Clinical Nurse/Scrub Nurse (RN) - CVOR (0.90 FTE, 12-Hour Rotating Shifts, On-Call Required) - 300P Activation

Stanford Health Care•Stanford, CA

9d•$96 - $111•Onsite

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, applicable 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 support self-care and prevent complications. The role delivers family-centered care and monitors the quality of nursing care provided. The position is in Stanford Health Care’s Cardiovascular Operating Room, where nurses care for patients undergoing complex cardiac, vascular, and thoracic surgeries as part of a multidisciplinary surgical team. The role is listed as 0.90 FTE, full time, with rotating 12-hour shifts and on-call requirements. The nurse is responsible for professional development, including maintaining licensure, Basic Life Support certification, and current knowledge of the assigned patient population. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification may be required by the position’s cost center. Stanford Health Care describes its nursing environment as offering career advancement opportunities, access to current healthcare technology, and a culture supporting personal growth and work-life balance. The role is represented by CRONA, an independent union for registered nurses at Stanford Health Care and Lucile Packard Children’s Health Stanford.

Requirements

Current California Registered Nurse (CA-RN) license.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification.
Ability to communicate effectively in English.
Maintain licensure, BLS certification, and current knowledge regarding the assigned patient population.
Meet the physical demands of frequent exertion, including lifting patients and equipment, bending, stooping, and walking.
Work with exposure risks including contagious disease, radiation, infection, and blood-borne pathogens, 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.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification may be required by the cost center in which the position resides.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and families, provide emotional support and information, and support care consistent with patient goals and culture.
Mobilize patients’ strengths and abilities to encourage participation in recovery and control over the plan of care.
Obtain and interpret assessment data, determine nursing diagnoses, and monitor and evaluate patient status as needed.
Collaborate with patients, families, and the healthcare team to develop individualized care plans; implement nursing and medical interventions safely; and evaluate effectiveness and adverse responses.
Assess patient and family learning needs and readiness, teach self-care and illness-prevention information, and adapt teaching to individual circumstances.
Teach other staff members through informal or formal roles, such as preceptor or super-user.
Recognize rapidly changing situations, respond appropriately, and identify the need for and activate emergency protocols.
Monitor own practice and assist in monitoring safety, compliance with standards and policies, and opportunities for improvement in patient care and the work environment.
Set priorities, delegate tasks appropriately, integrate work requests, and seek assistance as needed.
Contribute to team building, unit programs and meetings, positive morale, and constructive conflict resolution.
Learn and use available technology for communication, documentation, and locating clinical information.
Contribute to nursing staff knowledge and skills through teaching, Shared Governance participation, publications, or presentations.
Maintain knowledge and competence in current nursing practice and pursue lifelong learning.
Communicate effectively, demonstrate professional leadership, and evaluate own practice against professional standards, guidelines, statutes, rules, and regulations.
Provide care to patients undergoing complex cardiac, vascular, and thoracic surgeries as a member of a multidisciplinary surgical team.