Clinical Nurse B-Behavioral Health

Loma Linda•Loma Linda, CA

13h•$53 - $71

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse B-Behavioral Health uses discretion and independent judgment to prioritize, coordinate, provide, and document direct and indirect age-specific, developmentally appropriate, patient-centered care in a fast-paced behavioral health inpatient and/or outpatient environment with minimal supervision. The nurse performs the nursing process—assessment, care planning, intervention, and evaluation—in accordance with LLUCH’s Professional Practice Model (Duffy's Quality Caring Theory), supporting individualized physical, psychosocial, and spiritual wellness and providing compassionate bereavement support as appropriate. The role requires continually expanding clinical knowledge, particularly in acute phases of mental health diagnoses, and applying critical thinking to identify and respond to triggers and risk factors that may escalate behavior. The nurse takes appropriate steps to maintain patient, visitor, and staff safety; supervises and delegates tasks to licensed and unlicensed staff; collaborates with the team to maintain unit milieu; and participates in multidisciplinary treatment planning. The nurse advocates for patients, understands patient rights and 5150 laws, and uses available resources to address ethical issues. The Clinical Nurse contributes to nursing excellence and positive patient experiences and outcomes, supports customer satisfaction, safety, and professionalism, and helps foster a caring and cooperative environment among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population. Candidates must understand and embrace Loma Linda University Health’s Christian mission, purpose, and identity. If participating in a recovery program, staff must have at least two years of sobriety. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required for external hires, subject to stated exceptions for current LLUH employees with an Associate or Diploma degree or qualifying enrollment in an AS-to-DNP bridge program.
At least one year of nursing experience; acute psychiatric, emergency room, or specialty-field experience preferred.
Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
Competency and knowledge in behavioral/mental health and substance use recovery inpatient and/or outpatient nursing care.
Basic knowledge of mental healthcare regulations, 5150 regulations, mental health laws, patient rights, and accreditation.
Ability to apply theoretical concepts to clinical practice and expand nursing knowledge and clinical skills.
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively; speak, read, and write legibly in English.
Ability to lead, supervise, teach, collaborate, accept direction, think critically, and work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to enforce policies consistently, manage multiple assignments, organize and prioritize workload, problem solve, recall information accurately, and attend to detail.
Ability to perform basic math functions and use computers, printers, and necessary software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, electronic medical records, and electronic event reporting programs.
Sensory and physical capabilities needed for patient care and job tasks, including distinguishing colors and smells, discerning temperature variances through touch, hearing conversation and workplace sounds, and seeing computer screens, medical records, and written documents.
If participating in a recovery program, at least two years of sobriety.
Must understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda University Health and its affiliated entities.

Nice To Haves

Experience in acute psychiatric, emergency room, or specialty nursing.
Spanish language skills.
Psychiatric nursing or clinical specialist certification.
Chemical dependency nursing certification or specialist qualification.

Responsibilities

Prioritize, coordinate, provide, and document direct and indirect age-specific, developmentally appropriate patient-centered care.
Perform assessment, care planning, intervention, and evaluation in accordance with LLUCH’s Professional Practice Model.
Support individualized physical, psychosocial, and spiritual wellness and provide bereavement support as appropriate.
Apply critical thinking to identify and respond to behavioral triggers and risk factors, taking appropriate action to maintain patient, visitor, and staff safety.
Supervise and delegate tasks to licensed and unlicensed staff in a skills-mix environment.
Work with staff to maintain the unit milieu.
Participate in multidisciplinary healthcare team planning and provide relevant information for development or revision of individualized treatment plans.
Serve as a patient advocate and apply knowledge of patient rights and 5150 laws.
Use available resources to address ethical issues.
Contribute to nursing excellence, patient satisfaction, patient safety, professionalism, and positive clinical outcomes.
Promote a caring and cooperative work environment among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population.
Perform other duties as needed.