Nursing Jobs in Westlake, CA
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$158,080 - $260,832 / year
The Nurse Manager holds 24-hour accountability for the quality of patient care, efficiency of operations, and human resources management for area(s) assigned. S/he will strive to achieve the optimal patient experience in a cost-effective manner, while applying evidenced-based leadership and practice. The Nurse Manager is responsible for the provision of safe patient care, in a manner that is consistent with the professional standards and hospital policies. The Nurse Manger promotes a positive and professional environment; supervises charge nurses and front line staff; maintains a stable and productive staff; involves staff at all levels in Shared Governance and Magnet Forces; and makes data driven decisions. S/he will role model performance and behaviors that are consistent with the values of the organization, furthering its mission, vision and strategic plan. Essential Duties: People Daily rounding with Purpose on Charge Nurses and Patients. Promotes effective communication and working relationships within the nursing areas, and between nursing staff, physicians, and other departments. Leads Unit Council meetings and tracks progress and outcome of activities. Responsible for selecting and retaining qualified nursing staff to carry out the unit’s care system in accordance with hospital philosophy and the organizational objectives. Works with the Education Department and Human Resources to ensure that the necessary orientation, training, and continuing education is available to the staff. Leads recruitment and retention activities. Facilitates the training of nursing students and other students as necessary in coordination with the Education Department. Serves as a coach and mentor to students. Quality Displays understanding of governing regulations, Title 22, and JCAHO requirements, defining and maintaining the standards of nursing practice while ensuring consistency with the hospital standards. Contributes to the development and implementation of a unit-based performance improvement program which complies with JCAHO, Title 22, and other applicable regulatory agencies. Participates in establishing systems within the departments which support and practice shared governance management philosophy. Contributes to the development of customer service standards and expectations. Assists in establishing methods for monitoring employee, patient and physician satisfaction with the services provided within the department Communication to each and every staff member their role in maintaining a high performing unit with regard to quality. Communication to each and every staff member the outcomes of quality monitoring; draws all staff in to analyze and change practice as necessary. Collects and delegates collection of selected data elements. Required elements are collected and provided to Nursing Quality each month, on time. Ensures completion of occurrence reports and investigates in a timely manner. Notifies Risk management immediately for significant or potentially significant events “Never 27s”. Service Coordinates and integrates department services on intradepartmental, interdepartmental, and hospital wide levels. Plans for provision of services through provision of appropriate levels of qualified, competent staff. Policies and procedures are in place to support scope of services. Leads selected PSMS initiatives. Communication to each and every staff member PSMS scores and draws staff into necessary change in practice. Cost Uses the budget as a tool to finding more effective methods of care delivery. Participates in planning and goal setting for the nursing department and for own unit of responsibility. Monitor space/resource requirements and utilization of outside resources. Approves day to day deviation from established staffing guidelines based on patient need. Ensures that Optilink is up to date on a daily basis. Flexes staff according to patient acuity, census, and budget guidelines. Approves monthly schedules and advance requests for time off; approves ShiftQuest requests. Consistently applies applicable HR policy & procedure for granting time off and/or adding additional shift requests. Completes daily (DSR) and bi-weekly payroll activities (Kronos), on time. Growth Serves as coach and mentor to charge nurses and staff. Monitors progress of new hires and ensures they advance to competent, independent practice in a timely manner. Ensure 100% attendance by staff at mandatory education and training programs; .edu modules. Actively furthers systems and standards that support Shared Governance, Magnet, and Just Culture philosophy. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: Req Bachelor’s Degree Nursing Degree in Nursing Req 2 years Experience in a formal management position. Req 4 years Experience as an RN. Req Must be computer literate in Outlook, Word and Excel. Req Excellent analytical, problem-solving, planning and evaluation skills. Req Excellent communication skills both oral and written. Req Committed to excellence in patient care and customer service. Req Commitment to continuous quality improvement and results driven outcomes. Req Committed to the development of professional practices. Req Able to function independently and as a member of a team. Req Organization/time management skills. Preferred Qualifications: Pref Master’s degree Nursing 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 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) Req Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association Req EKG exam must be passed within 90 days of employment The annual base salary range for this position is $158,080.00 - $260,832.00. 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$144806.htmld 
$121,679.98 - $200,772 / year
Serves as a valued member of the departmental team as the RN Coordinator 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. Collaborate with management in clinical unit operations. Assists with competency validation/education for the clinical staff as needed. Able to provide in person and telephone triage for same day appointments, and collaborate with 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 working as 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. Essential Duties: Follows policies and procedures: demonstrates ability to access online manuals and references 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. 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 Bonus Points Professional certification Other: Serves as Lead RN and resource to clinical 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 as needed Under the direction of a physician and operating within the scope of practice, triages patient in person and via phone calls and provides guidance and direction to inquiries per protocols. 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 Provide patient and family education as needed based on diagnosis or treatment plan. Train clinical staff on patient and family education as needed. Evaluates nursing competencies for clinical staff as needed. COMMUNICATION Communicates effectively with all members of the healthcare team including the patient and family by: Appropriate patient/family interactions Effectively triages in person and via phone calls Utilizing e-mail system and messaging systems 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 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, point of care testing, and medication administration, in accordance with administrative and clinical policies, regulations and procedures. Preferred Qualifications: Pref Experience in outpatient/clinic setting or endocrinology. 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. 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$144802.htmld Description In this role, you will provide direct patient care for a diverse patient population. You will work with clinic management, administration, faculty physicians, fellows, residents, medical students and other clinical staff to include LVNs, MAs and ancillary personnel in providing total patient care, maintain high standards of care and recognizing normal and abnormal signs and symptoms of life threatening emergencies. You will also coordinate and prioritize tasks and protocols established by the department. Salary Range: $36.34 - $47.94/hourly . 
