting requirements for California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and all other regulatory requirements.  7.    Notifies the Chief Medical Officer and Corporate leadership of potential risk issues. 8.    Works collaboratively with hospital leadership to promote best practices for patient safety and ensure compliance with patient safety initiatives. 9.    Revises and/or develops policy and procedures involving patient safety. 10.    Incorporates a mechanism for internal communication of patient safety related information. 11.    Designs and implements educational presentations that facilitate the understanding and implementation of patient safety standards within the organization. 12.    Serves as a resource for employees and medical staff on issues of patient safety. 13.    Works collaboratively with the Hospital Compliance Officer to draft Office of Inspector General (OIG) letters based on the Root Cause Analysis. 14.    Supports and analyzes the annual Patient Safety Survey and collaborates with departmental leaders to address survey findings. 0.    Handles product recalls and defective products through an established process and reports to FDA and/or the manufacturer as required under the Safe Medical Device Act. 1.    Regularly updates the organization on TJC Sentinel Alerts, patient safety initiatives, and best practices for patient safety. 2.    Supports effective responses to adverse occurrences and Sentinel Events, providing a proactive approach to reducing risk events. 3.    Integrates patient safety as a priority into new processes and the redesign of existing processes, functions and services. 4.    Participates in Failure Mode and Effects Analysis. 5.    Oversees the creation, review, and refinements of the scope of the Patient Safety Program within the facility on an annual basis which includes ongoing assessment of climate of patient safety in the organization. 6.    Coordinates the activity of the patient safety committee or function within the organization 7.    Coordinates communication between stakeholders in the organization from staff to Board members related to patient safety activities and initiatives 8.    Oversees the management and use of medical errors information. Reviews internal error data and information from external best practice organization and evaluates use of technology in driving initiatives 9.    Recommends and facilitates change in the organization to improve patient safety based on identified risks 10.    Leads initiatives to develop proactive risk assessment strategies across services to identify and mitigate patient safety risks 11.    Develops a mechanism for internal communication of patient safety issues within a non-punitive work environment 12.    Serves as an expert to departments in developing reliable delivery of care methodologies that incorporate best practice patient safety methodologies. 13.    Supports the development of a recognition program aimed at improving patient safety 14.    Establishes processes for patient and family engagement in the patient safety systems of the organization 15.    Develops and manages budget related to patient safety activities in the organization 16.    Ensures that data for decision making for patient safety is robust in terms of rigor and representative of the systems being examined. 17.    Maintains confidentiality of patient information and the privileged status of information 18.    Adopts and lives the Values of DRMC: Patient Focus, Accountability, Compassion, Continuous Improvement, Diversity, Innovation, Integrity, Joy, Teamwork 19.    Protects and respects the integrity of the Patient Safety Office in all decision-making processes and activities.

Desert Regional Medical Center Palm Springs California CA Tenet Desert Job ID #2503027405. Posted job title: Patient Safety Officer Risk Management Full Time Days

Up to $25,000 Sign-On bonus based on experience
Desert Regional Medical Center is a 385-bed acute-care hospital classified as a stroke receiving center and level I trauma facility with an innovative, patient centered and evidence-based Rehabilitation Services Department. Our compassionate team provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, including acute care rehabilitation, joint replacement &amp; spinal surgery, neurosurgery, ICU, Telemetry, step-down care, skilled nursing, as well as outpatient therapy, hand and lymphedema clinics. 
GENERAL DUTIES: 
The Clinical Nurse assumes principal responsibility for the total nursing care, assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation of each assigned patient. The staff nurse initiates teaching and educates the patient and family/or significant other to attain optimal health.  Access to all Patient Health Information for treatment purposes only.
Shift: Nights
Hours:DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES: <ul><li>Obtains information and interpret information in terms of the patient’s needs.</li><li>Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development.</li><li>Understands the range of treatment needed as appropriate to the   ages of the patients served.</li><li>Independently cares for two critically ill patients.</li><li>Assesses and recognizes change in condition and notifies the physician appropriately; report to physician is accurate and concise; documents completely including reassessments.                     </li><li>Provides head to toe critical assessment and reports utilizing critical thinking skills; includes change in condition; treatment rendered and vasoactive medication dosages.       </li><li>Manages multiple drips and sedation. </li><li>Assesses and cares for patients on ventilators and understands alarms and parameters of the patient.</li><li>Understands hemodynamic status of the patient; correlates swan reading BP; UO to assess appropriately.      </li><li>Assists with bedside procedures- arterial line,</li><li>Initiates interdisciplinary communications and incorporates recommendations.</li><li>Consistently demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the ages of the patients served on the assigned unit.</li><li>Acts as a liaison between patient, physicians, family/significant other and other health disciplines.</li><li>Develops, implements and updates an individualized teaching and discharge plan.                      </li><li>Initiates and documents progressive patient and family/significant teaching.</li><li>Facilitates the discharge process ensuring all goals are addressed prior to discharge.</li><li>Utilizes current theories and knowledge for accurate assessments and evaluations.</li><li>Completes acuity evaluation on all assigned patients according to unit protocol.</li><li>Consistently performs proficiently on nursing unit. Including but not limited to:  Manages an average caseload specific to unit.  Adapts to altered work patterns, sets priorities, and modifies assignments to meet patient needs utilizing available resources and staff ability and availability.</li><li>Administers medications prescribed by physicians according to policy, including IV’s, blood and blood products. Knows actions, indications, contraindications, precautions, adverse reactions, dosage and route of administration on all drugs before administering to patient </li><li>Verifies against MAR for accuracy on an ongoing basis. </li><li>Consistently recognizes, evaluates and intervenes appropriately in life-threatening situations.</li><li>Consistently checks for new patient orders throughout the shift and implements them in an appropriate timeframe.</li><li>Completes an end of shift review of physician orders.</li><li>Consistently recognizes variances of diagnostic tests, vital signs and assessments. Notifies the physician in time appropriate to the variance.</li><li>Functions as a charge nurse as assigned.</li><li>Supports changes in clinical practice as evidenced by the plan of care for the patient and subsequent documentation.                      </li><li>Functions as a resource to co-workers.  Acts as preceptor, and other duties as assigned.</li><li>Ensures compliance with Departmental policies and procedures.  Assume responsibility for knowledge and implementation of policy, procedure, practice, CPG, changes. </li><li>Maintains competence in nursing practice through in-services and participation in ongoing continuing education per year. </li><li>Participates in the Quality Improvement Program.</li><li>Follows appropriate chain of command for problem resolution approaching problem solving with a positive attitude and suggestions.</li><li>Consistently demonstrates accountability for supervision and communication when assigned with students/orientates, and float personnel.</li><li>Reports, documents, and takes appropriate action (by the end of shift) for incidents and or quality care issues that may affect the patient’s or staff well-being.</li><li>Consistently assesses patients for risk of injury and takes appropriate action to reduce risk and promote safety.</li><li>Uses restraints according to policy and consistently explores other options less restrictive.  Accurate documentation demonstrated in medical record.</li><li>Serves as advocate for patient/family by providing information and assists in utilization of available resources and or alternatives for making health care decisions (i.e. advanced directives, ethics consult etc.)</li><li>Handles and disposes hazardous waste safely and appropriately</li><li>Consistently handles oxygen safely</li><li>Consistently practices hand washing and use of protective wear</li><li>Establishes or assesses proper identification prior to delivery of care.</li><li>Requests clarification of Physician orders as necessary</li></ul>

Desert Regional Medical Center Palm Springs California CA Tenet Desert Job ID #2503024451. Posted job title: Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU

Desert Regional Medical Center is a 385-bed acute-care hospital classified as a stroke receiving center and Level I Trauma Center with an innovative, patient centered and evidence-based Rehabilitation Services Department.  Our compassionate team provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, including acute care rehabilitation, joint replacement &amp; spinal surgery, neurosurgery, ICU, Telemetry, step-down care, skilled nursing, as well as outpatient therapy, hand and lymphedema clinics.
General Duties:
The Infection Prevention Manager directs and coordinates the infection control program in the hospital.  The designated person will be given the authority to implement and enforce the Surveillance, Prevention and Control Program policies, coordinate all infection prevention and control within the hospital and facilitate ongoing monitoring of the effectiveness of prevention and/or control activities and interventions.
The Infection Prevention Manager (IPM) will work directly with Infection Prevention Medical Director and coordinates activities to ensure adherence to regulatory and state requirements.  The IPM is responsible for training and direct oversight of Infection Control Practitioners to ensure consistency in infection prevention practices throughout the hospital.
Position Summary:   •    Manages the Infection Prevention (IP) department and staff; has the ability to hire, fire and discipline; may be responsible for surveillance activities; evaluates the effectiveness of the program; provides education to staff, patients and families and implements all facets of the IP program •    Implements and designs programs for staff education on infection control and prevention principals •    Assists Hospital Administration and Patient Safety with maintaining regulatory Infection Control Standards to protect all hospital patients and visitors (with emphasis on populations at high risk for infections) •    Acts as hospital liaison for corporate quality Infection Control Issues •    Partners with the Hospital Leadership on Environment of Care Issues involving Infection Prevention and Control  •    Partners with the Employee Occupational Health Department to assure Infection Prevention and Control principals are maintained  •    Coordinates the activities of the Infection Control Committee with the Infection Prevention Medical Director
Surveillance •    Develops and maintains an effective system for the surveillance of specific hospital associated infections as designated by the Infection Control Committee, Tenet Corporate Quality Program and the Public Health Department •    Ensures that data is effectively evaluated and analyzed using sound epidemiological principals as recommended by APIC, CDC, SHEA. Responsible for data uploads to NHSN  •    Coordinates and communicates surveillance data to the Infection Control Committee. Ensures that surveillance information and action items achieved in committee are submitted to Quality Council, MEC and Governing Board •    Monitors and reports all Department of Public Health required communicable diseases.  Serves as a hospital resource to nursing, and medical staff regarding communication 
Shift: Days
Hours:Department Specific Duties:Sign on 25K for Qualified applicants•    Creates and implements in-service programs with respect to infection prevention and control •    Prepares and presents Annual Infection Control Evaluation and Plan •    Coordinates Infection Control Committee meeting, prepares agenda and is responsible for meeting minute’s content as well as meeting all regulatory standards as it pertains to Infection Control •    Infection Control Champion for the Joint Commission and responsible for implementing house wide initiatives to ensure uninterrupted compliance •    Prepares and maintains Infection Control Manual consistent with federal regulations and Joint Commission standards.  Ensures any updates are distributed to appropriate departments. •    Ensures Committee actions are communicated and action plans are completed •    Responsible for development and implementation of actions for identified infection control issues utilizing surveillance data •    Identifies areas of improvement and serves as educator for house-wide infection control program and serves as educator for all new employees, New Grads, volunteers, medical residents, and medical/nursing students. Jointly provides education to Medical Staff in collaboration with Infection Prevention Medical Director •    Has direct supervision of Infection Control Practitioners.  Responsible for training and mentoring •    Consults with Occupational Health Services regarding Employee Health Program as it relates to infectious diseases and infection control  •    Identifies documents and reports hospital acquired infections according to the Infection Control Plan. •    Ensures Corporate Score Card Infection Control initiatives are reported on time and with-in established benchmarks. •    Demonstrates team approach to projects. •    Takes initiative to keep Chief Quality Officer fully informed on work related issues •    Reports to work station on a regular basis for scheduled day and time •    Answers the phones and responds to our customer needs professionally and without complaints.

Desert Regional Medical Center Palm Springs California CA Tenet Desert Job ID #2503001471. Posted job title: Infection Prevention Manager Full Time Days

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