Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital

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

California Rehabilitation Institute

Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center

Riverside Community Hospital

<body><h3>RN Care Manager Emergency Room - Full Time Nights</h3> 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 - Full Time Nights 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 Educator Unit Based Perioperative</h3> POSITION SUMMARY The Perioperative Clinical Educator is a skilled and experienced professional Registered Nurse (RN) responsible for excellence in the provision of educational services . Reporting to the Director of Perioperative Services educator is accountable for the education program planning for clinical and ancillary staff within the Perioperative Services departments. The Clinical Educator incorporates considerations of Age and Population Specific awareness and the Watson Model of Care in all program planning.. The role is involved in the assessment, development and evaluation of staff competencies and considers compliance with regulatory and professional standards, improvement of quality, service levels, safety, customer satisfaction and collaborative relationships in the process. The 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 <ol><li> Assists in the implementation of Education Department goals and ensures that the program development is aligned with the mission/vision and strategic plan of MLKCH. </li><li> Keeps the Director of Perioperative Services and Sr. Dir. Of Education informed of educational activities, status of programs, and proposals for new and revised programs. </li><li> Participates in Surgical Quality Committee and assists with statistical data to support Performance Improvement initiatives. </li><li> Participates in the annual educational needs assessment process with the all of the Clinical Educators and assists with the review of data and annual program planning. </li><li> Plans and implements unit specific orientation of new staff to Perioperative Services </li><li> Develop/review/revise Policies, Procedures and Protocols </li><li> Develop /update Unit based Competencies and ensure staff is current </li><li> Assist/conduct Mock Drills - Fire in OR, Code Blue &amp; Malignant Hyperthermia </li><li> Collaborate with Education department on unit based and house wide educational presentations; assists with General Hospital Orientation and Clinical Orientation for new hires. </li><li> Assist/ conduct unit based services </li><li> Promote the use of evidence based practice </li><li> Collaborate with Director of Perioperative Service to plan an annual educational program for inservices, competency review and goal setting. Include Education department in process </li><li> Collaborate with Director of Perioperative Services to provide 1:1 teaching with staff where a practice development need is identified. </li><li> Cultivates positive and collaborative relationships within the Education Department and with the nursing and clinical leadership team to ensure that educational needs are being met in the most effective manner possible. </li><li> Provides leadership through educational activities to bring about changes in clinical practice. </li><li> Evaluates education programs on a regular basis and plans and implements improvements based on this evaluation and feedback from customers. </li><li> Participate in hospital-wide Survey Readiness Activities. </li><li> Provides support and collaborates with the Versant Residency Program in an effort to oversee New Graduate Nurses and Fellows assigned to the Perioperative Department. </li><li> Ensures the curriculum utilizes the information generated from the Quality and Performance Improvement activities and MLKCH nursing and clinical Policies and Procedures as a foundation and incorporates these components into the education provided to the staff. </li></ol> POSITION REQUIREMENTS A. Education Certified Nurse of Operating Room (CNOR), required to be completed within 12 months of hire. Bachelors degree required B. Qualifications/Experience Minimum of two (2) years of clinical nursing experience in Perioperative Services and a minimum one (1) year educator experience in an acute care setting, preferred. Current California Nursing license. Certification in Staff Development preferred. Experience with implementation of an EMR preferred. C. Special Skills/Knowledge Bilingual skills preferred (Spanish) Basic computer skills Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) within 90 days of hire Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)</body>

RN Educator Unit Based Perioperative POSITION SUMMARY The Perioperative Clinical Educator is a skilled and experienced professional Registered Nurse (RN) responsible for excellence in the provision of educational services . Reporting to the Director of Perioperative Services educator is accountable for the education program planning for clinical and ancillary staff within the Perioperative Services departments. The Clinical Educator incorporates considerations of Age and Population Specific awareness and the Watson Model of Care in all program planning.. The role is involved in the assessment, development and evaluation of staff competencies and considers compliance with regulatory and professional standards, improvement of quality, service levels, safety, customer satisfaction and collaborative relationships in the process. The 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 Assists in the implementation of Education Department goals and ensures that the program development is aligned with the mission/vision and strategic plan of MLKCH. Keeps the Director of Perioperative Services and Sr. Dir. Of Education informed of educational activities, status of programs, and proposals for new and revised programs. Participates in Surgical Quality Committee and assists with statistical data to support Performance Improvement initiatives. Participates in the annual educational needs assessment process with the all of the Clinical Educators and assists with the review of data and annual program planning. Plans and implements unit specific orientation of new staff to Perioperative Services Develop/review/revise Policies, Procedures and Protocols Develop /update Unit based Competencies and ensure staff is current Assist/conduct Mock Drills - Fire in OR, Code Blue &amp; Malignant Hyperthermia Collaborate with Education department on unit based and house wide educational presentations; assists with General Hospital Orientation and Clinical Orientation for new hires. Assist/ conduct unit based services Promote the use of evidence based practice Collaborate with Director of Perioperative Service to plan an annual educational program for inservices, competency review and goal setting. Include Education department in process Collaborate with Director of Perioperative Services to provide 1:1 teaching with staff where a practice development need is identified. Cultivates positive and collaborative relationships within the Education Department and with the nursing and clinical leadership team to ensure that educational needs are being met in the most effective manner possible. Provides leadership through educational activities to bring about changes in clinical practice. Evaluates education programs on a regular basis and plans and implements improvements based on this evaluation and feedback from customers. Participate in hospital-wide Survey Readiness Activities. Provides support and collaborates with the Versant Residency Program in an effort to oversee New Graduate Nurses and Fellows assigned to the Perioperative Department. Ensures the curriculum utilizes the information generated from the Quality and Performance Improvement activities and MLKCH nursing and clinical Policies and Procedures as a foundation and incorporates these components into the education provided to the staff. POSITION REQUIREMENTS A. Education Certified Nurse of Operating Room (CNOR), required to be completed within 12 months of hire. Bachelors degree required B. Qualifications/Experience Minimum of two (2) years of clinical nursing experience in Perioperative Services and a minimum one (1) year educator experience in an acute care setting, preferred. Current California Nursing license. Certification in Staff Development preferred. Experience with implementation of an EMR preferred.C. Special Skills/Knowledge Bilingual skills preferred (Spanish) Basic computer skills Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) within 90 days of hire Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

<body><h3>Assistant Nurse Manager Emergency Department - FT Nights $17 differential</h3> POSITION SUMMARY The Assistant Nurse Manager is a skilled and experienced professional Registered Nurse (RN) responsible for excellence in the clinical practice of nursing and the management of patient care. Reporting to the Emergency Department Nurse Manager, the Assistant Nurse Manager has primary responsibility for day shiftto be determined but typically at a minimum to be present during the majority of the dayshift hours and accountability for the clinical practice of nursing and the delivery of safe, evidenced-based patient care in the Emergency Department and COA, including the identification and demonstration of abilities to meet special needs and considerations of Age and Population Specific awareness. This role encompasses the development of staff competency through assessment and education, compliance with regulatory and professional standards, improvement of quality, service levels, safety, customer satisfaction and of collaborative relationships. 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 <ul><li> Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships in dealing with peers, physicians, and other customers to promote an efficient teamwork and high quality patient care: interpersonal complaints are remedied in a mature fashion; works at establishing good rapport and professional working relationships with all department staff; maintains appropriate interdepartmental communications; able to identify interdepartmental problems and resolve them promptly at the assistant manager level. </li><li> Participates in hospital committees and unit specific multidisciplinary conferences, as well as unit staff meetings: distributes staff meeting minutes in a timely manner.</li><li> Implementation of unit specific Quality and Performance Improvement Plan, completes monitoring forms and reports findings to Manager/Director and Quality and Performance Improvement Committee.</li><li> Models leadership and promotes professionalism to assist staff in developing the following: priority setting; team work; flexibility; coordination of activities; organizational skills; delegation; and behaviors consistent with MLKCH Mission, Vision &amp; Values.</li><li> Facilitates patient progress through the health care system: assists staff in identifying patient's specialized needs and finding the appropriate resources to meet patient's needs; intervenes in interdepartmental patient care issues which impact the patient's movement through the system; advises staff in development of patient plan of care; communicates frequently with the House Supervisor for the coordination of department activities and staffing as needed; initiates, coordinates, directs ACLS/PALS protocols in the unit.</li><li> Works with Emergency Department Nurse Manager to complete schedule for unit(s) in Clairvia, assuring adequate coverage at all times to meet regulatory requirements. </li><li> Maintains standard of care by monitoring staff activity and adjusting assignments as needed: monitors orientee's activities and assists preceptors in enhancing orientee's experience; assist with difficult orientation situations and/or assignment needs; delegates patient care activities to ensure they are completed by the end of the shift; assigns patient admissions and transfers; monitors patient care and provides feedback to staff members on patient care practices. </li><li> Holds staff accountable for the care of assigned patients; ensures staff education; confers with staff and makes rounds on patients during the shift and as needed; audits patient charts/records for compliance; assesses the patient and family responses to nursing care; performs specialized technical skills related to specific clinical patient population. </li><li> Ensures compliance with the Emergency Severity Index scales according to standards. Utilizes professional judgment and data to make staffing decisions; and communicates staffing decisions to the staffing office, Emergency Department Manager and or Sr. Director as needed. • Participates in hiring process, which may include: review applications; interviews applicants (potential staff members) after the Manager's/Director's initial screening; includes shift staff, as appropriate; completes appropriate interview documentation; makes recommendations regarding staffing needs / skill mix. </li><li> Counsels staff members as indicated by performance or behavior: utilizes steps in progressive discipline in collaboration with the Emergency Department Leadership Team; documents according to prescribed procedures and maintains an objective relationship with staff; issues are promptly identified and staff counseled during same shift or next working shift; Manager/Director/Sr. Director is appraised of all staff counseling.Conducts evaluations: completes evaluations within the month of the due date; works with staff to determine their realistic goals; meets regularly with assigned staff throughout the year, providing constructive feedback and direction; maintains documentation of progress of employees </li><li> May complete or assist Professional Development and the Manager//Sr. Director in a learning needs assessment and gap analysis of the staff annually. Ensures that education plans are instituted based off the assessment and utilizes adult learning theories to facilitate staff growth. </li><li> Assess competency, credentials and ensures appropriate orientation to unit for all Registry and or Travel personnel. Ensures that staff follow the policy and procedure for working with Registry and Travel personnel. </li><li> Develops and uses a system to continuously evaluate and respond to customer concerns. Assures that the Watson Model of Care is implemented in the Emergency Department setting. Collaborates with Care Management in planning for discharge and/or transfer of patients. </li><li> Promotes staff compliance with hospital safety and emergency procedures on a daily basis </li><li> Guides staff in investigation and completion of variance reports and forwards completed reports to Nurse Manager or Director.</li><li> Review Payroll in Kronos: monitors overtime; monitors usage of agency personnel; monitors tardiness and absenteeism. </li><li> Maintains intimate knowledge of Emergency Department policies and procedures and acts as a resource for the RN's in the department. </li><li> Other duties as assigned.</li></ul> #LI-AJ1 POSITION REQUIREMENTS A. Education <ul><li> Bachelor of Science degree in nursing required. </li></ul> B. Qualifications/Experience <ul><li> Minimum of three (3) years of clinical nursing experience in Emergency Services with regard to regulatory guidelines and standard of practice; minimum one (1) year leadership experience. </li><li> Current California Nursing license </li></ul> C. Special Skills/Knowledge <ul><li> Bilingual skills preferred (Spanish) </li><li> Basic computer skills </li><li> Current Basic Life Support (BLS) </li><li> Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) </li><li> Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) </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><li> Experience with an Electronic Medical Record preferred.</li></ul></body>

Assistant Nurse Manager Emergency Department - FT Nights $17 differentialPOSITION SUMMARY The Assistant Nurse Manager is a skilled and experienced professional Registered Nurse (RN) responsible for excellence in the clinical practice of nursing and the management of patient care. Reporting to the Emergency Department Nurse Manager, the Assistant Nurse Manager has primary responsibility for day shiftto be determined but typically at a minimum to be present during the majority of the dayshift hours and accountability for the clinical practice of nursing and the delivery of safe, evidenced-based patient care in the Emergency Department and COA, including the identification and demonstration of abilities to meet special needs and considerations of Age and Population Specific awareness. This role encompasses the development of staff competency through assessment and education, compliance with regulatory and professional standards, improvement of quality, service levels, safety, customer satisfaction and of collaborative relationships. 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 Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships in dealing with peers, physicians, and other customers to promote an efficient teamwork and high quality patient care: interpersonal complaints are remedied in a mature fashion; works at establishing good rapport and professional working relationships with all department staff; maintains appropriate interdepartmental communications; able to identify interdepartmental problems and resolve them promptly at the assistant manager level. Participates in hospital committees and unit specific multidisciplinary conferences, as well as unit staff meetings: distributes staff meeting minutes in a timely manner. Implementation of unit specific Quality and Performance Improvement Plan, completes monitoring forms and reports findings to Manager/Director and Quality and Performance Improvement Committee. Models leadership and promotes professionalism to assist staff in developing the following: priority setting; team work; flexibility; coordination of activities; organizational skills; delegation; and behaviors consistent with MLKCH Mission, Vision &amp; Values. Facilitates patient progress through the health care system: assists staff in identifying patient's specialized needs and finding the appropriate resources to meet patient's needs; intervenes in interdepartmental patient care issues which impact the patient's movement through the system; advises staff in development of patient plan of care; communicates frequently with the House Supervisor for the coordination of department activities and staffing as needed; initiates, coordinates, directs ACLS/PALS protocols in the unit. Works with Emergency Department Nurse Manager to complete schedule for unit(s) in Clairvia, assuring adequate coverage at all times to meet regulatory requirements. Maintains standard of care by monitoring staff activity and adjusting assignments as needed: monitors orientee's activities and assists preceptors in enhancing orientee's experience; assist with difficult orientation situations and/or assignment needs; delegates patient care activities to ensure they are completed by the end of the shift; assigns patient admissions and transfers; monitors patient care and provides feedback to staff members on patient care practices. Holds staff accountable for the care of assigned patients; ensures staff education; confers with staff and makes rounds on patients during the shift and as needed; audits patient charts/records for compliance; assesses the patient and family responses to nursing care; performs specialized technical skills related to specific clinical patient population. Ensures compliance with the Emergency Severity Index scales according to standards. Utilizes professional judgment and data to make staffing decisions; and communicates staffing decisions to the staffing office, Emergency Department Manager and or Sr. Director as needed.• Participates in hiring process, which may include: review applications; interviews applicants (potential staff members) after the Manager's/Director's initial screening; includes shift staff, as appropriate; completes appropriate interview documentation; makes recommendations regarding staffing needs / skill mix. Counsels staff members as indicated by performance or behavior: utilizes steps in progressive discipline in collaboration with the Emergency Department Leadership Team; documents according to prescribed procedures and maintains an objective relationship with staff; issues are promptly identified and staff counseled during same shift or next working shift; Manager/Director/Sr. Director is appraised of all staff counseling.Conducts evaluations: completes evaluations within the month of the due date; works with staff to determine their realistic goals; meets regularly with assigned staff throughout the year, providing constructive feedback and direction; maintains documentation of progress of employees May complete or assist Professional Development and the Manager//Sr. Director in a learning needs assessment and gap analysis of the staff annually. Ensures that education plans are instituted based off the assessment and utilizes adult learning theories to facilitate staff growth. Assess competency, credentials and ensures appropriate orientation to unit for all Registry and or Travel personnel. Ensures that staff follow the policy and procedure for working with Registry and Travel personnel. Develops and uses a system to continuously evaluate and respond to customer concerns. Assures that the Watson Model of Care is implemented in the Emergency Department setting. Collaborates with Care Management in planning for discharge and/or transfer of patients. Promotes staff compliance with hospital safety and emergency procedures on a daily basis Guides staff in investigation and completion of variance reports and forwards completed reports to Nurse Manager or Director. Review Payroll in Kronos: monitors overtime; monitors usage of agency personnel; monitors tardiness and absenteeism. Maintains intimate knowledge of Emergency Department policies and procedures and acts as a resource for the RN's in the department. Other duties as assigned.#LI-AJ1POSITION REQUIREMENTS A. Education Bachelor of Science degree in nursing required. B. Qualifications/Experience Minimum of three (3) years of clinical nursing experience in Emergency Services with regard to regulatory guidelines and standard of practice; minimum one (1) year leadership experience. Current California Nursing license C. Special Skills/Knowledge Bilingual skills preferred (Spanish) Basic computer skills Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Must complete annual Workplace Violence Prevention Program/Certificate, per hospital policy, during initial training/orientation but not to exceed 30 days from hire/transfer. Experience with an Electronic Medical Record preferred.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital

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Open Staff Positions

RN Care Manager - Emergency Room

Perioperative RN Educator

Assistant Nurse Manager, Emergency Department

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