Clinical Nurse B-BMC

Loma Linda University Health • Redlands, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse B-IBMC utilizes discretion and independent judgment to prioritize, coordinate, provide and document direct/indirect age-specific and developmentally appropriate quality patient centered care in a fast-paced behavioral health inpatient environment with minimal supervision. Performs the nursing process (assessment, care planning, intervention, evaluation) in accordance with Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center's (LLUBMC) established Professional Practice Model (Duffy's Quality Caring Theory) to achieve individualized physical, psychosocial and spiritual wellness and provide compassionate bereavement support as appropriate. Continually expands knowledge base and clinical skills with a focus in acute phases of various mental health diagnoses, e.g., bi-polar disorder, manic depression disorder, schizophrenia, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), intermittent explosive disorder, psychotic breaks, depression and suicide and substance use recovery. Applies critical thinking skills to identify and respond to triggers and risk factors that can cause a patient's behavior to escalate and takes appropriate to maintain patient, visitor and staff safety. Functions in a skills mix environment and supervises and delegates tasks to a team of licensed and unlicensed staff. Works in tandem with staff to maintain unit milieu, conduct hallway and room monitoring, checking for contraband. Actively participates in the multidisciplinary healthcare team meetings, provides perinate information to aid in the development of and or revision of individualized treatment plans for patients. Serves as a patient advocate and has a good understanding of patient rights and 5150 laws. Uses available resources to address ethical issues. Embraces new knowledge, innovations and improvements in practice to enhance the patient experience and clinical outcomes. Functions within the expectations of a professional nurse and contributes to nursing excellence standards. Represents nursing as an empowered profession and readily embraces new knowledge, innovations and improvements. Provides a positive influence to facilitate change and optimize patient satisfaction and outcomes. Demonstrates behaviors which support excellence in customer satisfaction, patient safety and professionalism. Develops skills that contribute to a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population. If in a recovery program, at least two years of sobriety is required for staff and at least five years for Management. Performs other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required for external hires (exceptions may be granted for those enrolled in a nursing bridge program or currently employed in an LLUH entity with an Associate or Diploma Degree).
• Minimum of one year experience in nursing required.
• Demonstrates competencies and knowledge in mental/behavioral health and substance use recovery nursing care.
• Ability to apply theoretical concepts to clinical practice and continually expand knowledge base and clinical skills.
• Basic knowledge of mental healthcare regulations, 5150 laws, patient rights 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.
• Able to use computer, printer and software programs necessary to the position (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, electronic medical record, electronic event reporting program).
• Able to communicate positively, effectively and professionally with others.
• Able to be assertive and consistent in following and enforcing policies.
• Able to lead, supervise, teach and collaborate.
• Able to accept direction.
• Able to think critically.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to perform basic math functions.
• Able to manage multiple assignments effectively.
• Able to organize and prioritize workload.
• Able to problem solve.
• Able to recall information with accuracy.
• Able to pay close attention to detail.
• Able to distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care.
• Able to discern temperature variances through touch.
• Able to hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone.
• Able to identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place.
• Able to 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) certification issued by the American Heart Association required.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish speaking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize, coordinate, provide and document direct/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.
• Continually expand knowledge base and clinical skills with a focus in acute phases of various mental health diagnoses.
• Apply critical thinking skills to identify and respond to triggers and risk factors that can cause a patient's behavior to escalate and takes appropriate to maintain patient, visitor and staff safety.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to a team of licensed and unlicensed staff.
• Maintain unit milieu, conduct hallway and room monitoring, checking for contraband.
• Actively participate in the multidisciplinary healthcare team meetings.
• Provide pertinent information to aid in the development of and or revision of individualized treatment plans for patients.
• Serve as a patient advocate.
• Understand patient rights and 5150 laws.
• Use available resources to address ethical issues.
• Embrace new knowledge, innovations and improvements in practice to enhance the patient experience and clinical outcomes.
• Function within the expectations of a professional nurse and contribute to nursing excellence standards.
• Represent nursing as an empowered profession and readily embrace new knowledge, innovations and improvements.
• Provide a positive influence to facilitate change and optimize patient satisfaction and outcomes.
• Demonstrate behaviors which support excellence in customer satisfaction, patient safety and professionalism.
• Develop skills that contribute to a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level