Clinical Nurse B-PeriAnesthesia

Loma Linda • Murrieta, CA

2d

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse B-PeriAnesthesia, demonstrates competency in procedural and perianesthesia nursing for stable, unstable, and fragile patients. Utilizes discretion and independent judgment to prioritize, coordinate, provide and document direct and indirect age-specific and developmentally appropriate quality patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment. Performs the nursing process (assessment, care planning, intervention, evaluation) in accordance with LLUMC-Murrieta's established Professional Practice Model (Duffy's Quality Caring Theory) to achieve proficient individualized physical, psychosocial and spiritual wellness and provide compassionate bereavement support. Functions in a skills mix environment and effectively supervises and delegates tasks to a team of licensed and unlicensed staff in accordance with level of competency. Applies theoretical concepts to clinical practice and exhibits self-motivation to continually expand knowledge base and clinical skills with a focus in procedural and perianesthesia nursing and patient population served. Functions within the expectations of a professional nurse and represents nursing as an empowered profession and embraces new knowledge, innovations and improvements. Provides a positive influence to facilitate change and optimize patient satisfaction and outcomes. Engages in opportunities to directly and/or indirectly influence decision-making for bedside clinical practice by supporting and/or participating in committees, task forces and staff meetings. Exhibits interpersonal skills that portray professionalism and maximize excellence in customer service and safe patient care. Contributes to a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population. Performs other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Associate of Science Degree in nursing required.
• If hired after January 1, 2021, enrollment in a Bachelor of Science Degree nursing program within six months of hire with expected completion date two and a half years after enrollment required.
• Minimum of one year experience required.
• Employees are eligible to be promoted into the CN-C classification when criteria outlined in the Clinical Nurse Ladder handbook and job specifications outlined in CN-C job description are met.
• Demonstrates knowledge in procedural and perianesthesia nursing.
• Applies theoretical concepts to clinical practice and continually expands knowledge base and clinical skills with a focus in the specialty practice of procedural and perianesthesia nursing.
• 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 (and Spanish preferred) with professional quality; use computer, printer and software programs necessary to the position, e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, electronic medical record, electronic event reporting program; troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment; perform technical patient care activities; relate and communicate positively, effectively and professionally with others; be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing policies; lead, supervise, teach and collaborate; accept direction; think critically; work independently with minimal supervision; perform basic math functions; manage multiple assignments effectively; organize and prioritize workload; problem solve; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail; distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care; discern temperature variances through touch; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone; identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place; see adequately to read computer screens, medical records and written documents necessary to position.
• Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association required.

Nice To Haves

• speak, read and write legibly in Spanish

Responsibilities

• prioritize, coordinate, provide and document direct and indirect age-specific and developmentally appropriate quality patient-centered care
• perform the nursing process (assessment, care planning, intervention, evaluation)
• achieve proficient individualized physical, psychosocial and spiritual wellness and provide compassionate bereavement support
• supervise and delegates tasks to a team of licensed and unlicensed staff in accordance with level of competency
• optimize patient satisfaction and outcomes
• directly and/or indirectly influence decision-making for bedside clinical practice by supporting and/or participating in committees, task forces and staff meetings
• maximize excellence in customer service and safe patient care
• contributes to a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population
• performs other duties as needed

What This Job Offers

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