Clinical Nurse B-OR

Loma Linda•Murrieta, CA

3d•$53 - $71

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse B-Operating Room (OR) uses discretion and independent judgment to prioritize, coordinate, provide, and document direct and indirect, age-specific and developmentally appropriate patient-centered care in the operating room, with minimal supervision. Depending on orientation and demonstrated competency, serves as the circulating nurse or scrub nurse. Contributes to surgical procedures by following Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN) standards of practice and department policies and procedures. Applies the nursing process to the intraoperative phase of care in accordance with LLUMC-Murrieta’s Professional Practice Model (Duffy’s Quality Caring Theory). Respects patients’ cultural and religious practices and incorporates them into care plans. Continues to develop perioperative knowledge and clinical skills, adopts innovations and improvements in practice, and demonstrates professionalism, customer service, and a commitment to safe patient care. Works in a skills-mix environment, directly supervising and delegating tasks to licensed and unlicensed staff. Meets qualifications, licensure, certification, and competency requirements in the department-specific Plan for Providing Care. Helps foster a caring and cooperative environment among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population. Performs other duties as needed. The role requires an Associate of Science degree in nursing and at least one year of experience. Employees hired after January 1, 2021, must enroll in a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program within six months of hire and are required to complete it within two and a half years after enrollment. An active California RN license and American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certifications are required. CN-B employees may be eligible for promotion to the CN-C classification when they meet the criteria in the Clinical Nurse Ladder handbook and CN-C job specifications. Loma Linda University Health is a Seventh-day Adventist, faith- and values-based Christian institution. Candidates must understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda and its affiliated entities. The organization states that it is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Associate of Science degree in nursing.
At least one year of experience.
For hires after January 1, 2021: enroll in a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program within six months of hire and complete it within two and a half years after enrollment.
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.
Basic competencies in perioperative nursing and ability to apply theoretical concepts to clinical practice while continually developing perioperative knowledge and skills.
Basic knowledge of healthcare regulations and accreditation.
Professional behavior and a cooperative attitude; 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 position-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, collaborate, accept direction, and think critically.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, perform basic math, manage multiple assignments, organize and prioritize workload, problem solve, recall information accurately, and pay close attention to detail.
Sensory abilities necessary for patient care and job tasks, including distinguishing colors and smells, discerning temperature variances by touch, hearing general conversation and workplace sounds, and seeing adequately to read screens, records, and documents.

Nice To Haves

Spanish language ability is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prioritize, coordinate, provide, and document direct and indirect patient-centered care appropriate to the operating room and patients’ ages and developmental needs.
Serve as a circulating nurse or scrub nurse as assigned, based on orientation and demonstrated competency.
Contribute to surgical procedures while adhering to AORN standards and department policies and procedures.
Apply the nursing process to intraoperative care in accordance with the established Professional Practice Model.
Respect patients’ cultural and religious practices and incorporate them into plans of care.
Continue expanding perioperative knowledge and clinical skills and apply theoretical concepts and innovations to practice.
Demonstrate professionalism, customer service, and commitment to safe patient care.
Directly supervise and delegate tasks to licensed and unlicensed staff in a skills-mix environment.
Meet department-specific qualifications, licensure, certification, and competency requirements.
Contribute to a caring and cooperative work environment among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population.
Perform other duties as needed.