Nursing Jobs in Altadena, CA
$121,680 - $200,772 / year
Serves as a valued member of the departmental management team as the RN Coordinator on the floor to provide guidance to other RNs, LVNs, MAs and other clinical staff or administrative staff if performing duties for a clinic. Performs complex and varied administrative and clinical assignments. Serves as a personal contact for physicians, staff, patients and outside departments in order to address problems, issues or concerns that require attention. Assists in management of clinical unit operations. Serves as the primary competency validator/educator for the clinical staff. Able to provide telephone triage for same day appointments, and oversees a team of triage nurses. In addition, as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to provide therapeutic care to patients and their families in the outpatient setting, when required. Ensures patient's right to privacy, safety, and confidentiality is maintained. Maintains a safe environment in accordance with standards, policies, and safety regulations. Ensures compliance with infection control policies. Complex, independent problem solving when overseeing a team of clinical floor staff and patient care coordinators with overlap at multiple practice sites or overseeing patient care if working at a clinic. Other duties as assigned. Serves as a valued member of the departmental team in the role of RN Coordinator, providing guidance, clinical leadership, and professional expertise to RNs, LVNs, MAs, and other clinical or administrative staff supporting clinic operations. Performs complex and varied administrative and clinical coordination assignments. Serves as a primary professional contact and resource for physicians, staff, patients, and outside departments to address complex clinical, operational, and patient-care coordination issues. Collaborates with management in clinical unit operations, workflow planning, and quality initiatives, and assists with clinical staff competency validation and education, as needed. Provides clinical consultation, guidance, and oversight related to in-person and telephone triage processes for same-day appointments, and collaborates with a team of triage nurses to support appropriate clinical prioritization and continuity of care. As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, utilizes the nursing process to support clinical decision-making, care planning, and coordination of services for patients and their families in the outpatient setting, as required. Ensures patient rights to privacy, safety, and confidentiality are maintained. Maintains a safe environment in accordance with established standards, policies, and safety regulations, and ensures compliance with infection control requirements. Engages in complex, independent problem-solving in collaboration with clinical staff and patient care coordinators, including coordination and oversight of patient care activities across multiple practice sites or within a clinic setting. Essential Duties: Follows policies and procedures: demonstrates ability to access online manuals and references Serves as Lead RN and resource to clinical staff. Supervises at least two full-time staff or the equivalent, coordinates personnel actions, including, but not limited to performance evaluations, time-off requests, staff disciplinary actions, hiring, and terminating staff. Serves as a personal contact for physicians, staff, patients and outside departments in order to address problems, issues or concerns that require attention. Trains and competency validates all clinical staff to ensure compliance with hospital policies. Acts as liaison between supervisor and his/her subordinates for communicating information, assignments, priorities and special requests. Monitors status of pending items and follows-up, as needed. Ensures that exam rooms and treatment areas are supplied and maintained adequately by support personnel. Promotes security by alerting appropriate personnel for safety, fire and other unsafe situations. Reports any unusual occurrences to supervisor. Responds to emergency situations using standard emergency protocols and procedures. Participates in monitoring and evaluating the quality and appropriateness of patient care. Contributes objective data regarding performance of other clinical staff members, as requested. Maintains a safe environment in accordance with standards, policies and safety regulations. Ensures compliance with infection control policies. Under the direction of a physician and operating within the scope of practice, triages patient phone calls and provides guidance and direction to inquiries per protocols. Transfers learned scientific knowledge into practical application in applying the nursing process ASSESSMENT Appropriately completes nursing assessment and screening upon patient arrival at each appointment, in case of need. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Participates in professional hospital/nursing activities Educational workshops Assist in the development or updating of patient education materials DIAGNOSIS Interprets assessment information and formulates nursing diagnosis PLAN Trains staff to maintain problem list, medication list and allergies list INTERVENTION Administers medications as ordered and completes re-assessments as indicated Completes patient care procedures correctly per policy Delegates tasks based on others’ scope of practice and competency Acts as patient advocate DOCUMENTATION Documentation is complete and correct on all encounters Ensures medication list is current and complete EDUCATION Trains staff to provide patient and family education as needed based on diagnosis or treatment plan Evaluates nursing competencies for all licensed staff. COMMUNICATION Communicates effectively with all members of the healthcare team including the patient and family by: Appropriate patient/family interactions Effectively triages phone calls Utilizing e-mail system Communicates effectively with members of the clinical team. ORGANIZATION Manages time effectively. Able to organize and prioritize responsibilities Assists in overseeing daily clinic operational flow OBSERVES REGULATORY AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: National Patient Safety Goals Uses two patient identifiers Does not use unapproved abbreviations Uses procedural time out Uses appropriate communication between providers Completes medication reconciliation Maintains audible alarms Hazardous waste management Biohazard Medication Sharps HIPPA OSHA requirements (ie. No food or drink in clinical areas) TJC (continuous survey readiness) Critical values are written, read back and shared with appropriate provider Dictated orders are written down, read back for validation, signed, timed and dated Maintains a safe work environment for self and others PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Participates in professional hospital/nursing activities Educational workshops Assist in the development or updating of patient education materials Bonus Points Professional certification Other: Performs other related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: Req Bachelor’s Degree Nursing Degree in Nursing (BSN) Req 2 years In outpatient/inpatient clinical practice. Req Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, read and write English proficiently. Req Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions and ability to understand, follow and successfully perform duties, including whole blood collection, and apheresis procedures, in accordance with administrative and clinical policies, regulations and procedures. Preferred Qualifications: Pref Experience in outpatient/clinic setting. Pref Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association Required Licenses/Certifications: Req Registered Nurse - RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing) Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only) The annual base salary range for this position is $121,680.00 - $200,772.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations. USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu . Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law. 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$133,120 - $219,648 / year
The Assistant Nurse Manager, in collaboration with and under the direction of the Department Nurse Manager, is accountable for ongoing leadership and operations of the assigned area(s) and for nursing care safety and quality. The Assistant Nurse Manager uses sound human resource and budget principles to guide the daily provision of nursing services to patients and families. The Assistant Nurse Manager participates in organizational and unit-based quality improvement activities and provides input on standard of care. The Assistant Nurse Manager supports comprehensive patient and family services through effective participation with the interdisciplinary team. This position would have oversight of the PMOB procedural and treatment areas - with a focus on Cardiovascular Diagnostics and Pain Management. Essential Duties: 1. Collaborates with the Department Nurse Manager to provide leadership for nursing staff and the interdisciplinary patient care team to support high quality care of patients and families (as evidenced by increased patient satisfaction, decreased HAI, staff conversation records/disciplines, incident report follow ups completed in a timely manner and other measures as applicable). a. Acts as a role model and steward to the shared vision, mission, values, and service excellence standards of the organization and the Department of Nursing, demonstrating application of the Professional Practice Model. b. Instill the Keck values in staff and holds them accountable to the standards set for service excellence and the professional practice of nursing. c. Maintains positive and collaborative professional relationship with peers, management, physicians and patients/families to ensure patient-centered care. d. Shares responsibility for nursing process and outcomes, providing staff performance coaching for process and quality improvement, including the development of action plans through shared-governance committees/councils. e. Encourages staff to provide input and make decisions supported by evidenced-based practice to improve patient and family care and the work environment. f. Provide opportunities to Involves staff in projects, conferences, professional certification, and educational advancement that encourage and provide professional growth and development. g. Oversees performance management, including developing individualized action plans to support staff development to meet or exceed quality, performance and organizational goals. h. Promotes cohesive work teams and constructive conflict resolution, actively supporting intra- and inter-professional teamwork, within the department. i. Maintains knowledge of federal, state and local regulatory requirements that impact clinical services and professional practice to ensure efficient quality of care is provided and is in compliance with established organizational goals. j. Maintains clinical competence (serve as Super user as needed) k. Addresses quality of care concerns and Intervenes to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff up to and including comprehensive review of reportable events. l. Supervises care provided by maintaining high visibility and accessibility to patients/families and staff in the clinical area(s) through purposeful staff and patient rounding with timely follow-up on quality, performance and behavioral issues. m. Monitors staff compliance with bedside reporting. n. Information for patients and staff is delivered in a manner that is supportive, timely, and understandable. o. Provides coverage for department manager in addition to coverage for other departments in their absence. p. Timely completion of incident report follow ups (SRMs) 2. Collaborates with the Department Nurse Manager to provide the personnel, workplace, and technology resources necessary for the provision of safe, high Department quality patient and family care (as evidenced by competencies completed, staff satisfaction, completion and improvement of audits, decreased staff delinquencies and other measures as applicable). a. Oversees daily department operations in collaboration with the department leadership team, staff, and interdisciplinary stakeholders to include the supervision and coordination of patient assignments based on staff competency and level of acuity. b. In collaboration with departmental shared-governance committees, utilize the departmental staff engagement survey to develop actions plans to improve the workplace. c. Provides input to Department Nurse Manager for additional, different, and/or new personnel, workplace, and technology resources. d. Assists with recruitment, personnel selection and conduct interviews. Submits new hire / transfer paperwork as well as prepares orientation schedules for full-time, part-time, per diem and contract staff. Also validates, monitors, and evaluates orientation process in collaboration with educator/CNS. e. Conducts timely 90-day and annual evaluations for staff -and participate in staff interviews, setting clear staff performance expectations, including the administration of first step progressive discipline and up to the second step in collaboration with the Department Nurse Manager. f. Monitors the adequacy of supplies and equipment necessary for patient care, adjusting the par level and advocating for additional supplies when needed. g. Provides input to the technology resources available for patient care, seeking staff input during the decision making and selection processes, as well as during ongoing use. h. Demonstrates reflective leadership and uses self appraisal, performance appraisal, Department Manager input, and peer review to assist with professional development. i. Maintains membership in at least one professional organization, participating on key practice issues. j. Maintains all records and oversees the completion by staff of mandatory competencies to meet regulatory requirements, ensures on-going adherence, and monitors for compliance in collaboration with Educator. k. Monitors compliance with clinical documentation and quality reports to include but not limited to narcotic counts, hand-hygiene compliance, HAI, medication errors, etc and conduct timely follow-up as needed. l. Ensures timely completion of all employee work related injury reports and follow through to completion. m. Participate and respond to Code Triage. 3. Collaborates with the Department Nurse Manager with the application of new knowledge and innovation to advance improvements at the department level (as evidenced by staff satisfaction scores, staff involvement in meetings and quality committees and other measures as applicable). a. Provides constructive input and contributes to department and organizational planning as it relates to education programs, in-services, meetings, committees, and professional initiatives. b. Leads staff meetings and/or shift huddles as directed by Nurse Manager. c. Shares responsibility for the outcomes of quality improvement initiatives, contributes to improvement efforts, and champions change by identifying obstacles and requesting resources for effective improvement programs. d. Utilizing the JUST culture and in collaboration with department manager, review and investigation events identified through reporting system and provide staff education and / or performance management up to written disciplinary action as needed. e. Contribute towards staff awareness of departmental and organizational updates and changes by ensuring that daily huddle boards are updated and assisting department manager with preparation of the departmental weekly updates. Contributes to policy and procedure development and updates. f. Plans and coordinates with Nurse Educator/CNS the educational classes/courses required for the department, including but not limited to annual skills, department skills, point-of-care and competency validation testing. g. Supports staff participation in continuous improvement efforts and facilitates their contribution. h. Makes a measurable commitment to personal professional development in order to adapt effectively to ongoing change and coach and mentor staff to do the same. 4. Collaborate with the Department Nurse Manager to effectively manage the department operating budget, identifies and recommends capital expenditures, and plans new programs or services (as evidenced by HPPD, decreased overtime and doubletime, decreased missed meals and completion of DSR/variance report and other measures as applicable). a. Evaluates the efficiency of department daily operations and supports cost-effective resource utilization and financial outcomes through the monitoring of meal periods, incidental overtime, contract hours and compliance with organizational and departmental attendance and punctuality standards. Keeps Department Manager aware of trends and ensure performance management (up to written disciplinary action) as needed. b. Ensures adequate daily staffing and department schedules are managed within budgetary standard. Authorizes overtime or scheduling changes as needed. c. Prepares, approves and posts final schedule in collaboration with Nurse Manager. d. Approves vacation schedule in accordance with departmental and organizational standards. e. Coaches and mentors department staff to make cost effective decisions and use resources prudently as it relates to supplies, scheduling practices and compliance with organizational and departmental timekeeping standards. f. Accurately and efficiently completes daily edits in Kronos to assure compliance with organizational and department standards. g. Facilitates the management of patient flow with admissions, discharges and/or transfers. h. In partnership with department manager will review and ensure accuracy of charge reconciliation. 5. EMPLOYEE PARTNERSHIP SURVEY a. Shows improvement in unit participation in the annual Employee Partnership Survey (Press Ganey). b. Shows improvement in unit overall Partnership Score (Press Ganey). 6. QUALITY AND SAFETY (compared to UHC benchmark as applicable) a. CLABSI b. CAUTI c. HAPU d. Patient Falls e. Core Measures 7. PATIENT EXPERIENCE a. HCAHPS Score – Communication with Nurses b. HCAHPS Score – Response of Hospital Staff c. HCAHPS Score – Hospital Environment: Quietness d. HCAHPS Score – Pain Management e. HCAHPS Score – Communication About Medications f. HCAHPS Score – Discharge Information Performs other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: Req Bachelor’s Degree Nursing Degree in Nursing (BSN). Req 3 years Acute care nursing experience as a registered nurse. Req Strong critical and strategic thinking, analytical and planning skills. Req Organization/time management skills. Req Excellent communication skills. Req Values diversity and team work. Req Demonstrates integrity; is ethical in conduct and decision thinking. Req Demonstrates initiative, creativity and flexibility and is tolerant of change and ambiguity. Req Demands accountability of self and others. Req Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as Internet access and utilization. Preferred Qualifications: Pref Master’s degree Nursing Master’s Degree in Nursing or in progress, strongly preferred* Master’s Degree in Nursing may be in lieu-of Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. Pref Specialty Certification Required Licenses/Certifications: Req Registered Nurse - RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing) Valid California RN License. Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only) The annual base salary range for this position is $133,120.00 - $219,648.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations. USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu . Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law. Notice of Non-discrimination Employment Equity Read USC’s Clery Act Annual Security Report USC is a smoke-free environment Digital Accessibility If you are a current USC employee, please apply to this USC job posting in Workday by copying and pasting this link into your browser: https://wd5.myworkday.com/usc/d/inst/1$9925/9925$143974.htmld $127,357.12 - $157,289.14 / year
Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems. As a part of the Telecare Family, La Paz is a 148 bed Gero-Psychiatric center which serves adults 55 and older. Full Time; AM 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Days vary as needed and/or based on work availability Expected starting wage range is $$127,357.12 - $157,289.14. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements. POSITION SUMMARY The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for activities and functions related to the administration of member care systems and member care in nursing areas and departments. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values and beliefs in everyday language and contact with internal and external stakeholders. • Plans, organizes, directs and controls nursing services • Develops departmental goals, objectives, standards of performance, policies and procedures; organizes the department to meet legal, organizational and medical staff guidelines; functions in an advisory capacity to the Administrator in evaluating procedural changes as they relate to care of members served • Makes use of management practices that include empowerment of staff, the provision of clear and concise expectations regarding duties assigned employees, frequent feedback focusing on both positive and problematic aspects of work performance, and other management practices that are consistent with Continuous Quality Improvement • Promotes and maintains professional and effective relationships and communications within the department and with other departments • Collaborates with other administrative staff in strategic planning activities with the goal of ensuring ongoing effectiveness of the facility • Is available to assist at other Telecare facilities, which may involve travel • Establishes staffing requirements and recommends to administration the numbers and classifications of personnel to be employed • Directs the recruitment, selection and when necessary disciplinary action within the Nursing Department • Implements the safety program and actively participates in reducing Workers Compensation • Establishes standards for procurement of supplies and equipment for the department • Manages the Nursing Department within allocated budgetary parameters and participates in the development of the fiscal budget • Ensures that the nursing department is in compliance with all related state, federal and local licensing regulations and requirements • Oversees and ensures medication management and infection control standards • Collaborates with leadership team and all department on quality initiatives • Coordinates nursing services with other clinical and ancillary services. In the process of accomplishing this, promotes the cost-effective use of personnel, supplies and equipment • Participates and encourages participation from staff in activities, including professional and trade organizations, that promote mental health services • Establishes and defines standards which ensure safe and therapeutically effective care • Assesses the quality of care rendered by the Nursing Department and ensures sound practice • Establishes and maintains a comprehensive Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement program within the Nursing Department which includes frequent collaboration with other departments, employee education, and a focus on monitoring departmental standards and actively removing barriers to the provision of high quality care • Is an active participant of all committees involving members served safety, nursing policies, practices and procedures • Assumes responsibility for her/his professional growth and the ongoing professional development of the nursing staff • Must assist with restraint of members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention training. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted and/or changed at the discretion of management. QUALIFICATIONS Required: • Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and have four (4) years of experience - two (2) in psychiatric nursing and two (2) years in a supervisory capacity; OR a baccalaureate degree in nursing or a related field and two (2) years of experience and one (1) year in a supervisory capacity • Current valid licensure as an RN in the state CA • Skilled Nursing Facility experience required • Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employment • All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If the position requires driving, valid driver’s license, a motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply. Preferred: • Administrative experience in long term care SKILLS • Excellent communication • Attention to detail • Critical thinking to aid decision-making • Flexibility and ability to adapt • Commitment to development PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to stand, twist, squat, kneel and lift and carry items weighing 25 pounds or less as well as to frequently sit, walk, reach, bend and do simple and firm grasping. The position requires manual deviation, repetition and dexterity and to occasionally drive. EOE AA M/F/V/Disability If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible. 