Service Unit Dept Manager - RN, Job#: SF.0800228

For consideration, please email: Roy.B.Hernandez@KP.org  Click on “Search for Jobs,” and enter Job Number: SF.0800228  This position supports Kaiser Permanente’s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures. Kaiser Permanente is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.DEPARTMENT:  DERMATOLOGY SCHEDULE:  Full-time, Regular; 40 hours/ week; Day Shift; Monday through Friday; 08:00AM – 5:00PM.  EDUCATION:  Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in nursing or health related field required. Masters degree preferred. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.  LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:  Current California RN license required. CPR certification required. POSITION SUMMARY:Manages a large unit or multiple units providing ambulatory services. Ensures staff provides high quality, accessible, cost effective care, and patient focused services to members across the continuum, which comply with local, state, and federal requirements. Develops and maintains clinical practice standards, budgets, and staff development. QUALIFICATIONS:Significant nursing experience in both outpatient care and management/leadership roles required (usually 5 years). Significant supervisory experience required (usually 5 years). Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, and other local, state, federal regulations. Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills. Clinical specialization in area of practice preferred. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Masters degree in business, healthcare management or nursing.  Previous business management experience.  Experience with Kaiser venture service. SKILLS TESTING: N/ A DUTIES:Manages the operations of a large unit or multiple units. Ensures Assistants and staff provide the highest quality of care and are in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, federal, state, and local requirements. Collaborates with physicians and other health care providers in establishing, implementing, and maintaining patient care and quality service standards to meet members and internal clients expectations. Acts as patient advocate resolving patient care issues. Designs and evaluates processes to improve systems and patient care results across the continuum of care. Develops and monitors budgets and resource allocations. Monitors financial performance and identifies and implements strategies to reduce costs and improve quality of care/service. Determines the appropriate staff mix for department and develops processes to screen, interview, hire, train, and maintain the competency of all department staff. Provides on going staff development. Develops, implements, and monitors departmental policies and procedures which support the organizations goals and business objectives and ensures they are met. Collaborates with Physician Team Leader and Department Chief in developing the level of patient services and the day-to-day operations of the department. Manages and resolves human resource, labor relations, employee and department safety, and risk management issues. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente’s Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente’s policies and procedures.  Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis.  At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status.  Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees. OTHER DUTIES:Manages venture service in Cosmetic Dermatology.  Goal to improve efficiency, increase revenues and mange costs to maximize profitability of Cosmetic Derm.  Improve service and access in both Dermatology and Cosmetic Dermatology. Additional Information Position Type: Full Time, Employee