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

Stanford Health Care•Palo Alto, CA

3d•$96 - $111

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse is a registered nurse who provides hands-on, evidence-based care within the Scope of Practice of the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital policies. The role carries out all steps of the nursing process, including assessment and interpretation of data, care planning and implementation, evaluation, coordination with other providers, and patient and family education. The nurse partners with families where possible 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 role also contributes to the nursing profession by teaching others and sharing expertise within the unit or hospital. The position is in hematology and is scheduled for an 8-hour day shift at 1.0 FTE. The Clinical Nurse classification is represented by CRONA, an independent union for registered nurses at Stanford Health Care and Lucile Packard Children's Health Stanford. ACLS certification may be required by the cost center; employees should consult AskHR for the applicable requirements. The nurse establishes therapeutic relationships; gathers and interprets assessment data; plans and implements individualized therapeutic interventions; teaches and coaches patients, families, and staff; responds to rapidly changing situations and activates emergency protocols when needed; monitors quality, safety, and compliance; prioritizes and delegates work appropriately; contributes to team building and positive morale; uses available technology for communication, documentation, and clinical information; and maintains professional knowledge, communication, leadership, and practice evaluation. The role involves frequent physical exertion, including lifting patients and equipment, bending, stooping, and walking. The work environment includes moderate risks or discomforts and possible exposure to contagious disease, radiation, or infection, as well as work with emotionally disturbed patients. Routine precautions are used, and protective clothing or gear may be required. The position is classified as Category I for blood-borne pathogens, involving tasks with exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. Stanford Health Care expects employees to follow its C-I-CARE standards and deliver an exceptional patient and family experience through anticipating needs, guiding actions, and coordinating care. Base pay generally starts at $96.35 to $111.14 per hour; the final salary depends on factors including internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training, and the scale is not a promise of a particular wage.

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 preferred.
Two years of hematology and/or oncology experience.
Two years of ambulatory experience.
ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy certification.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification may be required by the position's cost center.

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on, evidence-based nursing care within applicable laws, standards, and hospital policies.
Assess patients, interpret assessment data, determine nursing diagnoses, and monitor changes according to patient stability.
Collaborate with patients, families, and the healthcare team to develop individualized plans of care.
Implement nursing and medical interventions safely, evaluate their effectiveness, and monitor for adverse responses and side effects.
Establish therapeutic relationships and provide emotional support, information, and guidance in accordance with patient goals and culture.
Assess learning needs and readiness, teach patients and families self-care and illness-prevention information, and adjust teaching to individual needs.
Teach other staff members formally or informally, including through preceptor or super-user roles.
Recognize rapidly changing clinical situations and activate emergency protocols when needed.
Monitor own practice and assist in monitoring patient and employee safety, quality, and compliance with standards and policies.
Set priorities, delegate tasks appropriately, integrate work expectations, and seek assistance as needed.
Contribute to team building, unit programs and meetings, positive morale, and constructive conflict resolution.
Use available technology for communication, documentation, and locating information about clinical situations, diagnoses, and treatments.
Contribute to the knowledge and skills of nursing staff through teaching, Shared Governance, publications, or presentations.
Maintain current nursing knowledge and competence, pursue lifelong learning, communicate effectively, demonstrate professional leadership, and evaluate own practice against applicable standards and regulations.
Follow Stanford Health Care C-I-CARE standards to support patient- and family-centered care.