Clinical Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Oncology (AAU G1) - 0.9 FTE, 12-HR, Night Shift

Stanford Health Care•Palo Alto, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse is a registered nurse who provides hands-on, evidence-based 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 to manage care and prevent complications. The role partners with families to provide family-centered care and monitors the quality of nursing practice. The Clinical Nurse is responsible for professional development, including maintaining licensure, Basic Life Support certification, and current knowledge of the assigned patient population, and contributes to the nursing profession by teaching and sharing expertise within the unit or hospital. The position is with Stanford Health Care in Inpatient Oncology. The role includes establishing therapeutic relationships; assessing and monitoring patients; planning and implementing interventions; teaching patients, families, and staff; responding to rapidly changing situations; promoting safe, high-quality care; coordinating work and setting priorities; communicating effectively; and evaluating professional practice. The position is 0.9 FTE with 12-hour night shifts. The role is represented by the Committee for Recognition of Nursing Achievement (CRONA).

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse in an inpatient oncology setting.
Current California Registered Nurse (CA-RN) license.
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.
Ability to communicate effectively in English.
Frequent physical exertion, including lifting patients and equipment, bending, stooping, and walking.
Ability to work with routine safety precautions in an environment with risks including exposure to contagious disease, radiation, or infection; protective clothing or gear may be required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university.
ONS/ONCC® Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and families, provide emotional support and information, and help guide them through illness, recovery, or end-of-life care in keeping with their goals and culture.
Obtain and interpret assessment data, determine nursing diagnoses, and monitor patients according to their stability and needs.
Collaborate with patients, families, and the healthcare team to develop individualized plans of care; safely implement nursing and medical interventions; and evaluate their effectiveness and potential adverse responses.
Assess learning needs and readiness, teach patients and families about self-care and illness prevention, and adapt teaching to individual circumstances.
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 nursing practices for patient and employee safety and compliance with standards and policies, and identify opportunities to improve care and the work environment.
Set priorities, delegate tasks appropriately, and seek assistance as needed while integrating multiple 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 finding information about clinical situations, diagnoses, and treatments.
Contribute to nursing staff knowledge and skills 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 professional standards and requirements.