Clinical Nurse C-AIC
About The Position
The Clinical Nurse C-Ambulatory Infusion Center (AIC) uses skilled discretion and independent judgment to prioritize, coordinate, provide, and document direct and indirect age-specific, developmentally appropriate, patient-centered care in a fast-paced outpatient environment serving adults 18 years of age or older. The role provides 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, malignancies, hematologic disorders, and patients requiring therapeutic phlebotomy. The nurse independently carries out the nursing process in accordance with LLUMC’s Professional Practice Model (Duffy’s Quality Caring Theory), supporting individualized physical, psychosocial, and spiritual wellness as well as compassionate bereavement support. The nurse works in a skills-mix environment, supervising and delegating tasks to licensed and unlicensed staff according to competency. The role promotes evidence-based practice, nursing research, and the integration of approved research into clinical practice, while meeting nursing excellence standards to support Magnet Recognition. The Clinical Nurse C contributes to decision-making through professional governance, committees, task forces, and staff meetings; supports positive change and optimal patient satisfaction and outcomes; and fosters a caring, cooperative workplace among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population. The position requires professionalism, strong interpersonal and customer-service skills, and a commitment to safe patient care. Other duties may be assigned as needed. Loma Linda University Health is a Seventh-day Adventist, faith- and values-based Christian institution. Candidates must understand and embrace the institution’s mission, purpose, and identity.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN). An Associate Degree or Diploma Degree in Nursing is required for individuals 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.
- 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.
- Advanced competencies in intravenous infusion therapy.
- Basic knowledge of healthcare regulations and accreditation.
- Ability to apply theoretical concepts in clinical practice and continually develop specialty-related knowledge and skills.
- Ability to communicate professionally in spoken and written English.
- Ability to use computers, printers, and software necessary for the position, 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 and collaborate effectively, lead, supervise, teach, accept direction, and enforce policies.
- Ability to think critically, work independently with minimal supervision, manage multiple assignments, organize and prioritize workload, problem-solve, and attend to detail.
- Ability to perform basic math and accurately recall information.
- Sensory abilities needed for patient care and workplace tasks, including distinguishing colors and smells, discerning temperature through touch, hearing conversation and workplace sounds, and seeing screens and written records.
- New hires into the CN-C position must meet CN-C criteria in the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP) handbook within one year.
Nice To Haves
- Spanish language skills.
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification.
Responsibilities
- Prioritize, coordinate, provide, and document direct and indirect patient-centered care for adults in an outpatient infusion center.
- Independently perform the nursing process, including assessment, care planning, intervention, and evaluation, in accordance with the organization’s Professional Practice Model.
- Provide individualized physical, psychosocial, and spiritual care, including compassionate bereavement support.
- Supervise and delegate tasks to licensed and unlicensed staff in accordance with their competencies.
- Apply theoretical concepts, evidence, and research to bedside clinical practice and support the use of nursing research and evidence-based practice.
- Participate in Institutional Review Board-approved research and support the integration of research into practice.
- Contribute to professional governance councils, committees, task forces, and staff meetings that influence bedside clinical practice.
- Support change and improvements that optimize patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Promote a caring and cooperative work environment across a culturally diverse workforce and patient population.
- Perform other duties as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
