Clinical Nurse B-FIT~ED Surge

Loma Linda University Health•Murrieta, CA

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse B-Flexible Integrated Team (FIT) is part of the Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta float pool. The FIT nurse works from a home department and may be reassigned to another LLUMC-Murrieta patient care department to address staffing needs, including sick calls, vacations, legislative leaves, or vacancies. The nurse is expected to be flexible and accept assignments where needed. Using discretion and independent judgment, the nurse prioritizes, coordinates, provides, and documents direct and indirect age-specific, developmentally appropriate, patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment. The nurse performs the nursing process with minimal supervision and in accordance with the Professional Practice Model (Duffy's Quality Caring Theory), supporting individualized physical, psychosocial, and spiritual wellness and providing compassionate bereavement support as appropriate. The role works in a skills-mix environment and delegates tasks to unlicensed staff within their scope of practice. The nurse applies theoretical concepts to clinical practice and continually expands clinical knowledge and skills, with a focus on their specialty. The role requires meeting the qualifications, licensure, certifications, competencies, and staffing requirements in the department’s Plan for Providing Care (PPC). The nurse demonstrates professionalism, strong interpersonal skills, customer service, and safe patient care, and contributes to a caring, cooperative workplace serving a culturally diverse workforce and patient population. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN).
Minimum one year of experience.
Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Any other certifications required by the department-specific Plan for Providing Care.
Basic competencies in clinical nursing.
Basic knowledge of healthcare regulations and accreditation.
Ability to apply theoretical concepts to clinical practice and continually expand clinical knowledge and skills.
Ability to speak, read, and write legibly in English with professional quality.
Ability to use a computer, printer, and software needed for the position, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, an electronic medical record, and an electronic event reporting program.
Ability to troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment and perform technical patient care activities.
Ability to communicate positively, effectively, and professionally; lead, supervise, teach, collaborate, accept direction, and enforce policies consistently.
Ability to think critically, work independently with minimal supervision, perform basic math, manage multiple assignments, organize and prioritize workload, solve problems, recall information accurately, and pay close attention to detail.
Sensory and physical abilities needed for patient care and the work environment, including distinguishing colors and smells, discerning temperature variances through touch, hearing conversation and workplace sounds, and seeing screens and written documents.

Nice To Haves

Spanish language skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide flexible float-pool coverage by working in the home department or reassigned patient care departments where additional staffing is needed.
Prioritize, coordinate, provide, and document direct and indirect age-specific and developmentally appropriate patient-centered care.
Perform the nursing process—including assessment, care planning, intervention, and evaluation—with minimal supervision and in accordance with the Professional Practice Model.
Support individualized physical, psychosocial, and spiritual wellness and provide compassionate bereavement support as appropriate.
Delegate tasks to unlicensed staff in accordance with scope of practice.
Continually expand clinical knowledge and skills, focusing on the applicable specialty and population served.
Meet qualifications, licensure, certification, competency, and staffing requirements defined by the department’s Plan for Providing Care.
Promote professionalism, excellent customer service, and safe patient care.
Contribute to a caring and cooperative work environment among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population.
Perform other duties as needed.