Nurse Clinician-PedsCardiology-Temporary

Loma Linda•Loma Linda, CA

3d•$55 - $74

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 clinician uses skilled discretion and independent judgment to prioritize, coordinate, provide, and document direct and indirect, age-specific and developmentally appropriate patient-centered care and treatment management for pediatric patients with cardiac conditions in inpatient and outpatient settings. The role applies disease-specific knowledge to independently perform the nursing process—assessment, care planning, intervention, and evaluation—in accordance with LLUCH's Professional Practice Model, Duffy's Quality Caring Theory, to support individualized physical, psychosocial, and spiritual wellness and provide compassionate bereavement support as needed. The clinician coordinates and case manages pediatric and fetal cardiology patients in partnership with physicians and nurse practitioners, facilitating multidisciplinary care across the continuum. The role collaborates with healthcare team members and participates in team conferences to coordinate treatment recommendations, appointments, and diagnostic studies, and supports IRB-approved nursing and physician research activities. The clinician applies evidence to point-of-care practice to optimize outcomes, continues expanding clinical knowledge and skills focused on pediatric cardiology treatments and procedures, and meets nursing excellence standards that support Magnet Recognition. The role participates in professional governance councils, committees, task forces, and staff meetings to influence clinical practice and decision-making. It promotes change, patient satisfaction, safe care, professionalism, and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population. Other duties may be assigned as needed. Candidates must understand and embrace Loma Linda's mission, purpose, and identity as a faith- and values-based Christian institution.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in nursing.
At least two years of pediatric nursing experience.
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 pediatric and fetal cardiology knowledge and skills.
Ability to read, write legibly, and communicate in English with professional quality.
Ability to use a computer, printer, and position-related software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; troubleshoot and calibrate patient-care equipment; and perform technical patient-care activities.
Ability to communicate and relate positively, effectively, and professionally; follow and enforce policies consistently; respond courteously under pressure; lead, supervise, teach, collaborate, and accept direction.
Ability to think critically, work independently with minimal supervision, perform basic math and statistical functions, compose written material, manage multiple assignments, organize and prioritize workload, problem-solve, recall information accurately, and pay close attention to detail.
Sensory abilities required for patient care and work tasks include distinguishing colors and smells, hearing general conversation and workplace or patient-care sounds, seeing computer screens and written materials, and discerning temperature variances through touch.
Ability to understand and embrace Loma Linda's mission, purpose, and identity.

Nice To Haves

One year of pediatric cardiology experience.
Spanish communication skills.

Responsibilities

Prioritize, coordinate, provide, and document direct and indirect age-specific, developmentally appropriate care for pediatric patients with cardiac conditions in inpatient and outpatient settings.
Independently conduct nursing assessment, care planning, intervention, and evaluation in accordance with LLUCH's Professional Practice Model.
Support individualized physical, psychosocial, and spiritual wellness and provide 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 IRB-approved nursing and physician research activities.
Apply evidence to point-of-care practice to optimize patient outcomes and continually develop knowledge and clinical skills in pediatric cardiology treatments and procedures.
Meet professional nursing and nursing excellence standards that support Magnet Recognition.
Participate in professional governance councils, committees, task forces, and staff meetings to influence clinical practice and decision-making.
Promote positive change, patient satisfaction, safe care, professionalism, and cooperation across a culturally diverse workforce and patient population.
Perform other duties as needed.