Clinical Nurse (RN), GI Oncology Outpatient Clinic - 8HR Days 1.0

Stanford Health Care•Palo Alto, CA

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse (CN) is a registered nurse who provides hands-on, evidence-based patient care within the scope of the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital policies. The nurse carries out the nursing process by assessing patients, interpreting data, planning and implementing care, evaluating outcomes, coordinating with other providers, and teaching patients and families how to manage care and prevent complications. The role partners with families to deliver family-centered care and monitors the quality of nursing practice. 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. This position is in a GI Oncology outpatient clinic and is an 8-hour day position at 1.0 FTE. The role is represented by the Committee for Recognition of Nursing Achievement (CRONA). Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification may be required depending on the cost center. Stanford Health Care expects employees to uphold its C-I-CARE standards and deliver an exceptional patient and family experience through anticipating needs, guiding patients and families, and coordinating care.

Requirements

Two years of oncology experience.
California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Ability to communicate effectively in English.
Frequent physical exertion, including lifting patients and equipment, bending, stooping, and walking.
Ability to observe routine safety precautions and use protective clothing or gear as required when working with risks such as contagious disease, radiation, or infection.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university preferred.
GI Oncology experience preferred.
Ambulatory experience preferred.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification may be required by the position's cost center.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and families, provide emotional support and information, and support patients through illness, recovery, or end-of-life care in accordance with their goals and culture.
Obtain and interpret patient assessment data, determine nursing diagnoses, and monitor patients according to their stability and needs.
Collaborate with patients, families, and the healthcare team to develop individualized care plans; safely implement nursing and medical interventions; and evaluate their effectiveness and potential adverse effects.
Assess patient and family learning needs and readiness, provide self-care and illness-prevention education, and adapt teaching to individual responses, developmental levels, conditions, and cultural variations.
Teach and support other staff members, including through preceptor or super-user roles when applicable.
Recognize rapidly changing situations, respond appropriately, and activate emergency protocols when needed.
Monitor own practice and assist in monitoring others for patient and employee safety and compliance with standards and policies; identify opportunities for improvement.
Set priorities, delegate appropriately, and seek assistance as needed to manage competing requests and work expectations.
Participate in unit programs and meetings, contribute to team building and positive morale, and use constructive conflict-resolution skills.
Use available technology for communication, documentation, and locating clinical information.
Contribute to the knowledge and skills of nursing staff through teaching, Shared Governance participation, publications, or presentations.
Maintain current nursing knowledge and competence, communicate effectively, demonstrate professional leadership, and evaluate own practice against professional standards and applicable regulations.
Deliver patient- and family-centered care consistent with Stanford Health Care's C-I-CARE experience pillars: Know Me, Show Me the Way, and Coordinate for Me.