Nurse Clinician. Peds Specialty Team Center. Pulmonology

Loma Linda • San Bernardino, CA

1d • $55 - $74 • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Clinician utilizes discretion and independent judgment to provide developmentally appropriate and age-specific direct and indirect patient care and treatment management in the outpatient setting. Coordinates and oversees flow of patient appointments during daily operations. Serves as a resource to high-risk obstetrical patients and to referring and consulting physicians. Utilizes disease-specific knowledge base and the nursing process (assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation) to provide whole person care in the outpatient environment. Ensures continuity of care across the continuum by coordinating and case managing the high risk pregnant patient, e.g., pre-admission and post hospitalization. Collaborates with other healthcare team members and participates in team conferences to coordinate implementation of treatment plan recommendations, scheduling appointments, etc. Utilizes interpersonal skills to maximize excellence in customer service, safe patient care, and professionalism. Contributes to a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population. Carries out research protocols for perinatal and maternal-fetal medicine. Performs other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
• Minimum two years experience in labor and delivery clinical nursing required.
• Minimum one year experience in ambulatory obstetrical setting required.
• Minimum one year of the required experience shall have been in providing nursing care for patients with the disease(s) or related condition(s) for which the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Diagnostic and Treatment Center is established.
• Able to read.
• Able to write legibly.
• Able to speak in English with professional quality.
• Able to use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position.
• Able to troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment.
• Able to perform technical patient care activities.
• Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others.
• Able to be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing policies.
• Able to work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure.
• Able to lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate.
• Able to accept direction.
• Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone.
• Able to think critically.
• Able to perform basic math functions.
• Able to manage multiple assignments effectively.
• Able to work well under pressure.
• Able to problem solve.
• Able to forecast, assess/evaluate.
• Able to utilize spatial/form perception.
• 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 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.
• Able to discern temperature variances through touch.
• California Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association required.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Nurse Midwife preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide developmentally appropriate and age-specific direct and indirect patient care and treatment management in the outpatient setting.
• Coordinate and oversee the flow of patient appointments during daily operations.
• Serve as a resource to high-risk obstetrical patients and to referring and consulting physicians.
• Utilize disease-specific knowledge base and the nursing process (assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation) to provide whole person care in the outpatient environment.
• Ensure continuity of care across the continuum by coordinating and case managing the high risk pregnant patient, e.g., pre-admission and post hospitalization.
• Collaborate with other healthcare team members and participate in team conferences to coordinate implementation of treatment plan recommendations, scheduling appointments, etc.
• Utilize interpersonal skills to maximize excellence in customer service, safe patient care, and professionalism.
• Contribute to a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population.
• Carry out research protocols for perinatal and maternal-fetal medicine.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Benefits

• Equal opportunities in all aspects of the employment process to every individual, regardless of gender, race, color, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified individuals requesting an accommodation due to a disability.
• Accommodation assistance with accessing job listings or completing an application, or during any other phase of employment.

What This Job Offers

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