Do you have expertise in managing a portfolio of accounts, ensuring effective collection efforts to maximize cash flow and minimize Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) Are you a strong communicator, organized, and have keen problem-solving skills If so, KARL STORZ is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Credit & Collections Specialist to join our team. You will play a crucial role in meeting departmental goals and maintaining strong customer relationships. We are looking for a motivated professional with a strong background in collections for this hybrid role, which offers the opportunity to work remotely 3 days a week. What you’ll be doing:Manage and collect on a portfolio of outstanding receivables, minimizing losses, and adhering to company policies.Proactively contact customers to address past due balances and keep them informed.Maintain accurate documentation of all collection activities.Provide customer service related to collections, including refunds, account adjustments, and credit line increases.Resolve disputes, unapplied payments, and account holds using sound judgment.Escalate uncollectible accounts as per departmental policies and prepare write-off packages for third-party agencies.Build and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external customers.Analyze portfolio data and participate in projects aimed at process improvement.What you need to be considered for the role:2-3 years of collections experience required.Bachelor's degree preferred; relevant experience considered in lieu of degree.Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.Strong B2B collections experience and excellent customer service skills.Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.Strong sense of urgency and focus on customer satisfaction.Who we are:As a globally independent, family operated MedTech company, we ambitiously think in generations instead of fiscal quarters. At KARL STORZ our 9,000+ global associates pride ourselves on harnessing leading technologies, precise workmanship, and dedicated customer support to support the future of medical technology as we pioneer the way forward. We are setting new standards in precision and safety, from improving diagnosis to enhancing outcomes. We see beyond the limits of traditional medicine. Because it’s not just about the tools we create. It’s about the lives we change. Together, we can do so much more.#LI-CW1

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:Under the general direction of Sr. Estimating management, the Analyst is responsible for programmatic bid results through an analysis of Time and Material billing across multiple markets throughout the United States. The Analyst must demonstrate the ability to work independently and be able to schedule and accomplish work plans in a timely and sufficient manner.PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:*Handles multiple projects in fast paced team environment and organize large volumes of information.*Devises logical approaches and suggests how to address complex issues.*Judges and works under pressure and persuade parties in full fairness of company's position.*Communicates concise and consistent contract provisions.*Organizes and builds project binders per T&M best practice.*Enters data provided from the field into T&M Pro to develop billings.*Provides daily project burn rates.*Drafts and reviews only time and material billings on mitigation projects.*Works with project management, field supervision, and accountants to facilitate information into the department for billing.*Reviews and audits field information submitted for accuracy per T&M billing practices.*Reviews subcontractors/supplier terms and conditions and reviews invoices submitted for accuracy.*Assists in the development of workflow procedures for department.*Investigates and follow-through on billing issues.*Develops and runs reports requested for oversight and management of projects.*Confers with management on amendments and settlements.*Communicates with co-workers and management on data input or file maintenance and or development.*Provides backup and support to departmental functions, assisting with estimating department functions*Complies with Corporate contract terms with legal requirements and policies.*Advises management of significant problems or needed policies and practices to avoid fiscal/programmatic operational deficiencies.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:This role has no direct reports.QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:*Mastery of T&M Pro billing software.*Mastery of Excel.*3+ years of experience required.*Excellent written and verbal communication skills.*Ability to get along with others.*Ability to prioritize, exercise sound independent judgment, and communicate with co-workers.*Excellent problem-solving skills.*Ability to exercise sound independent judgment.*Strong customer service skills.*Strong knowledge of construction methods..EDUCATION:Bachelor's Degree in accounting, or equivalent of work experience preferred.WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL JOB DEMANDS:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee is required to regularly move and walk around the office.TRAVEL:Minimal travel. Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected for training or meetings.COMPENSATION:BluSky offers a competitive base salary, a bonus plan for qualified positions, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes: a matching 401(k) plan, health insurance (medical, dental and vision), paid time off, disability, equipment appropriate to the position (i.e.: laptop, smart phone, etc.), and corporate apparel allowance.BluSky also offers extended benefits such as: Remote Work, Employee Assistance Program, Accident & Critical Illness Coverage, LegalShield, Professional Development, Paid Referral Program and more.EEOC:BluSky is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. BluSky prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 or over, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other applicable status protected by Federal, State, or local law.It is and will continue to be the policy of BluSky that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity based on their individual qualifications, performance, and potential without regard for any protected status, as required by state and federal law. Application Duration: To ensure a thorough and fair selection process, we would like to inform you that the application deadline for this position is (7(internal)-14 days from posting). Please ensure that your application is submitted by this date for consideration. To be considered for this position you must complete the online application located at www.goblusky.com/careers.

Remote Licensed Clinical Psychologist Wage: Between $95-$166 an hour Are you a Licensed Clinical Psychologist looking to launch a private practice, or grow your existing practice Headway can help you earn more through insurance! Headway supports thousands of mental health clinicians across the United States in our mission to rewire the mental healthcare system for access and affordability. We equip mental health practitioners with the tools and resources they need to run a flourishing private practice. Mental health clinicians use Headway in a number of ways, ranging from conducting psychotherapy sessions with patients to providing and overseeing medication management. Whether you're new to private practice or already have an established practice of your own, we’re excited to support you in reaching your goals!By joining the Headway community, we’ll help you: Accept insurance hassle-free by credentialing you with the nation’s largest networks and handling the billing and admin paperwork for you.Maintain a flexible schedule by deciding how many clients you see through Headway, so that you can set the hours that work for you.Grow your caseload by providing marketing support and patient referrals. We’ll also support your patients by Providing customized support to clinicians and patients in order to streamline the process of both seeking and providing care.Verifying client insurance benefits instantly and automatically, so that access to care is never delayed, and you can see your patients with confidence. And we do this completely free of charge to you! Headways is a flexible service, meaning your hours are yours to set, and it’s up to you whether you see your patients in-person or remotely via telehealth while working from home.We accept the following licenses on a state by state basis: PSYPSYPPsyD Ready to get started We are excited to begin helping you if you are a fully-licensed Clinical Psychologist at a Master’s level or above with: A valid NPI numberMalpractice insurance Please note, at this time, we are unable to service mental health professionals that are not fully licensed. Your application will be rejected until you obtain a valid license. Not sure if you’re qualified to work with us Send in your application and our team will do our best to help.

Remote Licensed Clinical Psychologist Wage: Between $95-$166 an hour Are you a Licensed Clinical Psychologist looking to launch a private practice, or grow your existing practice Headway can help you earn more through insurance! Headway supports thousands of mental health clinicians across the United States in our mission to rewire the mental healthcare system for access and affordability. We equip mental health practitioners with the tools and resources they need to run a flourishing private practice. Mental health clinicians use Headway in a number of ways, ranging from conducting psychotherapy sessions with patients to providing and overseeing medication management. Whether you're new to private practice or already have an established practice of your own, we’re excited to support you in reaching your goals!By joining the Headway community, we’ll help you: Accept insurance hassle-free by credentialing you with the nation’s largest networks and handling the billing and admin paperwork for you.Maintain a flexible schedule by deciding how many clients you see through Headway, so that you can set the hours that work for you.Grow your caseload by providing marketing support and patient referrals. We’ll also support your patients by Providing customized support to clinicians and patients in order to streamline the process of both seeking and providing care.Verifying client insurance benefits instantly and automatically, so that access to care is never delayed, and you can see your patients with confidence. And we do this completely free of charge to you! Headways is a flexible service, meaning your hours are yours to set, and it’s up to you whether you see your patients in-person or remotely via telehealth while working from home.We accept the following licenses on a state by state basis: PSYPSYPPsyD Ready to get started We are excited to begin helping you if you are a fully-licensed Clinical Psychologist at a Master’s level or above with: A valid NPI numberMalpractice insurance Please note, at this time, we are unable to service mental health professionals that are not fully licensed. Your application will be rejected until you obtain a valid license. Not sure if you’re qualified to work with us Send in your application and our team will do our best to help.

Remote Licensed Clinical Psychologist Wage: Between $95-$166 an hour Are you a Licensed Clinical Psychologist looking to launch a private practice, or grow your existing practice Headway can help you earn more through insurance! Headway supports thousands of mental health clinicians across the United States in our mission to rewire the mental healthcare system for access and affordability. We equip mental health practitioners with the tools and resources they need to run a flourishing private practice. Mental health clinicians use Headway in a number of ways, ranging from conducting psychotherapy sessions with patients to providing and overseeing medication management. Whether you're new to private practice or already have an established practice of your own, we’re excited to support you in reaching your goals!By joining the Headway community, we’ll help you: Accept insurance hassle-free by credentialing you with the nation’s largest networks and handling the billing and admin paperwork for you.Maintain a flexible schedule by deciding how many clients you see through Headway, so that you can set the hours that work for you.Grow your caseload by providing marketing support and patient referrals. We’ll also support your patients by Providing customized support to clinicians and patients in order to streamline the process of both seeking and providing care.Verifying client insurance benefits instantly and automatically, so that access to care is never delayed, and you can see your patients with confidence. And we do this completely free of charge to you! Headways is a flexible service, meaning your hours are yours to set, and it’s up to you whether you see your patients in-person or remotely via telehealth while working from home.We accept the following licenses on a state by state basis: PSYPSYPPsyD Ready to get started We are excited to begin helping you if you are a fully-licensed Clinical Psychologist at a Master’s level or above with: A valid NPI numberMalpractice insurance Please note, at this time, we are unable to service mental health professionals that are not fully licensed. Your application will be rejected until you obtain a valid license. Not sure if you’re qualified to work with us Send in your application and our team will do our best to help.

Remote Licensed Clinical Psychologist Wage: Between $95-$166 an hour Are you a Licensed Clinical Psychologist looking to launch a private practice, or grow your existing practice Headway can help you earn more through insurance! Headway supports thousands of mental health clinicians across the United States in our mission to rewire the mental healthcare system for access and affordability. We equip mental health practitioners with the tools and resources they need to run a flourishing private practice. Mental health clinicians use Headway in a number of ways, ranging from conducting psychotherapy sessions with patients to providing and overseeing medication management. Whether you're new to private practice or already have an established practice of your own, we’re excited to support you in reaching your goals!By joining the Headway community, we’ll help you: Accept insurance hassle-free by credentialing you with the nation’s largest networks and handling the billing and admin paperwork for you.Maintain a flexible schedule by deciding how many clients you see through Headway, so that you can set the hours that work for you.Grow your caseload by providing marketing support and patient referrals. We’ll also support your patients by Providing customized support to clinicians and patients in order to streamline the process of both seeking and providing care.Verifying client insurance benefits instantly and automatically, so that access to care is never delayed, and you can see your patients with confidence. And we do this completely free of charge to you! Headways is a flexible service, meaning your hours are yours to set, and it’s up to you whether you see your patients in-person or remotely via telehealth while working from home.We accept the following licenses on a state by state basis: PSYPSYPPsyD Ready to get started We are excited to begin helping you if you are a fully-licensed Clinical Psychologist at a Master’s level or above with: A valid NPI numberMalpractice insurance Please note, at this time, we are unable to service mental health professionals that are not fully licensed. Your application will be rejected until you obtain a valid license. Not sure if you’re qualified to work with us Send in your application and our team will do our best to help.

If you are interested please apply online and send you resume to POSITION SUMMARY The Clinical Staff Nurse is a skilled and experienced professional Registered Nurse (RN) responsible for excellence in the clinical practice of nursing and the management of patient care. Reporting to the Manager of Medical-Surgical Telemetry, the Clinical Staff Nurse has 12 hour accountability for organizing, planning, directing, coordinating, and providing high quality, individualized patient/family centered care based on the Watson Model of Care for a defined group of patients, including the identification and demonstration of abilities to meet special needs and considerations of Age and Population Specific awareness. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital's strategic plan and the goals and direction of the quality and performance improvement process activities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The nurse demonstrates the use of nursing process as a problem solving model; utilizing their knowledge and experience to anticipate and plan to meet patient and family needs.Nursing assessment is focused to target areas most productive for a given patient population or situation. Recognizes subtle changes in clinical situation; evaluates and appropriately alters the plan of care. Is accountable for prioritizing and organizing patient care and ensuring follow through with planned care.Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age and needs of the patients served on the assigned unit. Consistently applies current literature/research findings and critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions.Demonstrates the Hospital's Patient Satisfaction effort when interacting with patients, families, and co-workers.The nurse develops and maintains a therapeutic nurse/patient relationship throughout the health care continuum. Respect for patient's rights is an integral part of the nurse/patient relationship as reflected in our values and mission. Conducts hourly rounding on patients.The nurse communicates utilizing the SBAR in all hand-off situations.Performs documentation of patient care including: assessment, interdisciplinary plan of care (IPOC), implementation, evaluation, and the Watson Model of Care following unit specific and hospital documentation policies and procedures.Anticipates variables affecting patient comfort and alters physical and psychosocial interventions accordingly, using a variety of modalities. Assists patient/family to maximize sense of control and actively participate in his/her recovery.Demonstrates commitment to meeting the learning needs of patients and families. Utilizes appropriate resources to meet those needs and achieve positive patient outcomes.Works with Care Mangers during the patient's stay and takes a proactive role in coordinating interdisciplinary discharge planning for a specific patient population.Reviews all orders on patients and communicates changes in patient condition with physician and other team members. Contacts the physician promptly with significant changes in patient's condition, collaborates professionally for required orders and follows-up with revised care.Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing interventions and documents outcomes in the IPOC.Utilizes patient classification system according to standardsDemonstrates ability to plan, supervise, instruct and evaluate ancillary nursing personnel, floats, orientees and registry staff. Ensures that an evaluation is completed each shift for registry/floats.Upholds professional appearance and demonstrates such through adherence to dress code. Wears hospital I.D. badge and promotes the standard of proper identification for peers and staff.Maintains a safe and clean environment that complies with regulatory standards including Patient Safety Goals.Participates in the implementation of the unit specific Quality and Performance Improvement Plan, completes monitoring forms and reports findings to the Clinical Unit Supervisor and Nurse Manager.Assist with unit orientation of new employees.Assist with unit set-up of equipment, supplies, patient rooms, etc.Assist in the Care Collaborative System training for new employees.Participate in integrated testing for the Care Collaborative System.Provide basic hygiene and ADL's to patients.Any other duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager.POSITION REQUIREMENTS A. EducationBachelor in Nursing degree preferred.Associate in Nursing, Nursing Diploma, or equivalent.Internal Candidates that have successfully completed the MLKCH Versant Nurse Residency Program will be consideredB. Qualifications/ExperienceMinimum of one year of clinical nursing experience.Minimum of 12 months of Med/Surg/Telemetry or Critical Care nursing experience preferred with regard to regulatory guidelines and standard of practice and/or at the discretion of the Manager/ Director.Current California Nursing licenseBasic EKG CompetenceCertification in Progressive Critical Care Nursing preferred.Certification in Medical / Surgical Nursing preferred.C. Special Skills/KnowledgeBilingual skills preferred (Spanish)Basic computer skillsDysrhythmia Course certificate preferred. Electronic Medical Record experience preferredCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS)Current Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Blue Card within 90 Days of hire or requirement notification.#LI-JC1MLKCH Video

If you are interested please apply online and send your resume to POSITION SUMMARY The Clinical Staff Nurse is a skilled and experienced professional Registered Nurse (RN) responsible for excellence in the clinical practice of nursing and the management of patient care. Reporting to the Clinical Unit Supervisor of LDRP Nursing, the Clinical Staff Nurse has 12 hour accountability for organizing, planning, directing, coordinating, and providing high quality, individualized patient/family centered care based on the Watson Model of Care for a defined group of patients, including the identification and demonstration of abilities to meet special needs and considerations of Age and Population Specific awareness. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital's strategic plan and the goals and direction of the quality and performance improvement process activities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The nurse demonstrates the use of nursing process as a problem solving model; utilizing their knowledge and experience to anticipate and plan to meet patient and family needs. Nursing assessment is focused to target areas most productive for a given patient population or situation. Recognizes subtle changes in clinical situation; evaluates and appropriately alters the plan of care. Is accountable for prioritizing and organizing patient care and ensuring follow through with planned care. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age and needs of the patients served on the assigned unit. Consistently applies current literature/research findings and critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions. Demonstrates the Hospital's Patient Satisfaction effort when interacting with patients, families, and co-workers. The nurse develops and maintains a therapeutic nurse/patient relationship throughout the health care continuum. Respect for patient's rights is an integral part of the nurse/patient relationship as reflected in our values and mission. Conducts hourly rounding on patients. The nurse communicates utilizing the SBAR in all hand-off situations. Performs documentation of patient care including: assessment, interdisciplinary plan of care (IPOC), implementation, evaluation, and the Watson Model of Care following unit specific and hospital documentation policies and procedures. Anticipates variables affecting patient comfort and alters physical and psychosocial interventions accordingly, using a variety of modalities. Assists patient/family to maximize sense of control and actively participate in his/her recovery. Demonstrates commitment to meeting the learning needs of patients and families. Utilizes appropriate resources to meet those needs and achieve positive patient outcomes. Works with Care Mangers during the patient's stay and takes a proactive role in coordinating interdisciplinary discharge planning for a specific patient population. Reviews all orders on patients and communicates changes in patient condition with physician and other team members. Contacts the physician promptly with significant changes in patient's condition, collaborates professionally for required orders and follows-up with revised care. Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing interventions and documents outcomes in the IPOC. Utilizes patient classification system according to standards Demonstrates ability to plan, supervise, instruct and evaluate ancillary nursing personnel, floats, orientees and registry staff. Ensures that an evaluation is completed each shift for registry/floats. Upholds professional appearance and demonstrates such through adherence to dress code. Wears hospital I.D. badge and promotes the standard of proper identification for peers and staff. Maintains a safe and clean environment that complies with regulatory standards including Patient Safety Goals. Participates in the implementation of the unit specific Quality and Performance Improvement Plan, completes monitoring forms and reports findings to the Charge Nurse and Nurse Manager. POSITION REQUIREMENTS A. Education Bachelor of Sciences degree in nursing preferred Associates degree in nursing required B. Qualifications/Experience Minimum of two (2) year of clinical nursing experience in LDRP nursing with regard to regulatory guidelines and standard of practice; Current California Nursing license Certification in Maternal Child Health Nursing preferred. C. Special Skills/Knowledge Bilingual skills preferred (Spanish) Basic computer skills Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Advanced Fetal Monitoring Required. (AWHONN or NCC preferred) Managing Aggressive Behavior (MAB) within 90 days of hire or notification of requirement; transition to Crisis Prevention Intitute Card (CPI) Electronic Medical Record experience preferred. #LI-MM1MLKCH Video

If you are interested please apply online and send your resume to POSITION SUMMARY The EmPATH Registered Nurse is a skilled and experienced professional Registered Nurse (RN) responsible for excellence in the clinical practice of nursing and the management of patient care. Reporting to the EmPATH Manager, the EmPATH Registered Nurse has 12 hour accountability for organizing, planning, directing, coordinating, and providing high quality, individualized patient/family centered care based on the Watson Model of Care for a defined group of patients, including the identification and demonstration of abilities to meet special needs and considerations of Age and Population Specific awareness. This position requires full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital's strategic plan and the goals and direction of the quality and performance improvement process activities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provides nursing care to the mental health client whose condition may be unstable and ever changing. In collaboration with the physician, evaluates for suicidal or homicidal tendencies and inappropriate responses indicating psychosis, anxiety and/or depression in order to determine if the patient's condition is severe enough to be admitted to a higher level of care. Oversees direct patient care, performs patient assessments, Behavioral Health assessments, eligibility for 5150 designation and is responsible to ensure safety at all times. Provides treatment and discharge planning by interfacing with physicians, providers, families and all relevant internal and external resources. The nurse demonstrates the use of nursing process as a problem-solving model; utilizing their knowledge and experience to anticipate and plan to meet patient and family needs. Nursing assessment is focused to target areas most productive for a given patient population or situation. Recognizes subtle changes in clinical situations; evaluates and appropriately alters the plan of care. Is accountable for prioritizing and organizing patient care and ensuring follow through with planned care. Demonstrates the Hospital's mission, vision, and values effort when interacting with patients, families, and co-workers. The nurse develops and maintains a therapeutic nurse/patient relationship. Respect for patient's rights is an integral part of the nurse/patient relationship as reflected in our values and mission. Conducts hourly rounding on patients.The nurse communicates utilizing the SBAR in all hand-off situations.Performs documentation of patient care including: assessment, implementation, evaluation, and the Watson Model of Care following unit specific and hospital documentation policies and procedures.Demonstrates commitment to meeting the learning needs of patients and families. Utilizes appropriate resources to meet those needs and achieve positive patient outcomes. Reviews all orders on patients and communicates changes in patient condition with physician and other team members. Contacts the physician promptly with significant changes in patient's condition, collaborates professionally for required orders and follows-up with revised care. Demonstrates ability to plan, supervise, instruct and evaluate ancillary nursing personnel, floats, orientees and registry staff. Ensures that an evaluation is completed each shift for registry/floats.Upholds professional appearance and demonstrates such through adherence to dress code. Wears hospital I.D. badge and promotes the standard of proper identification for peers and staff.Maintains a safe and clean environment that complies with regulatory standards including Patient Safety Goals.Participates in the implementation of the unit specific Quality and Performance Improvement Plan, completes monitoring forms and reports findings to the EmPATH Manager.Other Duties as assigned.#LI-AJ1POSITION REQUIREMENTSA. EducationAssociate's degree in nursing/equivalent or higher level of nursing degree required. BSN preferred.B. Qualifications/ExperienceMinimum 2 years of experience as RN in acute adult outpatient or inpatient psychiatric unit, background and knowledge of psychiatric and medical-surgical illnesses and treatmentCurrent California Nursing license.AVADE within 90 days of hire.Current Basic Life Support (BLS).C. Special Skills/KnowledgeBilingual skills preferred (Spanish)Basic computer skillsElectronic Medical Record experience preferredMLKCH Video

Required Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of clinical nursing experience in Surgical Services nursing OR two (2) years of surgical tech in acute care setting with at least one (1) year of nursing experience in acute care setting OR completion of periop training program (AORN or similar) with 2 years acute care experience. If you are interested please apply online and send your resume to Marismartinez @ mlkch.org POSITION SUMMARY The Circulating Staff Nurse is a skilled and experienced professional Registered Nurse (RN) responsible for excellence in the clinical practice of nursing and the management of patient care. Reporting to the Clinical Unit Supervisor of Perioperative Nursing, the Circulating Staff Nurse has 12 hour accountability for organizing, planning, directing, coordinating, and providing high quality, individualized patient/family centered care based on the Watson Model of Care for a defined group of patients, including the identification and demonstration of abilities to meet special needs and considerations of Age and Population Specific awareness. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital's strategic plan and the goals and direction of the quality and performance improvement process activities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The nurse demonstrates the use of nursing process as a problem solving model; utilizing their knowledge and experience to anticipate and plan to meet patient and family needs. Nursing assessment is focused to target areas most productive for a given patient population or situation. Recognizes subtle changes in clinical situation; evaluates and appropriately alters the plan of care. Is accountable for prioritizing and organizing patient care and ensuring follow through with planned care. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age and needs of the patients served on the assigned unit. Consistently applies current literature/research findings and critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions. Demonstrates the Hospital's Patient Satisfaction effort when interacting with patients, families, and co-workers. The nurse develops and maintains a therapeutic nurse/patient relationship throughout the health care continuum. Respect for patient's rights is an integral part of the nurse/patient relationship as reflected in our values and mission. Conducts hourly rounding on patients. The nurse communicates utilizing the SBAR in all hand-off situations. Performs documentation of patient care including: assessment, interdisciplinary plan of care (IPOC), implementation, evaluation, and the Watson Model of Care following unit specific and hospital documentation policies and procedures. Anticipates variables affecting patient comfort and alters physical and psychosocial interventions accordingly, using a variety of modalities. Assists patient/family to maximize sense of control and actively participate in his/her recovery. Demonstrates commitment to meeting the learning needs of patients and families. Utilizes appropriate resources to meet those needs and achieve positive patient outcomes. Works with Care Managers during the patient's stay and takes a proactive role in coordinating interdisciplinary discharge planning for a specific patient population. Reviews all orders on patients and communicates changes in patient condition with physician and other team members. Contacts the physician promptly with significant changes in patient's condition, collaborates professionally for required orders and follows-up with revised care. Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing interventions and documents outcomes in the IPOC. Utilizes patient classification system according to standards Demonstrates ability to plan, supervise, instruct and evaluate ancillary nursing personnel, floats, orientees and registry staff. Ensures that an evaluation is completed each shift for registry/floats. Upholds professional appearance and demonstrates such through adherence to dress code. Wears hospital I.D. badge and promotes the standard of proper identification for peers and staff. Maintains a safe and clean environment that complies with regulatory standards including Patient Safety Goals. Participates in the implementation of the unit specific Quality and Performance Improvement Plan, completes monitoring forms and reports findings to the Charge Nurse and Director of Perioperative Services. POSITION REQUIREMENTS A. Education Bachelor of Sciences degree in nursing preferred Associate in nursing required B. Qualifications/Experience Minimum of one (1) year of clinical nursing experience in Surgical Services nursing or two (2) years of surgical tech in acute care setting with at least one (1) year of nursing experience in acute care setting or completion of periop training program (AORN or similar) with 2 years acute care experience. Internal candidates who have completed the MLKCH Nurse Residency Program, Transition program, or cross-trained will be considered. Current California Nursing license CNOR preferred C. Special Skills/Knowledge Bilingual skills preferred (Spanish) Basic computer skills Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Electronic Medical Record experience preferred MLKCH Video