Clinical Nurse (RN) - AAU J7 - 0.9 FTE, 12-hr, Rotating Shift

Stanford Health Care•Palo Alto, CA

11h•$96 - $111

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse (CN) is a registered nurse who provides hands-on, evidence-based care within the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital policies. The nurse performs the nursing process by assessing patients, interpreting data, planning, implementing, and evaluating care, coordinating with other providers, and teaching patients and families how to manage care and prevent complications. The CN partners with patients’ families to provide family-centered care and monitors the quality of nursing care provided. The role includes establishing therapeutic relationships; collecting and interpreting assessment data; determining nursing diagnoses; developing individualized care plans with patients, families, and the healthcare team; implementing interventions safely; and evaluating their effectiveness. The CN assesses learning needs, teaches patients and families about self-care and illness prevention, and may teach other staff. The nurse responds rapidly to changing situations and activates emergency protocols as needed, monitors safety and compliance, prioritizes and delegates work, contributes to team building and unit activities, and uses available technology for communication, documentation, and clinical information. The CN is responsible for professional development, maintaining licensure and Basic Life Support certification, and keeping current with knowledge of the assigned patient population. The position contributes to nursing through teaching, sharing expertise, and other professional activities. It is represented by CRONA. ACLS certification may be required depending on the cost center. This position is at Stanford Health Care and is listed as 0.9 FTE, with 12-hour rotating shifts. The work involves frequent exertion, including lifting patients and equipment, bending, stooping, and walking. The environment includes risks such as exposure to contagious disease, radiation, infection, or emotionally disturbed patients; routine safety precautions and protective clothing or gear may be required. The role is classified as involving exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.

Requirements

At least 1 year of RN experience.
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 follow routine safety precautions and use protective clothing or gear when required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on, evidence-based nursing care within the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital policies.
Assess patients, interpret assessment data, determine nursing diagnoses, and monitor patients according to their stability and needs.
Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans.
Safely implement nursing and medical interventions and evaluate their effectiveness, including monitoring for adverse responses and side effects.
Establish therapeutic relationships, provide emotional support and information, and support patient and family participation in recovery and care planning.
Assess patient and family learning needs and teach self-care and illness-prevention information; teach other staff as appropriate.
Recognize rapidly changing situations, respond appropriately, and activate emergency protocols when needed.
Monitor nursing practices and assist in monitoring patient and employee safety, policy compliance, and quality of care.
Set priorities, delegate tasks appropriately, 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 clinical information.
Maintain professional knowledge and competence, evaluate own practice against professional standards, and contribute to nursing through teaching and sharing expertise.