Clinical Nurse B-MC (SSN) FIT

Loma Linda • San Bernardino, CA

6d • $55 - $74

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse B-MC (SSN) Flexible Integrated Team (FIT) is part of Loma Linda University Shared Services supplemental staffing. The FIT nurse works out of a home department and may be reassigned to a Loma Linda University Medical Center patient care department needing coverage for sick calls, vacations, federal or state legislative leaves, or vacancies. The nurse is expected to be flexible and accept assignments where needed.

The role provides and documents direct and indirect, age-specific and developmentally appropriate patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment. With minimal supervision, the nurse carries out the nursing process—assessment, care planning, intervention, and evaluation—in accordance with the Professional Practice Model (Duffy's Quality Caring Theory), supporting individualized physical, psychosocial, and spiritual wellness and providing compassionate bereavement support when appropriate. The nurse delegates tasks to unlicensed staff within their scope of practice and applies theoretical knowledge to clinical practice while continuing to develop specialty knowledge and skills.

The nurse must meet SSN guidelines for qualifications, licensure, certifications, competencies, and staffing. The role calls for professional interpersonal skills, excellent customer service, and safe patient care, while contributing to a caring and cooperative work environment for a culturally diverse workforce and patient population. Participation in an on-call rotation may be required based on department business needs. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Associate Degree or Diploma Degree in Nursing.
• 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.
• Completion of a Basic Arrhythmia Recognition and Treatment course or equivalent within six months of hire.
• Basic competencies in clinical nursing and basic knowledge of healthcare regulations and accreditation.
• Ability to apply theoretical concepts to clinical practice and continue expanding knowledge and clinical skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally in spoken and written English; ability to speak, read, and write legibly in English.
• Ability to use a computer, printer, and necessary 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 and professionally, collaborate, lead, supervise, teach, accept direction, and follow and enforce policies.
• Ability to think critically, work independently with minimal supervision, perform basic math, manage multiple assignments, prioritize workload, 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 through touch, hearing conversation and workplace sounds, and seeing computer screens, medical records, and written documents.
• Must understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda and its affiliated entities.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish language skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide and document direct and indirect, age-specific and developmentally appropriate patient-centered care.
• Perform assessment, care planning, intervention, and evaluation with minimal supervision.
• Support individualized physical, psychosocial, and spiritual wellness and provide compassionate bereavement support as appropriate.
• Accept reassignment to patient care departments as needed to cover staffing gaps, including sick calls, vacations, legislative leaves, or vacancies.
• Delegate tasks to unlicensed staff in accordance with scope of practice.
• Continue to expand clinical knowledge and skills, with a focus on the area of specialty and population served.
• Maintain professionalism, customer service, and safe patient care while collaborating with a culturally diverse workforce and patient population.
• Participate in an on-call rotation when required by department business needs.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree