Nurse Clinician-PedsCardiology-Temporary

Anacalifornia; Loma Linda (CA); Vor Ort; USD 95.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Loma Linda University Health is seeking a Nurse Clinician for the Pediatric Cardiology service. The role supports direct and indirect patient care for children with cardiac conditions in inpatient and outpatient settings, coordinating with physicians, nurses, and support staff to ensure evidence-based, patient-centered outcomes.

The position emphasizes leadership in care planning, teaching, and quality improvement within LLU's trusted Magnet-certified environment and mission-driven culture.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
• Minimum of two years' pediatric nursing experience.
• One year experience in pediatric cardiology preferred.
• Deep knowledge of pediatric and fetal cardiology and related standards.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate pediatric cardiology care across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurse practitioners on care plans.
• Engage in governance, committees and quality improvement activities.
• Support research activities approved by IRB and integrate evidence into care.

Kenntnisse

Pediatric cardiology

Clinical pathways

Evidence-based practice

Patient safety

Regulatory standards

Team collaboration

Communication in English

Spanish preferred

Leadership

Teaching

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Jobbeschreibung

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Nurse Clinician-Peds Cardiology, practices in a Magnet recognized tertiary academic Children's Hospital with Level One Pediatric Trauma Designation. Utilizes skilled discretion and independent judgment to prioritize, coordinate, provide and document direct and indirect age-specific and developmentally appropriate quality patient-centered care and treatment management to pediatric patients with cardiac conditions in the inpatient and outpatient setting. Utilizes disease-specific knowledge base to perform the nursing process (assessment, care planning, intervention, evaluation) independently and in accordance with LLUCH'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 needed. Facilitates a seamless multidisciplinary approach to whole-person care across the continuum by coordinating and case managing the pediatric and fetal cardiology patient population in partnership with physicians and nurse practitioners. Collaborates with other healthcare team members and participates in team conferences to coordinate implementation of treatment recommendations, appointments, diagnostic studies, etc. Supports Institutional Review Board (IRB) approved nursing and physician research activities. Inspires and adopts the transformation of evidence into point-of-care practice to optimize patient outcomes. Applies theoretical concepts to clinical practice and exhibits self-motivation to continually expand knowledge base and clinical skills with a focus in pediatric cardiology treatments and procedures. 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. 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. Engages in opportunities to directly and indirectly influence decision-making for clinical practice at point-of-care by supporting and participating in professional governance councils, committees, task forces and staff meetings. 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. Performs other duties as needed.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in nursing required. Minimum of two years' experience in pediatric nursing required. One year experience in pediatric cardiology preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

Must have in-depth knowledge of pediatric and fetal cardiology, clinical pathways, research, evidenced-based practice, healthcare quality, patient safety, performance improvement, regulatory standards, medical staff structure, healthcare law and finance and legal aspects of care. Able to: apply theoretical concepts to clinical practice and continually expands knowledge base and clinical skills with a focus in pediatric and fetal cardiology. Able to: read; write legibly; communicate in English (and Spanish preferred) with professional quality; use computer, printer and software programs necessary to the position, e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment; perform technical patient care activities. Able to: relate and communicate positively, effectively and professionally with others; be assertive and consistent in following and enforcing policies; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; lead, supervise, teach and collaborate; accept direction. Able to: think critically; work independently with minimal supervision; perform basic math and statistical functions; compose written material; manage multiple assignments effectively; organize and prioritize workload; work well under pressure; problem solve; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail. Able to: 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 and patient care; see adequately to read computer screens, medical records and written documents necessary to position; discern temperature variances through touch.

Licensures and Certifications:

California Registered Nurse (RN) license required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association required.

ABOUT US

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.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Loma Linda University Health is a Seventh-day Adventist, faith and values based Christian institution. Candidates must understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda and its affiliated entities.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of diversity. We provide equal opportunities in all aspects of the employment process to every individual, regardless of gender, race, color, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified individuals requesting an accommodation due to a disability. If you need accommodation assistance with accessing our job listings or completing an application, or during any other phase of employment with us, please contact Human Resources Management at [phone].

Loma Linda University Children's Hospital is a religiously-qualified Equal Opportunity Employer under Title VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964. No question on this application is asked for the purpose of unlawfully limiting or excluding any applicant's consideration for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the hiring process, please notify Human Resource Management.

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