Nurse Practitioner
Company: Loma Linda University Health
Location: Loma Linda
Posted on: March 17, 2023
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Job Description:
CH: Advanced Practice Services (Full-time, Day shift) Pediatric
Forensics -
Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of
Jesus Christ. Our core values are compassion, excellence, humility,
integrity, justice, teamwork and wholeness.
The Nurse Practitioner practices in a Magnet recognized tertiary
academic Children's Hospital with Level One Pediatric Trauma
Designation. Practices in collaboration with the supervising
physician and performs overlapping medical/surgical procedures for
specialty population of patients with varying levels of acuity.
Provides age-specific and developmentally appropriate medical
management and coordination of patient care consistent with their
educational preparation and according to designated standardized
procedures. Performs complete physical examinations, including
ordering, interpreting and evaluating diagnostic tests and
examinations. Documents subjective and objective data and care in
the electronic medical record according to established policies and
procedures. Keeps patient, family, and caregiver as applicable,
informed regarding plan of care, e.g., hospital course,
post-operative plan of care, expected outcomes, follow-up care.
Encourages the patient, family and caregiver as applicable, to ask
questions and be active participants in their care. Demonstrates a
commitment to excellence and the exceeding of customer expectations
by modeling behavior in the context of institutional values and the
empowerment of professional governance of nursing practice. Serves
as a preceptor for students and facilitates a meaningful learning
experience. Represents nursing as an empowered profession that
readily embraces new knowledge, innovations, and improvements in
practice to enhance the patient experience and clinical outcomes.
Supports and inspires the journey to nursing excellence to maintain
Magnet Recognition as outlined by the American Nurses Credentialing
Center. Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of all applicable
regulatory standards and ensures compliance with regulations and
maintains survey-readiness at all times. Practices within the NP
scope of practice pursuant to standardized procedures and follows
policies, protocols, techniques, guidelines, standardized
procedures and state and federal regulations. Performs other duties
as needed.
Master of Science Degree in Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing
Practice (DNP) and completion of NP curriculum required. If hired
as an NP prior to 2005 then a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing
is acceptable. Minimum three years of experience as a registered
nurse in an acute care setting or in a sub-specialty clinic
environment required. Minimum one year of experience in area of NP
specialty preferred.
Must have in-depth knowledge of advanced practice nursing, clinical
pathways, research, evidenced-based practice, healthcare quality,
patient safety, performance improvement, regulatory standards,
medical staff structure, healthcare law and finance, peer review
and legal aspects of care. Able to: demonstrate excellence in
bedside practice, manner and nursing professionalism; apply
theoretical concepts to clinical practice and continually expands
knowledge base and clinical skills with a focus in area(s) of
specialty. Able to: read; write legibly; communicate in English
(and Spanish preferred) with professional quality; use computer,
printer and software programs necessary to the position, e.g.,
Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, troubleshoot and calibrate
patient care equipment; perform technical patient care activities.
Able to: relate and communicate positively, effectively and
professionally with others; be assertive and consistent in
following and enforcing policies; work calmly and respond
courteously when under pressure; lead, supervise, teach and
collaborate; accept direction. Able to: think critically; work
independently with minimal supervision; perform basic math and
statistical functions; compose written material; manage multiple
assignments effectively; organize and prioritize workload; work
well under pressure; problem solve; recall information with
accuracy; pay close attention to detail. Able to: distinguish
colors and smells as necessary for patient care; hear sufficiently
for general conversation in person and on the telephone; identify
and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place and
patient care; see adequately to read computer screens, medical
records and written documents necessary to position; discern
temperature variances through touch.
Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license and California
Nurse Practitioner Certificate required (certification pending/in
process acceptable). If hired after February, 2021, National
certification required.
Additional Information
Compensation
US Dollar (USD)
123,780.8
US Dollar (USD)
174,907.2
Keywords: Loma Linda University Health, Fontana , Nurse Practitioner, Healthcare , Loma Linda, California
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