Clinical Nurse B-PeriAnesthesia

Loma Linda•Loma Linda, CA

9d•$53 - $71

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's established Professional Practice Model (Duffy's Quality Caring Theory) to achieve individualized physical, psychosocial and spiritual wellness and provide compassionate bereavement support as appropriate. 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 solid 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 meets nursing excellence standards to maintain Magnet Recognition as outlined by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). 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 indirectly influence decision-making at point-of-care clinical practice by supporting or participating in professional governance councils, 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. May be required to participate in on-call rotation based on department business needs. Performs other duties as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required for external hires (exceptions may be granted for current enrollment in a nursing bridge program or current employment in an LLUH entity with an Associate or Diploma Degree).
Minimum of one year experience in nursing required (for 34152/UH: Radiology Procedural Care, experience must be in Intensive Care Unit (ICU)).
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.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association required for 33106/UH: Outpatient Surgery Center Perianesthesia.
Speak, read and write legibly in English.
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 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.

Nice To Haves

Spanish language proficiency preferred.

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 individualized physical, psychosocial and spiritual wellness.
Provide compassionate bereavement support as appropriate.
Effectively supervise and delegate tasks to a team of licensed and unlicensed staff.
Continually expand knowledge base and clinical skills with a focus in procedural and perianesthesia nursing and patient population served.
Maintain nursing excellence standards to maintain Magnet Recognition.
Embrace new knowledge, innovations and improvements.
Provide a positive influence to facilitate change and optimize patient satisfaction and outcomes.
Engage in opportunities to directly and indirectly influence decision-making at point-of-care clinical practice by supporting or participating in professional governance councils, committees, task forces and staff meetings.
Exhibit interpersonal skills that portray professionalism and maximize excellence in customer service and safe patient care.
Contribute to a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population.
Participate in on-call rotation based on department business needs.
Perform other duties as needed.