Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of normal limits of vital signs and commonly used lab tests by recognizing abnormal findings and reports them to the RN. Under leadership of RN the LVN gathers data on patient’s physical and emotional needs. LVN gathers data on family psychological needs. Performs simple procedures skillfully (e.g. dressing changes, urinary catheterizations, tube irrigations). Participates in patient care plan conferences and in discharge planning.

Monterey Park Hospital, located in the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County, 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 50 years. Monterey Park Hospital is recruiting for a Transporter for Nursing Operations. This is a per diem position for Saturdays and Sundays 7:00am to 3:30pm. This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer.

Regularly performs laboratory procedures in the assigned scientific sections of the Clinical Lab and/or Emergency Department.  Performs necessary quality control procedures and maintains records. Troubleshoots instrument problems. Performs and records instrumentation. Performs other clinical and clerical duties as needed. Regularly utilizes the laboratory computer for various aspects of daily work. Verifies completion of work by various computer programs. Communicates with nursing and other hospital personnel, regarding laboratory procedures, results and overdue tests. Runs and completes all testing that is permitted under the licensure by the State of CA. 

The RN Case Manager uses InterQual criteria to evaluate the appropriateness of admissions, concurrent stay and readiness for discharge.  She/he assures correct level of care: critical, telemetry, acute, observation, for all patients.  The Case Manager provides an efficient, coordinated approach to clinical management, with an emphasis on discharge planning, care coordination and utilization management activities for select patient populations across the continuum of programs and services at AHMC.  The essential functions of the RN Case Manager require constant collaboration with the Social Workers, Nursing staff, Financial Counselors, Medical Staff to coordinate the care of patients in a proactive manner. 

Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of normal limits of vital signs and commonly used lab tests by recognizing abnormal findings and reports them to the RN. Under leadership of RN the LVN gathers data on patient’s physical and emotional needs. LVN gathers data on family psychological needs. Performs simple procedures skillfully (e.g. dressing changes, urinary catheterizations, tube irrigations). Participates in patient care plan conferences and in discharge planning.

- 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).

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.

This position is a first line management position.  The incumbent has 12-hour responsibility for the coordination of care for patients and families.  In conjunction with the area’s Operations Manager or Director, the incumbent shall plan, organize, direct, and evaluate people and activities for the department to ensure the delivery of high quality, cost-effective patient care.  In conjunction with the area’s Operations Manager or Director, the incumbent has fiscal responsibility for resources that are defined during the budget process.  The position is accountable for scheduling, coordinating, and maintaining the resources necessary on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.   This position’s primary focus is with employees, patients, families, physicians and the key contributors from other departments who impact the services of the department.  The success of the department depends significantly on the incumbent’s ability to participate well with others and/or collaborate with other managers within the Division of Nursing and the Medical Center.   The employee is expected to support and implement organizational expectations including but not limited to: customer service, patient rights, confidentiality of information, safe environment of care and AHMC initiatives.

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 ·         Other duties as assigned.

Performs complex maintenance and repair services of the hospital’s physical plant; equipment, buildings and properties.  Duties may include one or more of the following areas:  mechanical, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, paint or HVAC.  Operates and maintains stationary gas and oil fired boilers and auxiliaries in supplying hot water and steam for other power generating purposes. 

Performs complex maintenance and repair services of the hospital’s physical plant; equipment, buildings and properties.  Duties may include one or more of the following areas:  mechanical, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, paint or HVAC.  Operates and maintains stationary gas and oil fired boilers and auxiliaries in supplying hot water and steam for other power generating purposes. 

Performs complex maintenance and repair services of the hospital’s physical plant; equipment, buildings and properties.  Duties may include one or more of the following areas:  mechanical, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, paint or HVAC.  Operates and maintains stationary gas and oil fired boilers and auxiliaries in supplying hot water and steam for other power generating purposes. 

Performs general maintenance and repair services of the hospital’s physical plant; equipment, buildings and properties.  Duties may include one or more of the following areas:  mechanical, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, paint or HVAC.  May operate and maintain stationary gas and oil fired boilers and auxiliaries in supplying hot water and steam for other power generating purposes. 

The Educator / Wound Care Nurse Coordinator is accountable to the Chief Nursing Officer.  The Educator / Wound Care Nurse Coordinator’s responsibility is to plan, provide and/or facilitate professional growth and development of hospital staff through the didactic process, role model and/or clinical education process.  The Educator / Wound Care Nurse Coordinator‘s responsibility is to support the delivery of safe patient care through the nursing process of assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation based on established clinical nursing practice standards.  Serves as a resource nurse, role model, and leader in health care administration.  Supports the organizational vision and mission.  Utilizes knowledge of patient’s age and cultural diversity into the education process for both staff and patients.  Contributes to the provision of quality of care through support of performance improvement processes that lead to positive outcomes in patient care.   This position provides support to the patient care services division in the prevention of hospital acquired pressure ulcers by assisting with the data collection needed for an advanced wound assessment, and by making wound care recommendations for patients as identified by registered nurses assigned to those patients, or in consultation with other skin and wound care team members.                The role of this individual is to support the standardized program for the care, teaching, management and rehabilitation of patients with or at risk for wound development.  This program will encompass patients with wounds due to pressure, incontinence, surgery, trauma, burns, infections, venous insufficiency, arterial insufficiency, neuropathy, or other pathologies.  This position will promote and support the standardized program for tracking the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers as directed.  This position interfaces with physicians and hospital, education, and skilled nursing staff for support of the guidelines established by the wound care department. This position works closely with Social Services and risk management, to ensure the safety of each patient.                This role requires good organizational, communication and leadership skills, and the ability to collect and report data. Educator / Wound Care Nurse Coordinator is responsible for providing input and feedback to Quality, Education, Nursing Leadership and Management Councils.

Primary Function As a Workers’ Comp Claims Coordinator is responsible for the investigation, evaluation, disposition and settlement of the most complex claims and highest exposures. This includes the investigation, determination and evaluation of coverage, liability and damages, and the evaluation of proper reserves.