Clinical Nurse C-AIC

Loma Linda University Health•Loma Linda, CA

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse C-Ambulatory Infusion Center (AIC) provides and documents direct and indirect, age-specific, developmentally appropriate, patient-centered care in a fast-paced outpatient setting serving adults 18 years of age and older. The nurse uses skilled discretion and independent judgment to prioritize and coordinate care for patients with complex conditions and diagnoses, including neoplasms, cardiomyopathy, congestive heart failure, post-transplant treatment and rejection, hyperemesis gravidarum, polycythemia vera, thalassemia, sarcoidosis, sickle cell anemia, osteoporosis, multiple sclerosis, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, volume depletion, mineral and electrolyte imbalance, sepsis, suspected or confirmed malignancies, hematologic disorders, and patients receiving therapeutic phlebotomy. The nurse independently performs the nursing process—assessment, care planning, intervention, and evaluation—in accordance with LLUMC's Professional Practice Model (Duffy's Quality Caring Theory). The role provides individualized physical, psychosocial, and spiritual care, including compassionate bereavement support. In a skills-mix environment, the nurse supervises and delegates tasks to licensed and unlicensed staff according to their competencies. The Clinical Nurse C applies theoretical concepts to practice, develops specialty knowledge and skills, and supports evidence-based practice and the integration of research into care, including participation in Institutional Review Board-approved research. The nurse contributes to nursing excellence and Magnet Recognition standards, supports professional governance and shared decision-making, and helps implement improvements that promote patient satisfaction and outcomes. The role also fosters professional, caring relationships within a culturally diverse workforce and patient population and performs other duties as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN); an Associate Degree or Diploma Degree in Nursing is acceptable for employees hired into a CN-C position in a Loma Linda University Health entity before July 1, 2021.
At least two years of clinical nursing experience.
Advanced competencies in intravenous infusion therapy.
Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certificate required within one year of hire.
Basic knowledge of healthcare regulations and accreditation.
Ability to use computers, printers, and relevant software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, 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 professionally in spoken and written English; legible English speaking, reading, and writing skills are required.
Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively, lead, supervise, teach, accept direction, and work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to think critically, manage multiple assignments, organize and prioritize workload, problem solve, perform basic math, recall information accurately, and attend to detail.
Ability to work calmly and courteously under pressure and follow or enforce policies consistently.
Sensory and physical abilities needed for patient care and the work environment, including distinguishing colors and smells, discerning temperature through touch, hearing conversation and workplace sounds, and seeing computer screens, medical records, and documents.

Nice To Haves

Spanish language skills preferred.
Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Prioritize, coordinate, provide, and document direct and indirect patient-centered care for adult outpatient infusion center patients.
Independently perform assessment, care planning, intervention, and evaluation according to LLUMC's Professional Practice Model.
Provide individualized physical, psychosocial, and spiritual care, including compassionate bereavement support.
Supervise and delegate work to licensed and unlicensed staff in accordance with their competencies.
Apply theoretical concepts to clinical practice and continually expand specialty knowledge and clinical skills.
Support evidence-based practice, nursing research, and integration of research into practice; participate in IRB-approved research.
Meet nursing excellence standards and support Magnet Recognition.
Support or participate in professional governance councils, committees, task forces, and staff meetings to influence clinical practice decisions.
Promote change, patient satisfaction, and positive patient outcomes.
Foster caring, cooperative, professional relationships among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population.
Perform other duties as needed.