Clinical Nurse B-L&D
Company: Loma Linda University
Location: Murrieta
Posted on: May 6, 2024
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Job Description:
L&D (Full-time, Night Shift) -
Job Summary: The Clinical Nurse B-Labor and Delivery(L&D)
demonstrates competency in all phases of perinatal nursing in
accordance with orientation schedule and experience, e. g. ,
antepartum, labor and delivery, post-partum, new born nursery,
operating room, recovery. Provides, coordinates, and documents
direct and indirect age-specific and developmentally appropriate
quality patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment with
minimal supervision. Utilizes discretion and independent judgment
to perform obstetrical medical screening exams in accordance with
established standardized procedure and provides detailed report to
the physician. Keeps physician informed of change in patient status
and seeks assistance from physician as needed. Serves in each area
of perinatal services as assigned based on business needs. Performs
the nursing process (assessment, care planning, intervention,
evaluation) in accordance with LLUMC-Murrieta's established
Professional Practice Model (Duffy's Quality Caring Theory).
Embraces new knowledge, innovations and improvements in practice
and applies theoretical concepts to clinical practice and exhibits
self-motivation to continually expand knowledge base and clinical
skills with a focus in perinatal nursing and patient population
served. Exhibits interpersonal skills that portray professionalism
and maximize excellence in customer service and safe patient care.
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 unit/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.Education and Experience: Associate of Science
Degree in nursing required. Enrollment in a Bachelor of Science
Degree nursing program within six months of hire with expected
completion date two and a half years after enrollment required.
Minimum of one year experience in perinatal nursing 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.Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrates basic competencies in acute
care and perinatal nursing. Ability to apply theoretical concepts
to clinical practice and continually expands knowledge base and
clinical skills with a focus in all aspects of perinatal nursing
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.Licensures and Certifications: Active California
Registered Nurse (RN) license required. Basic Life Support (BLS),
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Neonatal Resuscitation
Provider (NRP) certification issued by the American Heart
Association required. Fetal Monitoring course required.
S.T.A.B.L.E. (Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab Work,
Emotional Support) course completion within 6 months of hire. -
Keywords: Loma Linda University, Whittier , Clinical Nurse B-L&D, Healthcare , Murrieta, California
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