Responsible for preparing and assembling medical and surgical supplies, instrumentation, and equipment, maintaining the sterile processing areas, and receiving and distributing surgical supplies and equipment.          This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of San Gabriel Valley Medical Center. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the         Core Values. The employee shall support San            Gabriel Valley Medical Center’s strategic plan and the goals and direction of the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).

Facilitates the operative or other invasive procedure by preparing and providing the required sterile instruments, supplies and equipment. Maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team

Under the direction of Nursing Office Personnel (Nursing Director/Manager, Assistant Director of Nursing, nursing support manager or staffing coordinator) responds to and facilitates transport of patients throughout the organization. The definition of transport is described as, but not limited to, movement of patients to and from diagnostic testing/procedures, transfer of patients between floors/unit of care, transportation of remains to the morgue, and transport of goods/medical equipment throughout the organization.    This position requires frequent walking and movement of patients/objects whose weight may be in excess of 25lbs. The position requires employment of sound body mechanics and the ability to safely transfer patients to and from medical equipment. During non-transport  times patient care transporters may be called upon to perform additional duty requirements entailing clerical assistance to patient care floors as assigned. Clerical assistance is defined as charting of reports into appropriate medical records, general upkeep of the physical environment, answering phones, observing patients and assisting with transfer/ambulation of patients in a given patient care unit. Additional duties may be assigned based on competency validation such as, but not limited to, assembly/take-down of skeletal traction.   This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of San Gabriel Valley Medical Center. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support San Gabriel Valley Medical Center’s strategic plan and the goals and direction of the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).  

Responsible for the delivery of safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care in the OR and other areas of perioperative services for all patient populations.   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   This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of San Gabriel Valley Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support San Gabriel Valley Medical Center’s strategic plan and the goals and direction of the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).  

JOB DESCRIPTION – POSITION REQUIREMENTS JOB TITLE: Staff Nurse  II CC/Department: 6341/Geriatric Behavioral Health Reports to: Department Director   JOB SUMMARY: The Staff Nurse is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for the assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for patients and their families in compliance with the standards for care at AHMC Seton Medical Center, American Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice, and American Nurse Practice Act. Staff Nurse ll’s are capable of independently performing the full range of clinical nursing services involving patient care. May supervise the work of professional and paraprofessional staff of the assigned unit.   QUALIFICATIONS/JOB REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION:                                               - Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required - BSN  degree  preferred   EXPERIENCE: - Two years of clinical experience in bedside nursing preferred - Training and experience in psychiatric nursing preferred     CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE - Current California RN licenses required - Current American Heart Association BLS certification required - Crisis Prevention Intervention verification required within the first 3 months of hire   DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification, however, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level.  Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.   - Ability to communicate emphatically, respectfully and effectively with mentally ill patients and their families. - Exemplary interpersonal skills and works effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team. - A thorough understanding of client rights, thorough of understanding of psychiatric nursing process. - Knowledge of DSM/ICD and basic medical and psychiatric terminology. - Familiarity with behavioral health resources in the community. - Able to understand and follow all policies, procedures, guidelines, rules and regulations of Nursing Service, Seton Medical Center, American Nurses Code of Ethics, and American Psychiatric Nurses Standards of Practice - Knowledge of legal terminologies and practices associated with psychiatry - Accurately provide care with respect to medication administration, skin and wound care, ADL's and other essential patient care related activities -  Develops, implements, evaluates and makes modifications in the nursing care plan; prepares required records and reports. - Gathers and assess information about patients to meet nursing needs; assists and consults with physician in the performance of procedures and diagnostic tests; contracts physicians and/or other departments to obtain or provide patient information. - Organizes, supervises, makes adjustments and accepts responsibility for the quality of care provided patients by co-workers for a given work period; at the level II assumes responsibility as a charge nurse when assigned. - Participates in promoting a healthful, safe, and therapeutic environment for patient and families; set up and controls the environment essential for infection control. - Participates in the implementation of patient care standards, infection control standards and quality assurance criteria; assist with conducting studies; participates in unit and other meetings. - Provides and evaluates patient care established standards and criteria in conformity with the nursing care plan. Will adhere to the No Pass Zone. - Monitors patients for significant and critical changes and initiates procedures as required; documents care given according to set standards and at required intervals. -  Interprets and explains procedures, regimens, and services to patients and families; teaches patients and family member’s health care and disease prevention techniques. -  Utilizes evidenced based best practice by hourly rounding on all assigned patients. - Shift report will be done at the bedside with the patient involved to the best of their ability. - Participates in every shift huddle report to communicate any red flags and ensure efficient patient hand-off. - Clean and organize work stations, aware and practice safety protocols of the department at all times. - AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, and Thank you) will be used in patient and family interactions when appropriate. - Actively engages with all department and hospital improvement projects. - Demonstrates knowledge of management od assaultive behavior techniques - Provides education/training to other team members as necessary.         OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS YES NO Driving cars, trucks, forklifts, and other equipment?   X Working around equipment and machinery?   X Walking on uneven ground? X   Exposure to excessive noise?   X Exposure to extremes of temperature, humidity or wetness?   X Exposure to dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals?   X Working at heights?   X Operation of foot controls or repetitive foot movement?   X Use of special visual or auditory protective equipment?   X Working with bio-hazards such as: blood borne pathogens,   X sewage, hospital waste, etc.     - Normal or corrected near and far vision, in addition to non-inhibiting color vision. - May read constantly for short durations throughout the day - Constant talking and hearing throughout the work day. Must be alert to patient condition and environmental situations.   NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of this organization.     I have read and understand terms and conditions of this job description. I further understand that by signing my acceptance of this agreement, it does not change the “at will” nature of my employment, which may only be altered through written notification signed by the CEO of Seton Medical Center and myself.   ACCEPTED AND AGREED:       _______________________________                     ______________________ Employee Signature                                                    Date   _______________________________ Print Name  

                     JOB DESCRIPTION – POSITION REQUIREMENTS   JOB TITLE: SPECIAL PROJECT COORDINATOR CC/Department: 6341 Geriatric Behavioral Health Reports to: Department Director     MISSION STATEMENT Will deliver and manage excellent services and systems of care for persons with serious acute mental illness.   POSITION OBJECTIVE The psychiatric unit special project coordinator will facilitate discharge planning, utilization reviews and support the social work team. He /she is also responsible to provide intensive and other case management support to patients and their families.   POSITION SUMMARY The special project coordinator provides services related to discharge planning/case management to the acute geriatric psychiatry unit and to the skilled nursing facility at Seton Coastside as needed. This includes but not limited to assessment of patients on admission, assistance on social and/or financial resource management, crisis management, service delivery planning and follow-up, and referrals to community-based services and programs. This position also provides individual and group counseling, communicates with families and patient’s authorized representatives, conservators, physicians and other health team members. He/she coordinates discharge planning, assists with advance health care directives, financial and legal issues and maintains documentation of services in the medical record. The discharge planner participates in the development and implementation of the comprehensive treatment plans, leads the weekly reviews and coordinates the discharge plan with the team.   QUALIFICATIONS One (1) year of direct service experience with mentally ill individuals in an inpatient or outpatient setting is required. A Degree in Social Work from an accredited graduate school of Social Work or Behavioral Science or any related field. Necessary skills include the ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team, a thorough understanding of client rights, and understanding of the commitment process and knowledge of basic medical and psychiatric terminology. Familiarity with behavioral health resources in the community is desired. Current CPR Card may be required.  Successful completion of applicable background checks is required. The special project coordinator should be familiar with the rules and regulations governing psychiatry including appropriate documentation in accordance with all Medicare and Medi-Cal regulations, and should be experienced working with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and LEAN principles. CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES   - Conducts initial screenings for patients and develop appropriate discharge/service plans to address the identified issues. - Plan and execute complex treatment plans from a hospital-based setting. Experienced with Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS), as well as other mental health community programs. - Responsible for utilization reviews, insurance benefits authorizations, and make appeals for insurance denials. - Knowledgeable of the systems of care related to older adults, mental health, substance abuse, developmental delay, primary care, conservatorship, and probation and parole. - Knowledgeable of housing resources, their requirements for eligibility, and other community services such as In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP), Institute on Aging (IOA), Health Plan of San Mateo (HPSM), BHRS, and Bridges to Wellness - Knowledgeable about County benefit and entitlement programs, such as Medi-Cal and ACE. - Experienced and comfortable working with the following populations: multi-cultural, homeless, chronic diseases, end-of-life, mental health, domestic violence, and substance abuse disorders. - Able to accurately assess for signs of adult and older adult abuse and be a mandated reporter. - Able to work in a high-acuity environment under high degrees of stress and meet all deadlines. - Able to develop effective and positive working relationships with community partners such as Aging and Adult Services, BHRS, and HPSM. - Able to develop effective and positive working relationships with community partners such as Aging and Adult Services, BHRS, and HPSM. - An effective communicator to a broad range of stakeholders, including doctors, nurses, conservators, health advocates, families, and patients. - Able to remain calm during crisis situations and perform emergency crisis counseling for families and patients as needed. - Experienced documenting in an EMR. - Able to communicate clearly and concisely. - Participates in patient safety goals including but not limited to: - Maintaining safe environment- participates in unit safety rounds - Fall precautions - Elopement precautions - Assault precautions     KEY RESULT AREAS MISSION, VALUES AND BELIEFS - Demonstrates the AHMC mission, purpose, values and beliefs in everyday language and contact with patients, the public and other staff members.   QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF WORK - Provides safe, effective and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care. - Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with patients and their families. - Attends and participates in primary therapy, community meetings, family therapy, and groups. - Assumes overall responsibility for discharge planning, including: - Assessing the patient’s readiness for discharge in coordination with the Treatment Team. - Making appropriate referrals for placement, case management and aftercare services, as assigned. - Developing and maintaining an awareness of community resources. - Provides consultation to patients and their families regarding issues arising from the admission, discharge and/or aftercare plan. - Provide direct treatment for assigned patients and families.   TEAM MEMBER PARTICIPATION - Participates as a team member and provides input via reporting observations, concerns and asking appropriate questions. - Reviews and implements patient treatment plans. - Actively facilitates and participates in multidisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning meetings. - Demonstrates knowledge of management of assaultive behavior techniques. - Provides leadership in facilitating the team process. - Provides education/training to other team members as necessary.   ASSESSMENT - Observes, records and reports patient social and psychiatric behavior. - Completes the Psychosocial Assessment for assigned patients as needed. This includes obtaining necessary data regarding the patient’s social and psychological history.   JUDGEMENT, DECISION MAKING AND INITIATIVE - Demonstrates knowledge and proper use of equipment and supplies. - Promotes and assists residents in developing self-help skills.   RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS - Demonstrates a good rapport and cooperative working relationships with all members of the team; responds to co-workers with concern and promotes group morale.   QUALITY IMPROVEMENT - Continually focuses on assigned tasks and seeks and implements improvements as necessary. - Understands and demonstrates the safety program in all activities. - Protects residents from behavior that could damage themselves or others. - Practices universal precautions at all times.   PLANNING AND TIME UTILIZATION - Completes and follows through with tasks and assignments, meeting expected deadlines.   ATTENDANCE AND RELIABILITY - Understands and demonstrates knowledge of all policies associated with attendance.   PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - Attends all assigned in-service education classes. - Role models excellent professional practice. - Always dresses appropriately and professionally. -    Essential Functions: - Work closely with department director, psychiatric medical director, nurse manager and all clinical staff to meet the psychosocial needs of patients and families. - Provides individual and group counseling, communicates with families and the patient’s authorized representatives, conservators, physicians and other health team members. - Responsible for the mandated fire arms reporting to the California Department of Justice on admission for patients’ subject for reporting. - Coordinates discharge planning, assists with advance directives, financial and legal issues and maintains documentation of services in the medical record. - Provides group and individual counseling - Assists physician with completion of legal paperwork/documentation, mindful of individual county time constraints - Participates in the unit QAPI. Reviews indicators for social services on a pre-assigned basis, makes necessary corrections and makes recommendations for improvement. - Assist patients with coordination of complaint/grievance/compliment process. Follows facility policy and procedure and coordinates with program director. - Complete timely assessments and treatment planning - Completes a utilization review report as needed, and make appeals for insurance denials - Performs other duties as assigned. - Theft and Loss- participates in the theft and loss program. Implements remedial actions as indicated.     OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS YES NO a. Driving cars, trucks, forklifts, and other equipment?   X b. Working around equipment and machinery?   X c. Walking on uneven ground? X   d. Exposure to excessive noise?   X e. Exposure to extremes of temperature, humidity or wetness?   X f. Exposure to dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals?   X g. Working at heights?   X h. Operation of foot controls or repetitive foot movement?   X i. Use of special visual or auditory protective equipment?   X j. Working with bio-hazards such as: blood borne pathogens,   X   sewage, hospital waste, etc.       - Normal or corrected near and far vision, in addition to non-inhibiting color vision. - May read constantly for short durations throughout the day - Constant talking and hearing throughout the work day. Must be alert to patient condition and environmental situations.   NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of this organization.   I have read and understand terms and conditions of this job description. I further understand that by signing my acceptance of this agreement, it does not change the “at will” nature of my employment, which may only be altered through written notification signed by the CEO of Seton Medical Center and myself.         ACCEPTED AND AGREED:      

The Insurance Verifier provides a timely and accurate insurance verification; obtaining current eligibility, benefit coverage and authorizations to provide the necessary data to ensure reimbursement in a timely manner.  This position identifies reimbursement resources for patient care and maximizing the effort to capture it.  Identifies patient responsibilities, insurance reimbursement and other 3rd party reimbursement sources.  Working knowledge of contracts with the ability to interpret per diem rates, case rates, stop loss, resulting in timely and accurate reimbursement. Performs outpatient pre-registration function, maintains effective working relations with coworkers, case management, outside companies, and visitors using guest relation techniques while professionally representing the visions and values of  WHMC-AHMC Inc.  Works closely with the patient service representatives, reviewing their work for accuracy and assisting them in their duties as needed.

Under general supervision, coordinates organizational and communication activities among staff, physicians, departments, patients and visitors for the assigned unit(s). Responsible for clerical functions, accurate maintenance of patient documentation including order entry and coordination of patient admission, transfer and discharge.

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), is a member of the health care team who assists in the delivery of total patient care, under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN).

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.

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides appropriate nursing care under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN) in compliance with the standards of care at Seton Medical Center, AHMC and the LVN Nurse Practice Act; demonstrates respect for the individual and maintains the dignity of the patient and family unit.

The Junior Developer is involved in supporting our software and report development teams in all aspects of the development process – design, development, and testing. Collaborating with various departments to identify needs and opportunities, the Junior Developer assists with creating solutions for improved data management and delivery. The Junior Developer is instrumental in supporting developments in various forms, including Enterprise Reports, requiring knowledge in SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), to build and maintain reports. The Junior Developer will help maintain the deployed system, diagnose and resolve issues, and provide support to end-users as needed. The Junior Developer will execute the development process and continue to learn new technology skills to apply to future problems and projects.   Please be advised that the duties and responsibilities for this position are performed on site.  

POSITION SUMMARY The Server Analyst, under the supervision of the Director of Information Technology is responsible for providing a wide range of technical services including, but not limited to, relatively complex arrays of hardware, operating systems, applications software, etc., that form the foundation of servers and their toolsets used. This position requires the ability to implement and monitor all activities that relate to the organization’s server environment. Oversees or resolves systems implementation and integration issues.  Provide back up as needed to the Server Administrator. The Server Analyst stays abreast of information technology developments, provides opinions on emerging technologies, and aids in practically adopting technology and incorporating it into existing systems and procedures.   Please be advised that the duties and responsibilities for this position are performed on site.  

The Enterprise Architect is responsible for providing specific systems consulting, systems analysis, and overall leadership related to the acquisition and use of complex Clinical and Business applications. Applies in depth professional knowledge to ensure effective and optimal use of current systems, incorporation of refinements in applications based on organization changes or process improvements, and collaborates with application specialists, technical engineers, and department leaders to identify and select new system solutions. Manages portions of large or entire small projects and is accountable for the success of assigned tasks.   Please be advised that the duties and responsibilities for this position are performed on site.  

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.

Assists the Unit Director in identifying equipment and supply needs for the unit. Coordinates staff Schedule. Reviews/revises policies and procedures. Services as a resource to other nursing staff for problem-solving. Helps other to use hospital resources. Review hours worked in runs payroll reports. Communicates with other departments as needed to provide efficient and appropriate patient care. The Clinical Manger, on occasion may need to assist with patient care needs. For example, covering unscheduled absences if unable to find additional staffing. Assist in retaining Nursing department staff. Participates in assigned committees/task forces. Takes lead on projects and completes in a timely manner. Contributes to the development of more complex patient care plans. Serves as a resource to staff for complex patients.

POSITION SUMMARY Under the administrative direction of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is the highest-level financial executive. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has complete oversight of all fiscal functions within Monterey Park Hospital (MPH) including the development, interpretation, coordination, and administration of the hospital’s policies on finance, accounting, insurance, financial/accounting systems, internal controls, budgeting, and auditing. The CFO oversees the planning and direction of all finances, and formulates long-range goals and plans for expansion. Develops and establishes operating policies consistent with overall objectives and ensures their adequate execution. The CFO manages, directs, plans and coordinates the functions and activities of assigned areas; serves as part of the hospital’s senior management team. The CFO is to manage the financial affairs of the hospital according to the business unit goals, sound business practices, corporate and hospital’s policies and procedures according to the government regulatory requirements. The incumbent will ensure efficient utilization of resources in order to meet the needs of the organization and will maintain compliance with all federal, state, local, and government agencies and accrediting bodies as required. 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 Monterey Park Hospital. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Monterey Park Hospital. It is expected that the Chief Financial Officer demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The Chief Financial Officer shall support the Hospital’s strategic plan and the goals and direction of the Performance Improvement Plan.

The Wound Care Clinical Nurse is a Registered Nurse who provides unit leadership and works in partnership with nursing, the healthcare team, and hospital/system leaders to develop a quality practice setting that supports professional nursing and quality patient care in the Acute, Post-Acute Area and in the Advanced Wound Care Clinic.