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

Stanford Health Care•Palo Alto, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse (CN) is a registered nurse who provides hands-on, evidence-based care within the scope of the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital policies. The role includes performing the nursing process: 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 families to provide family-centered care and monitors the quality of nursing care provided. The Clinical Nurse is responsible for professional development, including maintaining licensure and Basic Life Support certification and current knowledge of the assigned patient population. The nurse also contributes to the nursing profession by teaching others and sharing expertise within the unit or hospital. The position is in Thoracic Oncology at the Cancer Center, with approximately four onsite days and one remote day depending on clinic need. The role is represented by CRONA. ACLS certification may be required by the cost center; candidates should check AskHR for the applicable requirements.

Requirements

California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Ability to communicate effectively in English.
Maintain current knowledge of the assigned patient population and professional nursing practice.
Frequent physical exertion, including lifting patients and equipment, bending, stooping, and walking.
Use protective clothing or gear as required for work involving potential exposure to contagious disease, radiation, infection, blood, body fluids, or tissues.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university.
One year of related outpatient or inpatient RN experience.
Two years of ambulatory oncology care coordination and/or triage experience supporting adult patients.
ONCC Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification.

Responsibilities

Establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families, provide emotional support and information, manage discomfort, and support care consistent with patient goals and culture.
Assess patients, gather and interpret 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 adverse effects.
Assess patient and family learning needs and readiness, teach information needed for self-care and illness prevention, and adapt teaching to individual circumstances and cultural variations.
Teach other staff members formally or informally, including through preceptor or super-user roles.
Recognize rapidly changing situations, respond appropriately, 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 tasks appropriately, and seek assistance as needed to manage multiple requests and work expectations.
Contribute to team building, unit programs and meetings, positive morale, and constructive conflict resolution.
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 nursing knowledge and competence, pursue lifelong learning, communicate effectively, demonstrate professional leadership, and evaluate personal practice against applicable standards and regulations.
Follow Stanford Health Care’s C-I-CARE patient-experience principles in interactions with patients, families, and colleagues.