Clinical Nurse B-Inpatient. NICU. FT NOC

Loma Linda University Health•Loma Linda, CA

10d

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse B – Inpatient, NICU, provides and documents age-specific, 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 LLUMC’s Professional Practice Model (Duffy’s Quality Caring Theory). The role involves applying theoretical concepts to clinical practice, continually developing specialty knowledge and skills, and maintaining professional interpersonal conduct that supports customer service and safe patient care. The Clinical Nurse B works in a skills-mix environment, directly supervises and delegates tasks to licensed and unlicensed staff, and meets the qualifications, licensure, certifications, and competencies specified in the unit or department Plan for Providing Care. The nurse contributes to a caring and cooperative environment for a culturally diverse workforce and patient population. Participation in an on-call rotation may be required based on department business needs. After completing Shift Coordinator orientation, the nurse may be asked to serve in that role. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required. Applicants hired into the CN-B position before April 1, 2020 may meet the education requirement with an Associate Degree or Diploma Degree in Nursing.
At least one year of experience required.
Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association required.
Other certifications as required by the department-specific Plan for Providing Care.
Basic competencies in clinical nursing and basic knowledge of healthcare regulations and accreditation.
Ability to apply theoretical concepts to clinical practice and continually develop specialty knowledge and clinical skills.
Professional conduct and 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 position-related software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, an electronic medical record, and an electronic event reporting program.
Ability to troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment and perform technical patient care activities.
Ability to communicate positively, effectively, and professionally; lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate; accept direction; and enforce policies consistently.
Ability to think critically, work independently with minimal supervision, perform basic math, manage multiple assignments, organize and prioritize workload, solve problems, recall information accurately, and attend closely to detail.
Sensory abilities needed for patient care and work tasks, including distinguishing colors, smells, and temperature variances by touch; hearing conversation and workplace sounds; and seeing computer screens, medical records, and written documents.

Nice To Haves

Spanish language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide, coordinate, and document direct and indirect age-specific, developmentally appropriate, patient-centered care.
Perform the nursing process, including assessment, care planning, intervention, and evaluation, in accordance with LLUMC’s Professional Practice Model.
Apply theoretical concepts to clinical practice and continue developing knowledge and clinical skills in the specialty and patient population served.
Promote professionalism, customer service, and safe patient care.
Supervise and delegate tasks to licensed and unlicensed staff in a skills-mix environment.
Meet the qualifications, licensure, certifications, and competencies specified in the unit or department Plan for Providing Care.
Contribute to a caring and cooperative work environment for a culturally diverse workforce and patient population.
Participate in an on-call rotation if required by department business needs.
May serve as Shift Coordinator after completing the required orientation.
Perform other duties as needed.