Clinical Nurse B-ED
Company: Loma Linda University Health
Location: Loma Linda
Posted on: June 23, 2022
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Job Description:
Clinical Nurse B-ED Loma Linda, California Hot Medical Center:
Emergency Room (Full-time, Night Shift) -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 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) preferred. 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 Information
Keywords: Loma Linda University Health, Fontana , Clinical Nurse B-ED, Other , Loma Linda, California
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