Clinical Nurse D-Inpatient- 8A Medical ICU- Full-Time- Day Shift

Loma Linda•Loma Linda, CA

4d•$56 - $75

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse D - Inpatient is a seasoned expert in clinical practice for the patient population served. The nurse serves as an exemplary role model and uses skilled discretion and independent judgment to prioritize, coordinate, provide, and document direct and indirect age-specific, developmentally appropriate, quality patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment. The nurse autonomously 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 and providing compassionate bereavement support. The role functions in a skills-mix environment, supervising and delegating tasks to licensed and unlicensed staff according to competency, and resolving team disagreements as needed. The nurse applies theoretical concepts to clinical practice, develops specialty knowledge and skills, and mentors others in bringing evidence to bedside practice to optimize outcomes. The role supports nursing excellence and Magnet Recognition standards, embraces innovation and improvement, and contributes to decision-making through professional and shared governance activities. The nurse promotes professionalism, customer service, safe patient care, and cooperation across a culturally diverse workforce and patient population. On-call rotation may be required based on department needs; the nurse may also be asked to serve as Shift Coordinator after completing the required orientation. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN).
Minimum of three years of experience.
Must meet CN-D criteria outlined in the Clinical Nurse Ladder handbook.
Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
Other certifications required by the department-specific Plan for Providing Care.
Advanced competencies in clinical nursing.
Basic knowledge of healthcare regulations and accreditation.
Ability to speak, read, and write legibly in English with professional quality.
Ability to use a computer, printer, and position-related software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, an electronic medical record, and an electronic event reporting program.
Ability to troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment and perform technical patient care activities.
Ability to communicate positively, effectively, and professionally; lead, supervise, teach, collaborate, accept direction, and work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to think critically, perform basic math, manage multiple assignments, organize and prioritize workload, problem solve, recall information accurately, and pay close attention to detail.
Ability to distinguish colors and smells and discern temperature variances through touch as necessary for patient care.
Ability to hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and by telephone, identify and distinguish workplace sounds, and see adequately to read computer screens, medical records, and other required written documents.
Ability to remain professional, work calmly, and respond courteously under pressure.

Nice To Haves

Spanish language skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

Prioritize, coordinate, provide, and document direct and indirect patient-centered care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs.
Autonomously perform patient assessment, care planning, intervention, and evaluation in accordance with LLUMC's Professional Practice Model.
Support patients’ physical, psychosocial, and spiritual wellness and provide compassionate bereavement support.
Supervise and delegate tasks to licensed and unlicensed staff according to their competency.
Resolve disagreements and conflicts among team members as needed.
Apply theoretical concepts to clinical practice and continually develop specialty knowledge and clinical skills.
Mentor others in applying evidence at the bedside to optimize patient outcomes.
Support nursing excellence standards and Magnet Recognition expectations.
Support or participate in professional and shared governance councils, committees, task forces, and staff meetings to influence bedside clinical practice.
Promote professionalism, customer service, safe patient care, and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population.
Participate in on-call rotation if required by department business needs.
Serve as Shift Coordinator if requested after completing Shift Coordinator orientation.
Perform other duties as needed.