Clinical Nurse (RN), Bone Marrow Transplant / Cellular Therapy - 8HR Days 1.0

Stanford Health Care•Stanford, CA

2d•$96 - $111•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse (CN) is a registered nurse who provides hands-on, evidence-based care to patients in Bone Marrow Transplant / Cellular Therapy, within the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital policies. The nurse performs all steps of the nursing process: 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 care. The Clinical Nurse is responsible for professional development, including maintaining licensure, Basic Life Support certification, and current knowledge of the assigned patient population. The nurse also contributes to the nursing profession by teaching and sharing expertise within the unit or hospital. The position is an onsite, full-time, 8-hour day role in the BMT Clinic at Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto, California. It is represented by the Committee for Recognition of Nursing Achievement (CRONA). Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification may be required depending on the cost center. The work involves moderate risks or discomforts, including potential exposure to contagious disease, radiation, or infection and working with emotionally disturbed patients. Routine safety precautions apply, and protective clothing or gear may be required. This role is classified as involving exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.

Requirements

One year of outpatient or inpatient RN experience.
California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university.
Two years of oncology experience.
Two years of Bone Marrow Transplant / Cellular Therapy (BMT-CT) experience.
One year of ambulatory experience.
Experience coordinating care.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification may be required by the cost center in which the position resides.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and families, provide emotional support and information, manage discomfort, and guide patients and families through illness and recovery in accordance with their goals and culture.
Encourage patients to use their strengths and abilities to participate in recovery and their plan of care.
Obtain and interpret assessment data, determine nursing diagnoses, and monitor and evaluate patient status as frequently as necessary.
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 readiness, and teach information needed for self-care and illness prevention, adapting instruction to individual circumstances and cultural variations.
Teach other staff members through informal or formal roles, such as preceptor or super-user.
Recognize rapidly changing situations, respond appropriately, and activate emergency protocols when needed.
Monitor own and others’ practices for patient and employee safety and compliance with standards and policies, and identify opportunities for improvement.
Set priorities, delegate tasks appropriately, and seek assistance as needed to integrate competing requests and work expectations.
Participate in unit programs and meetings, contribute to positive team morale, and use constructive conflict resolution.
Use available technology for communication, documentation, and locating clinical information.
Contribute to nursing staff knowledge and skills through teaching, Shared Governance participation, publications, or presentations.
Maintain knowledge and competence reflecting current nursing practice and pursue lifelong learning.
Communicate effectively in a variety of formats, demonstrate leadership, and evaluate own practice against professional standards and applicable regulations.
Follow Stanford Health Care’s C-I-CARE patient-experience standards: anticipate patient needs, guide patients toward better outcomes, and coordinate care.