Clinical Nurse C-CCST
Company: Loma Linda University Health
Location: Loma Linda
Posted on: May 23, 2023
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Job Description:
MC: Critical Care Transport (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 C-CCST (Critical Care Specialty Team) practices
in a large tertiary academic medical center comprised of multiple
hospitals and ambulatory sites with a Level I Trauma Center
designation, ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) Receiving
Center designation and Comprehensive Stroke Center and Chest Pain
Center accreditation. Works under the collaborative direction and
leadership of a medical director (board certified anesthesiologist)
and a patient care manager and director. Meets qualifications,
licensure, certifications and competencies as defined in the
department-specific Plan for Providing Care. Utilizes skilled
discretion and independent judgment to prioritize, coordinate,
provide and document direct and indirect age-specific and
developmentally appropriate quality patient-centered care. Serves
as a critical responder to trauma activations, rapid responses,
hyper-acute stroke activations, STEMI, sepsis alerts, Code Blues
and Code Whites and must be able to keep focused in a fast-paced
environment and deliver critical level nursing care and management
of adult and pediatric populations with complex medical conditions.
Demonstrates of high level nursing expertise in procedure related
sedation for unstable and fragile patients. In addition, the CCST
nurse facilitates patient flow through various methods of
transport, maintains patient level of care and expedites diagnostic
exams and interventional procedures to obtain patient diagnosis and
treatment throughout the organization. Functions in a
patient-centered care model of practice and performs the nursing
process (assessment, care planning, intervention, evaluation)
independently and in accordance with LLUMC's established
Professional Practice Model (Duffy's Quality Caring Theory) to
achieve proficient individualized physical, psychosocial and
spiritual wellness and provide compassionate bereavement support as
appropriate. Functions within the expectations of an accomplished
professional nurse and meets nursing excellence standards to
maintain Magnet Recognition as outlined by the American Nurses
Credentialing Center. Engages in opportunities to directly and/or
indirectly influence decision-making for bedside clinical practice
by supporting and/or participating in professional governance
councils, committees, task forces and staff meetings. Applies
theoretical concepts to clinical practice and exhibits
self-motivation to continually expand knowledge base and clinical
skills with a focus in adult and pediatric critical care and
emergency nursing, patient transport and procedure related
sedation. Inspires and adopts the transformation of evidence into
bed-side practice to optimize patient outcomes. Represents nursing
as an empowered profession and readily embraces new knowledge,
innovations and improvements. Provides a positive influence to
facilitate change and optimize patient satisfaction and outcomes.
Exhibits refined interpersonal skills that portray professionalism
and maximize excellence in customer service and safe patient 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. Performs other duties as needed.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) required. If hired into
a Loma Linda University Health position prior to April 1, 2020, an
Associate Degree or Diploma Degree in Nursing required. Minimum of
two years' experience in critical care or emergency nursing
required. Experience a Loma Linda University Health System hospital
preferred. External hires into the CN-C position are granted one
year to meet CN-C criteria outlined in the Clinical Nurse Ladder
handbook. The CN-C CCST is eligible to be promoted into the CN-D
classification when criteria outlined in the Clinical Nurse Ladder
handbook and job specifications outlined in CN-D job description
are met.
Able to work in confined spaces. Demonstrates advanced competencies
in critical care, sedation and patient transport. Skillfully adapts
a variety of clinical settings. 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.
Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license required. Basic
Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Pediatric
Advanced Life Support certification issued by the American Heart
Association required (one of these three may be completed during
introductory period). Trauma Nursing Care Course (TNCC) required
within 90 days of hire but may be extended based on class
availability. Moderate Sedation certification required and may be
obtained during introductory period. Critical Care Registered Nurse
certification preferred. Driver's License required.
Additional Information
Compensation
US Dollar (USD)
46.4
US Dollar (USD)
65.57
Keywords: Loma Linda University Health, Fontana , Clinical Nurse C-CCST, Other , Loma Linda, California
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