Nurse Clinician- Fontana Urgent Care. Children's

Loma Linda•Loma Linda, CA

3d•$55 - $74•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Clinician-Specialty Team Centers is a registered nurse with clinical expertise in caring for patients with specific serious pediatric diseases, physical limitations and chronic health conditions. Works in the outpatient clinic environment and demonstrates advanced knowledge of diseases treated in over eighteen Specialty Care Clinics licensed under Loma Linda University Children's Hospital (LLUCH) and approved by California Children's Services (CCS). Employs discretion and independent judgment to provide developmentally appropriate and age-specific direct and indirect patient care and oversees Licensed Vocational Nurses and unlicensed assistive personnel. Continually expands knowledge base in area of specialty and stays current with evolving evidenced-based best practices, clinical practice guidelines, related state and federal regulations and available technology. Utilizes disease-specific knowledge base and the nursing process (assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation) independently to evaluate patient and caregiver level of understanding of disease, treatment, complications and self-management of the disease. Collaborates with other clinics and services as necessary to support continuity of care across the continuum, e.g., pre-admission, post procedure/surgery, post discharge. Participates in team conferences to coordinate implementation of treatment plan recommendations. Provides patient and caregiver education and tailors information to the appropriate level of literacy and ensures that patient clearly understands information. Utilizes interpretation services (including sign-language) by accessing interpreter services, language line and in-house video interpretation as needed. Excels in implementing new knowledge, innovations and improvements in practice to enhance the patient experience and clinical outcomes. Performs other duties as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
Minimum two years of nursing experience which has provided the opportunity to demonstrate competencies in clinical nursing caring for pediatric patients in either acute care or outpatient environment.
In-depth knowledge and clinical expertise in specific serious pediatric diseases, physical limitations and chronic health conditions.
Substantial knowledge of education principles for all ages required.
Able to make public presentations and express oneself verbally in an accurate, understandable and succinct manner to individuals and groups with multicultural backgrounds and ethnicities.
Able to read, speak and communicate effectively in English (and Spanish preferred) with professional quality in person and on the telephone.
Able to write legibly.
Able to use computer, printer and software programs necessary to the position, e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint, Access, Excel, LLEAP (Loma Linda Electronic Access Portal), Word.
Able to troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment.
Able to perform technical patient care activities.
Able to operate/troubleshoot basic office equipment required for the position.
Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively and professionally with others to facilitate patient education effectively.
Able to be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing policies.
Able to lead, supervise, teach and collaborate.
Able to accept direction.
Able to think critically.
Able to perform basic math functions.
Able to manage multiple assignments effectively.
Able to work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure.
Able to problem solve.
Able to organize and prioritize workload.
Able to recall information with accuracy.
Able to pay close attention to detail.
Able to work with minimal supervision.
Able to distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care.
Able to discern temperature variances through touch.
Able to hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone.
Able to identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place/patient care.
Able to see adequately to read computer screens, medical records and written documents necessary to position.
Active California Registered Nurse (RN) License required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association required.
Must meet CCS paneled provider requirements within 18 months of hire.
Other certifications and competencies as specified in the unit/department-specific Plan for Providing Care required.

Nice To Haves

Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Provide developmentally appropriate and age-specific direct and indirect patient care.
Oversee Licensed Vocational Nurses and unlicensed assistive personnel.
Continually expand knowledge base in area of specialty and stay current with evolving evidenced-based best practices, clinical practice guidelines, related state and federal regulations and available technology.
Utilize disease-specific knowledge base and the nursing process (assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation) independently to evaluate patient and caregiver level of understanding of disease, treatment, complications and self-management of the disease.
Collaborate with other clinics and services as necessary to support continuity of care across the continuum.
Participate in team conferences to coordinate implementation of treatment plan recommendations.
Provide patient and caregiver education and tailor information to the appropriate level of literacy.
Utilize interpretation services (including sign-language) by accessing interpreter services, language line and in-house video interpretation as needed.
Implement new knowledge, innovations and improvements in practice to enhance the patient experience and clinical outcomes.
Perform other duties as needed.