Clinical Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Oncology (AAU G1) - 0.9 FTE, 12-HR, Night Shift

Stanford Health Care•Palo Alto, CA

1d•$96 - $111

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse is a registered nurse who provides hands-on, evidence-based care within the scope of the California Nursing Practice Act, applicable regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital policies. The nurse carries out the nursing process by assessing patients, interpreting data, planning, implementing, and evaluating care, coordinating with other providers, and educating patients and families to support self-care and prevent complications. The role partners with families to provide family-centered care and monitors the quality of nursing care delivered. The Clinical Nurse is responsible for professional development, including maintaining licensure, current Basic Life Support certification, and knowledge of the assigned patient population. The nurse contributes to the nursing profession by teaching others and sharing expertise within the unit or hospital. The position is represented by the Committee for Recognition of Nursing Achievement (CRONA).

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse in an inpatient oncology setting.
Ability to communicate effectively in English.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) certification.
Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support for Healthcare Providers (ACLS) certification.
California Registered Nurse (CA-RN) license.
Frequent physical exertion, including lifting patients and equipment, bending, stooping, and walking; ability to use protective clothing or gear as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university.
ONS/ONCC® Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate.

Responsibilities

Establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families, support healing, manage discomfort, provide emotional support and information, and encourage participation in recovery and care planning.
Obtain and interpret assessment data, determine nursing diagnoses, and monitor patient status according to stability and clinical need.
Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans; safely implement interventions and evaluate their effectiveness and potential adverse responses.
Assess patient and family learning needs and readiness, provide education for self-care and illness prevention, and adapt teaching to individual circumstances.
Teach staff members through incidental or formal roles, including preceptor or super-user activities.
Recognize rapidly changing situations 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 appropriately, and seek assistance to manage multiple requests and work expectations.
Participate in unit programs and meetings, contribute to team building and morale, and use constructive conflict-resolution skills.
Use available technology for communication, documentation, and clinical information; contribute to staff knowledge through teaching, shared governance, publications, or presentations.
Maintain nursing knowledge and competence, communicate effectively, demonstrate professional leadership, and evaluate personal practice against professional standards and applicable regulations.