Clinical Nurse B-ED

Loma Linda University Health•Murrieta, CA

15h

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse B works in the Emergency Department at Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta, a designated ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) receiving center. With minimal supervision, the nurse performs the nursing process—assessment, care planning, intervention, and evaluation—in a fast-paced environment serving a culturally diverse patient population with varied illnesses, diseases, and injuries. The nurse rapidly assesses and stabilizes patients with life-threatening conditions and uses sound independent judgment to prioritize, coordinate, provide, and document age-specific, developmentally appropriate, patient-centered care in accordance with the organization’s Professional Practice Model, Duffy’s Quality Caring Theory. The role requires managing multiple cases simultaneously, working efficiently without compromising care, implementing standing orders, and responding calmly to unexpected situations and changing priorities. Patients arrive by land or air ambulance, during mass-casualty incidents, and as walk-ins. The nurse collaborates with physicians across service lines, assists with procedures according to orientation and competency, and understands the contributions of multidisciplinary team members and relevant emergency-care agencies and regulations. The Clinical Nurse B applies theoretical knowledge to emergency nursing practice, develops clinical skills, and contributes to nursing excellence, innovation, and improved patient experiences and outcomes. The position also involves direct supervision and delegation to licensed and unlicensed staff in a skills-mix environment, while fostering caring and cooperation among a diverse workforce and patient population. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN).
At least one year of experience.
Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications.
National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification within six months of hire.
Basic competencies in clinical nursing and the ability to apply theoretical concepts to clinical practice.
Basic knowledge of healthcare regulations and accreditation.
Professional behavior and the ability to remain calm and courteous under pressure.
Ability to speak, read, and write legibly in English with professional quality.
Ability to use a computer, printer, and necessary software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, 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; collaborate; teach; accept direction; and assertively follow or enforce policies.
Ability to think critically, work independently with minimal supervision, perform basic math and statistical functions, and recall information accurately.
Ability to manage multiple patient assignments, organize and prioritize workload, problem solve, and pay close attention to detail.
Sensory abilities necessary for patient care and job duties, including distinguishing colors, smells, sounds, and temperature variances; hearing general conversation in person and by telephone; and seeing computer screens, medical records, and written documents.
Meet qualifications, licensure, certifications, and competencies specified in the department-specific Plan for Providing Care.

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
Trauma Nursing Care Course (TNCC) certification.
Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) certification.

Responsibilities

Perform the nursing process, including assessment, care planning, intervention, and evaluation, with minimal supervision.
Rapidly assess and stabilize patients in life-threatening situations.
Prioritize, coordinate, provide, and document direct and indirect patient-centered care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs.
Manage multiple patient cases and assignments, continuously prioritizing needs while maintaining efficiency and quality of care.
Implement standing orders and respond calmly and confidently to unexpected situations and changes in direction.
Receive and care for patients arriving by land or air ambulance, during mass-casualty incidents, and as walk-ins.
Collaborate with physicians across service lines and assist with common and complex procedures in accordance with orientation and competency.
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team members, including prehospital care providers, law enforcement, chaplains, social workers, case managers, physicians, care providers, and triage nurses.
Apply emergency nursing knowledge and relevant emergency and trauma services regulations to clinical practice.
Expand clinical knowledge and skills and contribute to nursing excellence, innovations, practice improvements, and clinical outcomes.
Promote patient satisfaction, safe care, and professionalism through effective interpersonal skills.
Directly supervise and delegate tasks to licensed and unlicensed staff.
Contribute to a caring and cooperative work environment among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population.
Perform other duties as needed.