Consulting Professional/Fellow – Patient Care Services Clinical Nurse Specialist Fellowship Program

Job Description

About Company:

This job posting is for a position within Kaiser Permanente (KP).

Job Description:

Job Title: (Implied) Consulting Professional/Fellow (Based on the description, this is a role within the Patient Care Services Clinical Nurse Specialist Fellowship Program)

Job Summary:

The Consulting Professional/Fellow is responsible for delivering consulting services in areas of key organizational importance. They provide leadership for delivering high-quality and cost-effective consulting services/products, partnering with Medical Center leadership teams to support the effectiveness of local programs and help leadership meet organizational initiatives. The role supports leadership in attaining organizational goals.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership and expert consultation on the design, development, and implementation of programs related to the expertise area.
• Serves as the content expert of the responsible technical area(s) and provides technical assistance and advice.
• Leads a group of consultants, analysts, and/or staff focused on the delivery of service/products within the responsible technical area(s). Provides leadership and direction for the technical area(s) in accordance with the overall strategic direction of the group.
• Develops standards, procedures, and policies to ensure that the responsible unit is maintained according to the acceptable level of quality from clients.
• Ensures that reports and information disseminated from the area(s) are accurate, timely and consistent, and that they satisfy the clients’ needs.
• Undergoes routine compensation reviews, and Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions or pay status with notice.

Secondary Functions (Clinical Nurse Specialist Fellowship Program):

• This position is part of the Patient Care Services Clinical Nurse Specialist Fellowship Program.
• KP will provide 100% tuition coverage at CSU Dominguez Hills.
• The incumbent will be given 16 hours a pay period to focus on their studies while school is in session.
• The incumbent will be placed with a KP CNS preceptor at a different facility from their home medical center for their 500 clinical hours.
• The incumbent will be moved into a Clinical Nurse Specialist position upon completion of their MSN CNS degree program.
• The incumbent must maintain good standing passing all required courses and progress through the CNS program without academic leaves of absence at CSU Dominguez Hills to maintain employment as a CPC/Fellow.
• Travel to CSU Dominguez Hills and other KP facilities during the program will be required.
• The Fellow will be responsible for any fees related to their education outside of tuition, including travel to CSUDH at least twice during their program.
• Additional program details and requirements will be provided upon hire.

Experience:

• Minimum six (6) years of experience in a management or clinical leadership role required.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required.

License, Certification, Registration:

• N/A

Additional Requirements:

• Demonstrated ability to determine the key business issues and develop appropriate action plans from multidisciplinary perspectives.
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in health care operations and care delivery.
• Ability to adapt to constantly changing priorities and manage a wide range of projects.
• Demonstrated ability to lead professionals and manage others through influence and collaboration.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct and interpret quantitative/qualitative information with analytical problem-solving and project management.
• Proven leadership skills in consulting.
• Must exhibit efficiency, collaboration, candor, openness, and results orientation.
• Must demonstrate an understanding of the operations of KP, health policy trends, and any applicable regulations related to the responsible technical area.
• Current California license or certification in a professional clinical field as required by the job, including but not limited to nursing, pharmacy, psychology, respiratory care, infection control, or MD.
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree preferred.