Clinical Nurse C-UH: Operating Room

Loma Linda University Health • Loma Linda, CA

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About The Position

The Clinical Nurse C demonstrates competency in prescreening patients before procedures requiring general anesthesia or monitored anesthesia care. The role coordinates care and communication among the healthcare team to support optimal surgical outcomes and works closely with surgeon offices to obtain pre-operative test results, history and physicals, medication and allergy information, and other relevant information about diagnoses, procedures, and comorbidities. The nurse identifies potential issues that could negatively affect outcomes or delay or cancel surgery, and provides patients, families, or caregivers with education about surgery and recovery as appropriate.

The Clinical Nurse C independently performs the nursing process—assessment, care planning, intervention, and evaluation—in accordance with LLUMC’s Professional Practice Model (Duffy’s Quality Caring Theory), supporting individualized physical, psychosocial, and spiritual wellness. The role meets the expectations of an accomplished professional nurse and nursing excellence standards for maintaining Magnet Recognition, advances evidence into point-of-care practice, and contributes to a caring and cooperative work environment for a culturally diverse workforce and patient population. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required for external hires, subject to the stated exceptions for eligible bridge-program students and LLUH employees with an Associate or Diploma degree.
• Minimum three years of nursing experience required.
• Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Demonstrated advanced competencies and knowledge in pre-anesthesia consultation and education, procedural nursing, and perianesthesia nursing.
• Basic knowledge of healthcare regulations and accreditation required.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, work independently with minimal supervision, think critically, lead, supervise, teach, collaborate, and manage and prioritize multiple assignments.
• 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 perform basic math, problem solve, recall information accurately, and pay close attention to detail.
• Sensory and physical abilities needed for patient care and the work environment, including distinguishing colors and smells, sensing temperature variances through touch, hearing conversation and workplace sounds, and seeing screens and written documents.
• Ability to speak, read, and write legibly in English with professional quality.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum one year of clinical experience preferred.
• Spanish language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prescreen patients before procedures requiring general anesthesia or monitored anesthesia care.
• Coordinate care and communication among the healthcare team to support optimal surgical outcomes.
• Work with surgeon offices to obtain pre-operative test results, history and physicals, current medication and allergy information, and other pertinent patient information.
• Identify potential issues that could negatively affect surgical outcomes or cause surgery to be delayed or canceled.
• Educate patients, families, or caregivers about surgery and the recovery process as appropriate.
• Independently perform assessment, care planning, intervention, and evaluation in accordance with LLUMC’s Professional Practice Model.
• Apply evidence to point-of-care practice to optimize patient outcomes.
• Contribute to a caring and cooperative workplace serving a culturally diverse workforce and patient population.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

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