Performs quality improvement measures and processes in collaboration with the Case Management Department and Utilization Review Committee. Interprets medical information used in the processing of payments and claims.  Investigates denials by third party payers and crafts thorough appeals to justify medical necessity.  Also ensures that appeals are managed within required timeframes for maximum reimbursement.  Provides direct supervision of all appeals staff, overseeing the research, evaluation and response for complex cases.  Compiles reports.  Prepares and assigns record review for Medical Staff Committees.  Assists in determining data formatting and types of indicators and studies.  Completes studies from beginning to end.  Maintains tracking of incomplete Utilization Review chart reviews, and performs other activities, as necessary. 

Functions as a member of patient care team. Responsible for duties related to the clerical/operational functions of the nursing unit. Functions as a member of patient care team under the supervision and direction of a licensed nurse in providing competent care to patients, according to their individual needs. Performs basic patient care directed at the safety, comfort, personal hygiene, and protection of patients.

Manages individualized, goal directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and Hospital policies and procedures. The Registered Nurse will provide care that includes timely triage, physical assessment, treatment, reassessment, discharge planning, and health education to the Emergency Department patient. The RN is responsible for planning and coordination of care across the continuum. This planning and coordination includes meeting and exceeding compliance with core measures, contributes to reduction in LOS, active participation with all aspects of quality, safety and performance improvement activities, collaboration with all the members of the multidisciplinary team in providing outstanding customer service to patients, family members, physicians and the public. Meets and exceeds the Department of Health Service (DHS), The Joint Commission (TJC) and other regulatory requirements. The ED Registered Nurse will support the ED initiative and provide quality patient care.

The NICU Respiratory Care Practitioner (“NICU RCP”) is responsible for providing safe, quality respiratory patient care and teaching to patients and families. Additional responsibilities include collaboration with the health care team, participation in on-going feedback regarding performance improvement, implementation of clinical pathway/plan of care to guide patient care delivery.             The NICU RCP must demonstrate proficiency in the neonatal intensive care area and provide respiratory therapy to neonates as ordered by physicians, according to established standards and practices.   Graduate of an AMA accredited School for Respiratory Therapy or equivalent. Minimum of one year acute care experience in Respiratory Services or respiratory related care with demonstrated experience in NICU respiratory therapy preferred.

New graduate if currently PCHMC employee, or one (1) year recent experience as LVN in acute care hospital. Works under direction of Registered Nurse

New graduate if currently PCHMC employee, or one (1) year recent experience as LVN in acute care hospital. Works under direction of Registered Nurse

Monterey Park Hospital, located in the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County, is searching for a Registered Nurse for our Emergency Room. Monterey Park Hospital is a 101 bed acute care community hospital. Monterey Park Hospital has provided our community with advanced medical and culturally sensitive healthcare services for over 40 years.

Responsible for the credentialing process in Medical Staff Services, to include, but not limited to, processing initial Medical and Allied Health Professional Staff applications, reappointment applications, temporary privileges, verify current licensure, maintain accurate, current and confidential data basis for medical staff members, distributing updated rosters on a quarterly basis, send out monthly Board follow-ups, maintain credentials files, follow-up on expired licenses, DEA, Insurance, etc.. Other duties shall include, but not be limited to, providing initial contact and assistance to visitors, physicians and employees that come into the MSS Office, first line telephone answering, replying to physician reference letters, opening and appropriate distribution of departmental mail, ordering departmental supplies, maintaining files and manuals for ready access of information in accordance with established procedures, and other duties as assigned by the department manager.

New graduate if currently PCHMC\AHMC employee, or one (1) year recent experience as LVN in acute care hospital. Works under direction of Registered Nurse

This position is responsible for providing patient care in a safe and effective manner. Responsibilities include directing PCA activity, synthesizing patient information, assessment of patients, planning of care/intervention, teaching of patients/family, implementation of treatment plan, MD orders, documentation and evaluation. Integration of patient care standards are incorporated into all clinical activities.

Under the direction of the department manager or designee, performs interpretive, patient care, and technical functions to ensure proper radiologic diagnosis of patients. Participates in technical duties directly involved with the CT scanner including developing, initiating, Training and monitoring procedures for the effective utilization of this unit as well as other portable and stationary X-ray units within the department . This individual will perform in the capacity of CT/ Radiology Technologist. To perform all required special procedures in the Radiology Department, operating specialized equipment; as well as routine diagnostic procedures Providing Quality radiographic images.  

A clinically competent, registered, professional nurse who coordinates patient care in  Labor and Delivery through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation  and evaluation.  Effectively interacts with patients, significant others and health care team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing.  Assumes under the direction of either the Physician , Charge Nurse or Director of Perinatal Services, the clinical support in accomplishing the unit and hospital mission.  Ensures that care is delivered by those who are competent to do so according to the patient population, level of technology required, complexity of care needs and the age of the patients.

The Case Management Specialist is primarily responsible for the preparation, recording and tracking of initial and retrospective payments for hospital services.

Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP), under the supervision of the Supervisor and/or Lead Therapist shall deliver all types of respiratory modalities to patients as established by the department’s standard operating procedures. The RCP must have the knowledge and skills needed to carry out these procedures.  His/Her knowledge must include pharmacology as it pertains to Respiratory Therapy Drugs, Cardiopulmonary Anatomy, Physiology, Acid-Base Analysis, Electrocardiography, Bronchoscopy, Holter Monitoring, C-Section stand-by, Neonatal Intubation, Pulmonary Function and Treadmill Testing.  As well, must include indications and absolute contradictions for IPPB, Oxygen Administration, Chest Physiotherapy, Aerosol Administration and Mechanical Ventilator. 

The staff RN is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the therapeutic environments, treatment and modalities and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Performs technical and clerical duties of an ultrasound technologist in Imaging Services.