Nursing Jobs in North Richmond, CA

MDS Coordinator LVN

$40 - $45 / hour

Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing Services, the MDS Coordinator LVN is responsible for notifying and coordinating the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) for MDS assessment completion in accordance with State and Federal regulations. QUALIFICATIONS • Current licensure in nursing. LVN required. • Written and verbal communications skills in English as business necessity. • Administrative and organizational ability and skills. • Current certification in CPR preferred. • Two years nursing experience in long term care preferred. • Supervisory experience preferred. GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: CLINICAL • Coordinates the Medicare/MDS resident assessment process. • Ensures the Interdisciplinary Team completes the MDS Assessment in a timely manner. • Coordinates development, implementation and evaluation of plan of care. • Coordinates and performs, administers or implements as needed treatments, medications or other nursing interventions as indicated by the resident plan of care or as ordered by the physician. • Coordinates and provides as needed nursing care in accordance with infection control standards. • Follows safety policies in performing nursing care. • Coordinates and initiates as needed emergency measures according to center policy and within standards of nursing practice. ADMINISTRATIVE • Ensures the exchange and use of essential information necessary for quality resident care. • Ensures all documentation is maintained as required by Federal and State regulations and Company policy. • Coordinates and/or participates in all assigned meetings and inservices. CONSUMER SERVICE • Presents professional image to consumers through attire, behavior and speech. • Adheres to Company standards for resolving consumer concerns. • Ensures that all residents/residents’ rights are protected.

CNM

1 week ago

Certified Nurse Midwife

Kaiser Permanente Piedmont, CA

Job Summary: Independently manages the care of low-risk women during antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum periods. Co-manages higher risk patients when determined appropriate by CNM and MD. Provides standard maternity care and counseling to women, adhering to the standards of the American College of Nurse Midwives, procedures and instructions regulated by the State Nurse Practice Act and The Permanente Medical Group. Essential Responsibilities: ANTEPARTUM Evaluates patients general and obstetrical health status. Determines pregnancy status, duration of gestation, presentation, and position of fetus, fetal heart rate, and determines whether all statistics are within normal limits. Obtains an accurate medical, obstetrical, gynecological and social history and an account of the course of the present pregnancy. Observes signs of the members general and obstetrical health status. Performs all appropriate physical examinations appropriate to CNM care needed, including the pap smear, breast examination, and pelvic examination. Records all findings of examinations, histories and significant observations on patients chart. Consults with appropriate MD regarding any abnormal findings. Orders appropriate lab and medical imaging studies as needed. Institutes preventative measures and detects abnormal conditions. Obtains consultation and assistance from ancillary services as needed. Teaches, counsels, and guides individual members regarding their individual health care. Teaches antepartum classes as needed in individual facilities. Evaluates maternal general health status and well being. INTRAPARTUM Performs medical screening exam to diagnose labor. Independently manages the care of low risk women during labor and delivery, under the supervision of a physician. Co-manages higher risk patients when determined appropriate by CNM and MD. Performs facility specific standardized procedures. Evaluates patient for appropriate pain management. Includes requesting epidural for women in labor. POSTPARTUM Provides health supervision, care, teaches family planning, and prescribes contraception to women during the postpartum period. Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees.

CRNA

1 week ago

CRNA

Kaiser Permanente Piedmont, CA

Job Summary: Selects and administers intravenous, spinal and other anesthetics prior to and during surgical or medical procedures, as a member of the anesthesia care team and in accordance with Kaiser Permanente policies and procedures. Monitors patient reactions and vital signs during and after anesthesia and takes remedial action when warranted. Submits postoperative report on patient condition, and maintains records of anesthetics administered. Performs procedures outside of the OR, in accordance with KP policies and procedures, established competency, and MD order. Essential Responsibilities: Conducts and/or reviews anesthetic evaluation of patients prior to surgical proceedings, deliveries or other pertinent medical procedures in hospital setting; consults with anesthesiologists and/or surgeons. Reviews patients charts, including permits, pre-operative medications, lab work, and any other significant variations, such as hearing aids, dentures, contact lenses, or other prostheses, in accordance with KPs policies and procedures and the departmental policy. Evaluates patients to identify apparent difficulties with airway control, etc. Ensures that all pre-anesthesia evaluations are documented thoroughly according to policies and standards. Explains tests, procedures and disease processes to patients and their family as indicated; explains the major anesthetic risks to patients as requested and documents that the risks are explained to patients. Develops the care regimen of assigned patients; reviews the care regimen with the supervising physician and gainsconcurrence; implements the anesthesia plan; starts IV solution, administers selected anesthetic, choice of anestheticconsistent with patient safety, surgical need, possible post operative complications, and patients history and conditionsand evaluates and manages the patient, according to departmental policy. Participates with post anesthesia care unit personnel in a patient safety oriented interface when patients are transferredfrom the surgery suite. Monitors patients vital signs, such as blood pressure and observes any significant physical changes; informs anesthesiologist and/or surgeon of patients condition and takes any necessary remedial action such as infant resuscitation when necessary. Mixes solutions to required concentrations, such as pentothal, succinylcholine, vaso-active drugs etc. Keeps current accurate and complete record of procedures performed and patients conditions immediately prior to the administration of anesthesia according to established standards. Performs procedures done outside of OR, such as intubation, arterial line placement, etc., in accordance with policies and procedures, competencies, and physician order. Charts details of procedures done on progress notes. * Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees.