Clinical Nurse C-CCST

Education and Experience

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) required. If hired into a Loma Linda University Health position prior to April 1, 2020, an Associate Degree or Diploma Degree in Nursing required. Minimum three years of experience in critical care or emergency nursing required, with at least one year in critical care required. If experience is in emergency nursing, level 1 trauma center experience preferred. Experience in a Loma Linda University Health System hospital preferred. External hires into the CN-C position are granted one year to meet CN-C criteria outlined in the Clinical Nurse Ladder handbook. The CN-C CCST is eligible to be promoted into the CN-D classification when criteria outlined in the Clinical Nurse Ladder handbook and job specifications outlined in CN-D job description are met.

Knowledge and Skills

• Able to work in confined spaces. Demonstrates advanced competencies in critical care, sedation and patient transport. Skillfully adapts a variety of clinical settings. Ability to apply theoretical concepts to clinical practice and continually expands knowledge base and clinical skills with a focus in area of specialty 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, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification issued by the American Heart Association required (one of these three may be completed during introductory period). Trauma Nursing Care Course (TNCC) required within 90 days of hire but may be extended based on class availability. Moderate Sedation certification required and may be obtained during introductory period. Critical Care Registered Nurse certification preferred. Driver's License required.

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. 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.

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