Clinical Nurse (RN), ICU Medicine (M4) - 12HR Days .90

Stanford Health Care•Palo Alto, CA

1d•$96 - $111

About The Position

Stanford Health Care is hiring a Clinical Nurse (RN) for its 20-bed M4 complex ICU Medicine unit, which cares for pre-lung and pre-liver patients, patients with sepsis, and cardiac overflow, and supports dedicated COVID beds. The Clinical Nurse provides hands-on, evidence-based care within the scope of the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital policies. The role encompasses the nursing process, including assessment, interpretation of data, care planning and implementation, evaluation, coordination with other providers, and patient and family education. The nurse partners with families to deliver family-centered care and monitors the quality of nursing care provided. Clinical Nurses are responsible for their professional development, including maintaining licensure, Basic Life Support certification, and current knowledge of their assigned patient population. They also contribute to the nursing profession by teaching and sharing expertise within the unit or hospital. The role emphasizes therapeutic relationships, patient-centered care, collaboration, effective communication, leadership, quality improvement, and professional practice evaluation. Stanford Health Care is Magnet designated and uses a Professional Practice Model and Caring Science principles to support nursing practice and patient care. The position is represented by the Committee for Recognition of Nursing Achievement (CRONA). Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification may be required by the position's cost center. This is a day-shift position with 12-hour shifts at 0.90 FTE.

Requirements

At least 1.5 years (18 months) of recent, dedicated unit-based ICU experience.
Able to communicate effectively in English.
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university preferred.
Two years (24 months) of Medical ICU experience strongly 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.
Collect accurate assessment data, interpret findings, determine nursing diagnoses, and monitor patients according to their stability.
Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare team members to develop individualized plans of care.
Safely implement nursing and medical interventions, evaluate their effectiveness, and monitor for adverse responses and side effects.
Assess patient and family learning needs and teach information needed for self-care and illness prevention.
Teach other staff members through informal or formal roles, such as preceptor or super-user.
Recognize rapidly changing situations 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 continual improvement in patient care and the work environment.
Set priorities, delegate tasks appropriately, integrate competing requests, and seek assistance as needed.
Contribute to team building, unit programs and meetings, and positive morale, using constructive conflict resolution.
Use available technology for communication, documentation, and finding information about clinical situations, diagnoses, and treatments.
Contribute to colleagues' knowledge and skills through teaching, Shared Governance participation, publications, or presentations.
Maintain current nursing knowledge and competence through lifelong learning.
Communicate effectively across formats and practice settings, demonstrate leadership, and evaluate nursing practice against professional standards and applicable regulations.