Clinical Nurse (RN), GI Oncology Outpatient Clinic - 8HR Days 1.0

Stanford Health Care•Palo Alto, CA

1d•$96 - $111

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse (CN) is a registered nurse who provides hands-on, evidence-based care within the scope of the California Nursing Practice Act, 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 to manage care and prevent complications. The CN partners with families to provide family-centered care and monitors the quality of nursing care. The role also includes maintaining professional development, licensure, Basic Life Support certification, and current knowledge of the assigned patient population, while contributing to the nursing profession through teaching and sharing expertise. This role is in the GI Oncology Outpatient Clinic and is scheduled for 8-hour day shifts at 1.0 FTE. The position is represented by CRONA. ACLS certification may be required depending on the cost center. The work entails frequent physical exertion, including lifting patients and equipment, bending, stooping, and walking. It involves routine safety precautions and possible exposure to contagious disease, radiation, infection, and emotionally disturbed patients; 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. Stanford Health Care expects employees to follow its C-I-CARE standards to support an exceptional patient and family experience: anticipate needs and status, guide patients and families toward better outcomes, and coordinate care.

Requirements

California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Two years of oncology experience.
Ability to communicate effectively in English.
Frequent physical exertion, including lifting patients and equipment, bending, stooping, and walking; routine safety precautions and possible use of protective clothing or gear.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and families, provide emotional support and information, manage discomfort, and support participation in care consistent with patient goals and culture.
Collect and interpret assessment data, determine nursing diagnoses, and monitor patients according to their stability and needs.
Collaborate with patients, families, and the health care team to develop individualized plans of care; safely implement interventions and evaluate their effectiveness and any adverse responses.
Assess patient and family learning needs, teach information for self-care and illness prevention, and adapt teaching to patient responses, developmental levels, condition, and cultural variations.
Teach other staff members, including through formal roles such as preceptor or super-user.
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 improvement.
Set priorities, delegate tasks appropriately, integrate competing requests, and seek assistance as needed.
Participate in unit programs and meetings, contribute to team building and positive morale, and use constructive conflict resolution.
Use available technology for communication, documentation, and locating information about unusual clinical situations, diagnoses, and treatments.
Contribute to the knowledge and skills of nursing staff through teaching, Shared Governance participation, publications, or presentations.
Maintain current nursing knowledge and competence, pursue lifelong learning, communicate effectively, demonstrate professional leadership, and evaluate own practice against standards and regulations.
Follow Stanford Health Care C-I-CARE standards in interactions with patients, families, and colleagues.