Clinical Nurse B - Adult ED

“Recruitment Incentive Bonus

may be eligible for $9,000 recruitment incentive bonus based on eligibility requirements.”

Job Summary

The Clinical Nurse B-Emergency Department (ED), functions in a Magnet Recognized large tertiary academic medical center with level one trauma designation, ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) receiving center designation, Comprehensive Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center accreditation. Performs the nursing process (assessment, care planning, intervention, evaluation) with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment that treats a culturally diverse patient population presenting with a variety of illnesses and diseases in varying stages and/or minor and major injuries. Rapidly assesses and stabilizes patients with life-threatening situations. Exhibits solid decision-making skills and effectively utilizes discretion and independent judgment to prioritize, coordinate, provide and document direct and indirect age-specific and developmentally appropriate quality patient-centered care in accordance with LLUMC's established Professional Practice Model (Duffy's Quality Caring Theory). Makes sound decisions, multitasks and balances and prioritizes each patients' needs and treats accordingly. Demonstrates flexibility and manages multiple cases simultaneously and continuously prioritizes needs. Works collaboratively with physicians from multiple services lines and assists with common and complex procedures based on orientation and competency. Displays confidence in dealing with community emergency situations, catastrophic incidents and mass casualties. Receives patients from first responders brought in by land and air ambulances, patients that are brought in during mass causalities, and walk-in patients seeking care. Demonstrates flexibility and manages multiple cases simultaneously and continuously prioritizes needs. Works at maximum efficiency without compromising patient care. Implements standing orders appropriately. Handles unexpected situations and changes in direction calmly and with confidence. Understands the significance each role of the multidisciplinary team plays to provide optimum care in the emergency/trauma patient, e.g., pre-hospital care providers, law enforcement agency staff, chaplains, social workers, case managers, multiple physician services and consult staff, licensed and unlicensed care providers, triage nurses, Mobile Intensive Care Nurses (MICNs), and the Hospital Emergency Response Team (HERT) that goes out into the community when needed. Demonstrates basic knowledge about agencies governing emergency and trauma services, e.g., Emergency Medical Treatment & Labor Act (EMTALA), local Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agency, Inland Counties Emergency Medical Association (ICEMA), and State Emergency Medical Services Authorities (EMSA), in addition to state and federal hospital regulations. Applies theoretical concepts to clinical practice and continually expands knowledge base and clinical skills with a focus in emergency and trauma medicine. Contributes to nursing excellence and embraces new knowledge, innovations and improvements in practice to enhance the patient experience and clinical outcomes. Exhibits interpersonal skills to maximize patient satisfaction, safe patient care and professionalism. Functions in a skills mix environment and directly supervises and delegates tasks to licensed and unlicensed staff. Meets qualifications, licensure, certifications and competencies as defined in the department-specific Plan for Providing Care. Contributes to a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population. May be requested to serve in Shift Coordinator role upon completion of Shift Coordinator orientation. May be required to participate in on-call rotation based on department business needs. The Clinical Nurse-B is eligible to promote to Clinical Nurse-C classification after two years' experience. Performs other duties as needed.