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Legal Assistant – Plaintiff-Side Class Action
Salary not disclosed
Glendale, California 2 weeks ago

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

  • Join a powerhouse plaintiff-side firm known for high-impact wage-and-hour and class action victories
  • Work closely with talented litigators on complex, high-visibility cases against regional, national, and Fortune 500 companies
  • Build strong litigation skills in federal and state court practice, calendaring, filings, and case management
  • Great growth path for motivated legal assistants who want to move up within class action, employment, or consumer law
  • Competitive hourly pay, full benefits, and a supportive team that values professionalism, reliability, and initiative

Location: On-site in Glendale, CA. You'll be based in a busy, centrally located office that's easily commutable from Glendale, Burbank, Pasadena, Los Angeles, and nearby communities.

Note: This role requires full-time, on-site work in Glendale plus at least 1 year of experience in a law firm or legal support role, with strong calendaring, organizational, and written communication skills.

About Our Client

Our client is a growing plaintiff-side law firm with a robust class action and complex litigation practice in both state and federal courts. They focus on representing employees and consumers in wage-and-hour, unfair business practices, discrimination, and false advertising matters. The firm is known for its high-volume caseload, strong track record of results, and commitment to protecting workers and everyday consumers against large corporations.

Job Description

  • Support attorneys handling wage-and-hour, employment, and consumer class and representative actions in state and federal courts
  • Draft, format, and file motions, pleadings, and other legal documents in accordance with court rules and procedures
  • Maintain and organize physical and electronic case files, including evidence, exhibits, depositions, and correspondence
  • Input, update, and track all legal deadlines, court dates, depositions, hearings, and client meetings in the firm's calendaring system
  • Calculate and double-check deadlines using applicable rules and statutes to ensure accuracy and compliance
  • Coordinate schedules, resolve conflicts, and manage adjustments for attorneys, clients, and witnesses
  • Conduct client and witness interviews and prepare concise summaries of their statements
  • Enter and cross-reference documents in the case management or database system for easy retrieval
  • Assist attorneys with special projects and trial preparation as needed

Qualifications

  • Minimum 1 year of experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary, or similar law firm support role
  • Litigation experience strongly preferred; exposure to employment law, wage-and-hour, or class actions is a plus
  • Solid understanding of legal terminology, court procedures, and basic research methods
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and grammar
  • Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with a track record of meeting deadlines
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment and discretion
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort working in electronic case management systems
  • Bachelor's degree or paralegal studies background preferred but not required

Why You'll Love Working Here

  • You'll gain hands-on experience in high-impact plaintiff-side litigation and class actions early in your legal career
  • You'll collaborate with a passionate team that values mentorship, professional development, and doing right by clients
  • You'll enjoy competitive pay, full benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)), and a stable, growth-oriented environment where strong performers can advance

JPC-488

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
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Associate Attorney
Salary not disclosed

Beitchman & Zekian, P.C. seeks an attorney with 3 to 5 years of civil and business litigation experience for its Encino office. Applicants should have litigation experience and must be prepared to assume an active case load including propounding and responding to discovery, taking and defending depositions, drafting law and motion, appearing at hearings and client reporting. Trial experience preferred. The applicant must be energetic, aggressive, a self-starter, and a team-player. The applicant should also enjoy new challenges, be flexible, organized and able to handle all aspects of pretrial law and motion work with minimal supervision. Outstanding research and writing skills are required. We provide competitive salary and benefits.

About Beitchman & Zekian P.C.

  • Beitchman & Zekian, P.C. is a boutique law firm in Encino, California. Our attorneys are passionate about providing stellar legal representation to both individual and corporate clients while remaining cost-effective. Each and every matter we handle is guided by our core values: commitment to excellence, hard work, integrity and honesty
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Labor & Employment Associate
Salary not disclosed
Los Angeles, California 2 weeks ago

Labor & Employment Associate - CA

A nationally recognized Am Law ranked firm is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate with 2-8 years of experience to join any of their CA offices - Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, or San Francisco. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-impact employment litigation and counseling matters for major national and global clients.

Key Responsibilities

  • Represent employers in employment litigation, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims.
  • Handle complex wage and hour matters, including class actions and PAGA claims.
  • Advise clients on employment policies, compliance, investigations, and risk management.
  • Draft and revise employee handbooks, policies, and employment agreements.
  • Participate in administrative proceedings before state and federal agencies.

Key Qualifications

  • J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
  • Admission to the CA Bar.
  • 2-8 years of experience in employment litigation and/or counseling.

Benefits/Perks

  • Competitive compensation: Base salaries ranging from $210,000 to $360,000, depending on experience.
  • Work-life balance: Reasonable billable hour targets with reduced billable roles available.
  • Flexible work arrangements: Hybrid and remote options available.
  • Supportive culture: Collaborative teams, strong support staff ratios, and a collegial, inclusive environment.

If you are interested in joining a top-tier employment practice in Los Angeles, please apply or reach out directly to .

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First Year Associate Attorney
Salary not disclosed
Glendale, California 2 weeks ago

Growing law firm in the Los Angeles area, considered a powerhouse in the field of plaintiff's side wage-and-hour class action litigation, seeks a highly-qualified attorney to join its expanding team. The firm has a robust caseload, in federal and state courts, against regional, national, and Fortune 500 companies in multiple industries. Focusing on the prosecution of consumer and employment class and representative actions, involving wage-and-hour, unfair business practice, discrimination, and false advertising matters. The firm has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of thousands of employees and consumers in California.

Our firm has a large number of active cases in both state and federal courts throughout California.

This is the perfect opportunity to get experience and exposure working with a powerhouse in state and federal plaintiffs-side class action litigation, against regional, national, and Fortune 500 companies in multiple industries.

Due to the large number of active cases throughout the state, we are looking to add members to the team immediately as litigation associates.

Hiring Criteria

  • Licensed to practice law in California or pending admission to the California bar.
  • Preferred: Experience in civil litigation, including experience in one or more of the following: discovery in the civil litigation context, oral advocacy and appearing in Court, motion practice, and taking/defending depositions
  • Candidates must be able to travel occasionally.
  • A positive attitude and interest in joining a highly successful firm and collegial group of 25+ attorneys dedicated to helping those who have experienced injustice in the workplace across California.
  • The firm offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
  • Benefits include partially paid top-tier health plan, 401(k), paid vacation, and potential bonus pay.
  • Excellent opportunity for career growth, with professional development, including employer support for training, courses, and continuing education.

Salary: $130,000-$170,000/year

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RN Labor and Delivery Per Diem Nights
Salary not disclosed
Pasadena, CA 2 weeks ago
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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Demonstrates the Hospital's Patient Satisfaction effort when interacting with patients, families, and co-workers.
  5. 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.
  6. The nurse communicates utilizing the SBAR in all hand-off situations.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. Demonstrates commitment to meeting the learning needs of patients and families. Utilizes appropriate resources to meet those needs and achieve positive patient outcomes.
  10. Works with Care Mangers during the patient's stay and takes a proactive role in coordinating interdisciplinary discharge planning for a specific patient population.
  11. 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.
  12. Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing interventions and documents outcomes in the IPOC.
  13. Utilizes patient classification system according to standards
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. Maintains a safe and clean environment that complies with regulatory standards including Patient Safety Goals.
  17. 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 Science degree in nursing preferred
  • Associates degree in nursing is required. (Individuals hired without a BSN will be required to complete a degree program within 5 years of their hire date)

B. Qualifications/Experience
  • Minimum of one (1) year of clinical nursing experience in Labor and Delivery and Postpartum nursing with regard to regulatory guidelines and standard of practice; Nursery and/or NICU experience preferred.
  • 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 Institute Card (CPI)
  • Electronic Medical Record experience preferred.

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RN Care Manager Emergency Room PD Nights
🏢 Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital
Salary not disclosed
Burbank, CA 2 weeks ago
If you are interested, please apply online and send resume to

POSITION SUMMARY

The purpose of the Case Manager position supports the physician and interdisciplinary team in facilitating patient care, with the underlying objective of enhancing the quality of clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction while managing the cost of care and providing timely and accurate information to payors. The role integrates and coordinates the functions of utilization management, care progression and care transition.

The Case Manager is accountable for a designated patient caseload and plans effectively to meet patient needs, manage the length of stay, and promote efficient utilization of resources. Specific functions within this role include:
  • Facilitation of precertification and payor authorization processes
  • Facilitation of the collaborative management of patient care across the continuum, intervening as necessary to remove barriers to timely and efficient care delivery and reimbursement
  • Application of process improvement methodologies in evaluating outcomes of care
  • Coordinating communication with physicians.

The role reflects appropriate knowledge of RN scope of practice, current state requirements, CMS Conditions of Participation, EMTALA, The Patient Bill of Rights, AB1203 and other Federal or State regulatory agency requirements specific to Utilization Review and Discharge Planning. The Care Manager partners with the medical staff, utilizes scientific evidence for best practices, and relevant data to manage the care of the patient over the continuum of their hospitalization. These activities include admission, continued, extended and discharge reviews in all reimbursement categories to determine medical necessity, assure high quality of care and efficient utilization of available healthcare resources, facilities and services. 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

Assessment:
  • Completes a comprehensive assessment to identify opportunities for intervention that are appropriate and realistic for the patient/family's psycho-social, cultural, spiritual, and physical plan of care.
  • Assess the patient's healthcare needs and goals; specifically targeting the physical, functional, psychosocial, environmental and financial status.
  • Completes and documents timely clinical reviews based on assessment of medical necessity and documented clinical findings in accordance with Hospital policy and payer requirements.
  • Communicates with attending physician regarding appropriateness of patient admissions, resource utilization, and when documentation does not support continued stay.
  • Assesses readmission risk based on established Hospital criteria.

Planning:
  • Demonstrates an understanding of medical necessity and intensity of service, and incorporates payer requirements into the development of a safe, effective, and timely discharge plan.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of the patient's clinical condition, social, and financial resources to determine the most appropriate care setting, practice standards for evaluation, treatment delivery options (Home, SAR, SNF,
  • LTACH, Acute Rehabilitation, Assisted Living, Board/Care, Recuperative Care, Shelter), and resources required to support safe transition of care.
  • Incorporates risk of readmission and socio-economic factors in the creation of a safe and individualized transition plan.
  • Engages the patient and family/support network in developing the transition plan.
  • Collaborates actively with the interdisciplinary team throughout the patient's stay to re-assess and adjust the plan for care progression and transition according to the patient's clinical condition.
  • Advocates for the patient with the payer and/or IPA to ensure the most effective care progression and transition plan for the patient.

Implementation:
  • Coordinates the progression of care to ensure that the ongoing needs of the patient and family are adequately addressed.
    • a.Identifies psychosocial and financial barriers, (e.g. substance abuse, homelessness, unsafe or abusive living arrangement) and collaborates with or delegates to Clinical Social Work colleagues.
    • b.Identifies discharge planning needs and facilitates transfers to acute and post-acute venues.
    • c.Demonstrates working knowledge of the clinical requirements, individual payer networks and coverage, and impact of patient's living environment and support network in creating a transition plan.
    • d.Identifies and facilitates home care and durable medical equipment needs at the time of discharge.
    • e. Facilitates palliative or hospice care when needed
  • Works collaboratively and maintains active communication with physicians, nursing and other members of the interdisciplinary care team to ensure timely and effective care progression and achievement of desired outcomes.
  • Oversees discharge planning and facilitates safe transitions to community settings.
  • Addresses/resolves system problems impeding diagnostic or treatment progress. Proactively identifies and resolves delays and obstacles to discharge.
  • Seeks consultation from appropriate disciplines/departments as required to expedite care and facilitate discharge.
  • Coordinates and monitors scheduling of tests/procedures of patients and reports results to other healthcare members when appropriate. Identifies recurrent problems and recommends strategies for resolution.

Evaluation
  • Develops and evaluates case management plans and protocols in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
  • Evaluates actions taken to assure cost-effective care including physician length of stay, diagnostic related groups cost reporting, morbidity and mortality reports and monitoring of readmissions.
  • Utilizes avoidable day reporting tool to identify sources of barriers to patients' progression of care.

Communication/Collaboration:
  • Serves as a liaison between members of the interdisciplinary care team, community providers, payers, and patient/family to ensure safe and effective plans and smooth transitions between internal and external levels of care.
  • Ensures consistent and timely communication with Patient Financial Services and HIM as needed to confirm patient status and/or authorization to support the billing process.
  • Collaborates with medical staff, nursing staff, and ancillary staff to eliminate barriers to efficient delivery of care.
  • Collaborates with attending physicians and consultants to review and discuss patient care, progress and identified outcomes. Defines and manages deviations from the plan of care.
  • Participates in and or facilitates patient care conferences and family meetings.
  • Provides support and clinical expertise for nursing/ancillary personnel related to patient care issues.
  • Maintains communication with Nurse Managers and other Case Managers relative to individual patient care and/or system problems.
  • Assures prompt reporting of medical/legal issues to Risk Management and appropriate Administrative parties.
  • Facilitates peer to peer discussions between attending physicians, Case Management Consultants, and Physician Advisor in cases requiring evaluation and justification of medical necessity for admission by the payer.
  • Utilizes advanced conflict resolution skills as necessary to ensure timely resolution of issues.

Professionalism:
  • Within the nursing scope of practice, the care manager continuously assesses self-knowledge and competencies to assure job performance.
  • Actively participates in departmental meetings and shares knowledge related to the practice of case management
  • Demonstrates understanding of Medicare Conditions of Participation as related to discharge planning, patient/family engagement, and communication of financial responsibility.
  • Maintains respect for the dignity of every person by addressing issues and concerns with workers directly, with a positive problem-solving approach, and the observance of the right to patient privacy and confidentiality.
  • Demonstrates concern, respect, and caring for all customers, both internal and external, regardless of their diagnosis or socioeconomic status.
  • Maintains positive interpersonal relations.
  • Performs other related job duties as assigned.


POSITION REQUIREMENTS

A. Education
  • Bachelor of Science degree in nursing preferred

B. Qualifications/Experience
  • Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of hospital or related experience required. Internals with at least 18 months acute care case management/coordination experience will be considered in lieu of nursing clinical experience.
  • Able to navigate and connect successfully with outside provider networks (Health Plans, IPA's, and FQHC's).

C. Special Skills/Knowledge
  • Bilingual language skills preferred (Spanish) Basic computer skills
  • Current California Nursing license
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Certification in Case Management preferred.
  • ED Care Managers: Must complete annual Workplace Violence Prevention Program/Certificate, per hospital policy, during initial training/orientation but not to exceed 90 days from hire/transfer.

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RN Clinical Staff PACU Per Diem Mids
🏢 Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital
Salary not disclosed
Burbank, CA 2 weeks ago
10-hour shifts

If you are interested please complete the online application and send an email to

POSITION SUMMARY

The Clinical Staff PACU 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. Working under the supervision of the the Clinical Unit Supervisor. The Clinical Staff Nurse has 8 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
  1. Demonstrates the use of nursing processes as a problem solving model; utilizing knowledge and experience to anticipate and plan to meet patient and family needs.
  2. Assessments 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.
  3. Accountable for prioritizing and organizing patient care and ensuring follow through with planned care.
  4. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age and needs of the patients served on the assigned unit.
  5. Consistently applies current literature/research findings and critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions.
  6. Demonstrates the Hospital's Patient Satisfaction effort when interacting with patients, families, and co-workers.
  7. 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.
  8. Conducts hourly rounding on patients.
  9. Communicates utilizing the SBAR in all hand-off situations.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. Demonstrates commitment to meeting the learning needs of patients and families. Utilizes appropriate resources to meet those needs and achieve positive patient outcomes.
  13. Works with Care Mangers during the patient's stay and takes a proactive role in coordinating interdisciplinary discharge planning for a specific patient population.
  14. 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.
  15. Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing interventions and documents outcomes in the IPOC.
  16. Utilizes patient classification system according to standards
  17. Demonstrates ability to plan, supervise, instruct and evaluate ancillary nursing personnel, floats, orienteers and registry staff. Ensures that an evaluation is completed each shift for registry/floats.
  18. 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.
  19. Maintains a safe and clean environment that complies with regulatory standards including Patient Safety Goals.
  20. Participates in the implementation of the unit specific Quality and Performance Improvement Plan, completes monitoring forms and reports findings to the Director of Perioperative Services.
  21. Duties as assigned by the Director of Perioperative Services to assure the unit is ready for the hospital opening.


POSITION REQUIREMENTS

A. Education
  • Bachelor of Sciences degree in nursing preferred
  • Associates degree in nursing required

B. Qualifications/Experience
  • Minimum of one (1) year of clinical nursing experience in Critical Care nursing with regard to regulatory guidelines and standard of practice. RN's new to the specialty will have a minimum of one year acute care nursing experience.
  • Current California Nursing license
  • Certification in Post Anesthesia Nursing preferred

C. Special Skills/Knowledge
  • Bilingual skills preferred (Spanish)
  • Basic computer skills
  • Electronic Medical Record experience preferred
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Current Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Blue Card within 90 Days of hire or requirement notification.

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LVN - Ambulatory OB - Full-Time Days
🏢 Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital
Salary not disclosed
Pasadena, CA 2 weeks ago
If you are interested, please apply online and send your resume to Marismartinez @

POSITION SUMMARY
The licensed vocational nurse (LVN) renders professional nursing care to patients at the Ambulatory Obstetrics (OB) Clinic. The LVN will also assume the role of patient advocate and liaison between the care team and patient. This person will be responsible for delivering services that meet or exceed professional, organizational, community and regulatory standards and provide superior customer satisfaction throughout the patient obstetric life cycle. They will coordinate with a multi-disciplinary provider team in the delivery of Comprehensive Perinatal Services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Patient advocate - ensures a setting that protects the rights of the patient and provides an atmosphere that does not compromise the patients' physical or mental wellbeing, safety, or dignity.
  • Ability to utilize good clinical judgment to deal tactfully and effectively with patients and their families, other employees, practitioners and other medical professionals.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of anatomy and physiology, patient care standards as dictated by the nursing licensing board of the State of California, and standard knowledge of basic CPT and ICD-10 coding.
  • Under supervision of physician, gives results of pathology, radiology, laboratory, and other diagnostic tests.
  • Accurately records and maintains documentation of telephone encounters and onsite patient conversations, including chief complaint, verbal history of present illness with date of onset, symptoms including pain, bleeding and retention assessment, update of medications and allergies, and limited physical examination, adhering to scope of practice guidelines of the State of California.
  • Documents relevant material in medical record and forwards pertinent notes to physician for review and signature.
  • Instructs patients on procedures, studies and consults.
  • Supports and implements the organization's vision, mission and values.
  • Performs all job functions in a professional, courteous and timely manner. This includes answering all phone calls, e-mails and providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
  • Fosters and promotes a culture of service excellence and self-accountability.
  • Responsible for implementations and integration of Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program (CPSP) including nutrition, psychosocial and health education assessments, interventions and perinatal education with basic obstetrical care.
  • Responsible for ensuring the integrity and quality of the health services delivered in Comprehensive Prenatal Services and in compliance with Federal, State, and L.A. County Standards and individual site policies, procedures and protocols.
  • Collaborate with external agencies to ensure early entry into prenatal care.
  • Works cohesively with a multi-disciplinary provider team to ensure robust pre and post-natal patient care coordination.
  • Coordinates post-partum and lactation care management and anchors newborns to pediatric clinic.
  • Maintains up to date status with CPSP courses.
  • Directs the maintenance of program logs and statistics for internal and external review and reporting.
  • Follows up on relevant laboratory tests.
  • Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement plans for site and program.
  • Establishes rapport with WIC and external agencies to aid in patient support.
  • Provides support to OB/GYN provider as needed.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.


POSITION REQUIREMENTS

A. Education
  • High school diploma or GED.

B. Qualifications/Experience
  • Two (2) years of LVN clinical experience, with one (1) year minimum of Obstetric experience required.
  • Environment that included clinical and clerical duties.
  • Valid California Vocational Nursing license
  • IV and Blood Draw Certification required.
  • BLS for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association
  • Must complete annual Workplace Violence Prevention Program/Certificate, per hospital policy, during initial training/orientation but not to exceed 30 days from hire/transfer.

C. Special Skills/Knowledge
  • Must be able to respect and maintain highly confidential information. The ability to engage in reasoned dialogue on complex, difficult, or emotional issues, to be flexible, actively listen, and affect change.
  • Able to give constructive feedback in a supportive manner. Ability to effectively work independently and as a member of a team, quickly build strong working relationships, demonstrate a high-level of integrity, and establish a proactive approach to customer service.
  • Ability to pay attention to detail with excellent prioritization and organization skills.
  • Self-starter with strong project management skills and ability to follow through.
  • Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility to changes and response to new ideas and approaches.
  • A working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) working knowledge of Kronos is a plus.
  • This professional must possess intermediate math skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills.


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RN Operating Room Per Diem 10hrs
🏢 Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital
Salary not disclosed
Burbank, CA 2 weeks ago
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 ngkeys @

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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Demonstrates the Hospital's Patient Satisfaction effort when interacting with patients, families, and co-workers.
  5. 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.
  6. The nurse communicates utilizing the SBAR in all hand-off situations.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. Demonstrates commitment to meeting the learning needs of patients and families. Utilizes appropriate resources to meet those needs and achieve positive patient outcomes.
  10. Works with Care Managers during the patient's stay and takes a proactive role in coordinating interdisciplinary discharge planning for a specific patient population.
  11. 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.
  12. Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing interventions and documents outcomes in the IPOC.
  13. Utilizes patient classification system according to standards
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. Maintains a safe and clean environment that complies with regulatory standards including Patient Safety Goals.
  17. 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

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Anesthesia Tech Full-time Morning
🏢 Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital
Salary not disclosed
Pasadena, CA 2 weeks ago
If you are interested please apply and send your resume to Marismartinez @

POSITION SUMMARY

The Anesthesia Technician will report to the Director of Perioperative Services and work under the supervision of the Surgery Charge Nurse and the Anesthesiologist/CRNA. He/she will be responsible for preparing equipment and supplies needed for the provision of anesthesia care service as required by all patients undergoing surgery and/ or other procedure. The Anesthesia technician will order and maintain supplies, clean/sterilize equipment to make sure it is functioning properly. He/she will assist the Anesthesiologist/CRNA to insure optimum safety and quality patient care. 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
  • Demonstrates excellent customer service skills in all communications.
  • Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with physicians, peers, and management.
  • Communicates all necessary information to the Charge Nurse in a timely manner.
  • Must be able to recognize and respond appropriately to urgent / emergent situations per protocols.
  • Able to prioritize responsibilities and multi-task efficiently and effectively.
  • Able to work under pressure and act calmly and effectively in a busy or stressful situation.
  • Follows all written policies and procedures of the hospital.
  • Demonstrates knowledge and participates in providing high quality, individualized patient/family centered care within the Watson Model of Care including key elements of Caring, Competence, Communication and Commitment.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


POSITION REQUIREMENTS

A. Education
  • High School Diploma
  • Associate's degree in anesthesia technology strongly preferred

B. Qualifications/Experience
  • Minimum one year experience as Anesthesia Technician in an acute care hospital or a graduate of an accredited ASATT program.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in the English language in person, by phone and in writing.
  • ASATT certification preferred

C. Special Skills/Knowledge
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Basic computer skills

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