Clinical Nurse B-L&D

Loma Linda•Murrieta, CA

2d•$53 - $71•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse B-Labor and Delivery(L&D) demonstrates competency in all phases of perinatal nursing in accordance with orientation schedule and experience, e.g., antepartum, labor and delivery, post-partum, newborn nursery, operating room, recovery. Provides, coordinates, and documents direct and indirect age-specific and developmentally appropriate quality patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision. Utilizes discretion and independent judgment to perform obstetrical medical screening exams in accordance with established standardized procedure and provides detailed report to the physician. Keeps physician informed of change in patient status and seeks assistance from physician as needed. Serves in each area of perinatal services as assigned based on business needs. Performs the nursing process (assessment, care planning, intervention, evaluation) in accordance with LLUMC-Murrieta's established Professional Practice Model (Duffy's Quality Caring Theory). Embraces new knowledge, innovations and improvements in practice and applies theoretical concepts to clinical practice and exhibits self-motivation to continually expand knowledge base and clinical skills with a focus in perinatal nursing and patient population served. Exhibits interpersonal skills that portray professionalism and maximize excellence in customer service and safe patient care. Functions in a skills mix environment and directly supervises and delegates tasks to licensed and unlicensed staff. Meets qualifications, licensure, certifications and competencies as defined in the unit/department-specific Plan for Providing Care. Contributes to a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population. Performs other duties as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) required.
Minimum of one year experience in perinatal nursing required.
Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association required.
Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) certification issued by the American Heart Association required.
Fetal Monitoring course required.
Ability to apply theoretical concepts to clinical practice and continually expands knowledge base and clinical skills with a focus in all aspects of perinatal nursing and population served.
Basic knowledge of healthcare regulations and accreditation required.
Exhibits professional behavior at all times and works calmly and responds courteously when under pressure.
Able to speak, read and write legibly in English with professional quality.
Able to use computer, printer and software programs necessary to the position, e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, electronic medical record, electronic event reporting program.
Able to troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment.
Able to perform technical patient care activities.
Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively and professionally with others.
Able to be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing policies.
Able to lead, supervise, teach and collaborate.
Able to accept direction.
Able to think critically.
Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Able to perform basic math functions.
Able to manage multiple assignments effectively.
Able to organize and prioritize workload.
Able to problem solve.
Able to recall information with accuracy.
Able to pay close attention to detail.
Able to distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care.
Able to discern temperature variances through touch.
Able to hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone.
Able to identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place.
Able to see adequately to read computer screens, medical records and written documents necessary to position.

Nice To Haves

Spanish speaking preferred.
S.T.A.B.L.E. (Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab Work, Emotional Support) course completion within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Provides, coordinates, and documents direct and indirect age-specific and developmentally appropriate quality patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
Utilizes discretion and independent judgment to perform obstetrical medical screening exams in accordance with established standardized procedure and provides detailed report to the physician.
Keeps physician informed of change in patient status and seeks assistance from physician as needed.
Serves in each area of perinatal services as assigned based on business needs.
Performs the nursing process (assessment, care planning, intervention, evaluation) in accordance with LLUMC-Murrieta's established Professional Practice Model (Duffy's Quality Caring Theory).
Embraces new knowledge, innovations and improvements in practice and applies theoretical concepts to clinical practice and exhibits self-motivation to continually expand knowledge base and clinical skills with a focus in perinatal nursing and patient population served.
Exhibits interpersonal skills that portray professionalism and maximize excellence in customer service and safe patient care.
Functions in a skills mix environment and directly supervises and delegates tasks to licensed and unlicensed staff.
Meets qualifications, licensure, certifications and competencies as defined in the unit/department-specific Plan for Providing Care.
Contributes to a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population.
Performs other duties as needed.