- In collaboration with the Directors, Unit Supervisors and/or Director of Nursing, this position is responsible for staffing nursing areas. Effectively performs all tasks required to provide staffing that meets regulatory agency and hospital standards. Is also responsible for assuring that the bodies of deceased patients are legally and expediently released to the appropriate agency. - This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of SGVMC. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support SGVMC’s strategic plan and the goals and direction of the performance Improvement Plan (PIP).  

In conjunction with nursing and ancillary departments, coordinates and supports the assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating of clinical education services for the Medical Center. Supports the management staff in assuring that staff development activities are consistent with current education standards and accreditation requirements.   Plans, coordinates, implements, and evaluates patient education services as well as community health education and wellness programs.   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).  

Under the direction of a Registered or Licensed Vocational Nurse, 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.   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).

Under the direction of a Registered or Licensed Vocational Nurse, 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.              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).

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 population in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served.   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).  

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 patient population in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served.   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).

Under general over-sight of the Director of Case Management and Social Services, the Lead Medical Social Work Supervisor recruits, orients, trains, supervises and evaluates staff; prepares work schedules and individual assignments for social work staff; provides consultation concerning the most difficult cases; performs individual therapy and group therapy; coordinates a medical social services program; performs administrative duties; participates in hospital committees and community and professional organizations; prepares data and reports as needed; and performs related duties as required.

In collaboration with the Patient Experience staff, will perform purposeful daily rounding on patients and families in the facility to assess patient needs and collaborate with nursing and other staff to ensure that needs are met. The staff member will demonstrate professional courtesy at all times, andwill role-model excellent verbal, and non-verbal communication skills. The employee will respond to basic non-clinical concerns and provide appropriate referral for further assistance when needed. - Completes daily rounds of inpatients and periodic rounds of outpatients/Emergency Department patients. Establishes rapport with patients and families; inquiries regarding satisfaction with care. - Follows up on patient / family concerns, complaints and compliments. Advises Director/Manager/Supervisor for appropriate unit(s). - Maintains the dignity and confidentiality of the patient; serves as a patient advocate. - Maintains confidentiality & safe guards medical records and patient information in accordance with hospital department policies and HIPAA regulations. - Seeks information or asks for assistance from others when necessary in order to assist patient/family. - Responds in a timely manner to critical situations regarding patients, families, and visitors in a professional manner; provides effective communication of these incidents to appropriate personnel. - Demonstrates an ability to assess a situation from a variety of perspectives, consider various alternatives, and choose an appropriate course of action. - Independently recognizes and performs duties which need to be done without being directly assigned. Establishes priorities; organizes work and time to meet them. - Recognizes and responds to priorities, accepts changes and new ideas. Has insight into problems and the ability to develop workable alternatives. - Accepts constructive criticism in a positive manner. - Adheres to attendance and punctuality requirements per hospital policy. Provides proper notification for absences and tardiness. Takes corrective action to prevent recurring absences or tardiness. - Uses time effectively and constructively. Does not abuse supplies, equipment, and service. - Observes all hospital and departmental policies governing conduct while at work (e.g., telephone and computer use, electronic messaging, smoking regulations, parking, breaks and other related policies). - Understands, respects and displays sensitivity to culture, age and persons with disabilities. - Participates actively and positively affects the outcomes of customer service activities. - Timely notification to Department Manager/Director of potential problems or concerns. When faced with a problem or concern, is proactive by presenting suggested solutions at the time that the Department Manager/Director is made aware of the problem or concern. - Being sensitive to customer’s emotions, thoughts and feelings. - Refraining from negative comments of any kind where the public or other customers can hear. - Taking appropriate actions to resolve the concern. - Effective and timely processing of customers’ requests according to hospital and departmental policies. - Utilizing verbal communication methods, which enable others to clearly understand what is being said. - Utilizing verbal and non-verbal behaviors without being defensive, manipulative, aggressive or controlling. - Using written communication that is legible, timely and at a level based on the position specific requirements. - Listening attentively to ensure effective two-way communication.Expressing and accepting feedback in a professional manner.Interacts with coworkers, other hospital staff, physicians, and the public in a courteous, professional and efficient manner.Establishes good rapport and working relationships with coworkers, other hospital staff, physicians and the publicIndependently recognizes and performs duties which need to be done without being directly assigned.Recognizes and responds to priorities, accepts changes and new ideas. Has insight into problems and the ability to develop workable alternatives.Adheres to attendance and punctuality requirements per hospital policy. Provides proper notification for absences and tardiness. Takes corrective action to prevent recurring absences or tardiness. - Uses time effectively and constructively. Does not abuse supplies, equipment, and service.

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 population in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served.   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).  

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.   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)..

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 ill neonate 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).

Under general supervision and medical direction, ensures prompt, efficient and accurate performance of laboratory testing services within assigned laboratory section. Responsible for one department /shift of the laboratory. Directs activity and reporting of test results performed by non-licensed personnel. Is capable of performing all the duties of a Medical Technologist II. Consults personnel for technical errors in the department/shift he/she is responsible for.

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, assesses patient/family health problems and resources.  Assists 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 care and/or service to a critically through acutely ill pediatric to geriatric patient population in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional and/or developmental age of the individual served.   ·       Correctly differentiates between normal/abnormal findings; refers abnormal findings to the Registered Nurse. ·       Follows appropriate Code Blue notification procedures. ·       Effectively prioritizes clinical interventions and care. ·       Understands actions, side-effects, contra-indications of drugs. ·       Follows five “rights” of medication administration. ·       Adheres to medication policies, practices and standards. ·       Performs peripheral venipuncture according to policy and procedure. ·       Administers intravenous therapy according to policy and procedure. ·       Basic hygiene and activity measures. ·       Routine pre/post-operative nursing care. ·       Urinary catheterization. ·       Nasogastric tube insertion. ·       Rectal tube insertion. ·       Oxygen administration ·       Wound care. ·       Use of restraints. ·       Cardiac monitoring. ·       Management of traction. ·       Mechanical ventilation. ·       Arterial blood gas analysis. ·       Care/management of chest tubes. ·       Management of tracheostomy.. ·       Handheld nebulizers. ·       Inhalant therapies ·       IV management and care ·       Other duties as assigned

Under the direction of a Registered or Licensed Vocational Nurse, 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.   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).

The Pharmacy Technician will help to provide high quality and cost-effective pharmaceutical service to support the patient care needs. Processes new medication orders with accurate interpretation of the order, labeling of the medication and selection of the medication dosage and quantity needed until the next cart exchange with 99% accuracy.

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.

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.

The Student Nurse will assists the clinical staff in the care of and treatment for patients in an acute care setting under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

The Student Nurse will assists the clinical staff in the care of and treatment for patients in an acute care setting under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

The Certified Nursing Assistant assists the clinical staff in the care of and treatment for patients in an acute care setting under the supervision of a licensed nurse.