Graduate Nurse - Children's Hospital Residency

Job Description

Job Summary: The Graduate Nurse must be accepted into the Loma Linda University Children's Hospital (LLUCH) Pediatric Residency training program designed to meet the needs of new graduates and provide support to ease the transition from nursing school to the professional nursing world by giving them specific tools and experiences to become successful pediatric nurses. Under the mentorship of assigned Registered Nurse (RN) preceptor, provides age-specific and developmentally-appropriate quality patient care in a skills mix environment. Acquires and applies basic theoretical concepts to clinical practice and embraces new knowledge, innovations, and improvements in practice to enhance the patient experience and clinical outcomes. Develops interpersonal skills to maximize excellence in patient experience, safe patient care, and professionalism. Obtains skills to contribute 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 at time of acceptance to RN Residency in Pediatrics. No experience required. Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrates basic competencies in clinical nursing. Ability to apply theoretical concepts to clinical practice and continually expands knowledge base and clinical skills with a focus in neighborhood of specialty. Basic knowledge of healthcare regulations and accreditation required. Exhibit professional behavior at all times. 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, 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; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; teach, collaborate; accept direction; think critically; work independently with minimal supervision; perform basic math and statistical functions; manage multiple patient assignments effectively; organize and prioritize workload; work well under pressure; problem solve; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail; 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; see adequately to read computer screens, medical records, and written documents necessary to position; discern temperature variances through touch. Licensures and Certifications: Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license required. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required on entry into the LLUCH RN Residency in Pediatrics program. Other certifications required prior to completion of the residency program as indicated in the department-specific Plan for Providing Care, e.g., AHA Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS), Basic Fetal Monitoring (BFM).

Qualifications

Job Info

Job Identification: 5927

Job Category: F21_Nursing

Posting Date: 2024-09-28T22:30:00 00:00

Organization: LLU Children's Hospital

Schedule Type: Full-Time

Shift: Varied

Hours Per Pay Period: 80

Workday Start Time: 7-0100

Alternative Work Schedule (AWS): H - 8/40 Clock Schedule

Benefits Eligible: Yes

LLUH Posting Location: LLU Children's Hospital

Travel Required: No

Pay Range: $44.15 - $44.15 / hourly

Locations: 11185 Mountain View Ave Loma Linda CA 92354

Salary : $44