Graduate Nurse - Adult RN Residency Program

Loma Linda University Health • Loma Linda, CA

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About The Position

The Graduate Nurse (GN) is a Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing and less than one year of clinical experience. The GN participates in Loma Linda University Medical Center’s RN Residency Program, designed to help new graduates and inexperienced nurses transition into competent nursing practice at a tertiary care facility with multiple specialty fields.

The program provides a supportive environment for professional development and refinement of the nursing process through guided experiences with RN preceptors and mentors. It offers comprehensive education in age-specific and developmentally appropriate quality patient care in a skills-mix environment, using LLUMC’s Professional Practice Model (Duffy’s Quality Caring Theory) to link nursing practice to quality outcomes.

The GN develops decision-making skills, applies theoretical concepts to clinical practice, and embraces new knowledge and improvements to enhance patient experience and clinical outcomes. The role also uses interpersonal skills to support excellent patient experience, safe care, professionalism, and a caring, cooperative work environment among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population. Performs other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Demonstrated basic competencies in clinical nursing.
• Ability to apply theoretical concepts to clinical practice and continually expand knowledge and clinical skills, with a focus in the area of specialty.
• Basic knowledge of healthcare regulations and accreditation.
• Professional behavior at all times.
• Ability to speak, read, and write legibly in English with professional quality.
• Ability to use a computer, printer, and necessary software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, 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; be assertive and consistent in following or enforcing policies; remain calm and courteous under pressure; teach and collaborate; accept direction; think critically; work independently with minimal supervision; perform basic math and statistical functions; manage multiple patient assignments; organize and prioritize workload; problem-solve; recall information accurately; and pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care; hear general conversation in person and by telephone and identify workplace sounds; see adequately to read screens and records; and discern temperature variances through touch.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop effective decision-making skills and apply basic theoretical concepts to clinical practice.
• Expand knowledge and embrace innovations and improvements in practice to enhance patient experience and clinical outcomes.
• Use interpersonal skills to support excellence in patient experience, safe patient care, and professionalism.
• Contribute to a caring and cooperative work environment serving a culturally diverse workforce and patient population.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

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