Graduate Nurse - Adult RN Residency Program

Loma Linda • 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 is accepted into Loma Linda University Medical Center’s RN Residency Program, which is designed to support new graduates and inexperienced nurses as they transition into competent, successful nursing practice at a tertiary care facility with multiple nursing specialties.

The program fosters professional development and refinement of the nursing process through tools and experiences guided by RN preceptors and mentors. It provides 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 with quality outcomes. The GN develops decision-making skills, applies theoretical concepts to clinical practice, embraces new knowledge and improvements, and uses interpersonal skills to support excellent patient experiences, safe care, professionalism, and a caring, cooperative workplace. Performs other duties as needed.

Loma Linda University Health is a Seventh-day Adventist, faith- and values-based Christian institution. Candidates must understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda and its affiliated entities. The institution states its mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ and identifies its core values as compassion, excellence, humility, integrity, justice, teamwork, and wholeness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required.
• No experience required; the job summary describes the Graduate Nurse as having less than one year of clinical experience.
• Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association required.
• Demonstrate basic competencies in clinical nursing and the ability to apply theoretical concepts to clinical practice.
• Basic knowledge of healthcare regulations and accreditation required.
• Exhibit professional behavior at all times.
• Speak, read, and write legibly in English with professional quality.
• Use computers, printers, and software necessary for the position, including Word, Excel, Outlook, an electronic medical record, and an electronic event reporting program.
• Troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment and perform technical patient care activities.
• Communicate positively, effectively, and professionally; teach and collaborate; accept direction; and be assertive and consistent in following or enforcing policies.
• Think critically, work independently with minimal supervision, problem-solve, and recall information accurately.
• Perform basic math and statistical functions; manage multiple patient assignments; organize and prioritize workload; and work well under pressure.
• Pay close attention to detail and meet the listed sensory and perceptual demands necessary for patient care, including distinguishing colors and smells, hearing conversation and workplace sounds, seeing screens and documents, and discerning temperature variances through touch.
• Understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda and its affiliated entities.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop effective decision-making skills and apply basic theoretical concepts to clinical practice.
• Continually expand clinical knowledge and skills, with a focus in the area of specialty.
• Embrace new knowledge, innovations, and practice improvements to enhance patient experience and clinical outcomes.
• Use interpersonal skills to promote excellent patient experience, safe patient care, and professionalism.
• Develop skills that contribute to a caring and cooperative work environment among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

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