Clinical Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Oncology (AAU G1) - 0.9 FTE, 12-HR, Day Shift

Stanford Health Care•Palo Alto, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse (CN) is a Registered Nurse who provides hands-on, evidence-based care to inpatient oncology patients within the scope of the California Nursing Practice Act, applicable regulations, standards of care, and hospital policies. The nurse carries out the nursing process by assessing patients, interpreting data, planning, implementing, and evaluating care, coordinating with other providers, and educating patients and families to support self-care and prevent complications. The role emphasizes family-centered care, professional nursing standards, quality monitoring, and ongoing professional development, including maintaining licensure, BLS certification, and current knowledge of the assigned patient population. The Clinical Nurse also contributes to the nursing profession by teaching others and sharing expertise. This is a 0.9 FTE position with 12-hour day shifts at Stanford Health Care. The position is represented by CRONA, an independent union for Registered Nurses at Stanford Health Care and Lucile Packard Children's Health Stanford. ACLS may be required depending on the cost center.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse in an inpatient oncology setting.
Current California Registered Nurse (CA-RN) license.
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.
Ability to communicate effectively in English.

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 by supporting healing, managing discomfort, providing emotional support and information, and guiding them through illness, recovery, or end-of-life care in accordance with their goals and culture.
Support patients' participation in recovery and control over their plans of care by mobilizing their strengths and abilities.
Collect and interpret accurate assessment data, determine nursing diagnoses, and monitor patient status at a frequency appropriate to the patient's stability.
Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare team members to develop individualized plans of care.
Safely implement nursing and medical interventions, evaluate their effectiveness, and monitor for adverse responses and side effects.
Assess patient and family learning needs and readiness, provide education on self-care and illness prevention, and adapt teaching to individual responses, developmental levels, health conditions, and cultural variations.
Teach other staff members through informal instruction or formal roles such as preceptor or super-user.
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, and seek opportunities to improve care and the work environment.
Set priorities, delegate tasks appropriately, integrate competing 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 locating information about unusual clinical situations, diagnoses, and treatments.
Contribute to nursing staff knowledge and skills through teaching, Shared Governance participation, publications, or presentations.
Maintain knowledge and competence reflecting current nursing practice and demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning.
Communicate effectively in varied formats, demonstrate professional leadership, and evaluate personal practice against professional standards, guidelines, statutes, rules, and regulations.
Maintain required licensure and certifications and current knowledge of the assigned patient population.