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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.   - Completes and documents initial assessment/care within required time frames. - Performs reassessments/care at intervals as required or appropriate to the patient’s specific needs. - Ensures physical assessment/care includes all major body systems. - Ensures spiritual assessment/care includes actual/expressed needs. - Incorporates cultural and ethnic factors into assessment/care. - Correctly differentiates between normal and abnormal findings. - Makes appropriate referrals for positive high risk screens. - Identifies educational needs upon admission and thereafter. - Identifies barriers to learning. - Provides teaching based on identified needs. - Evaluates the effectiveness of instruction provided. - Assessment and teaching incorporates cultural and ethnic factors. - Assessment and teaching incorporates functional needs. - Develops and implements the plan of care based on assessment findings. - Establishes the plan of care on admission. - Re-evaluates and modifies the plan of care, based on the patient’s response to the interventions. - Communicates the plan of care to members of the nursing team. - Appropriately coordinates/delegates aspects of the plan of care. - Involves the patient/family in developing the plan of care. - Demonstrates sound clinical judgement in decision-making regarding patient care. - Communicates effectively with physicians and allied health team. - Coordinates nursing care with other disciplines involved. - Involves allied health team members, as necessary. - Actively participates in multidisciplinary care conferences.

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 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.   - Completes and documents initial assessment/care within required time frames. - Performs reassessments/care at intervals as required or appropriate to the patient’s specific needs. - Ensures physical assessment/care includes all major body systems. - Ensures spiritual assessment/care includes actual/expressed needs. - Incorporates cultural and ethnic factors into assessment/care. - Correctly differentiates between normal and abnormal findings. - Makes appropriate referrals for positive high risk screens. - Identifies educational needs upon admission and thereafter. - Identifies barriers to learning. - Provides teaching based on identified needs. - Evaluates the effectiveness of instruction provided. - Assessment and teaching incorporates cultural and ethnic factors. - Assessment and teaching incorporates functional needs. - Develops and implements the plan of care based on assessment findings. - Establishes the plan of care on admission. - Re-evaluates and modifies the plan of care, based on the patient’s response to the interventions. - Communicates the plan of care to members of the nursing team. - Appropriately coordinates/delegates aspects of the plan of care. - Involves the patient/family in developing the plan of care. - Demonstrates sound clinical judgement in decision-making regarding patient care. - Communicates effectively with physicians and allied health team. - Coordinates nursing care with other disciplines involved. - Involves allied health team members, as necessary. - Actively participates in multidisciplinary care conferences.

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 basic nursing care and implements selected aspects of the patients nursing plan of care. This position requires providing care/service to an acutely ill through rehabilitating patient population in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/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. - Maintains confidentiality of patient information. - Reports suspected cases of abuse/neglect, if identified. - Understands role of, and how to access, the Bioethics Committee. - Incorporates cultural and ethnic factors into care. - Correctly differentiates between normal/abnormal findings. - Observes common/obvious physical and psycho-social conditions. - Notifies RN of changes in patient’s condition. - Implements delegated aspects of the nursing plan of care. - Maintains effective communication with the healthcare team. - Conducts/participates in therapeutic milieu activities. - Follows established protocols for patients at high risk for suicide or unpredictable behavior. - Follows protocols for patients at high risk for falls and skin breakdown. - Other duties as assigned.

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.

Position Summary Directly responsible for planning, organizing, directing & controlling all facets of the Human Resources & Employee Health departments. Actively participates on the Administrative Team. Monitors & advises the Executive Team Members on all issues as it relates to and affects Human Resources & Employee Health, the Medical Center and the provision of total patient care. Works collaboratively & cooperatively with all colleagues, divisions and with members of the Medical Staff to accomplish the strategic goals and to achieve & enhance the Mission of the Medical Center. Fosters and maintains an atmosphere that encourages professionalism. Promotes efficiency through sound & effective cost measures with a primary focus on providing quality health care.   The incumbent ensures compliance with all federal, state, local laws and TJC requirements as it relates to the area of human resources. This position plans, organizes and directs all aspects of human resources.   This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center’s strategic plan and the goals and direction of the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).

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

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

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.