Clinical Nurse B-Inpatient~PCU/Tele
About The Position
The Clinical Nurse B-Inpatient provides, coordinates, and documents direct and indirect, age-specific, 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). They apply theoretical concepts to clinical practice, embrace new knowledge and improvements, and continually develop clinical knowledge and skills in their specialty and patient population. The role requires professional interpersonal skills that support excellent customer service and safe patient care. In a skills-mix environment, the nurse directly supervises and delegates tasks to licensed and unlicensed staff and meets the qualifications, licensure, certifications, and competencies specified in the unit- or department-specific Plan for Providing Care. The nurse contributes to a caring, cooperative environment for a culturally diverse workforce and patient population. Participation in an on-call rotation may be required based on department needs, and the nurse may be asked to serve as Shift Coordinator after completing the relevant orientation. Other duties may be assigned. This position is in the PCU/Tele Unit and is full-time on the night shift. It may be eligible for a $9,000 sign-on bonus if eligibility requirements are met. Loma Linda University Health is a Seventh-day Adventist, faith- and values-based Christian institution; candidates must understand and embrace its 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.
- Any 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 continue developing clinical knowledge and skills.
- 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 a computer, printer, and required software, 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 and collaborate positively, effectively, and professionally; lead, supervise, teach, accept direction, and enforce policies consistently.
- Critical thinking, independent work with minimal supervision, basic math, problem-solving, accurate recall, attention to detail, and effective management, organization, and prioritization of multiple assignments.
- Sensory abilities required for patient care and job duties, including distinguishing colors and smells, detecting temperature variances through touch, hearing conversation and workplace sounds, and seeing computer screens, medical records, and written documents.
- Candidates must understand and embrace Loma Linda’s mission, purpose, and identity.
Nice To Haves
- Spanish language ability is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide, coordinate, and document direct and indirect patient-centered care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs.
- Perform the nursing process, including assessment, care planning, intervention, and evaluation, in accordance with the organization’s Professional Practice Model.
- Apply theoretical concepts to clinical practice and continually expand specialty-related knowledge and clinical skills.
- Promote professional customer service and safe patient care.
- Supervise and delegate tasks to licensed and unlicensed staff in a skills-mix environment.
- Meet qualifications, licensure, certifications, and competencies specified in the unit- or department-specific Plan for Providing Care.
- Contribute to a caring and cooperative environment for a culturally diverse workforce and patient population.
- Participate in an on-call rotation when required by department business needs.
- May serve as Shift Coordinator after completing Shift Coordinator orientation.
- Perform other duties as needed.
Benefits
- May be eligible for a $9,000 sign-on bonus if eligibility requirements are met.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
