Clinical Nurse (RN) - Trauma (AAU K7) - 0.9 FTE, 12-hr, Night Shift

Stanford Health Care•Palo Alto, CA

12h

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse is a registered nurse who provides hands-on, evidence-based patient care within the California Nursing Practice Act, applicable regulations, 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. Care is family-centered and takes into account the patient’s goals and culture. The Clinical Nurse 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 also contributes to the nursing profession by teaching others and sharing expertise within the unit or hospital. This role is with Stanford Health Care in the Trauma unit (AAU K7), at 0.9 FTE, working 12-hour night shifts. The job classification is represented by CRONA, an independent union for registered nurses at Stanford Health Care and Lucile Packard Children’s Health Stanford. ACLS requirements may vary by cost center; candidates should check AskHR for the list of cost centers requiring ACLS. A nurse who voluntarily works in a weekends-only position is not eligible for premium pay under Section 17.2. The role requires frequent exertion, including lifting patients and equipment, bending, stooping, and walking. The work environment involves moderate risks or discomfort, including possible exposure to contagious disease, radiation, or infection; routine precautions and protective clothing or gear may be required. The position is classified as Blood Borne Pathogens Category I, involving tasks with exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. Stanford Health Care expects employees to follow its C-I-CARE standards and provide an exceptional patient and family experience through anticipating needs, guiding patients and families, and coordinating care. Stanford Health Care is an equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. The base pay scale generally starts at $96.35–$111.14 per hour; the finalist’s pay is determined by factors including internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.

Requirements

At least 1 year of RN experience.
Ability 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 of patients and equipment, bending, stooping, and walking.
Ability to follow routine safety precautions and use protective clothing or gear as required for exposure risks.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university preferred.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and families, support comfort and emotional needs, and guide them through illness, recovery, or end-of-life care in accordance with patient goals and culture.
Assess patients, interpret findings, determine nursing diagnoses, and monitor patient status at an appropriate frequency.
Collaborate with patients, families, and the healthcare team to develop individualized plans of care.
Implement nursing and medical interventions safely, evaluate their effectiveness, and monitor for adverse responses and side effects.
Assess patient and family learning needs and readiness, teach self-care and illness-prevention information, and adapt instruction to individual needs and circumstances.
Teach other staff members formally or informally, including through preceptor or super-user roles.
Recognize rapidly changing situations, respond appropriately, and activate emergency protocols when needed.
Monitor personal practice and assist with monitoring others for patient and employee safety and compliance with standards and policies.
Identify opportunities to improve patient care and the work environment.
Set priorities, delegate tasks appropriately, and seek assistance as needed to integrate multiple requests and work expectations.
Participate in unit programs and meetings, contribute to team building and positive morale, and use constructive conflict-resolution skills.
Use available technology for communication, documentation, and locating clinical information.
Contribute to nursing staff knowledge and skills through teaching, Shared Governance participation, professional publications, or presentations.
Maintain current nursing knowledge and competence through lifelong learning.
Communicate effectively in a variety of formats and demonstrate leadership in professional practice.
Evaluate personal nursing practice in relation to professional standards, guidelines, statutes, rules, and regulations.
Provide patient- and family-centered care consistent with Stanford Health Care’s C-I-CARE experience standards.