Clinical Nurse B-ED
Company: Loma Linda University Medical Center
Location: Loma Linda
Posted on: May 24, 2023
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Job Description:
UH: Emergency Room (Full-Time, Night Shift)- *May be eligible
for bonus* The Clinical Nurse B-Emergency Department(ED), functions
in a Magnet Recognized large tertiary academic medical center with
level one trauma designation, ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction
(STEMI) receiving center designation, Comprehensive Stroke Center
and Chest Pain Center accreditation. Performs the nursing process
(assessment, care planning, intervention, evaluation) with minimal
supervision in a fast-paced environment that treats a culturally
diverse patient population presenting with a variety of illnesses
and diseases in varying stages and/or minor and major injuries.
Rapidly assesses and stabilizes patients with life-threatening
situations. Exhibits solid decision-making skills and effectively
utilizes discretion and independent judgment to prioritize,
coordinate, provide and document direct and indirect age-specific
and developmentally appropriate quality patient-centered care in
accordance with LLUMC's established Professional Practice Model
(Duffy's Quality Caring Theory). Makes sound decisions, multitasks
and balances and prioritizes each patients' needs and treats
accordingly. Demonstrates flexibility and manages multiple cases
simultaneously and continuously prioritizes needs. Works
collaboratively with physicians from multiple services lines and
assists with common and complex procedures based on orientation and
competency. Displays confidence in dealing with community emergency
situations, catastrophic incidents and mass casualties. Receives
patients from first responders brought in by land and air
ambulances, patients that are brought in during mass causalities,
and walk-in patients seeking care. Demonstrates flexibility and
manages multiple cases simultaneously and continuously prioritizes
needs. Works at maximum efficiency without compromising patient
care. Implements standing orders appropriately. Handles unexpected
situations and changes in direction calmly and with confidence.
Understands the significance each role of the multidisciplinary
team plays to provide optimum care in the emergency/trauma patient,
e. g., pre-hospital care providers, law enforcement agency staff,
chaplains, social workers, case managers, multiple physician
services and consult staff, licensed and unlicensed care providers,
triage nurses, Mobile Intensive Care Nurses (MICNs), and the
Hospital Emergency Response Team (HERT) that goes out into the
community when needed. Demonstrates basic knowledge about agencies
governing emergency and trauma services, e.g., Emergency Medical
Treatment & Labor Act (EMTALA), local Emergency Medical Services
(EMS) agency, Inland Counties Emergency Medical Association
(ICEMA), and State Emergency Medical Services Authorities (EMSA),
in addition to state and federal hospital regulations. Applies
theoretical concepts to clinical practice and continually expands
knowledge base and clinical skills with a focus in emergency and
trauma medicine. Contributes to nursing excellence and embraces new
knowledge, innovations and improvements in practice to enhance the
patient experience and clinical outcomes. Exhibits interpersonal
skills to maximize patient satisfaction, safe patient care and
professionalism. 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 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
requested to serve in Shift Coordinator role upon completion of
Shift Coordinator orientation. May be required to participate in
on-call rotation based on department business needs. The Clinical
Nurse-B is eligible to promote to Clinical Nurse-C classification
after two years' experience. Performs other duties as needed.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) required. If hired into
a Loma Linda University Health entity prior to April 1, 2020, an
Associate Degree or Diploma Degree in Nursing required. Minimum of
one year nursing 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. Active California Registered Nurse
(RN) license required. Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac
Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS),
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications issued by the
American Heart Association required. Trauma Nursing Care Course
(TNCC) and Emergency Nurse Pediatric certification through the
Emergency Nurse Association required within one year of hire.
Certified Emergency Nurse preferred. 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 emergency and trauma
nursing. Basic knowledge of healthcare regulations and
accreditation required. Exhibit 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, M02288-(Clinical Nurse
B-ED) 5 e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, 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; teach, collaborate; accept direction; think
critically; work independently with minimal supervision; perform
basic math and statistical functions; manage multiple patient
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; 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;
discern temperature variances through touch. Additional
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