Performs various duties associated with clinical laboratory functions, which are technical and clerical in nature. These tasks encompass, but are not limited to such acts as specimen collection, telephone communications, filing and inventory of supplies, use of hospital computer system for ordering and logging in specimens, set up microbiology cultures. Will work on either first, second or third shift when required.

Under general supervision of the Director of medical record services/HIM Supervisor , performs various HIM/medical records functions including assembly/analysis, release of information, customer service, and other department duties as deemed necessary by the director and/or supervisor.

Under general supervision, the position is responsible for registering Inpatients, Outpatients, and Ancillary patients, compiling complete and accurate information for hospital records and timely reimbursement. Maintains effective patient flow and completes the admitting process in a timely manner to assist in prompt treatment of the patient.  Maintains effective working relations with coworkers, nurses, physicians and other hospital staff members in order to insure workflow effectiveness. Greets and assists all customers and visitors, whether in person or by telephone, using guest relation techniques while professionally representing the visions and values of AHMC- ARMC.

Monitors the admissions, continued stay, and discharge of patients following pre-­established criteria.   Assures that patients meet InterQual criteria from admission to discharge including appropriateness of level of care.   Conducts interdisciplinary care management rounds.  Ensures collaboration between multidisciplinary healthcare team members, primary physician, community agencies, HMOs/PPOs, CCS, etc., whose services may be required and/or related to the care needs of the patient after hospital discharge.  Monitors nursing and medical plans of care/discharge plans and provides appropriate interventions to assure care is appropriate, coordinated and that avoidable patient days are addressed effectively through education, consultation, and counseling as needed.  Ensure patient centered discharge planning and assessment by communicating the appropriate discharge information and instructions to the primary care giver and primary physician and/or follow-up care agency.   Assures patients are transferred to appropriate approved facilities when required.   This position requires providing service to an ill through rehabilitating neonatal through geriatric patient population in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served. - Performs admission and continued stay review utilizing criteria approved by the medical staff to ensure that patients meets Severity of illness/intensity of Service criteria. - Confers with the attending/consulting physician(s) as appropriate when the medical necessity for admission or continued stay in not clear. - Consults with the Physician Advisor when the admission or continued stay does not meet criteria, care is not being provided timely or does not meet the community standard of care. - Provides clinical review information to external review entities or insurance companies to ensure authorization for admission and continued stay is obtained. - Accurately completes the MediCal Treatment Authorization Request (TAR) in detail to ensure payment for hospital services. - Refers medically complex patients under the age of 65 to the MediCal Case Management program. - Facilitates transfer of patients to other acute care facilities as required either due to third party payer requirements or county indigent program. - Identifies potentially avoidable days, delays in service, over utilization or quality of care issues and completes reports as required. - Performs the Case Management Admission Assessment within two working days of admission. - With the concurrence of the patient, family and physician develops a plan for post discharge care. - Refers appropriate patients to Social Services for psychosocial intervention, Advance Directive or end of life education. - Accurately documents the case management process in the medical record on the Discharge Planning Assessment form N-245. - Identifies the responsibilities and involvement of the Inter-disciplinary team members in discharge planning activities on an ongoing basis. - Participates in Interdisciplinary Care rounds/conferences to facilitate coordination of care, goal setting, and developing strategies to facilitate the discharge planning process. - Communicates the final discharge date and plan with the patient and family to ensure that they are informed as required by law and documents such notification in the Plan section of the Discharge Planning Assessment form (N-245). - Provides accurate information and completes referrals as appropriate to implement the discharge plan including but not limited to Home Health Services, Hospice, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Durable Medical Supplies, and other community resources. - Maintain confidentiality as required by HIPPA and only provides information relating to payment, hospital operations or continuity of care. - Provides “hand off” information to the receiving Case Manager to ensure a safe, smooth transition to other nursing units. - Refers situations requiring immediate intervention to the Director of Case Management, Risk Management, Director of Quality Management and the Vice President of Medical Affairs. - Participates in committee meetings, patient care conferences other activities as assigned. - Participates in department Performance Improvement activities. - Participates in the orientation of new employees or cross training other case managers as needed. - Maintains accurate records and statistics of case management activities, as required. - Demonstrates a continuing effort to improve the quality of case management performance through on-going education. - Incorporates the core values; dignity, collaboration, justice, stewardship and excellence into daily performance. - Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation and evaluation. Responsible for directing and coordinating all nursing care based on established clinical nursing care for patients the medical surgical services based on established clinical nursing practice standards. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Serves as the Resource nurse role when oriented and as directed. Supports the organization vision and mission. Utilizes knowledge of patient's age, developmental status, spiritual and cultural diversity into the provision of patient care. Contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursingcertificate. Licensure in the state of California as a Registered Nurse (RN). Proficient in oral and written communication skills. Ability to practice leadership, interpersonal skills, communication skills, teamwork, quality improvement and professionalism. Current California RN license            Current BCLS, ACLS (AHA) Proficiency in both written and oral English Basic Dysrhythmia certificate preferred 1 Year acute experience. Chemo preferred.

Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation and evaluation. Responsible for directing and coordinating all nursing care based on established clinical nursing care for patients the medical surgical services based on established clinical nursing practice standards. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Serves as the Resource nurse role when oriented and as directed. Supports the organization vision and mission. Utilizes knowledge of patient's age, developmental status, spiritual and cultural diversity into the provision of patient care. Contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursingcertificate. Licensure in the state of California as a Registered Nurse (RN). Proficient in oral and written communication skills. Ability to practice leadership, interpersonal skills, communication skills, teamwork, quality improvement and professionalism. Current California RN license            Current BCLS, ACLS (AHA) Proficiency in both written and oral English Basic Dysrhythmia certificate preferred 1 Year acute experience. Chemo preferred.

Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation and evaluation. Responsible for directing and coordinating all nursing care based on established clinical nursing care for patients the medical surgical services based on established clinical nursing practice standards. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Serves as the Resource nurse role when oriented and as directed. Supports the organization vision and mission. Utilizes knowledge of patient's age, developmental status, spiritual and cultural diversity into the provision of patient care. Contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursingcertificate. Licensure in the state of California as a Registered Nurse (RN). Proficient in oral and written communication skills. Ability to practice leadership, interpersonal skills, communication skills, teamwork, quality improvement and professionalism. Current California RN license            Current BCLS, ACLS (AHA) Proficiency in both written and oral English Basic Dysrhythmia certificate preferred 1 Year acute experience. Chemo preferred.

The Emergency room Registered Nurse is directly accountable for the care given to patients in the Emergency Department. Employee communicates with the physician about the changes in the patient’s clinical condition including results of the diagnostic studies and syptomatology. RN Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in the condition and/or response to treatment. Knowledgeable of Emergency Medical Technician regulations and the reporting of child/adult abuse to appropriate agencies.

The Chief Monitor Technician is skilled in reading and interpreting cardiac monitors and arrhythmias.

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.

Provides social work services to patients and families to facilitate their ability to cope with psychological and social problems related to illness and hospitalization.  Provides appropriate discharge planning, abuse detection and reporting, referral, consultation and counseling services.   This position requires providing care and/or service to a critically ill through rehabilitating newborn through geriatric patient population in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional and/or developmental age of the individual served.   - Allows for privacy and modesty in the provision of care. - Identifies self by name and title to patient/family. - Assists in determining presence/type of Advance Directive. - Reports suspected cases of abuse/neglect, if identified. - Understands role of, and how to access, the Bioethics Committee. - Completes initial assessment/care within required time frames. - Performs subsequent assessment/care at required intervals. - Ensures psycho-social assessment/care includes actual/potential needs. - Ensures spiritual assessment/care includes actual/potential needs. - Incorporates cultural and ethnic factors into assessment/care. - Correctly differentiates between normal/abnormal findings. - Facilitates Group Interventions (Group Therapy, Support Groups). - Coordinates mandated reporting of child abuse/neglect. - Coordinates mandated reporting of elder abuse/neglect. - Coordinates mandated reporting of domestic/partner abuse. - Provides appropriate psychotherapeutic intervention to patient/family in crises. - Arranges for appropriate referrals to community services. - Provides appropriate discharge planning. - Provides inservicing to staff on social service issues. - Accesses special services for patients related to conservatorship public administrator, California Children’s Services and others. - Perform other duties as assigned.

Laboratory technicians are non-professional personnel with training in areas of the clinical laboratory useful to the overall efficiency and smooth operation of the laboratory. These areas include: phlebotomy, preparation of send out tests, answering the telephone, and assisting in the chemistry, hematology, and microbiology areas of the laboratory. The purpose of the job description is to provide information on how this useful assistance can be given. In order to qualify for this position, one must be able to work independently all the requirements as described for a Laboratory Assistant. This person should be versatile in all aspect of the laboratory as well as a team player to assist in not only performing, but coordinating the duties and responsibilities of the Laboratory Assistant in order to relieve the Clinical Laboratory Scientist the responsibilities of the phlebotomy and processing area, which includes the send out and microbiology set-ups. This person must have an extensive computer and LIS capability to manage and troubleshoot any problems in the processing area as well as the billing aspect. This person needs to be able to demonstrate proficiency in assisting and gaining the confidence of the Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform the designated automated instruments. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING   - High school diploma or its equivalent experience. (An AA or Bachelor's degree is preferred.) - Two years of experience as a phlebotomist. - Certified for venipuncture and skin puncture. CPT I or CPT II, Current BCLS (AHA) - Be able to converse well in English because of physician, nurse, and patient contact. - Minimum of four years of experience in a clinical laboratory with at least two years of experience as a Laboratory Technician a lead laboratory assistant, and or a Lab Assistant Supervisor, or show equivalent experience. - Work well under supervision and in times of stress. - Have at least two years of LIS experience and computer knowledge, or show proficiency. - Have good organizational skills. - Have some experience with the operation of any automated chemistry, hematology, or microbiology experience.  

The CLS assists in the operation of the hospital clinical laboratory by overseeing and performing routine and STAT tests in the lab Hematology, Chemistry, Blood Bank, Microbiology departments. CLS assumes responsibility for the accuracy of results and the appropriate documentation of patient, quality control, and maintenance data. The CLS consults with nursing and medical staff as needed. Monitors section functions and assists in the development and revision of policies and procedures. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING 1. A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or the equivalent preferred. 2. A valid and current Clinical Laboratory Technologist license. Issued by the State of California Department of Health Services. 3. BCLS card (AHA) within 90 days hire. 4. Be able to converse well in English because of physician, nurse, and patient contact. 5. Have good manual dexterity. 6. Work well under supervision and in times of stress.

Position Summary - Under the administrative direction of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) serves as the highest-level senior manager over various nursing-related patient care departments/units within Doctors Hospital of Riverside/Parkview Medical Center. The CNO manages, directs, plans and coordinates the functions and activities of assigned areas; oversees and administers assigned patient care programs and services; assists the hospital’s CEO and hospital’s Board of Directors and other corporate administrators in the development, formulation and implementation of hospital strategic plans and serves as part of the hospital’s senior management team. The CNO may act for the Chief Executive Officer in his/her absence; provides direct input regarding the organizational structure of the hospital; provides expert professional assistance to hospital executives regarding nursing-related matters; and performs other related duties as assigned. - Participates in executing administrative decisions as these functions relate to and impact the provision of total patient care. Works collaboratively and cooperatively with all departments and with members of the Medical Staff to accomplish the strategic goals and to achieve and enhance the mission of Doctors Hospital of Riverside/Parkview Medical Center. Creates and maintains an ambiance that encourages, practices and exudes the best efforts of professional nursing standards.  Promotes efficiency through sound and effective cost measures with a primary focus on providing quality health care. - This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Doctors Hospital of Riverside/Parkview Medical Center. It is expected that the Chief Nurse Officer demonstrates behavior consistent with the Core Values. The Chief Nurse Officer shall support the Hospital’s strategic plan and the goals and direction of the Performance Improvement Plan.

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.

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.