Clinical Nurse B-bmc - Redlands, United States - Loma Linda University

Loma Linda University
Loma Linda University
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Redlands, United States

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The Clinical Nurse B-IBMC, 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 mínimal 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.


Licensures and Certifications:
Active California Registered Nurse (RN) License required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association required.
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