Clinical Nurse II (RN) - Surgical AAU (K6) - 0.9 FTE, 12-hr, Rotating Shift

Stanford Health Care•Palo Alto, CA

6d•$96 - $111•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse (CN) is a registered nurse who provides hands-on, evidence-based patient care within the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital policies. The role encompasses the nursing process: assessing patients, interpreting data, planning, implementing and evaluating care, coordinating with other providers, and teaching patients and families how to manage care and prevent complications. The nurse partners with families to deliver family-centered care and monitors the quality of nursing care provided. The Clinical Nurse is responsible for professional development, including maintaining licensure, Basic Life Support certification, and current knowledge of the assigned patient population. The nurse also contributes to the profession through activities such as teaching and sharing expertise within the unit or hospital. This position is represented by CRONA, the independent union for registered nurses at Stanford Health Care and Lucile Packard Children's Health Stanford. ACLS certification may be required by the position's cost center. This is a 0.9 FTE position with 12-hour rotating shifts at Stanford Health Care. The role involves frequent physical exertion, including lifting patients and equipment, bending, stooping, and walking. Work may involve exposure to contagious disease, radiation, infection, and emotionally disturbed patients, and may require protective clothing or gear.

Requirements

At least 1 year of RN experience.
Able to communicate effectively in English.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers.
Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification for Healthcare Providers.
California Registered Nurse (CA-RN) license.
Ability to meet the role's physical demands, including frequent lifting, bending, stooping, and walking, and to follow safety precautions for potential workplace exposures.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university preferred.
2 years of RN experience in a Telemetry or Acute Post-Surgical setting strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and families, provide emotional support and information, manage discomfort, and support participation in recovery and care planning.
Obtain and interpret patient assessment data, determine nursing diagnoses, and monitor and evaluate patients according to their stability.
Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans; safely implement nursing and medical interventions and evaluate their effectiveness.
Assess learning needs and readiness, teach patients and families about self-care and illness prevention, and teach other staff members.
Recognize rapidly changing situations, respond appropriately, and activate emergency protocols when needed.
Monitor personal practice and assist in monitoring others for patient and employee safety and compliance with standards and policies; identify opportunities for continual improvement.
Set priorities, delegate tasks appropriately, and seek assistance as needed to manage competing requests and expectations.
Contribute to team building, unit programs, meetings, and positive morale, using constructive conflict resolution.
Use available technology for communication, documentation, and locating clinical information; contribute to the knowledge and skills of nursing staff through teaching, shared governance, publications, or presentations.
Maintain knowledge and competence reflecting current nursing practice and demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning.
Communicate effectively in a variety of formats, demonstrate professional leadership, and evaluate personal practice against professional standards and applicable regulations.