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

Stanford Health Care•Palo Alto, CA

1d•$96 - $111

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse is a registered nurse who provides hands-on, evidence-based patient care within the Scope of Practice of the California Nursing Practice Act, applicable regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital policies. The nurse performs the nursing process by 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 role partners with patients’ families to provide 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 nursing profession by teaching others and sharing expertise within the unit or hospital. This position is represented by CRONA, the Committee for Recognition of Nursing Achievement. The cost center may require ACLS certification. 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; routine safety precautions and protective clothing or gear may be required. The position is classified as Category I for blood-borne pathogens, involving exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.

Requirements

At least 1 year of RN experience.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) certification.
Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support for Healthcare Providers (ACLS) certification.
California Registered Nurse (CA-RN) license.
Ability to communicate effectively in English.

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 care consistent with patient goals and culture.
Collect and interpret relevant assessment data, determine nursing diagnoses, and monitor patients according to their stability.
Collaborate with patients, families, and the healthcare team to develop individualized plans of care; safely implement interventions and evaluate their effectiveness and potential adverse effects.
Assess patient and family learning needs and teach information needed for self-care and illness prevention; adjust teaching to individual circumstances and cultural variations.
Teach other staff members, incidentally or through formal roles such as preceptor or super-user.
Recognize rapidly changing situations, respond appropriately, and activate emergency protocols when needed.
Monitor own and others’ practices for patient and employee safety and compliance with standards and policies; identify opportunities for improvement.
Set priorities, integrate multiple work requests, delegate appropriately, and seek assistance as needed.
Contribute to team building, unit programs, meetings, positive morale, and constructive conflict resolution.
Use available technology for communication, documentation, and locating clinical information; contribute to staff knowledge through teaching, shared governance, publications, or presentations.
Maintain current nursing knowledge and competence through lifelong learning.
Communicate effectively in varied formats, demonstrate professional leadership, and evaluate own practice against professional standards and applicable regulations.
Provide patient- and family-centered care in accordance with Stanford Health Care’s C-I-CARE experience pillars.