Nurse Clinician-PedsCardiology
Loma Linda University Health | |
$50.75 - $71.71 / hr | |
United States, California, Loma Linda | |
Oct 11, 2024 | |
Job Summary: 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. 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. |