Tenet Desert

Joshua Tree

Per Diem 8 Hour Days
Hi-Desert Home Health is a part of the Desert Care Network, and is based in Joshua Tree, California, on the Hi-Desert Medical Center campus. We cover a large area, serving patients from Twentynine Palms to Indio. As we are growing, we are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our Home Health team. In coordination with Home Health Nursing and Physical Therapy, this position evaluates individuals for occupational therapy needs in the home setting and implements occupational therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation and improved functioning.  Directs patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance; facilitates the learning of those skills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity.
Primary Duties   1.    Conduct Home Health Occupational Therapy evaluations to assess for need. 2.    Plan a variety of sensory motor, educational, recreational and social activities to provide occupational therapy to patients in the home setting 3.    Consult with other members of the team to select the most appropriate activity program for individual patients, based on patient needs and capabilities, and evaluate and communicate progress on an ongoing basis 4.    Select appropriate activities based on patients physical capacity, intelligence level and interest and demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of all cultural and age groups 5.    Teach patients the skill and techniques required for participation in occupational therapy. 6.    Prepare discharge report summarizing patients responses to therapy. 7.    Design and fit adaptive devices such as splints and braces for patient use, based on patient disability and rehabilitation needs. 8.    Maintain appropriate and timely documentation. 9.    Participate in educational programs and in-service meetings. 10.    Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control.  
Minimum Education :           -    Bachelors Degree Preferred Experience:           -    2 years experience in Occupational Therapy, preferably in a Home Health setting                                                 License and certification -    Current CPR certification -    Current CA Occupational Therapy Certification  -    California Drivers License -    Current Automobile Liability Insurance Physical Demands -    Prolonged sitting or standing -    Driving  -    Lifting patients -    Repositioning patients -    Transferring patients
Hours: 0800-1730
Schedule: Per-Diem. Occasional Saturdays required. 
Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.
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Pay Range: $40.89 - $63.37 Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an employee’s qualifications and experience.

Hi-Desert Continuing Care Center Joshua Tree California CA Tenet Desert Job ID #2105016190. Posted job title: Occupational Therapist Per Diem Days

Per Diem / PRN Therapy - Occupational Therapist

Palm Springs

Desert Regional Medical Center is a 385-bed acute-care hospital classified as a stroke receiving center and level 2 trauma facility with an innovative, patient centered and evidence-based Rehabilitation Services Department.  Our compassionate team provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, including acute care rehabilitation, joint replacement &amp; spinal surgery, neurosurgery, ICU, Telemetry, step-down care, skilled nursing, as well as outpatient therapy, hand and lymphedema clinics. 
Summary At the direction of a Registered Physical Therapist, performs patient treatments as indicated by the treatment plan. Documents treatments given, including frequent and objective measurements. Works with neonatal through geriatric patients with clinical competency. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period.
Responsibilities     • Performs selected tests and measurements as directed by therapist     • Maintains documentation on all treatments     • Assures appropriate equipment performance prior to each use   Qualifications Education Required: Associates degree in Physical Therapist Assistant, Active U. S. military service members or veterans with any military service, training or education verified and credited by an accredited PTA program is acceptable Experience Preferred: 1 year experience Certifications Required: CA PTA State License
  Pay Range: $25.67 - $34.51 Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience 
 Shift: Days
Hours: 0700-1530
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 Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

Desert Regional Medical Center Palm Springs California CA Tenet Desert Job ID #2305026622. Posted job title: Physical Therapy Assistant Per Diem Days

Per Diem / PRN Therapy - Physical Therapy Assistant

Indio

JFK Memorial Hospital has provided medical care to residents in the Coachella Valley since 1966. A group of physicians, including Dr. Reynaldo Carreon, founded the hospital and today one of JFK’s cross streets is named in his honor.
Originally called Indio Community Hospital, JFK has grown to a 145-bed acute-care hospital that is part of Tenet Healthcare California. It offers a variety of services, including:  •Emergency care 24/7  •Orthopedic and joint replacement services using emerging technology  •Cardiovascular services  •Maternity care and pediatric services  •Ambulatory surgery center  •Imaging services  •Outpatient Rehabilitation Center 
 
POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Department Director completes human resource functions related to staff recruitment and retention, performance evaluations and competencies, orientation and annual education requirements and employee safety. The director supports the hospital philosophy and goals. The director complies with regulatory and licensing agencies. The director assures that the department and staff present a positive image to the patients, families, and public. The director develops and implements services to meet patient and physician expectations. The director controls and monitors financial expenditures to meet budget goals. The director is a leader and actively participates in the hospital Performance Improvement (PI) Program.
Pay Range: $157,268 - $251,659

John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital Indio California CA Tenet Desert Job ID #2503021035. Posted job title: Nursing Director Surgical Services

Permanent RN - OR - Operating Room

Welcome to Hi-Desert Medical Center, where you’ll benefit from: 


 A 59-bed acute primary care facility offering you and your family first-rate health care close to home  A wide range of quality inpatient and outpatient diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitation services, home health and hospice services, and a variety of community outreach programs  A dedicated team of quality, caring, health care professionals 


  Position Summary
 *This position qualifies for a $25,000 sign on bonus.
 To provide quality, timely and courteous services to all Hi-Desert Memorial Healthcare District’s customers.
Primary Duties1. Employee leads by example to promote excellence in resident care2. Employee demonstrates ability to delegate and achieve results through others.3. Employee demonstrates ability to work within the departmental budget4. Employee functions as a valued member of the administrative team.5. Employee demonstrates understanding of and ensures compliance with all state, federal and Joint Commission requirements.6. Employee leads by example to promote excellence in resident care7. Employee demonstrates ability to delegate and achieve results through others.8. Employee demonstrates ability to work within the departmental budget9. Employee functions as a valued member of the administrative team.10. Employee demonstrates understanding of and ensures compliance with all state, federal and Joint Commission requirements.

Hi-Desert Medical Center Joshua Tree California CA Tenet Desert Job ID #2403035268. Posted job title: Director of Nursing Labor and Delivery

Permanent RN - Labor and Delivery

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

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

Permanent RN - Manager

JFK Memorial Hospital has provided medical care to residents in the Coachella Valley since 1966. A group of physicians, including Dr. Reynaldo Carreon, founded the hospital and today one of JFK’s cross streets is named in his honor. 
Originally called Indio Community Hospital, JFK has grown to a 145-bed acute-care hospital that is part of Tenet Healthcare California. It offers a variety of services, including: 
<ul>
 <li>Emergency care 24/7 </li>
 <li>Orthopedic and joint replacement services using emerging technology </li>
 <li>Cardiovascular services </li>
 <li>Maternity care and pediatric services </li>
 <li>Ambulatory surgery center </li>
 <li>Imaging services </li>
 <li>Outpatient Rehabilitation Center </li>
</ul>
Up to $25,000.00 Sign on Bonus for Qualified Candidates POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for development, implementation, and maintenance of high quality breastfeeding education for parents and families as well as nursing and medical staff, prenatal/postnatal education, consultation and resource.
Shift: Days
Hours: 0700-1530 Schedule: Monday - Friday. Overnight shifts occasionally required. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:<ol><li>Caring  and Clinical Performance </li><li>Assesses each patient's biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, spiritual, cultural, self-care, educational and discharge planning based on age and developmental status.</li><li>Utilizes the caring behaviors of empathy, active listening and cultural sensitivity and maintains patient dignity.</li><li>A 20-30 minute visit to all breastfeeding mothers during hospitalization. Visit to include observation and assessment of mother-infant nursing and instruction and guidance on:<ol><li>Proper latch on</li><li>Proper positioning</li><li>Nipple and breast care</li><li>Feeding schedules</li></ol></li><li>Follow up phone call postpartum to every discharged patient.</li><li>Maintain charting, records, and statistics on patients counseled.</li><li>Develop and present continuing education for nursing and other interested staff.</li><li>Act as a resource to patients, families, nursing and medical staff, and ancillary departments.</li><li>Prenatal/postnatal counseling available by appointment.</li><li>Develop and conduct regular breastfeeding classes for the community.</li><li>Continually update policies as needed.</li><li>Service Excellence with Accountability<ol><li>Demonstrates a courteous and professional manner through interactions with internal and external customers.</li><li>Identifies unit problems, proposes possible solutions and successfully adapts to changes.</li><li>Incorporates fiscal responsibility through the provision of efficient and cost effective care.</li><li>Uses discretion in handling confidential information.</li><li>Collaborates in the performance improvement process.</li></ol></li><li>Professional Development</li><li>Maintains unit specific competencies, annual educational requirements.</li><li>Increases clinical knowledge through formal nad informal educational programs. Some of which includes research findings.</li><li>Attends/participates in unit meetings, in-services and committee meetings/task force.</li></ol>

John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital Indio California CA Tenet Desert Job ID #2503013949. Posted job title: Lactation RN

Permanent RN - Clinical Support Specialist

Up to $15,000 Sign-On bonus based on experience!
Shift: Days
Hours:
Job Type: Full Time
Job Summary
The Clinical Nurse assumes principal responsibility for the total nursing care, assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation of each assigned patient. The staff nurse initiates teaching and educates the patient and family/or significant other to attain optimal health.  Access to all Patient Health Information for treatment purposes only.<ul><li>Knowledge of and ability to assess and care for neurologically compromised and/or combative patients. </li><li>Ability to care for multisystem injuries of trauma patients including those in various orthopedic and neurological braces, appliances, and tracheotomies..</li><li>Must be capable of working with PCA, and epidural infusion pumps and technical pieces of equipment.</li><li>Ability to prioritize and use electronic charting methods.</li><li>Must be proficient in the care of chest tubes  </li><li>Obtains information and interpret information in terms of the patient’s needs.</li><li>Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development.</li><li>Understands the range of treatment needed as appropriate to the ages of the patients served.</li><li>Maintains 5 Sinatra competencies.</li><li>Initiates interdisciplinary communications and incorporates recommendations.</li><li>Works with other disciplines for complex discharge planning and early facilitation of discharge process.</li><li>Utilizes current theories and knowledge for accurate assessments and evaluations</li><li>Completes acuity evaluation on all assigned patients according to unit protocol.</li><li>Consistently functions proficiently on the nursing unit. Including but not limited to: Manages an average caseload specific to unit Adapts to altered work patterns, sets priorities, and modifies assignments to meet patient needs utilizing available resources and staff ability and availability.</li><li>Administers medications prescribed by physicians according to policy, including IV’s, blood and blood products. Knows actions, indications, contraindications, precautions, adverse reactions, dosage and route of administration on all drugs before administering to patient.            </li><li>Verifies against MAR for accuracy on an ongoing basis. </li><li>Functions as a charge nurse as assigned.</li><li>Communicates changes in clinical practice to peers.</li><li>Mentors other co-workers, functions as a resource, acts as preceptor, and other duties as assigned.</li><li>Demonstrates knowledge of legal, ethical, and safety issues and delivers care that is safe within the scope of practice.                                                                                          </li><li>Reports, documents, and takes appropriate action (by the end of shift) for incidents and  or quality care issues that may affect the patient’s or staff well-being.</li><li>Consistently assesses patients for risk of injury and takes appropriate action to reduce risk and promote safety.</li><li>Uses restraints according to policy and consistently explores other options less restrictive, with accurate documentation.</li><li>Serves as advocate for patient/family by providing information and assists in utilization of available resources and or alternatives for making health care decisions (i.e. advanced directives, ethics consult etc.)</li><li>Establishes or assesses proper identification prior to delivery of care.</li><li>Requests clarification of Physician orders as necessary</li><li>Functions as a resource to co-workers.  Acts as preceptor, and other duties as assigned.</li><li>Ensures compliance with Departmental policies and procedures.  Assume responsibility for knowledge and implementation of policy, procedure, practice, CPG, changes. </li><li>Maintains competence in nursing practice through in-services and participation in ongoing continuing education per year. </li><li>Participates in the Quality Improvement Program.</li><li>Follows appropriate chain of command for problem resolution approaching problem solving with a positive attitude and suggestions.</li><li>Consistently demonstrates accountability for supervision and communication when assigned with students/orientates, and float personnel.</li><li>Reports, documents, and takes appropriate action (by the end of shift) for incidents and or quality care issues that may affect the patient’s or staff well-being.</li><li>Consistently assesses patients for risk of injury and takes appropriate action to reduce risk and promote safety.</li><li>Uses restraints according to policy and consistently explores other options less restrictive.  Accurate documentation demonstrated in medical record.</li><li>Serves as advocate for patient/family by providing information and assists in utilization of available resources and or alternatives for making health care decisions (i.e. advanced directives, ethics consult etc.)</li><li>Handles and disposes hazardous waste safely and appropriately</li><li>Consistently handles oxygen safely</li><li>Consistently practices hand washing and use of protective wear</li><li>Establishes or assesses proper identification prior to delivery of care.</li><li>Requests clarification of Physician orders as necessary</li></ul>

Desert Regional Medical Center Palm Springs California CA Tenet Desert Job ID #2503030696. Posted job title: Registered Nurse (RN) - Neuro

Permanent RN - Neurology

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

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

Permanent RN - Infection Control

Shift: Nights
Job type: Full Time
Hours:
GENERAL DUTIES:
The Clinical Manager is responsible for the day-to-day shift operations in the Telemetry Department.  He/she manages human resources at the unit level in a cost-effective manner.  The Clinical Manager promptly and fully investigates and resolves complaints of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians, advising management / administration appropriately.  The Clinical Manager demonstrates an ability to respond and provide direction in changing workload during crisis and emergency situations.  The Clinical Manager accepts responsibility for helping employees understand difficult administrative decisions.  Access to all Patient Health Information for treatment purposes only.  <ul><li>Provides leadership of the telemetry staff related to care of the telemetry, stroke, bariatric patients and associated interventional cardiology protocols and medication.</li><li>Provides leadership of the telemetry staff related to care of the telemetry patient and associated interventional cardiology protocols and medication.</li><li>Obtains information and interpret information in terms of the patient’s needs.</li><li>Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development. </li><li>Understands the range of treatment needed as appropriate to the ages of the patients served.</li><li>Participates in the management of human resources through assisting, evaluation, counseling, and hiring of staff.</li><li>Assists and edits payroll reports         </li><li>Ensures that a current criteria-based job performance standard and </li><li>Applicable competencies exist for each member of the staff.</li><li>Ensures that performance evaluations are completed in a timely fashion for both annual and probationary evaluations.</li><li>Facilitates the appropriate completion and timely submission of human Resource documentation.</li><li>Appropriately counsels and disciplines staff in a timely manner.</li><li>Interviews and hires staff.</li><li>Coordinates timely attendance at hospital orientation and all mandatory continuing education programs for employees.</li><li>Regularly attends nursing leadership meetings and takes personal responsibility for the quality and integrity of nursing administration</li><li>Regularly participates and completes special projects</li><li>Assures current, comprehensive, and timely department-specific orientation for all new employees.</li><li>Maintains current records on all employees at unit level to include yearly certification, current licensure, evidence of continuing education and compliance with unit competencies.</li><li>Maintains an open communication with staff on organization, national health care and professional issues.</li><li>Promotes sound staffing practices by optimizing the utilization of human resources keeping in line with established bench marking and acuity data.</li><li>Utilizes individual patient classification system which predicts nursing care requirements by shift, and maintains documentation to discern trends and patterns of nursing care delivery by shift and staff mix in the daily staffing of the unit.</li><li>Assesses and assists in the implementation of staff development and cross-training as needed.</li><li>Supports all hospital programs to include, but not limited to, risk management, safety, infection control.</li><li>Performs the scheduling function.</li><li>Facilitates unit work flow and teamwork.</li><li>Assists in and understands YTD compliance with labor hour benchmark per unit of service.</li><li>Acts to facilitate interdepartmental interactions.</li><li>Demonstrates effective problem-solving.</li><li>Assists in the completion of standards of care, policies, and procedures are appropriate and current and that they have been reviewed with all staff members. </li><li>Assists in the review and revise of policies and procedures as necessary, but not less that every three years.</li><li>Assist the Director in the development and accomplishment of department long and short term goals.</li><li>Assists in the controls and monitor of supply costs to achieve flexed budgeted costs on a quarterly basis.</li><li>Identifies areas of cost savings through labor and supply utilization efficiencies and communicates suggestions to Director.</li><li>Assists and edits payroll reports</li><li>Maintains personal current knowledge and expertise in the specialty field of the department, and of regulatory agencies.             </li><li>Assists in development of a department strategic plan.</li><li>Facilities and supports the clinical strategic plan.</li><li>Facilitates and supports the organizational strategic plan.</li><li>Integrates PI into daily operations.</li><li>Utilizes PI philosophy in developing strategic directions.</li><li>Assists in the collection of data for unit based improvement, and other ongoing reviews which serve as quality trending.</li><li>Obtains feedback on a regular basis from others within own and other departments.  Collaborates with Director on mechanisms for improvement.</li><li>Communicates self and staff concerns through proper written and verbal channels and utilizes problem solving skills to suggest mechanism for correction.</li><li>Assists in the communicating, cooperating, and performing related duties with other members of the hospital staff courteous and efficient manner to actively contribute to overall hospital goals and objectives.</li><li>Acts as a team member within the department and within the organization.</li><li>Demonstrates effective, positive, and responsible relationships with patients, families, medical director &amp; key physicians, employees, management &amp; administration, and related outside agencies.</li><li>Assures timely follow up of patient, family, staff; and physician concerns after consultation with the Director and communicates outcome to Director.</li></ul>

Desert Regional Medical Center Palm Springs California CA Tenet Desert Job ID #2503031989. Posted job title: Clinical Manager - PCU

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