Graduate Nurse - Adult RN Residency Program

Loma Linda University Health • Murrieta, 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 who has been accepted into Loma Linda University Health’s formal RN Residency Program. The program is designed to help new graduates and inexperienced nurses transition into competent nursing practice at Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta, an acute care facility with multiple specialty fields of nursing.

The residency provides a supportive environment for professional development and for refining the application of the nursing process in everyday practice. RN preceptors and mentors guide the nurse through specific tools and experiences. The program includes education in age-specific and developmentally appropriate quality patient care in a skills-mix environment and uses LLUMC-Murrieta’s Professional Practice Model, Duffy’s Quality Caring Theory, to connect nursing practice with quality outcomes.

The GN develops decision-making skills, applies basic theoretical concepts to clinical practice, and embraces knowledge, innovation, and practice improvements to enhance patient experience and clinical outcomes. The role also involves using interpersonal skills to support safe, professional care and fostering a caring, cooperative work environment 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• No experience required; the role is intended for a nurse with less than one year of clinical experience accepted into the RN Residency Program.
• Demonstrate basic competencies in clinical nursing and the ability to apply theoretical concepts to practice while continually expanding knowledge and clinical skills.
• Basic knowledge of healthcare regulations and accreditation.
• Exhibit professional behavior at all times.
• Speak, read, and write legibly in English with professional quality.
• Use computers, printers, and relevant software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, electronic medical records, and electronic event-reporting programs.
• Troubleshoot and calibrate patient-care equipment and perform technical patient-care activities.
• Communicate positively, effectively, and professionally; teach and collaborate; accept direction; and follow policies consistently.
• Think critically, problem-solve, work with minimal supervision, and remain calm and courteous under pressure.
• Perform basic math and statistical functions; manage multiple patient assignments; and organize and prioritize workload.
• Recall information accurately and pay close attention to detail.
• Meet the sensory and communication abilities described for patient care: distinguish colors, smells, and workplace sounds; hear general conversation in person and by telephone; see computer screens, medical records, and written documents; and discern temperature variances through touch.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish language skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop effective decision-making skills and apply basic theoretical concepts to clinical practice.
• Continue expanding nursing knowledge and skills and embrace improvements that enhance patient experience and clinical outcomes.
• Provide age-specific and developmentally appropriate patient care within a skills-mix environment.
• Use interpersonal skills to support excellence in patient experience, safe 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