Clinical Nurse B-FIT~ED Surge

Loma Linda•Murrieta, CA

14d•$55 - $74

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse B-Flexible Integrated Team (FIT) is part of the Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta float pool. The nurse functions from a home department and reassigns to patient care departments where additional staffing is needed, including coverage for sick calls, vacations, legislative leaves, and vacancies. The role requires flexibility and readiness to accept assignments where needed. Using discretion and independent judgment, the nurse prioritizes, coordinates, provides, and documents direct and indirect age-specific and developmentally appropriate patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment. The nurse performs the nursing process—assessment, care planning, intervention, and evaluation—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 nurse works in a skills-mix environment and delegates tasks to unlicensed staff within their scope of practice. The role applies theoretical concepts to clinical practice, develops knowledge and clinical skills in the area of specialty, and meets qualifications, licensure, certifications, competencies, and staffing requirements defined by the department’s Plan for Providing Care. The nurse demonstrates professionalism, customer service, safe patient care, and cooperation in a culturally diverse workforce and patient population. Other duties may be assigned. The employer is a Seventh-day Adventist, faith- and values-based Christian institution. Candidates must understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda and its affiliated entities. The institution’s mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ, and its stated values include compassion, excellence, humility, integrity, justice, teamwork, and wholeness.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN).
At least one year of experience.
Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
Other certifications required by the department-specific Plan for Providing Care.
Basic competencies in clinical nursing and basic knowledge of healthcare regulations and accreditation.
Ability to apply theoretical concepts to clinical practice and expand knowledge and clinical skills in the specialty and population served.
Professional conduct and the ability to remain calm and courteous under pressure.
Ability to speak, read, and write legibly in English with professional quality.
Ability to use computers, printers, and software necessary to the position, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, electronic medical records, and electronic event reporting programs.
Ability to troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment and perform technical patient care activities.
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, 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 work, solve problems, recall information accurately, and attend to detail.
Sensory abilities needed for patient care and the workplace, including distinguishing colors and smells, discerning temperature variances by touch, hearing conversation and workplace sounds, and seeing computer screens, medical records, and other necessary documents.
Candidates must understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda and its affiliated entities.

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak, read, and write Spanish.

Responsibilities

Reassign from the home department to patient care departments needing additional staffing, including coverage for sick calls, vacations, legislative leaves, and vacancies.
Prioritize, coordinate, provide, and document direct and indirect age-specific and developmentally appropriate patient-centered care.
Perform nursing assessment, care planning, intervention, and evaluation with minimal supervision.
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 with a focus on the area of specialty and population served.
Meet department Plan for Providing Care qualifications, licensure, certification, competency, and staffing requirements.
Contribute to professional, cooperative, and culturally considerate working relationships and safe patient care.
Perform other duties as needed.