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ADVANCE for Healthcare Careers 1 TRANSFORM THE PATIENT EXPERIENCE. AND YOUR CAREER. UCLA Health System is home to some of the most technologically advanced hospitals in the world, providing an extraordinary opportunity to practice the kind of health care that every patient deserves. At UCLA, our greatness is defined by the quality of the patient experience. With our extensive resources, world-class training and passion for excellence, every day at UCLA brings new opportunities to be great. Our continued growth includes the recent addition at our Santa Monica campus, a state-of-the-art facility providing the full continuum of care and serving as the inpatient home of our highly regarded orthopaedic, geriatric and general medicine programs. We are also proud to offer a new increase in pay rates to our valued team members. As we continue to advance our services, we seek dedicated nurses to join us in a variety of positions and specialties. If you’re a passionate nurse at any level, please visit our website to explore your possibilities. For more information, please apply online at s Clinical Nurse Specialists sNurse Practitioners http://hr.healthcare.ucla.edu or contact Sheri sCase Managers sExperienced Nurses Monsein at [email protected]. EOE THE BENEFITS OF BELONGING As a valued full-time member of our staff, you’ll enjoy outstanding benefits, including health, dental and vision plans that begin on your first day and a retirement plan that is one of the Ronald Reagan best in the nation. You will also receive 13 paid holidays and 15 vacation days beginning UCLA Medical Center your first year. Relocation assistance is available for those who qualify. APPLY TODAY AT: HR.HEALTHCARE.UCLA.EDU 2 ADVANCE for Healthcare Careers We see the POTENTIAL in YOUR potential. Genesis offers mentorship and milestones to help you grow your career, from continuing education to leadership training. We focus on you so you can focus on what matters - forming bonds with your patients and leading them to results. Where Remarkable Happens.SM Find out why more than 38,000 employees in over 30 states have chosen Genesis HealthCare and Genesis Rehab Services as their employer of choice. We have career opportunities for dedicated professionals who want to make a difference. Enjoy the outstanding benefits and career advancement only Genesis offers. We’re now hiring: • Registered Nurses • Occupational Therapists • Licensed Practical Nurses and COTAs • Certified Nursing Assistants • Speech Language Pathologists • Physical Therapists and PTAs • Respiratory Therapists • Nurse Practitioners • Physician Assistants APPLY TODAY! Visit www.genesiscareers.jobs or call 1-877-403-JOBS. We answer 24/7. EOE M/F/D/V ADVANCE for Healthcare Careers 3 table of contents ADVANCE FOR COVER: Use this keepsake HEALTHCARE guide as a resource while CAREERS you progress in your health- care career. For additional sources, visit www.advance 2012 healthcarejobs.com. 8 EdITORIAL: IT’S A NEW DAWN, A NEW DAY 10 ADVERTISER INDEX 12 COVER StORY: HEALTHCARE’S NEW DAWN Nurses and other providers, and students as well, must prepare now for several dra- matic shifts in how and where healthcare is delivered. Some of these changes include decentralization, ACOs and geri-boomers. Are you ready for the future of healthcare? land that job 1 15 [1:1] CHOOSING YOUR CHAMPIONS 15 References can be the final piece of the employment puzzle, swaying your chances of getting hired. 18 [1:2] CLOSER THAN SIX DEGREES Gain valuable insight through informational interviewing. 20 [1:3] LANDING A JOB THROUGH SOCIAL NETWORKING Market yourself, know your network and ask favors with caution. 24 [1:4] FIVE INTERVIEW PITFALLS Recruiters reveal how to respond to the most complicated questions. 28 [1:5] STRENGTH IN NUMBERS From conferences to job boards to new opportunities, joining a professional organi- 20 28 zation is a good bet. workplace success 2 30 [2:1] WORKPLACE BULLYING 30 By understanding what it is, how it manifests and how you can respond effective- ly as a professional, you can beat the schoolyard bully once and for all, improving your workplace and patient care. 33 [2:2] DIGITAL EVOLUTION Healthcare providers must adapt to technological change to enhance patient care and work processes. 35 [2:3] INTERDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATION Teamwork proves essential in meeting contemporary healthcare challenges. 37 [2:4] HOW TO FIX AN UNHEALTHY WORK ENVIRONMENT Battling the physical effects of a negative job may not be worth the paycheck. 39 [2:5] STRATEGIES TO GET AHEAD IN YOUR CAREER Volunteering for extra projects and asking for additional responsibilities are some 33 37 ways healthcare professionals can excel. more>> 4 ADVANCE for Healthcare Careers ADVANCE is your one-stop � shop to dress yourself for success! � � Unisex 3-Pocket � Women’s 37" V-Neck Top* iPad® Lab Coat* XS-5XL. 2-20. 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Online opportunities provide continuing education credits without the hassle. 56 [4:3] CROSSING THE BRIDGE A higher clinical degree in your current profession can expand your clinical re- sponsibilities and job prospects. 60 [4:4] RAISING THE BAR Gradually, states are moving toward higher CE requirements for clinicians. online ADVANCE for Healthcare Careers is dedicated to helping profes- www.advancehealthcarejobs.com sionals throughout the nation find the latest jobs and be suc- Be sure to check out our Healthcare Job Search Tools: cessful in their careers. SALARY CALCULATOR This interactive tool lets you see how your compen- Visit our Web site to view our sation compares to those of your peers locally and around the country. extensive online healthcare job RÉSUMÉ BUILDER Create an online résumé with the ADVANCE Résumé search. We are successful because Builder and apply to jobs in healthcare instantly. we only focus on jobs in health- care. 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