Nurse Clinician-STC. Peds Nephrology clinic. FT
On-siteSan Bernardino, California, United States
Job Summary
Provide direct and indirect patient care to children with serious pediatric diseases, physical limitations, and chronic conditions in an outpatient clinic setting. Independently apply the nursing process to assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate patient understanding of disease management while overseeing licensed vocational nurses and unlicensed assistive personnel. Collaborate across the continuum for pre-admission, post-procedure, and discharge support, and lead team conferences to coordinate treatment plans. Deliver tailored patient and caregiver education, utilizing interpretation services as needed. Maintain current knowledge of clinical guidelines and regulations to enhance patient experience and outcomes. Requires active California RN license, BLS certification, and a Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
- Minimum two years of nursing experience
- Active California Registered Nurse (RN) License
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association
- Must meet CCS paneled provider requirements within 18 months of hire
- In-depth knowledge and clinical expertise in specific serious pediatric diseases, physical limitations and chronic health conditions
- Substantial knowledge of education principles for all ages
- Ability to make public presentations and express oneself verbally in an accurate, understandable and succinct manner to individuals and groups with multicultural backgrounds and ethnicities
- Ability to read, speak and communicate effectively in English
- Ability to write legibly
- Ability to use computer, printer and software programs necessary to the position, e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint, Access, Excel, LLEAP (Loma Linda Electronic Access Portal), Word
- Ability to troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment
- Ability to perform technical patient care activities
- Ability to operate/troubleshoot basic office equipment required for the position
- Ability to relate and communicate positively, effectively and professionally with others to facilitate patient education effectively
- Ability to be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing policies
- Ability to lead, supervise, teach and collaborate
- Ability to accept direction
- Ability to think critically
- Ability to perform basic math functions
- Ability to manage multiple assignments effectively
- Ability to work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure
- Ability to problem solve
- Ability to organize and prioritize workload
- Ability to recall information with accuracy
- Ability to pay close attention to detail
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care
- Ability to discern temperature variances through touch
- Ability to hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone
- Ability to identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place/patient care
- Ability to see adequately to read computer screens, medical records and written documents necessary for the position
Desired Qualifications
- Ability to read, speak and communicate effectively in Spanish
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