Nurse Clinician-PedsCardiology-Temporary

Loma Linda University Health•Loma Linda, CA

About The Position

The Nurse Clinician-Peds Cardiology practices in a Magnet-recognized tertiary academic Children's Hospital with Level One Pediatric Trauma Designation. The role uses skilled discretion and independent judgment to prioritize, coordinate, provide, and document direct and indirect age-specific, developmentally appropriate, quality patient-centered care and treatment management for pediatric patients with cardiac conditions in inpatient and outpatient settings. The Nurse Clinician independently uses the nursing process—assessment, care planning, intervention, and evaluation—in accordance with LLUCH's Professional Practice Model (Duffy's Quality Caring Theory). The position coordinates and case-manages pediatric and fetal cardiology patients in partnership with physicians and nurse practitioners, facilitating multidisciplinary whole-person care across the continuum. The role also supports approved research, promotes evidence-based practice, and contributes to clinical practice decisions and nursing excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in nursing.
At least two years of experience in pediatric nursing.
California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
In-depth knowledge of pediatric and fetal cardiology, clinical pathways, research, evidence-based practice, healthcare quality, patient safety, performance improvement, regulatory standards, medical staff structure, healthcare law and finance, and legal aspects of care.
Ability to apply theoretical concepts to clinical practice and continually expand knowledge and clinical skills in pediatric and fetal cardiology.
Ability to communicate in English with professional quality; read and write legibly; and compose written material.
Ability to use computers, printers, and relevant software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; troubleshoot and calibrate patient-care equipment; and perform technical patient-care activities.
Ability to communicate and relate professionally and effectively, follow and enforce policies, remain calm and courteous under pressure, lead, supervise, teach, collaborate, and accept direction.
Ability to think critically, work independently with minimal supervision, perform basic math and statistical functions, manage multiple assignments, organize and prioritize workload, problem-solve, recall information accurately, and attend to detail.
Ability to distinguish colors and smells as needed for patient care; hear general conversation and workplace or patient-care sounds; see screens and written documents; and discern temperature variations through touch.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in pediatric cardiology.
Spanish communication skills.

Responsibilities

Prioritize, coordinate, provide, and document direct and indirect care and treatment management for pediatric patients with cardiac conditions in inpatient and outpatient settings.
Perform the nursing process independently in accordance with LLUCH's Professional Practice Model and provide individualized physical, psychosocial, and spiritual care, including bereavement support as needed.
Coordinate and case-manage pediatric and fetal cardiology patients in partnership with physicians and nurse practitioners.
Collaborate with healthcare team members and participate in team conferences to coordinate treatment recommendations, appointments, and diagnostic studies.
Support Institutional Review Board-approved nursing and physician research activities.
Promote the translation of evidence into point-of-care practice to optimize patient outcomes.
Continually expand clinical knowledge and skills, with a focus on pediatric cardiology treatments and procedures.
Meet nursing excellence standards and support Magnet Recognition requirements.
Participate in professional governance councils, committees, task forces, and staff meetings to influence clinical practice decisions.
Promote professional, safe, and customer-focused care, and contribute to a caring and cooperative work environment among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population.
Perform other duties as needed.