Clinical Nurse B-ED
Company: Loma Linda University Health
Location: Murrieta
Posted on: January 24, 2023
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Job Description:
Emergency Room - (Full-time, Night Shift) - *May be eligible for
bonus
Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of
Jesus Christ. Our core values are compassion, integrity,
excellence, teamwork, wholeness, humility, and justice.
The Clinical Nurse B-Emergency Department (ED), functions in the
emergency department licensed under Loma Linda University Medical
Center. Murrieta (LLUMC-Murrieta) which is a designated
ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) receiving center.
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-Murrieta'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 to the emergency 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. Demonstrates basic
knowledge about agencies governing emergency and trauma services,
e.g., Emergency Medical Treatment & Labor Act (EMTALA), local
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agency, Riverside Emergency
Medical Services Agency (REMSA) 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 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. Performs other duties as
needed.
Associate of Science Degree in nursing required. If hired after
January 1, 2021, enrollment in a Bachelor of Science Degree nursing
program within six months of hire with expected completion two and
a half years after enrollment required. Minimum of one year
experience required. CN-B's 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) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
certifications issued by the American Heart Association required.
National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
required within 6 months of hire. Basic Arrhythmia Recognition and
Treatment Course require within 6 months of hire. Neonatal
Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification issued by the American
Heart Association preferred. Trauma Nursing Care Course (TNCC) and
Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) 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 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, 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
Compensation
US Dollar (USD)
44.15
US Dollar (USD)
62.39
Keywords: Loma Linda University Health, Corona , Clinical Nurse B-ED, Healthcare , Murrieta, California
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