Clinical Nurse II, Orthopedics

Stanford Medicine Children's Health•Palo Alto, CA

1d•$96 - $111•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse II is a registered nurse who practices as a full partner on the health care team and consistently demonstrates safe practice within the organizational professional practice model. The nurse independently provides patient care through the nursing process and accepts accountability for assigned patients, who may range in age from infancy to adulthood. The role works closely with the interprofessional health care team to coordinate care across the continuum and provide individualized care that accounts for physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational, safety, and age-appropriate considerations. In the ambulatory orthopedics setting, the nurse supports patients and families throughout their care journey through specialty-focused nursing assessment, care coordination, patient and family education, population health initiatives, in-office procedural support, and high-volume clinical triage by telephone and electronic care management. The nurse collaborates with providers and multidisciplinary team members to navigate care, coordinate treatment plans, and ensure safe, timely, high-quality care. The position demonstrates competency in patient- and family-centered care, evidence-based practice and research, safety, continuous quality improvement, teamwork, technology and informatics, professionalism, and leadership. It also complies with applicable regulations and accrediting standards, as well as hospital policies and procedures.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
At least one year of acute care experience as a registered nurse.
Registered Nurse license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association, or RQI Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support.
Ability to perform the functions described in the position description addendum according to the clinical level.
Proficiency operating clinical equipment and machines, computers, and technology used in the nurse's practice setting.
Ability to use materials and supplies judiciously and prevent damage, misuse, or loss of equipment.
Ability to guide, assist, and direct unlicensed assistive personnel as defined by the California Nurse Practice Act and organizational policies.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) will be considered if the candidate is on a pathway to a BSN or has 25 or more years of experience.
Ambulatory care experience.
Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and commitment to compassionate, family-centered care.

Responsibilities

Independently provide patient care using the nursing process and accept accountability for the nursing care of assigned patients.
Manage more complex patient care assignments appropriate to skill level and provide compassionate, coordinated, patient- and family-centered care.
Conduct specialty-focused nursing assessments and coordinate care and treatment plans across the continuum.
Provide patient and family education and support population health initiatives.
Provide in-office procedural support and high-volume clinical triage through telephone and electronic care management.
Collaborate with providers and multidisciplinary team members to navigate care and support safe, timely, high-quality outcomes.
Apply current evidence, clinical expertise, and patient and family preferences to nursing practice; identify clinical questions and opportunities to revise practice guidance.
Serve as a resource for safety concerns, participate in analyzing errors, and contribute to system improvements and quality improvement initiatives.
Contribute to effective teamwork, conflict resolution, team development, and collaborative practice.
Use clinical information systems and technology to document and plan care, coordinate care, support clinical decisions, and protect patient privacy.
Support professional nursing standards and ethical practice, seek specialty certification, precept and provide constructive feedback to others, and participate in professional organizations.
Collaborate in evidence-based problem-solving and change, use resources appropriately, and guide or direct unlicensed assistive personnel as permitted by law and policy.
Perform all duties in accordance with hospital policies, Service Standards, Code of Conduct, and applicable Joint Commission requirements.