Clinical Nurse B-Inpatient
Company: Loma Linda University Health
Location: Redlands
Posted on: November 24, 2022
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Job Description:
Behavioral Medicine Center: IP Psych Adult and Senior (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-Inpatient, utilizes discretion and independent
judgment to prioritize, coordinate, provide and document
direct/indirect age-specific and developmentally appropriate
quality patient-centered care in a fast-paced behavioral health
inpatient environment with minimal supervision. Performs the
nursing process (assessment, care planning, intervention,
evaluation) in accordance with Loma Linda University Behavioral
Medicine Center's (LLUBMC) established Professional Practice Model
(Duffy's Quality Caring Theory) to achieve individualized physical,
psychosocial and spiritual wellness and provide compassionate
bereavement support as appropriate. Continually expands knowledge
base and clinical skills with a focus in acute phases of various
mental health diagnoses, e.g., bi-polar disorder, manic depression
disorder, schizophrenia, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
(ADHD), intermittent explosive disorder, psychotic breaks,
depression and suicide and substance use recovery. Applies critical
thinking skills to identify and respond to triggers and risk
factors that can cause a patient's behavior to escalate and takes
appropriate to maintain patient, visitor and staff safety.
Functions in a skills mix environment and supervises and delegates
tasks to a team of licensed and unlicensed staff. Works in tandem
with staff to maintain unit milieu, conduct hallway and room
monitoring, checking for contraband. Actively participates in the
multidisciplinary healthcare team meetings, provides perinate
information to aid in the development of and or revision of
individualized treatment plans for patients. Serves as a patient
advocate and has a good understanding of patient rights and 5150
laws. Uses available resources to address ethical issues. Embraces
new knowledge, innovations and improvements in practice to enhance
the patient experience and clinical outcomes. Functions within the
expectations of a professional nurse and contributes to nursing
excellence standards. 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. Demonstrates behaviors which
support excellence in customer satisfaction, patient safety and
professionalism. Develops skills that contribute to a work
environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse
workforce and patient population. If in a recovery program, at
least two years of sobriety is required for staff and at least five
years for Management. Performs other duties as needed.
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required for external hires.
Exception(s) may be granted as follows: 1) if currently enrolled in
a nursing bridge program (AS degree to DNP degree), proof of 25%
program completion required. DNP degree to be completed two and a
half years post hire date. Exception to completion date may be
granted for extenuating circumstances; 2) if employed in a LLUH
entity with an Associate or Diploma Degree at time of application,
AS or Diploma degree is acceptable. Minimum of one year experience
in nursing required. The CN-B is eligible to be promoted into the
CN-C classification when criteria outlined in the Clinical
Advancement Program (CAP) handbook and job specifications outlined
in CN-C job description are met. Active California Registered Nurse
(RN) License required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
issued by the American Heart Association required.
Demonstrates competencies and knowledge in mental/behavioral health
and substance use recovery nursing care. Ability to apply
theoretical concepts to clinical practice and continually expand
knowledge base and clinical skills with a focus in the specialty
practice in nursing. Basic knowledge of mental healthcare
regulations, 5150 laws, patient rights and accreditation required.
Exhibits a 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; and communicate
positively, effectively and professionally with others; be
assertive and consistent in following and 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.
Additional Information
Keywords: Loma Linda University Health, Redlands , Clinical Nurse B-Inpatient, Other , Redlands, California
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