Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital

Med Surg / Telemetry

PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

Cardiac Cath Lab

Allied Health Professional

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Compensation

Culture

Work Environment

Los Angeles

Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital in Los Angeles, CA is not nationally ranked in any specialty.

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<body><h3>RN Care Manager Emergency Room PD Nights</h3> If you are interested, please apply online and send resume to yadeleon@mlkch.org. POSITION SUMMARY The purpose of the Case Manager position supports the physician and interdisciplinary team in facilitating patient care, with the underlying objective of enhancing the quality of clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction while managing the cost of care and providing timely and accurate information to payors. The role integrates and coordinates the functions of utilization management, care progression and care transition. The Case Manager is accountable for a designated patient caseload and plans effectively to meet patient needs, manage the length of stay, and promote efficient utilization of resources. Specific functions within this role include: <ul><li> Facilitation of precertification and payor authorization processes </li><li> Facilitation of the collaborative management of patient care across the continuum, intervening as necessary to remove barriers to timely and efficient care delivery and reimbursement </li><li> Application of process improvement methodologies in evaluating outcomes of care </li><li> Coordinating communication with physicians. </li></ul> The role reflects appropriate knowledge of RN scope of practice, current state requirements, CMS Conditions of Participation, EMTALA, The Patient Bill of Rights, AB1203 and other Federal or State regulatory agency requirements specific to Utilization Review and Discharge Planning. The Care Manager partners with the medical staff, utilizes scientific evidence for best practices, and relevant data to manage the care of the patient over the continuum of their hospitalization. These activities include admission, continued, extended and discharge reviews in all reimbursement categories to determine medical necessity, assure high quality of care and efficient utilization of available healthcare resources, facilities and services. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital's strategic plan and the goals and direction of the quality and performance improvement process activities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assessment: <ul><li> Completes a comprehensive assessment to identify opportunities for intervention that are appropriate and realistic for the patient/family's psycho-social, cultural, spiritual, and physical plan of care. </li><li> Assess the patient's healthcare needs and goals; specifically targeting the physical, functional, psychosocial, environmental and financial status. </li><li> Completes and documents timely clinical reviews based on assessment of medical necessity and documented clinical findings in accordance with Hospital policy and payer requirements. </li><li> Communicates with attending physician regarding appropriateness of patient admissions, resource utilization, and when documentation does not support continued stay. </li><li> Assesses readmission risk based on established Hospital criteria. </li></ul> Planning: <ul><li> Demonstrates an understanding of medical necessity and intensity of service, and incorporates payer requirements into the development of a safe, effective, and timely discharge plan. </li><li> Demonstrates an understanding of the patient's clinical condition, social, and financial resources to determine the most appropriate care setting, practice standards for evaluation, treatment delivery options (Home, SAR, SNF, </li><li> LTACH, Acute Rehabilitation, Assisted Living, Board/Care, Recuperative Care, Shelter), and resources required to support safe transition of care. </li><li> Incorporates risk of readmission and socio-economic factors in the creation of a safe and individualized transition plan. </li><li> Engages the patient and family/support network in developing the transition plan. </li><li> Collaborates actively with the interdisciplinary team throughout the patient's stay to re-assess and adjust the plan for care progression and transition according to the patient's clinical condition. </li><li> Advocates for the patient with the payer and/or IPA to ensure the most effective care progression and transition plan for the patient. </li></ul> Implementation: <ul><li> Coordinates the progression of care to ensure that the ongoing needs of the patient and family are adequately addressed. <ul><li> a.Identifies psychosocial and financial barriers, (e.g. substance abuse, homelessness, unsafe or abusive living arrangement) and collaborates with or delegates to Clinical Social Work colleagues. </li><li> b.Identifies discharge planning needs and facilitates transfers to acute and post-acute venues. </li><li> c.Demonstrates working knowledge of the clinical requirements, individual payer networks and coverage, and impact of patient's living environment and support network in creating a transition plan. </li><li> d.Identifies and facilitates home care and durable medical equipment needs at the time of discharge. </li><li> e. Facilitates palliative or hospice care when needed </li></ul></li><li> Works collaboratively and maintains active communication with physicians, nursing and other members of the interdisciplinary care team to ensure timely and effective care progression and achievement of desired outcomes. </li><li> Oversees discharge planning and facilitates safe transitions to community settings. </li><li> Addresses/resolves system problems impeding diagnostic or treatment progress. Proactively identifies and resolves delays and obstacles to discharge. </li><li> Seeks consultation from appropriate disciplines/departments as required to expedite care and facilitate discharge. </li><li> Coordinates and monitors scheduling of tests/procedures of patients and reports results to other healthcare members when appropriate. Identifies recurrent problems and recommends strategies for resolution. </li></ul> Evaluation <ul><li> Develops and evaluates case management plans and protocols in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. </li><li> Evaluates actions taken to assure cost-effective care including physician length of stay, diagnostic related groups cost reporting, morbidity and mortality reports and monitoring of readmissions. </li><li> Utilizes avoidable day reporting tool to identify sources of barriers to patients' progression of care. </li></ul> Communication/Collaboration: <ul><li> Serves as a liaison between members of the interdisciplinary care team, community providers, payers, and patient/family to ensure safe and effective plans and smooth transitions between internal and external levels of care. </li><li> Ensures consistent and timely communication with Patient Financial Services and HIM as needed to confirm patient status and/or authorization to support the billing process. </li><li> Collaborates with medical staff, nursing staff, and ancillary staff to eliminate barriers to efficient delivery of care. </li><li> Collaborates with attending physicians and consultants to review and discuss patient care, progress and identified outcomes. Defines and manages deviations from the plan of care. </li><li> Participates in and or facilitates patient care conferences and family meetings. </li><li> Provides support and clinical expertise for nursing/ancillary personnel related to patient care issues. </li><li> Maintains communication with Nurse Managers and other Case Managers relative to individual patient care and/or system problems. </li><li> Assures prompt reporting of medical/legal issues to Risk Management and appropriate Administrative parties. </li><li> Facilitates peer to peer discussions between attending physicians, Case Management Consultants, and Physician Advisor in cases requiring evaluation and justification of medical necessity for admission by the payer. </li><li> Utilizes advanced conflict resolution skills as necessary to ensure timely resolution of issues. </li></ul> Professionalism: <ul><li> Within the nursing scope of practice, the care manager continuously assesses self-knowledge and competencies to assure job performance. </li><li> Actively participates in departmental meetings and shares knowledge related to the practice of case management </li><li> Demonstrates understanding of Medicare Conditions of Participation as related to discharge planning, patient/family engagement, and communication of financial responsibility. </li><li> Maintains respect for the dignity of every person by addressing issues and concerns with workers directly, with a positive problem-solving approach, and the observance of the right to patient privacy and confidentiality. </li><li> Demonstrates concern, respect, and caring for all customers, both internal and external, regardless of their diagnosis or socioeconomic status. </li><li> Maintains positive interpersonal relations. </li><li> Performs other related job duties as assigned. </li></ul> POSITION REQUIREMENTS A. Education <ul><li> Bachelor of Science degree in nursing preferred </li></ul> B. Qualifications/Experience <ul><li> Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of hospital or related experience required. Internals with at least 18 months acute care case management/coordination experience will be considered in lieu of nursing clinical experience. </li><li> Able to navigate and connect successfully with outside provider networks (Health Plans, IPA's, and FQHC's). </li></ul> C. Special Skills/Knowledge <ul><li> Bilingual language skills preferred (Spanish) Basic computer skills </li><li> Current California Nursing license </li><li> Current Basic Life Support (BLS) </li><li> Certification in Case Management preferred. </li><li> ED Care Managers: Must complete annual Workplace Violence Prevention Program/Certificate, per hospital policy, during initial training/orientation but not to exceed 90 days from hire/transfer. </li></ul> #LI-YD1</body>

RN Care Manager Emergency Room PD NightsIf you are interested, please apply online and send resume to yadeleon@mlkch.org. POSITION SUMMARY The purpose of the Case Manager position supports the physician and interdisciplinary team in facilitating patient care, with the underlying objective of enhancing the quality of clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction while managing the cost of care and providing timely and accurate information to payors. The role integrates and coordinates the functions of utilization management, care progression and care transition.The Case Manager is accountable for a designated patient caseload and plans effectively to meet patient needs, manage the length of stay, and promote efficient utilization of resources. Specific functions within this role include: Facilitation of precertification and payor authorization processes Facilitation of the collaborative management of patient care across the continuum, intervening as necessary to remove barriers to timely and efficient care delivery and reimbursement Application of process improvement methodologies in evaluating outcomes of care Coordinating communication with physicians. The role reflects appropriate knowledge of RN scope of practice, current state requirements, CMS Conditions of Participation, EMTALA, The Patient Bill of Rights, AB1203 and other Federal or State regulatory agency requirements specific to Utilization Review and Discharge Planning. The Care Manager partners with the medical staff, utilizes scientific evidence for best practices, and relevant data to manage the care of the patient over the continuum of their hospitalization. These activities include admission, continued, extended and discharge reviews in all reimbursement categories to determine medical necessity, assure high quality of care and efficient utilization of available healthcare resources, facilities and services. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital's strategic plan and the goals and direction of the quality and performance improvement process activities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assessment: Completes a comprehensive assessment to identify opportunities for intervention that are appropriate and realistic for the patient/family's psycho-social, cultural, spiritual, and physical plan of care. Assess the patient's healthcare needs and goals; specifically targeting the physical, functional, psychosocial, environmental and financial status. Completes and documents timely clinical reviews based on assessment of medical necessity and documented clinical findings in accordance with Hospital policy and payer requirements. Communicates with attending physician regarding appropriateness of patient admissions, resource utilization, and when documentation does not support continued stay. Assesses readmission risk based on established Hospital criteria. Planning: Demonstrates an understanding of medical necessity and intensity of service, and incorporates payer requirements into the development of a safe, effective, and timely discharge plan. Demonstrates an understanding of the patient's clinical condition, social, and financial resources to determine the most appropriate care setting, practice standards for evaluation, treatment delivery options (Home, SAR, SNF, LTACH, Acute Rehabilitation, Assisted Living, Board/Care, Recuperative Care, Shelter), and resources required to support safe transition of care. Incorporates risk of readmission and socio-economic factors in the creation of a safe and individualized transition plan. Engages the patient and family/support network in developing the transition plan. Collaborates actively with the interdisciplinary team throughout the patient's stay to re-assess and adjust the plan for care progression and transition according to the patient's clinical condition. Advocates for the patient with the payer and/or IPA to ensure the most effective care progression and transition plan for the patient. Implementation: Coordinates the progression of care to ensure that the ongoing needs of the patient and family are adequately addressed. a.Identifies psychosocial and financial barriers, (e.g. substance abuse, homelessness, unsafe or abusive living arrangement) and collaborates with or delegates to Clinical Social Work colleagues. b.Identifies discharge planning needs and facilitates transfers to acute and post-acute venues. c.Demonstrates working knowledge of the clinical requirements, individual payer networks and coverage, and impact of patient's living environment and support network in creating a transition plan. d.Identifies and facilitates home care and durable medical equipment needs at the time of discharge. e. Facilitates palliative or hospice care when needed Works collaboratively and maintains active communication with physicians, nursing and other members of the interdisciplinary care team to ensure timely and effective care progression and achievement of desired outcomes. Oversees discharge planning and facilitates safe transitions to community settings. Addresses/resolves system problems impeding diagnostic or treatment progress. Proactively identifies and resolves delays and obstacles to discharge. Seeks consultation from appropriate disciplines/departments as required to expedite care and facilitate discharge. Coordinates and monitors scheduling of tests/procedures of patients and reports results to other healthcare members when appropriate. Identifies recurrent problems and recommends strategies for resolution. Evaluation Develops and evaluates case management plans and protocols in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. Evaluates actions taken to assure cost-effective care including physician length of stay, diagnostic related groups cost reporting, morbidity and mortality reports and monitoring of readmissions. Utilizes avoidable day reporting tool to identify sources of barriers to patients' progression of care. Communication/Collaboration: Serves as a liaison between members of the interdisciplinary care team, community providers, payers, and patient/family to ensure safe and effective plans and smooth transitions between internal and external levels of care. Ensures consistent and timely communication with Patient Financial Services and HIM as needed to confirm patient status and/or authorization to support the billing process. Collaborates with medical staff, nursing staff, and ancillary staff to eliminate barriers to efficient delivery of care. Collaborates with attending physicians and consultants to review and discuss patient care, progress and identified outcomes. Defines and manages deviations from the plan of care. Participates in and or facilitates patient care conferences and family meetings. Provides support and clinical expertise for nursing/ancillary personnel related to patient care issues. Maintains communication with Nurse Managers and other Case Managers relative to individual patient care and/or system problems. Assures prompt reporting of medical/legal issues to Risk Management and appropriate Administrative parties. Facilitates peer to peer discussions between attending physicians, Case Management Consultants, and Physician Advisor in cases requiring evaluation and justification of medical necessity for admission by the payer. Utilizes advanced conflict resolution skills as necessary to ensure timely resolution of issues. Professionalism: Within the nursing scope of practice, the care manager continuously assesses self-knowledge and competencies to assure job performance. Actively participates in departmental meetings and shares knowledge related to the practice of case management Demonstrates understanding of Medicare Conditions of Participation as related to discharge planning, patient/family engagement, and communication of financial responsibility. Maintains respect for the dignity of every person by addressing issues and concerns with workers directly, with a positive problem-solving approach, and the observance of the right to patient privacy and confidentiality. Demonstrates concern, respect, and caring for all customers, both internal and external, regardless of their diagnosis or socioeconomic status. Maintains positive interpersonal relations. Performs other related job duties as assigned. POSITION REQUIREMENTS A. Education Bachelor of Science degree in nursing preferred B. Qualifications/Experience Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of hospital or related experience required. Internals with at least 18 months acute care case management/coordination experience will be considered in lieu of nursing clinical experience. Able to navigate and connect successfully with outside provider networks (Health Plans, IPA's, and FQHC's). C. Special Skills/Knowledge Bilingual language skills preferred (Spanish) Basic computer skills Current California Nursing license Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in Case Management preferred. ED Care Managers: Must complete annual Workplace Violence Prevention Program/Certificate, per hospital policy, during initial training/orientation but not to exceed 90 days from hire/transfer. #LI-YD1

<body><h3>RN Care Manager - Ambulatory Services</h3> If you are interested, please apply online and send resume to yadeleon@mlkch.org. POSITION SUMMARY Under the general direction of the Site Administrator Ambulatory, provides transitional and chronic care management; Identifies eligible patients, advocates for enrollment, assesses patient needs and barriers to care, then collaborates with the patient's care team to tailor care plans, services, and resources to meet the individual needs of the patient and caregiver; Remains skilled in interpersonal communication and motivational interviewing to help promote patient and caregiver engagement and self-management; Makes routine contact based on patient complexity to help the patient and caregiver Develop goals, monitor outcomes, and evaluate patient readiness for graduation from the program. The overall goal of the RN Care Manager is to improve the health of populations, improve the patient experience, reduce readmissions, reduce utilization of higher cost healthcare, and promote patient and caregiver engagement and self-management. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES <ul><li>Coordinates with the Primary Care Providers, and all members of the health care team to facilitate a strong transitional healthcare pathway for the patient.</li><li>Monitors patient's healthcare pathway to ensure adherence, removes obstacles and identify progress toward desired care outcomes; intervenes to overcome deviations in the expected plan of care; reviews the care plan with patients in conjunction with the direct care providers; interacts with involved departments to negotiate and expedite scheduling and completion of tests, procedures, and consults.</li><li>Works with patients and their family members to develop a personalized healthcare pathway that meets the individual's needs on both a short term and long-term basis.</li><li>Orients and educates patients and their families about the healthcare pathway by meeting them; explaining the role of the RNCM initiating the health plan; providing educational information in conjunction with health care team related to treatments, procedures, medications, and continuing care requirements.</li><li>Identifies high-risk patient's to promote coordination of services and to prevent readmissions or Emergency department visits.</li></ul> Disease Management <ul><li>Assists in the management of patients with chronic diseases following established protocols and systems for disease management in collaboration with providers.</li><li>Assesses patient learning needs and has the ability to develop and implement individualized educational or care plans. Reviews, evaluates and revises the plan on an ongoing and timely basis.</li><li>Communicates with a multidisciplinary team (physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, etc.) as needed to assist with disease management.</li><li>Develops self-management goals and monitors the progress of the goals.</li><li>Has the ability to oversee and assist the patient with referral navigation.</li><li>Initiates disease-specific care conferencing as needed.</li><li>Utilizes patient communication strategies, e.g. motivational interviewing, to involve the patient in developing a plan of care, goals or other specific measures pertinent to their health condition.</li><li>Assesses patient activation and readiness for change and uses these to develop self-management goals.</li><li>Participates in confidence level assessments or surveys of patients to improve disease management care delivery processes.</li><li>Documents all disease management encounters using standardized processes.</li></ul> POSITION REQUIREMENTS A. Education <ul><li>Bachelor of Science degree in nursing preferred.</li></ul> B. Qualifications/Experience <ul><li>Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of hospital inpatient or related experience required.</li><li>Able to navigate and connect successfully with outside provider networks (Health Plans, IPA's, and FQHC's)</li><li>Current California Nursing license</li><li>Certification in Case Management preferred.</li></ul> C. Special Skills/Knowledge <ul><li>Bilingual language skills preferred (Spanish)</li><li>Basic computer skills</li><li>Current Basic Life Support (BLS)</li></ul> #LI-YD1</body>

RN Care Manager - Ambulatory ServicesIf you are interested, please apply online and send resume to yadeleon@mlkch.org. POSITION SUMMARY Under the general direction of the Site Administrator Ambulatory, provides transitional and chronic care management; Identifies eligible patients, advocates for enrollment, assesses patient needs and barriers to care, then collaborates with the patient's care team to tailor care plans, services, and resources to meet the individual needs of the patient and caregiver;Remains skilled in interpersonal communication and motivational interviewing to help promote patient and caregiver engagement and self-management; Makes routine contact based on patient complexity to help the patient and caregiverDevelop goals, monitor outcomes, and evaluate patient readiness for graduation from the program.The overall goal of the RN Care Manager is to improve the health of populations, improve the patient experience, reduce readmissions, reduce utilization of higher cost healthcare, and promote patient and caregiver engagement and self-management. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Coordinates with the Primary Care Providers, and all members of the health care team to facilitate a strong transitional healthcare pathway for the patient.Monitors patient's healthcare pathway to ensure adherence, removes obstacles and identify progress toward desired care outcomes; intervenes to overcome deviations in the expected plan of care; reviews the care plan with patients in conjunction with the direct care providers; interacts with involved departments to negotiate and expedite scheduling and completion of tests, procedures, and consults.Works with patients and their family members to develop a personalized healthcare pathway that meets the individual's needs on both a short term and long-term basis.Orients and educates patients and their families about the healthcare pathway by meeting them; explaining the role of the RNCM initiating the health plan; providing educational information in conjunction with health care team related to treatments, procedures, medications, and continuing care requirements.Identifies high-risk patient's to promote coordination of services and to prevent readmissions or Emergency department visits.Disease ManagementAssists in the management of patients with chronic diseases following established protocols and systems for disease management in collaboration with providers.Assesses patient learning needs and has the ability to develop and implement individualized educational or care plans. Reviews, evaluates and revises the plan on an ongoing and timely basis.Communicates with a multidisciplinary team (physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, etc.) as needed to assist with disease management.Develops self-management goals and monitors the progress of the goals.Has the ability to oversee and assist the patient with referral navigation.Initiates disease-specific care conferencing as needed.Utilizes patient communication strategies, e.g. motivational interviewing, to involve the patient in developing a plan of care, goals or other specific measures pertinent to their health condition.Assesses patient activation and readiness for change and uses these to develop self-management goals.Participates in confidence level assessments or surveys of patients to improve disease management care delivery processes.Documents all disease management encounters using standardized processes. POSITION REQUIREMENTS A. EducationBachelor of Science degree in nursing preferred.B. Qualifications/ExperienceMinimum of one (1) to three (3) years of hospital inpatient or related experience required.Able to navigate and connect successfully with outside provider networks (Health Plans, IPA's, and FQHC's)Current California Nursing licenseCertification in Case Management preferred.C. Special Skills/KnowledgeBilingual language skills preferred (Spanish)Basic computer skillsCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS)#LI-YD1

<body><h3>RN Unit Based Educator - Med Surg/Tele - Full Time Days (10hrs)</h3> If you are interested please apply online and send your resume to anjimenez@mlkch.org POSITION SUMMARY <ul><li>Provides education at MLKCH and will perform their responsibilities in the framework set forth by the Association of Nursing Professional Development (ANPD). </li><li>Translates hospital objectives, regulatory and quality measures, and risk or safety needs presented during orientation for understanding at the department level.</li><li>Possesses hospital-based clinical experience and academic preparation suited to the professional nursing role.</li><li>Demonstrates actions in response to identified learning needs within their practice area.</li><li>Demonstrates accountability for education programs for both clinical and non-clinical staff in their assigned units.</li><li>Receives new employees after General Hospital Orientation (GHO) and Clinical Orientation, providing specific department-based orientation, competency measurement, and support for assimilation to the unit of hire.</li><li>Returns completed documents to the Education Department, ensuring that staff competencies and evidence of compliance with regulatory and professional standards are met.</li></ul> Defined Scope of Practice articulates a systematic approach to understanding the Inputs - Throughputs - Outputs aimed at improving knowledge, skill, or attitude. <ul><li>Inputs: Educators require information or data when a learning need is identified. This content is sourced from an environmental scan at the organizational, unit, and learner levels.</li><li>Throughputs: These represent the how and what of the NPD Scope of Practice, with variability depending on the inputs.</li><li>Outputs: The expected outcomes are to optimize care and health for inpatients, clients, and the community served, enhancing professional role competence, growth, change, and learning at the micro or macro level where the learning need originated.</li></ul> Program Planning and Delivery: <ol><li>Incorporates age and population specific attributes into program planning for care providers.</li><li>Participates in core programs within the Education and Professional Development Department.</li><li>Participates in employee onboarding including orientation to the organization and the specific department.</li><li>Conducts competency assessment on hire and annually.</li><li>Supports ongoing professional growth and development of staff. </li></ol><ul><li>Requires a deep understanding and commitment to the Mission of MLKCH, emphasizing compassion, cultural competency, patient engagement, and teamwork.</li><li>Demonstrates behavior consistent with MLKCH Core Values. </li><li>Contributes to the hospital's strategic goal and actively participates in quality and performance improvement initiatives.</li></ul> ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES A. Standards of Practice <ul><li>Documents professional practice gaps and confirm them with key stakeholders.</li><li>Prioritizes learning needs based on the potential risk to patients, the organization, and alignment with the strategic goals of the organization.</li></ul> Identification of Learning Needs: <ul><li>Collects data and information to validate identified gaps in professional practice and determine specific knowledge, skill, or practice deficits or opportunities.</li><li>Gathers data from multiple sources to document specific learning needs and match the education methodology to the target group.</li><li>Utilizes analytic models or tools for assessing learning needs.</li></ul> Outcomes Identification: <ul><li>Identifies desired outcomes of the educational plan, developing context-specific outcomes based on organizational, stakeholder, and learner values, goals, current evidence, and regulations.</li><li>Revises outcomes as necessary to reflect trends and changes in expectations.</li></ul> Planning: <ul><li>Establishes a plan that prescribes strategies, alternatives, and resources to achieve the expected outcomes.</li><li>Develops content in collaboration with representatives of the target audience or content experts.</li><li>Considers cultural, ethnic, and generational differences within the learner group when developing content.</li><li>Determines appropriate interventions by differentiating educational practice gaps from individual performance or system issues.</li></ul> Implementation: <ul><li>Implements the identified plan through coordination with others to create a positive learning and practice environment.</li><li>Designs the educational plan according to quality improvement principles and concepts.</li><li>Adjusts materials and strategies based on the situation and the learner's developmental level, learning needs, readiness, and ability to learn, incorporating language preferences and cultural considerations.</li></ul> Evaluation: <ul><li>Evaluates progress toward the attainment of outcomes.</li><li>Analyzes costs and anticipated return on investment for learning activities, programs, or projects.</li><li>Uses valid, reliable, and relevant methods and instruments to measure processes and outcomes.</li><li>Documents evaluation data and disseminate the results of learning activities.</li></ul> B. Standards of Professional Performance Ethics Integration: <ul><li>Integrates ethics in all areas of practice by incorporating the ANA Code of Ethics with Interpretive Statements, the NPD Scope and Standards of Practice, and other relevant standards, guidelines, regulations, and laws.</li><li>Protects the autonomy, dignity, confidentiality, and rights of all individuals involved in the learning process.</li><li>Performs the role in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory, and ethical manner that is sensitive to learner diversity.</li></ul> Education: <ul><li>Maintains current knowledge and competency in nursing and professional development practice.</li><li>Participates in educational activities specific to the NPD specialty annually.</li><li>Uses reflective practice and inquiry to identify personal learning needs and determine future needs for NPD practitioners.</li></ul> Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) and Research: <ul><li>Acts as a champion of scientific inquiry, generating new knowledge and integrating the best available evidence into practice.</li><li>Supports research activities that align with the organizational strategic plan.</li></ul> Quality of NPD Practice: <ul><li>Enhances the quality and effectiveness of NPD practice.</li><li>Develops, measures, and analyzes NPD department quality outcomes to demonstrate the impact on nursing care delivery, including patient outcomes, nurse competency, and practice improvements.</li></ul> Change Management: <ul><li>Acts as a change agent in all settings, introducing new ideas to solve unit deficits, identifying potential barriers to change, and working to find solutions.</li><li>Advocates for the adoption of proposed changes and assists in measuring change to reinforce progress.</li></ul> Leadership: <ul><li>Provides leadership in a professional practice setting and within the profession.</li><li>Contributes to creating and maintaining healthy work environments.</li><li>Demonstrates emotional intelligence in decision-making.</li></ul> Collaboration: <ul><li>Positions learning events in alignment with organizational goals to facilitate understanding of the "why" behind the learning event and expected performance outcomes.</li><li>Actively collaborates with inter-professional teams, leaders, stakeholders, and others to facilitate nursing practice and achieve positive outcomes for patients. Builds partnerships and coalitions to enhance healthcare through inter-professional initiatives, including quality improvement and organizational efforts.</li></ul> Professional Practice Evaluation: <ul><li>Evaluates personal practice in relation to professional practice standards, guidelines, and relevant statutes, rules, and regulations.</li><li>Supports peer review through involvement in the MLKCH Shared Governance structure at the hospital or unit committee level.</li><li>Seeks feedback on personal practice from learners, inter-professional colleagues, peers, supervisors, and others as appropriate.</li></ul> Resource Utilization: <ul><li>Considers quality, safety, effectiveness, and cost when planning and executing professional development activities and expected outcomes.</li><li>Engages unit-based experts from all levels in the development and delivery of educational programs, policy or procedure revisions, and subsequent electronic health record (EHR) changes.</li><li>Participates in hospital product committees, diagnosis or quality teams, and nursing committees.</li><li>Collaborates with the Education Leader to forecast routine capital budget needs, including equipment replacement or upgrades, technology, teaching affiliations, and methodologies.</li></ul> Mentorship/Advancing the Profession: <ul><li>Contributes to the professional development of others by sharing knowledge and skills through activities such as presentations at meetings, professional conferences, or outside organizations.</li><li>Precepts nurses from academic affiliates to support their academic degree achievement and professional growth</li></ul> POSITION REQUIREMENTS A. Education <ul><li>Bachelor of Science degree in nursing; Master's degree in nursing preferred. Individuals without a Master's degree in nursing will be required to complete the degree within 3 years of their hire date/transfer/notice.</li></ul> B. Qualifications/Experience <ul><li>Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience in respective specialty. Two (2) years of educator experience preferred. </li><li>Current California Nursing license.</li><li>Certification in Nursing Professional Development (NPD), or Certification in clinical area of specialty required. Individuals without a nursing specialty certification will be required to obtain their certification within 2 years of hire/transfer/notice </li></ul> C. Special Skills/Knowledge <ul><li>Bilingual skills preferred </li><li>Basic computer skills</li><li>Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)</li><li>Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)</li></ul> Emergency Department Unit Based Educator Special Skills/Knowledge: <ul><li>Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)</li><li>Must complete annual Workplace Violence Prevention Program/Certificate, per hospital policy, during initial training/orientation but not to exceed 30 days from hire/transfer.</li></ul> Perinatal Unit Based Educator Special Skills/Knowledge: <ul><li>NRP within 6 months of hire/transfer/notice. </li><li>Advanced Fetal Heart Monitoring Certificate within 6 months of hire/transfer/notice. </li></ul> #LI-AJ1</body>

RN Unit Based Educator - Med Surg/Tele - Full Time Days (10hrs)If you are interested please apply online and send your resume to anjimenez@mlkch.org POSITION SUMMARY Provides education at MLKCH and will perform their responsibilities in the framework set forth by the Association of Nursing Professional Development (ANPD). Translates hospital objectives, regulatory and quality measures, and risk or safety needs presented during orientation for understanding at the department level.Possesses hospital-based clinical experience and academic preparation suited to the professional nursing role.Demonstrates actions in response to identified learning needs within their practice area.Demonstrates accountability for education programs for both clinical and non-clinical staff in their assigned units.Receives new employees after General Hospital Orientation (GHO) and Clinical Orientation, providing specific department-based orientation, competency measurement, and support for assimilation to the unit of hire.Returns completed documents to the Education Department, ensuring that staff competencies and evidence of compliance with regulatory and professional standards are met.Defined Scope of Practice articulates a systematic approach to understanding the Inputs - Throughputs - Outputs aimed at improving knowledge, skill, or attitude.Inputs: Educators require information or data when a learning need is identified. This content is sourced from an environmental scan at the organizational, unit, and learner levels.Throughputs: These represent the how and what of the NPD Scope of Practice, with variability depending on the inputs.Outputs: The expected outcomes are to optimize care and health for inpatients, clients, and the community served, enhancing professional role competence, growth, change, and learning at the micro or macro level where the learning need originated.Program Planning and Delivery:Incorporates age and population specific attributes into program planning for care providers.Participates in core programs within the Education and Professional Development Department.Participates in employee onboarding including orientation to the organization and the specific department.Conducts competency assessment on hire and annually.Supports ongoing professional growth and development of staff. Requires a deep understanding and commitment to the Mission of MLKCH, emphasizing compassion, cultural competency, patient engagement, and teamwork.Demonstrates behavior consistent with MLKCH Core Values. Contributes to the hospital's strategic goal and actively participates in quality and performance improvement initiatives. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES A. Standards of Practice Documents professional practice gaps and confirm them with key stakeholders.Prioritizes learning needs based on the potential risk to patients, the organization, and alignment with the strategic goals of the organization.Identification of Learning Needs:Collects data and information to validate identified gaps in professional practice and determine specific knowledge, skill, or practice deficits or opportunities.Gathers data from multiple sources to document specific learning needs and match the education methodology to the target group.Utilizes analytic models or tools for assessing learning needs.Outcomes Identification:Identifies desired outcomes of the educational plan, developing context-specific outcomes based on organizational, stakeholder, and learner values, goals, current evidence, and regulations.Revises outcomes as necessary to reflect trends and changes in expectations.Planning:Establishes a plan that prescribes strategies, alternatives, and resources to achieve the expected outcomes.Develops content in collaboration with representatives of the target audience or content experts.Considers cultural, ethnic, and generational differences within the learner group when developing content.Determines appropriate interventions by differentiating educational practice gaps from individual performance or system issues.Implementation:Implements the identified plan through coordination with others to create a positive learning and practice environment.Designs the educational plan according to quality improvement principles and concepts.Adjusts materials and strategies based on the situation and the learner's developmental level, learning needs, readiness, and ability to learn, incorporating language preferences and cultural considerations.Evaluation:Evaluates progress toward the attainment of outcomes.Analyzes costs and anticipated return on investment for learning activities, programs, or projects.Uses valid, reliable, and relevant methods and instruments to measure processes and outcomes.Documents evaluation data and disseminate the results of learning activities.B. Standards of Professional PerformanceEthics Integration:Integrates ethics in all areas of practice by incorporating the ANA Code of Ethics with Interpretive Statements, the NPD Scope and Standards of Practice, and other relevant standards, guidelines, regulations, and laws.Protects the autonomy, dignity, confidentiality, and rights of all individuals involved in the learning process.Performs the role in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory, and ethical manner that is sensitive to learner diversity.Education:Maintains current knowledge and competency in nursing and professional development practice.Participates in educational activities specific to the NPD specialty annually.Uses reflective practice and inquiry to identify personal learning needs and determine future needs for NPD practitioners.Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) and Research:Acts as a champion of scientific inquiry, generating new knowledge and integrating the best available evidence into practice.Supports research activities that align with the organizational strategic plan.Quality of NPD Practice:Enhances the quality and effectiveness of NPD practice.Develops, measures, and analyzes NPD department quality outcomes to demonstrate the impact on nursing care delivery, including patient outcomes, nurse competency, and practice improvements.Change Management:Acts as a change agent in all settings, introducing new ideas to solve unit deficits, identifying potential barriers to change, and working to find solutions.Advocates for the adoption of proposed changes and assists in measuring change to reinforce progress.Leadership:Provides leadership in a professional practice setting and within the profession.Contributes to creating and maintaining healthy work environments.Demonstrates emotional intelligence in decision-making.Collaboration:Positions learning events in alignment with organizational goals to facilitate understanding of the "why" behind the learning event and expected performance outcomes.Actively collaborates with inter-professional teams, leaders, stakeholders, and others to facilitate nursing practice and achieve positive outcomes for patients. Builds partnerships and coalitions to enhance healthcare through inter-professional initiatives, including quality improvement and organizational efforts.Professional Practice Evaluation:Evaluates personal practice in relation to professional practice standards, guidelines, and relevant statutes, rules, and regulations.Supports peer review through involvement in the MLKCH Shared Governance structure at the hospital or unit committee level.Seeks feedback on personal practice from learners, inter-professional colleagues, peers, supervisors, and others as appropriate.Resource Utilization:Considers quality, safety, effectiveness, and cost when planning and executing professional development activities and expected outcomes.Engages unit-based experts from all levels in the development and delivery of educational programs, policy or procedure revisions, and subsequent electronic health record (EHR) changes.Participates in hospital product committees, diagnosis or quality teams, and nursing committees.Collaborates with the Education Leader to forecast routine capital budget needs, including equipment replacement or upgrades, technology, teaching affiliations, and methodologies.Mentorship/Advancing the Profession:Contributes to the professional development of others by sharing knowledge and skills through activities such as presentations at meetings, professional conferences, or outside organizations.Precepts nurses from academic affiliates to support their academic degree achievement and professional growth POSITION REQUIREMENTS A. EducationBachelor of Science degree in nursing; Master's degree in nursing preferred. Individuals without a Master's degree in nursing will be required to complete the degree within 3 years of their hire date/transfer/notice.B. Qualifications/ExperienceMinimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience in respective specialty. Two (2) years of educator experience preferred. Current California Nursing license.Certification in Nursing Professional Development (NPD), or Certification in clinical area of specialty required. Individuals without a nursing specialty certification will be required to obtain their certification within 2 years of hire/transfer/notice C. Special Skills/KnowledgeBilingual skills preferred Basic computer skillsCurrent Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)Emergency Department Unit Based Educator Special Skills/Knowledge:Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)Must complete annual Workplace Violence Prevention Program/Certificate, per hospital policy, during initial training/orientation but not to exceed 30 days from hire/transfer.Perinatal Unit Based Educator Special Skills/Knowledge:NRP within 6 months of hire/transfer/notice. Advanced Fetal Heart Monitoring Certificate within 6 months of hire/transfer/notice. #LI-AJ1

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