Clinical Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Clinical Trials - 0.9 FTE, 12-HR, Day Shift
About The Position
The Clinical Nurse (CN) is an RN who provides hands-on care to patients, practicing in an evidence-based manner, within the Scope of Practice of the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital policies. Within that role, the CN performs all steps of the nursing process, including assessing patients; interpreting data; planning, implementing, and evaluating care; coordinating care with other providers; and teaching the patient and family the knowledge and skills needed to manage their care and prevent complications. The CN partners with the patient's family wherever possible, considering all aspects of care, to deliver family centered care. As a professional, monitors the quality of nursing care provided. The Clinical Nurse is responsible for his/her own professional development, including licensure, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and maintaining current knowledge regarding the assigned patient population. As a member of the nursing profession, the Clinical Nurse contributes to the profession of nursing through such activities as teaching others, sharing expertise In unit or hospital. Please note: A Nurse who voluntarily agrees to work in a "weekends only" position is not eligible for premium pay under Section 17.2. Our Clinical Nurse (RN) job classification is represented by the Committee for Recognition of Nursing Achievement (CRONA). CRONA is an independent union for Registered Nurses at Stanford Health Care and Lucile Packard Children's Health Stanford. For more information, please visit the CRONA website at https://www.crona.org/. NOTE: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification may be required by the cost center in which the position resides. Please check AskHR for a complete listing of those cost centers requiring the ACLS certification. SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery. You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective: Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination
Requirements
- Able to communicate effectively in English.
- 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse in one of the following areas: Multispecialty Medicine, Float Pool, BMT, Hematology/Oncology, Clinical Trials.
- Current American Heart Association Certification for Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS).
- Current American Heart Association Certification for Advanced Cardiac Life Support for Healthcare Providers (ACLS).
- CA-RN (Registered Nurse).
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university preferred.
- Chemotherapy certification strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Establishes Therapeutic Relationships
- Diagnostic and Monitoring Functions
- Plans and Implements Therapeutic Interventions
- Teaching and Coaching, Patient and Staff Teaching
- Effective Management of Rapidly Changing Situations
- Monitors and Ensures Quality Healthcare Practices
- Organization and Work Role Functions
- Management and Delegation
- Contributes to the knowledge and skill of other members of the nursing staff through one or more activities such as formal or informal teaching, participation on Shared Governance groups, professional publications and/or presentations.
- Attains knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice. Demonstrates commitment to lifelong learning.
- Communicates effectively in a variety of formats in all areas of practice.
- Demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.
- Evaluates own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
