Clinical Nurse B-ED

Loma Linda•Murrieta, CA

10h•$53 - $71

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse B-Emergency Department works in the Emergency Department at Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta, a designated STEMI receiving center. The nurse performs the nursing process with minimal supervision in a fast-paced setting serving a culturally diverse patient population with varied illnesses, diseases, and minor or major injuries. The position rapidly assesses and stabilizes patients in life-threatening situations and uses sound clinical judgment to prioritize, coordinate, provide, and document age-specific, developmentally appropriate, patient-centered care in accordance with the organization’s Professional Practice Model. The nurse manages multiple cases simultaneously, implements standing orders appropriately, and works collaboratively with physicians and a multidisciplinary team. Patients may arrive by land or air ambulance, during mass-casualty events, or as walk-ins. The role includes assisting with common and complex procedures according to orientation and competency, responding confidently to emergency and catastrophic situations, and supervising and delegating tasks to licensed and unlicensed staff. The nurse applies theoretical concepts to practice, continually develops emergency nursing knowledge and skills, and contributes to improvements in patient experience and clinical outcomes. Other duties may be assigned as needed. The department operates within applicable emergency and trauma requirements, including EMTALA, local and state EMS agencies, and state and federal hospital regulations. The employee must meet the qualifications, licensure, certifications, and competencies specified in the department-specific Plan for Providing Care. Candidates must understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda University Health, a Seventh-day Adventist faith- and values-based Christian institution.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN).
At least one year of experience.
Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications.
National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification within six months of hire.
Basic competencies in clinical nursing and basic knowledge of healthcare regulations and accreditation.
Ability to apply theoretical concepts to clinical practice and expand emergency nursing knowledge and skills.
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, work collaboratively, teach, accept direction, and work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to think critically, problem solve, manage multiple patient assignments, and organize and prioritize workload.
Ability to use computers, printers, and relevant software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, electronic medical records, and electronic event-reporting programs.
Ability to troubleshoot and calibrate patient-care equipment and perform technical patient-care activities.
Ability to perform basic math and statistical functions, recall information accurately, and pay close attention to detail.
Ability to speak, read, and write legibly in English with professional quality.
Ability to follow and enforce policies consistently and to remain calm, courteous, and professional under pressure.
Sensory abilities needed for patient care and the role, including distinguishing colors and smells, hearing conversation and workplace sounds, reading screens and documents, and discerning temperature through touch.
Meet the qualifications, licensure, certifications, and competencies defined in the department-specific Plan for Providing Care.
Understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda University Health.

Nice To Haves

Spanish language skills preferred.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification issued by the American Heart Association preferred.
Trauma Nursing Care Course (TNCC) preferred.
Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform the nursing process, including assessment, care planning, intervention, and evaluation, with minimal supervision.
Rapidly assess and stabilize patients in life-threatening situations.
Prioritize, coordinate, provide, and document direct and indirect age-specific and developmentally appropriate patient-centered care.
Manage multiple cases simultaneously and continuously reprioritize patient needs while maintaining efficiency and quality of care.
Implement standing orders appropriately and respond calmly and confidently to unexpected situations and changes in direction.
Collaborate with physicians across service lines and assist with common and complex procedures based on orientation and competency.
Receive and care for patients arriving by land or air ambulance, during mass-casualty incidents, and as walk-in patients.
Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, including prehospital providers, law enforcement, chaplains, social workers, case managers, physicians, nurses, and other care providers.
Supervise and delegate tasks to licensed and unlicensed staff in a skills-mix environment.
Apply theoretical concepts to clinical practice and continually expand emergency nursing knowledge and clinical skills.
Contribute to nursing excellence, practice improvements, patient satisfaction, safe care, and clinical outcomes.
Perform other duties as needed.