Clinical Nurse (RN) - Neurosurgery (AAU L6) - 0.9 FTE, 12-HR, Night Shift

Stanford Health Care•Stanford, CA

6d•$96 - $111•Onsite

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 role includes completing 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 nurse 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, 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. This position is in Stanford Health Care's neurosurgery unit in Palo Alto and is scheduled for 0.9 FTE, 12-hour night shifts. The job classification is represented by CRONA, an independent nurses' union. ACLS may be required by the cost center; the posting advises checking AskHR for the list of cost centers requiring it.

Requirements

At least 2 years of RN experience in an acute care 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.
Current American Heart Association National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
California Registered Nurse (CA-RN) license.
Frequent physical exertion, including lifting patients and equipment, bending, stooping, and walking; work may involve exposure to contagious disease, radiation, infection, or emotionally disturbed patients, and may require protective clothing or gear.
Tasks involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university preferred.
One year of Medical-Surgical Nursing experience strongly preferred.
Neuroscience experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and families, support comfort and emotional needs, provide information, and support care consistent with patient goals and culture.
Obtain and interpret patient assessment data, determine nursing diagnoses, and monitor patients according to their stability.
Collaborate with patients, families, and the health care team to develop individualized plans of care; implement interventions safely and evaluate their effectiveness and possible adverse responses.
Assess patient and family learning needs, teach self-care and illness-prevention information, and adapt teaching to patient responses and circumstances.
Teach other staff members informally or through roles such as preceptor or super-user.
Recognize rapidly changing situations and activate emergency protocols when needed.
Monitor personal practice and assist in monitoring patient and employee safety, compliance with standards and policies, and opportunities for improvement.
Set priorities, delegate tasks appropriately, and seek assistance as needed to manage multiple requests and expectations.
Participate in unit programs and meetings, contribute to team building and positive morale, and use constructive conflict resolution.
Use available technology for communication, documentation, and locating clinical information; contribute to staff knowledge through teaching, Shared Governance, publications, or presentations.
Maintain nursing knowledge and competence, communicate effectively, demonstrate professional leadership, and evaluate personal practice against professional standards and regulations.
Partner with patients and families to anticipate needs, guide actions toward better outcomes, and coordinate care.