Under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, this position assists the RN/LVN in the provision of patient care including patient data collection, oral care, bathing, assistance with ambulating and toileting. This position participates in quality patient care delivery, efficient patient flow and effective communication with the health care team.  Integration of patient care standards are incorporated into all clinical activities.

Our mission is to provide quality healthcare in a safe environment that is sensitive and supportive to the physical, emotional, spiritual and diverse multi-cultural needs of our patients and their loved ones. We advocate the preservation of human dignity in the delivery of our services and programs.

Under the direction of the COO/CNO, provides daily and strategic administrative oversight/service line leadership and operational control to patient care units under his/her area of responsibility. This position requires providing Patient Care managerial/administrative supervision to department, which provide care/service across the continuum of care in a manner that, demonstrates an understanding of the functional and/or developmental age of the individual served. - Plans, directs and coordinates services for unit(s) regarding operations, nursing practices, short and long term goals, and budgets. - Supervises and coordinates the work of unlicensed and licensed staff including charge nurses in unit. - Responsible for effective management of operational and staffing matters, problem solving, training, supplies and equipment requisites, performance management, conflict resolution, coaching/disciplinary actions, and hiring/retention of staff. - Manages quality and effectiveness of care given by staff. - Advises the COO/CNO of nursing and administrative issues of unit. - Ensures compliance with quality assurance, safety, infection control, and environmental procedures in accordance with regulatory requirements. - Utilizes efficient managerial skills and critical thinking in order to optimize expense control. - Ensures development of subordinates and succession planning. - Recognizes consequences of decisions to budget. - Responsible for positive staff morale, staff absenteeism management and low turnover.  Ensures qualified new hires and vacancies levels are appropriate. - Prioritizes projects and uses time management to maximize efficiencies. - Utilizes management process; gather data, identify issue (goal), identify remedy (objectives), implement and monitor to ensure expected results are achieved. - Ensure standards are established and communicated to staff to ensure effectiveness of department. - Clearly identifies the customer(s) they serve and establishes customer service initiatives to ensure ultimate customer service is provided in order to achieve targeted outcomes. - Possess the technical knowledge to appropriately develop spreadsheets, reports, and budgeting.  Demonstrates good project management skills to ensure targeted outcomes are achieved. - Possess general knowledge of wage and hour regulations, record keeping, OSHA, workers’ comp, Department of Labor, EEOC, leave of absence laws, and complies with company policies and procedures. - Works collaboratively with Human Resources to effectively handle administrative proceedings. - Actively engages in self-improvement and training activities for subordinates to ensure the strategic goals and objectives are met. - Demonstrates an understanding of organizational processes and procedures and adheres to the approved process.  Ensures subordinates follow approved process and procedures.

Responsible for the overall administration and direction of the Case Management/Social Services Department, including planning, organizing, controlling, and directing all services and operations in the areas of Utilization Review and Discharge Planning. With primary focus of this role being on throughput, additional responsibilities will be oversight of the nursing office (House Supervisors and Staffers).   This position requires providing managerial/administrative supervision to departments which provide services to critically ill through rehabilitating neonatal through geriatric patient population in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional and/or developmental age of the individual served.     ·        Responsible for 24 hour departmental coverage regarding Case Management and Social Services. ·        Serves as a resource person & internal consultant to department heads, medical staff & hospital staff, relating to Case       Management. ·        Initiates problem investigations in response to concerns received for investigation & action by appropriate manager. ·        Responsible for ongoing education to hospital staff on Case Management. ·        Responsible for positive staff morale, staff absenteeism management and low turnover.  Ensures qualified new hires and vacancies       levels are appropriate. ·        Reviews all Quality Assurance referrals from Case Managers and refers cases for peer review. ·        Accountable for the selection, performance & retention of qualified staff  to carry out quality care systems in accordance with       defined needs & organization objectives. ·        Responsible for the budget development & implementation of  the  Case Management department. ·        Responsible for close interaction with Administration & physicians to manage costs & quality of care. ·        Coordinates the design, development & evolution of systems to monitor & evaluate the achievement of optimal clinical outcomes. ·        Contributes to Nursing Services & institutional operations through active participation on committees & programs. ·        Guides practice groups in the team development of critical paths to yield patient specific & aggregate data related to patient       outcome. ·        Coordinates creative interventions directed at reducing acute Medicare and MediCal length of stay to established targets. ·        Facilitates reduction in MediCare Delay of Service and End of Stay denials. ·        Facilitates reduction in out-of-network days by capitated patients. ·        Assures InterQual criteria are used to document and communicate Intensity of Service and Severity of Illness. ·        Coordinates and communicates Avoidable Patient Day trending/ profiling. ·        Participates in hospital/medical group Joint Operating Committee meetings. ·        All other duties as assigned.

In collaboration with the nursing and physician staff, the emergency technician assists in providing timely and appropriate patient-family centered care for all patients in the Emergency Department. In order to assist the Emergency Department Team, this position requires an understanding of care and service needs of critically ill through acutely ill pediatric through geriatric population.   ·         Enters and maintains data for hospital, information for L.A. County through Reddi Net System. ·         Performs general secretarial duties such as typing, filing, mail, phones, etc. ·         Obtains necessary training prior to initial equipment use. ·         Maintains Emergency Department log . ·         Demonstrates knowledge of “EDITS” Program. ·         Orders supplies as needed. ·         Assists nursing staff with computer order entry. ·         Documents HMO authorizations appropriately. ·         Basic hygiene and nursing care. ·         Patient safety measures. ·         Use of restraints. ·         Vital sign measurement. ·         Intake and Output. ·         Obtaining/transporting of specimens. ·         Stocking of department supply areas. ·         Oxygen administration. ·         Application of non-sterile dressings/binders. ·         Application of orthopaedic immobilization devices. ·         Obtaining 12 Lead EKG’s. ·         Oral suctioning. ·         Point of care testing (urine drip; blood glucose) ·         Phlebotomy (adult/pediatric).   ·       Obtains necessary training prior to initial equipment use.  ·       Assures equipment is in operating order prior to use.  ·       Uses the following equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s operating instructions. Including, but not limited to:        -Blood pressure measurement devices        -Thermometers        -Scales        -Restraints        -Dopplers        -Oxygen administration devices        -Suction devices (wall/portable)        -Glucometers        -EKG Machines        -Pulse oximeters        -Glucometers        -Cardiac monitoring systems

Assesses patient/family health problems and resources, takes a leadership role in the development, implementation and outcomes evaluation of a plan for nursing care provided by the nursing team. Provides technical nursing care and interventions to designated patient populations. This position requires providing service to a one or more age populations including an ill neonate through geriatric patient population in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served.  Admission coordination, make nursing assignments, coordinate shift activities and quality control functions. - Provides local wound care as ordered. - Applies dressings as ordered or as appropriate to the type of wound. - Documents nursing interventions using the FOCUS charting format. - Demonstrates knowledge of procedures and post-care. - Follows established protocols for patients at high risk for suicide or unpredictable behavior. - Follows established protocols for patients at high risk for falls and skin breakdown. - Follows appropriate Code Blue notification procedures. - Functions in a Code Blue quickly and calmly providing CPR, administering and documenting medications/interventions accurately. - Effectively prioritizes clinical interventions and care. - Communicates significant changes in patient’s condition/status in a timely manner. - Understands actions, side-effects, contra-indications of drugs. - Follows five “rights” of medication administration. - Adheres to medication policies, practices and standards. - Administers medication, intravenous therapy and fluid management only on physician request and guidance. - Obtains necessary training prior to initial equipment use. - Assures equipment is in operating order prior to use. - Differentiates between patient complications and equipment malfunction. - Uses the following equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s operating instructions, including but not limited to: - IV Pump - Glucoscan - PCA Pump - Tube Feeding Pump - Chest Tube Suction - Defibrillator

Monterey Park Hospital, located in the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles, 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. Monterey Park Hospital is recruiting for a Infection Control Practitioner for our Infection Control Department. This position is a Full-Time Exempt. This position reports to the COO.

Assesses patient/family health problems and resources, takes a leadership role in the development, implementation and outcomes evaluation of a plan for nursing care provided by the nursing team. Provides technical nursing care and interventions to designated patient populations. This position requires providing service to a one or more age populations including an ill neonate through geriatric patient population in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served.  Admission coordination, make nursing assignments, coordinate shift activities and quality control functions. - Provides local wound care as ordered. - Applies dressings as ordered or as appropriate to the type of wound. - Documents nursing interventions using the FOCUS charting format. - Demonstrates knowledge of procedures and post-care. - Follows established protocols for patients at high risk for suicide or unpredictable behavior. - Follows established protocols for patients at high risk for falls and skin breakdown. - Follows appropriate Code Blue notification procedures. - Functions in a Code Blue quickly and calmly providing CPR, administering and documenting medications/interventions accurately. - Effectively prioritizes clinical interventions and care. - Communicates significant changes in patient’s condition/status in a timely manner. - Understands actions, side-effects, contra-indications of drugs. - Follows five “rights” of medication administration. - Adheres to medication policies, practices and standards. - Administers medication, intravenous therapy and fluid management only on physician request and guidance. - Obtains necessary training prior to initial equipment use. - Assures equipment is in operating order prior to use. - Differentiates between patient complications and equipment malfunction. - Uses the following equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s operating instructions, including but not limited to: - IV Pump - Glucoscan - PCA Pump - Tube Feeding Pump - Chest Tube Suction - Defibrillator

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

Nursing transporter is responsible for establishing good rapport with the patients, public and other hospital personnel and to perform clerical duties as required. The transporter will be available to transport patients within the hospital and assist staff with patient.  

Performs phlebotomy functions and non-technical duties in areas including the hospital laboratory, outpatient and off-site services.

Reporting to and under the authority of the SPD Manager, the Central Service Technician performs technical functions including processing of equipment or materials (including decontamination, preparation and sterilization), and dispensing supplies, to include activities related to the daily filling and accounting for medical supplies released to the departments through the Par Level process. Also provides technical guidance to other personnel and facilitates work flow. May assume some responsibility for specific departmental functions in the absence of the Lead Tech.

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.