Clinical Nurse B-Inpatient~Med/Surg

Loma Linda•Murrieta, CA

11h•$53 - $71

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 the nursing process—assessment, care planning, intervention, and evaluation—in accordance with LLUMC-Murrieta’s Professional Practice Model, Duffy’s Quality Caring Theory. The role applies theoretical concepts to clinical practice, adopts new knowledge and improvements, and continually develops clinical knowledge and skills focused on the specialty and patient population served. The nurse promotes professionalism, excellent customer service, and safe patient care; works in a skills-mix environment; and directly supervises and delegates tasks to licensed and unlicensed staff. The position may require participation in an on-call rotation depending on department needs and may be asked to serve as Shift Coordinator after completing the required orientation. Other duties may be assigned. Candidates must understand and embrace Loma Linda University Health’s Christian mission, purpose, and identity.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science 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.
Other certifications required by the department-specific Plan for Providing Care.
Demonstrated basic clinical nursing competencies and knowledge of healthcare regulations and accreditation.
Ability to apply theoretical concepts to clinical practice and continually expand clinical knowledge and skills.
Professional conduct, calmness under pressure, and courteous responses.
Ability to speak, read, and write legibly in English with professional quality.
Ability to use computers, printers, and role-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 and work positively and professionally with others; 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 attend to detail.
Sensory abilities needed for the work, including distinguishing colors, smells, and sounds; discerning temperature through touch; hearing general conversation in person and by telephone; and seeing computer screens, medical records, and written documents.

Nice To Haves

Spanish language skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide, coordinate, and document direct and indirect patient-centered care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs.
Perform assessment, care planning, intervention, and evaluation in accordance with the organization’s Professional Practice Model.
Apply theoretical concepts to clinical practice and incorporate new knowledge, innovations, and practice improvements.
Maintain and develop clinical knowledge and skills focused on the specialty and patient population served.
Promote professionalism, customer service, and safe patient care.
Supervise and delegate tasks to licensed and unlicensed staff in a skills-mix environment.
Contribute to a caring and cooperative work environment among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population.
Participate in an on-call rotation when required by department business needs.
Serve as Shift Coordinator when requested and after completing Shift Coordinator orientation.
Perform other duties as needed.