Clinical Nurse B-Inpatient~PCU/Tele
About The Position
The Clinical Nurse B-Inpatient provides, coordinates, and documents direct and indirect, age-specific and developmentally appropriate patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision. The nurse performs assessment, care planning, intervention, and evaluation in accordance with LLUMC-Murrieta’s Professional Practice Model, Duffy’s Quality Caring Theory. The role applies new knowledge, innovations, and theoretical concepts to practice while continually developing clinical knowledge and skills in the specialty and patient population served. The nurse demonstrates professionalism and customer-service skills while promoting safe patient care, and works within a skills-mix environment by directly supervising and delegating tasks to licensed and unlicensed staff. The role meets qualifications, licensure, certifications, and competencies defined in the unit- or department-specific Plan for Providing Care. Participation in an on-call rotation may be required based on department needs. After completing Shift Coordinator orientation, the nurse may be asked to serve as Shift Coordinator. Other duties may be assigned. The position is in the PCU/Tele Unit and is full-time on the day shift. A $9,000 sign-on bonus may be available subject to eligibility requirements. Loma Linda University Health is a faith- and values-based Christian institution; candidates must understand and embrace its mission, purpose, and identity.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN).
- Minimum of one year of experience.
- Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
- Other certifications required by the department-specific Plan for Providing Care.
- Demonstrated basic competencies in clinical nursing and ability to apply theoretical concepts to clinical practice.
- Basic knowledge of healthcare regulations and accreditation.
- Professional conduct; 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 job-related software, 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 positively, effectively, and professionally; follow and enforce policies; lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate; and accept direction.
- 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.
- Ability to distinguish colors and smells as needed for patient care, discern temperature variances through touch, hear conversation and workplace sounds, and see well enough to read computer screens, medical records, and necessary written documents.
- Candidates must understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda University Health and its affiliated entities.
Nice To Haves
- Spanish language ability is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide, coordinate, and document direct and indirect age-specific and developmentally appropriate patient-centered care.
- Perform the nursing process, including assessment, care planning, intervention, and evaluation, in accordance with the established Professional Practice Model.
- Apply new knowledge, innovations, improvements, and theoretical concepts to clinical practice; continually develop specialty-related knowledge and skills.
- Promote professionalism, excellent customer service, and safe patient care.
- Directly supervise and delegate tasks to licensed and unlicensed staff in a skills-mix environment.
- Meet the qualifications, licensure, certifications, and competencies specified in the unit- or department-specific Plan for Providing Care.
- Contribute to a caring and cooperative work environment across a culturally diverse workforce and patient population.
- Participate in an on-call rotation if required by department business needs.
- May serve as Shift Coordinator after completing the required orientation.
- Perform other duties as needed.
Benefits
- May be eligible for a $9,000 sign-on bonus, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
