Clinical Nurse (RN) - Hematology/Oncology (AAU F3) - 0.9 FTE, 12-HR, Rotating Shift

Stanford Health Care•Palo Alto, CA

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse (RN) provides hands-on, evidence-based care within the scope of the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital policies. The nurse performs all steps of the nursing process: 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 emphasizes family-centered care, professional nursing practice, and monitoring the quality of care. The nurse is responsible for professional development, including maintaining licensure, Basic Life Support certification, and current knowledge of the assigned patient population, and contributes to the nursing profession by teaching and sharing expertise. This position is with Stanford Health Care in Hematology/Oncology (AAU F3), at 0.9 FTE, working 12-hour rotating shifts. The Clinical Nurse classification is represented by CRONA. ACLS certification may be required by the position's cost center. A nurse who voluntarily works in a weekends-only position is not eligible for the premium pay described in Section 17.2.

Requirements

At least 1 year of RN experience in an oncology or chemotherapy setting.
Ability to communicate effectively in English.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers.
Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification for Healthcare Providers.
California Registered Nurse (CA-RN) license.
Frequent physical exertion, including lifting patients and equipment, bending, stooping, and walking.
Ability to work with routine safety precautions in an environment with risks including exposure to contagious disease, radiation, or infection; protective clothing or gear may be required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university.
ONS/ONCC® Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and families, provide emotional support and information, and support care in accordance with patient goals and culture.
Obtain and interpret assessment data, determine nursing diagnoses, and monitor patient status according to stability and need.
Collaborate with patients, families, and the health care team to develop individualized plans of care; implement interventions safely and evaluate their effectiveness and adverse effects.
Assess patient and family learning needs and readiness, teach self-care and illness-prevention information, and teach other staff members.
Recognize rapidly changing situations, respond appropriately, and activate emergency protocols when needed.
Monitor nursing practices for patient and employee safety and compliance with standards and policies, and identify opportunities to improve care and the work environment.
Set priorities, delegate tasks appropriately, and seek assistance as needed to manage competing requests and work expectations.
Contribute to team building and positive morale through participation in unit programs and meetings 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, publications, or presentations.
Maintain current nursing knowledge and competence, pursue lifelong learning, and demonstrate leadership and effective communication.
Evaluate own nursing practice against professional standards, guidelines, statutes, rules, and regulations.
Maintain professional development, including licensure, BLS certification, and current knowledge of the assigned patient population.
Adopt and execute Stanford Health Care's C-I-CARE standards in interactions with patients, families, and colleagues.