Clinical Nurse (RN), ICU Cardiothoracic Surgery (J2) - 12HR Days .90

Stanford Health Care•Palo Alto, CA

8d•$96 - $111

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse is a registered nurse who provides hands-on, evidence-based patient care within the Scope of Practice of the California Nursing Practice Act, applicable regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital policies. The nurse carries out all steps of the nursing process: assessing patients, interpreting data, planning and implementing care, evaluating outcomes, coordinating care with other providers, and teaching patients and families how to manage care and prevent complications. The role includes partnering with families to provide family-centered care and monitoring the quality of nursing care. 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. The role is based in J2, Stanford Health Care’s 24-bed Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit. The unit cares for a diverse group of critically ill patients with complex clinical problems in a dynamic teaching-hospital environment. Commonly used specialized devices include CRRT, IABP, LVAD, RVAD, Impella, and ECMO. Care is delivered collaboratively with surgeons, physicians, anesthesiologists, advanced practice providers, nurses, perfusionists, respiratory therapists, rehabilitation therapists, and ancillary staff. The position is a 12-hour day shift at 0.90 FTE. The Clinical Nurse classification is represented by CRONA. ACLS certification may be required by the position’s cost center; applicants are directed to AskHR for the list of cost centers requiring it. This role includes frequent physical exertion and exposure risks described below.

Requirements

Two years of Cardiovascular ICU experience.
Ability to communicate effectively in English.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
American Heart Association Advanced Life Support (ACLS) certification.
California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
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 and interaction with emotionally disturbed patients; protective clothing or gear may be required.
The work is classified as Blood Borne Pathogens Category I, involving tasks with exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and families, provide emotional support and information, manage discomfort, and support participation in recovery and care planning.
Obtain and interpret assessment data, identify nursing diagnoses, and monitor patients according to their stability and needs.
Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare team members to develop individualized plans of care; safely implement interventions and evaluate their effectiveness and adverse effects.
Assess patient and family learning needs, provide self-care and illness-prevention education, and teach staff through informal or formal roles.
Recognize rapidly changing situations and respond appropriately, including activating 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 work requests, and seek assistance as needed.
Contribute to team building, unit programs, meetings, positive morale, and constructive conflict resolution.
Use available technology for communication, documentation, and locating information about unusual clinical situations, diagnoses, and treatments.
Contribute to nursing staff knowledge and skills through teaching, Shared Governance participation, publications, or presentations.
Maintain nursing knowledge and competence, pursue lifelong learning, communicate effectively, demonstrate leadership, and evaluate personal practice against professional standards and applicable rules.