The Clinical Nurse provides, coordinates, and documents direct and indirect patient-centered care within a fast-paced inpatient cardiac unit. They are responsible for performing the nursing process, supervising licensed and unlicensed staff, and collaborating with a diverse healthcare team.
Requirements overview
Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and possess at least one year of clinical experience. An active California Registered Nurse (RN) license and American Heart Association BLS certification are required.
About Loma Linda University Medical Center
An outgrowth of the original Sanitarium on the hill in 1905, the present 11-story Loma Linda University Medical Center (LLUMC) opened on July 9, 1967. With the completion of the Loma Linda University Children's Hospital (LLUCH) in late 1993, nearly 900 beds are available for patient care, including at Loma Linda University Medical Center East Campus and Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center (LLUBMC). Loma Linda University Health Care (LLUHC), a management service organization, supports the many programs and services provided by our 400+ faculty physicians. LLUMC operates some of the largest clinical programs in the United States in areas such as neonatal care and outpatient surgery and is recognized as the international leader in infant heart transplantation and proton treatments for cancer. Each year, the institution admits more than 33,000 inpatients and serves roughly half a million outpatients. LLUMC is the only level one regional trauma center for Inyo, Mono, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties.
Our Mission
The mission of Loma Linda University Medical Center is to continue the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, to make man whole, in a setting of advancing medical science and to provide a stimulating clinical and research environment for the education of physicians, nurses and other health professionals.
Our Vision
Innovating excellence in Christ-centered health care.
“Recruitment Incentive Bonus: may be eligible for $9,000 recruitment incentive
bonus based on eligibility requirements.”
Job Summary: The Clinical Nurse B - Inpatient utilizes discretion and
independent judgment to provide, coordinate and document direct/indirect
age-specific and developmentally appropriate quality patient-centered care in a
fast-paced environment with minimal supervision. Performs the nursing process
(assessment, care planning, intervention, evaluation) in accordance with LLUMC's
established Professional Practice Model (Duffy's Quality Caring Theory).
Embraces new knowledge, innovations and improvements in practice and applies
theoretical concepts to clinical practice and exhibits self-motivation to
continually expand knowledge base and clinical skills with a focus in area of
specialty and patient population served. Exhibits interpersonal skills that
portray professionalism and maximize excellence in customer service and safe
patient care. Functions in a skills mix environment and directly supervises and
delegates tasks to licensed and unlicensed staff. Meets qualifications,
licensure, certifications and competencies as defined in the
unit/department-specific Plan for Providing Care. Contributes to a work
environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce and
patient population. May be required to participate in on-call rotation based on
department business needs. May be requested to serve in Shift Coordinator role
upon completion of Shift Coordinator orientation. Performs other duties as
needed.
Education and Experience: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) required.
If hired into the CN-B position prior to April 1, 2020, an Associate Degree or
Diploma Degree in Nursing required. Minimum of one year experience required. New
hires are eligible to be promoted into the CN-C classification when criteria
outlined in the Clinical Nurse Ladder handbook and job specifications outlined
in CN-C job description are met.
Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrates basic competencies in clinical nursing.
Ability to apply theoretical concepts to clinical practice and continually
expands knowledge base and clinical skills with a focus in area of specialty and
population served. Basic knowledge of healthcare regulations and accreditation
required. Exhibits professional behavior at all times and works calmly and
responds courteously when under pressure. Able to: speak, read and write legibly
in English (and Spanish preferred) with professional quality; use computer,
printer and software programs necessary to the position, e.g., Word, Excel,
Outlook, PowerPoint, electronic medical record, electronic event reporting
program; troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment; perform technical
patient care activities; relate and communicate positively, effectively and
professionally with others; be assertive and consistent in following and/or
enforcing policies; lead, supervise, teach and collaborate; accept direction;
think critically; work independently with minimal supervision; perform basic
math functions; manage multiple assignments effectively; organize and prioritize
workload; problem solve; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention
to detail; distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care; discern
temperature variances through touch; hear sufficiently for general conversation
in person and on the telephone; identify and distinguish various sounds
associated with the work place; see adequately to read computer screens, medical
records and written documents necessary to position.
Licensures and Certifications: Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license
required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart
Association required. Other certifications required as listed in the
department-specific Plan for Providing Care.