Clinical Nurse C Medical Center: Outpatient Surgery Center - Full-Time, Day Shift

Loma Linda University Health•Loma Linda, CA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse C demonstrates competency in prescreening patients prior to procedures requiring general anesthesia or monitored anesthesia care. Facilitates coordination of care and communication among the healthcare team to achieve optimal surgical outcome. Works closely with the surgeon offices to retrieve pre-operative tests (EKGs, Labs, Chest X-ray) results, history and physical, current medications, allergies, and other pertinent information related to diagnosis, type of surgery and comorbidities. Identifies potential issues that could possibly result in a negative surgical outcome, delay or cancellation of surgery. Provides education about surgery and recovery process to the patient, family or caregiver prior to surgery as appropriate. Performs the nursing process (assessment, care planning, intervention, evaluation) independently and in accordance with LLUMC established Professional Practice Model (Duffy's Quality Caring Theory) to achieve proficient individualized physical, psychosocial and spiritual wellness. Functions within the expectations of an accomplished professional nurse and meets nursing excellence standards to maintain Magnet Recognition as outlined by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Inspires and adopts the transformation of evidence into point-of-care practice to optimize patient outcomes. Contributes to a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population. Performs other duties as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required for external hires.
Minimum of one year of clinical experience preferred.
Minimum three years of nursing experience required.
Demonstrates advanced competencies and knowledge in pre-anesthesia consultation and education, procedural and perianesthesia nursing.
Applies theoretical concepts to clinical practice and continually expands knowledge base and clinical skills with a focus in the specialty practice of procedural and perianesthesia nursing.
Basic knowledge of healthcare regulations 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 (and Spanish preferred) with professional quality.
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 troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment.
Able to perform technical patient care activities.
Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively and professionally with others.
Able to be assertive and consistent in following and/or 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 preferred

Responsibilities

Demonstrates competency in prescreening patients prior to procedures requiring general anesthesia or monitored anesthesia care.
Facilitates coordination of care and communication among the healthcare team to achieve optimal surgical outcome.
Works closely with the surgeon offices to retrieve pre-operative tests (EKGs, Labs, Chest X-ray) results, history and physical, current medications, allergies, and other pertinent information related to diagnosis, type of surgery and comorbidities.
Identifies potential issues that could possibly result in a negative surgical outcome, delay or cancellation of surgery.
Provides education about surgery and recovery process to the patient, family or caregiver prior to surgery as appropriate.
Performs the nursing process (assessment, care planning, intervention, evaluation) independently and in accordance with LLUMC established Professional Practice Model (Duffy's Quality Caring Theory) to achieve proficient individualized physical, psychosocial and spiritual wellness.
Functions within the expectations of an accomplished professional nurse and meets nursing excellence standards to maintain Magnet Recognition as outlined by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Inspires and adopts the transformation of evidence into point-of-care practice to optimize patient outcomes.
Contributes to a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population.
Performs other duties as needed.