Clinical Nurse II (RN) - ObGyn Pelvic Health - (1.0FTE) Days

Stanford Health Care•Redwood City, CA

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse 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 nurse carries out 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. Care is family-centered and considers the patient's goals and culture. The Clinical Nurse also monitors the quality of nursing care and is responsible for professional development, including maintaining licensure, Basic Life Support certification, and current knowledge of the assigned patient population. The nurse contributes to the nursing profession by teaching others and sharing expertise within the unit or hospital. This role is with Stanford Health Care and is represented by the Committee for Recognition of Nursing Achievement (CRONA). Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification may be required depending on the cost center. The position is listed as 1.0 FTE, day shift, with an eight-hour schedule.

Requirements

Current California Registered Nurse (CA-RN) license.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification for Healthcare Providers.
Ability to communicate effectively in English.
Ability to perform frequent lifting of patients and equipment, bending, stooping, and walking.
Ability to work with routine safety precautions, including possible exposure to contagious disease, radiation, infection, blood, body fluids, or tissues, and to use protective clothing or gear when required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university is preferred.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification may be required by the cost center in which the position resides.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and families, provide emotional support and information, and foster participation in recovery and care planning.
Collect and interpret assessment data, determine nursing diagnoses, and monitor and evaluate patients according to their stability and needs.
Collaborate with patients, families, and the healthcare team to develop individualized plans of care; implement nursing and medical interventions safely; and evaluate their effectiveness and possible adverse responses.
Assess learning needs and readiness, teach patients and families about self-care and illness prevention, and adapt teaching to individual responses, developmental levels, health conditions, and cultural variations.
Teach other staff members through informal or formal roles, including preceptor or super-user activities.
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 to improve care and the work environment.
Set priorities, delegate tasks appropriately, and seek assistance as needed to manage competing requests and work expectations.
Contribute to team building and positive morale through participation in unit programs and meetings and 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 participation, publications, or presentations.
Maintain nursing knowledge and competence, pursue lifelong learning, communicate effectively, demonstrate professional leadership, and evaluate practice against professional standards and applicable regulations.
Maintain required professional licensure and Basic Life Support certification and current knowledge of the assigned patient population.