Clinical Nurse (RN), Hematology - 8HR Days 1.0 FTE

Stanford Health Care•Palo Alto, CA

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse is a registered nurse who provides hands-on, evidence-based patient care within the scope of the California Nursing Practice Act, applicable regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital policies. The role encompasses the nursing process: assessing patients, interpreting information, planning and implementing care, evaluating outcomes, coordinating care with other providers, and educating patients and families to support self-care and prevent complications. The nurse partners with families where possible and provides family-centered care that respects patient goals and culture. The Clinical Nurse monitors the quality of nursing care, maintains professional development—including licensure, Basic Life Support certification, and current knowledge of the assigned patient population—and contributes to the nursing profession through activities such as teaching and sharing expertise. This Hematology role is an 8-hour day position at 1.0 FTE. The job classification is represented by CRONA. ACLS certification may be required depending on the cost center.

Requirements

California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university.
Two years of hematology and/or oncology experience.
Two years of ambulatory experience.
ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy certification.

Responsibilities

Establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families, support healing, manage discomfort, provide emotional support and information, and guide patients through illness, recovery, or end-of-life care in accordance with their goals and culture.
Obtain and interpret relevant 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 and readiness, teach self-care and illness prevention, and adapt teaching to individual responses, developmental levels, health conditions, and cultural variations.
Teach other staff members through informal or formal activities, such as precepting or serving as a super-user.
Recognize rapidly changing situations, respond promptly and appropriately, and activate emergency protocols when needed.
Monitor personal and team practices for patient and employee safety and compliance with standards and policies; identify opportunities for improvement.
Set priorities, delegate tasks appropriately, and seek assistance as needed to manage competing requests and work expectations.
Contribute to team building, unit programs, meetings, and positive morale, using constructive conflict-resolution skills.
Use available technology for communication, documentation, and locating 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 personal practice against professional standards and applicable requirements.
Maintain required licensure and Basic Life Support certification.