Clinical Nurse (RN), Thoracic Oncology - Cancer Center - 8HR Days 1.0

Stanford Health Care•Stanford, CA

8d•$96 - $111•Hybrid

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse (CN) is a registered nurse who provides hands-on, evidence-based patient care within the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital policies. The nurse completes the nursing process by assessing patients, interpreting data, planning, implementing, and evaluating care, coordinating with other providers, and teaching patients and families to manage care and prevent complications. The CN partners with patients’ families to deliver family-centered care, monitors the quality of nursing care, and maintains professional development, licensure, Basic Life Support certification, and current knowledge of the assigned patient population. The CN also contributes to the nursing profession by teaching others and sharing expertise. This role is in Thoracic Oncology at Stanford Health Care. The schedule is 1.0 FTE, full time, day shift, eight-hour days. Work is approximately four onsite days and one remote day, depending on clinic needs. The Clinical Nurse classification is represented by CRONA. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification may be required by the applicable cost center. The position requires frequent physical exertion, including lifting patients and equipment, bending, stooping, and walking. The work environment includes moderate risks or discomforts, such as potential exposure to contagious disease, radiation, or infection and work with emotionally disturbed patients. Routine safety precautions are used, and protective clothing or gear may be required. Tasks involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.

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.
1 year of related outpatient or inpatient RN experience.
2 years of ambulatory oncology care coordination and/or triage experience supporting adult patients.
Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and families, support healing, manage discomfort, provide emotional support and information, and guide patients and families through illness and recovery in keeping with their goals and culture.
Support patients’ strengths and abilities so they can participate in recovery and take control of their plan of care.
Obtain and interpret assessment data, determine nursing diagnoses, and monitor and evaluate patient status as frequently as needed.
Collaborate with patients, families, and the healthcare team to develop individualized plans of care; safely implement nursing and medical interventions; and evaluate their effectiveness and monitor for adverse responses.
Assess patient and family learning needs and readiness, teach self-care and illness-prevention information, and adapt teaching to individual responses and circumstances.
Teach other staff members, formally or informally, including through roles such as preceptor or super-user.
Recognize rapidly changing situations, respond promptly and appropriately, and activate emergency protocols when needed.
Monitor personal practice and assist in monitoring others for patient and employee safety and compliance with standards and policies; identify opportunities for improvement.
Set priorities, delegate tasks appropriately, integrate multiple requests and work expectations, and seek assistance as needed.
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 finding information about unusual clinical situations, diagnoses, and treatments.
Contribute to the knowledge and skills of nursing staff through teaching, Shared Governance participation, publications, or presentations.
Maintain current nursing knowledge and competence, pursue lifelong learning, communicate effectively in varied formats, demonstrate professional leadership, and evaluate personal practice against professional standards and regulations.
Follow Stanford Health Care’s C-I-CARE principles to support an exceptional patient and family experience through anticipating needs, guiding actions, and coordinating care.