About the position
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.
Responsibilities
- Utilizes discretion and independent judgment to prioritize, coordinate, provide and document patient care.
- Performs the nursing process in accordance with established Professional Practice Model.
- Expands knowledge base and clinical skills in acute phases of various mental health diagnoses.
- Applies critical thinking skills to identify and respond to triggers and risk factors.
- Supervises and delegates tasks to a team of licensed and unlicensed staff.
- Maintains unit milieu and conducts monitoring for contraband.
- Participates in multidisciplinary healthcare team meetings.
- Serves as a patient advocate and understands patient rights and 5150 laws.
- Addresses ethical issues using available resources.
- Embraces new knowledge and innovations to enhance patient experience.
- Demonstrates behaviors supporting customer satisfaction, patient safety, and professionalism.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required for external hires.
- Minimum of one year experience in nursing required.
- Active California Registered Nurse (RN) License required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association required.
Nice-to-haves
- Ability to speak, read and write in Spanish preferred.
- Experience in mental/behavioral health and substance use recovery nursing care.
