Graduate Nurse - Adult RN Residency Program

Loma Linda • Murrieta, CA

3d

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 who has been accepted into Loma Linda University Health’s formal RN Residency Program. The program is designed to support new graduates and inexperienced nurses as they transition into competent nursing practice at Loma Linda University Medical Center–Murrieta, an acute care facility with multiple nursing specialties.

The residency provides a supportive environment for professional development and refinement of the nursing process through tools and experiences guided by RN preceptors and mentors. It offers education in age-specific and developmentally appropriate quality patient care within a skills-mix environment, using the facility’s Professional Practice Model (Duffy’s Quality Caring Theory) to connect nursing practice with quality outcomes. The GN develops decision-making skills, applies theoretical concepts in clinical practice, embraces knowledge and practice improvements, and uses interpersonal skills to support patient experience, safety, professionalism, and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

After successfully completing the Graduate Nurse requirements, the employee is eligible to transition into the Clinical Nurse A classification. Candidates must understand and embrace Loma Linda University Health’s Christian mission, purpose, and identity.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing required.
• Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association required.
• No experience required; the Graduate Nurse has less than one year of clinical experience and must be accepted into the RN Residency Program.
• Demonstrate basic competencies in clinical nursing and basic knowledge of healthcare regulations and accreditation.
• Speak, read, and write legibly in English with professional quality.
• Use computers, printers, and software necessary for the position, including Word, Excel, Outlook, 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 positively, effectively, and professionally; follow policies consistently; remain courteous under pressure; accept direction; and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to perform basic math and statistical functions, manage multiple patient assignments, organize and prioritize workload, solve problems, recall information accurately, and attend closely to detail.
• Sensory abilities needed for patient care and the work environment, including distinguishing colors and smells, hearing conversation and workplace sounds, seeing screens and documents, and discerning temperature through touch.
• Understand and embrace Loma Linda University Health’s mission, purpose, and identity.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish language ability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply theoretical concepts to clinical nursing practice and continually develop clinical knowledge and skills.
• Provide age-specific and developmentally appropriate patient care in a skills-mix environment.
• Develop effective decision-making skills and contribute to quality patient outcomes and an excellent patient experience.
• Deliver safe, professional patient care and cooperate with a culturally diverse workforce and patient population.
• Manage multiple patient assignments, organize and prioritize workload, and perform technical patient care activities.
• Use interpersonal, teaching, collaboration, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills in nursing practice.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

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