Clinical Nurse (RN), GI Oncology Outpatient Clinic - 8HR Days 1.0

Stanford Health Care•Stanford, CA

11d•$96 - $111•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse (CN) is a registered nurse who provides hands-on, evidence-based care within the Scope of Practice of the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital policies. The CN performs all steps of 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 patients’ families wherever possible and provides family-centered care. The role includes monitoring the quality of nursing care and contributing to the nursing profession through teaching and sharing expertise within the unit or hospital. The CN is responsible for professional development, including maintaining licensure, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and current knowledge of the assigned patient population. This position is in the GI Oncology outpatient clinic at Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto. It is a full-time, onsite, 8-hour day-shift role. The Clinical Nurse classification is represented by CRONA, an independent union for registered nurses at Stanford Health Care and Lucile Packard Children’s Health Stanford. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification may be required depending on the cost center. The work involves frequent exertion, including lifting patients and equipment, bending, stooping, and walking. The work environment involves moderate risks or discomforts, including possible exposure to contagious disease, radiation, or infection and working with emotionally disturbed patients. Routine safety precautions apply, and protective clothing or gear may be required. The role is classified as involving exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. Employees are expected to uphold Stanford Health Care’s C-I-CARE standards and support an exceptional patient and family experience by anticipating needs, guiding patients and families, and coordinating care.

Requirements

Two years of oncology experience.
California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university preferred.
GI Oncology experience preferred.
Ambulatory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and families, support comfort and emotional needs, provide information, and help patients participate in their recovery and care plans.
Collect and interpret assessment data, determine nursing diagnoses, and monitor patients according to their stability and needs.
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 learning needs and readiness, teach patients and families about self-care and illness prevention, and adapt teaching to individual circumstances.
Teach other staff members, including through preceptor or super-user roles as appropriate.
Recognize rapidly changing situations, respond promptly, and activate emergency protocols when needed.
Monitor own practice and assist with monitoring others for patient and employee safety and compliance with standards and policies.
Identify opportunities to improve patient care and the work environment.
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 skills.
Use available technology for communication, documentation, and finding information about unusual clinical situations, diagnoses, and treatments.
Contribute to nursing staff knowledge and skills through teaching, Shared Governance participation, publications, or presentations.
Maintain current nursing knowledge and competence, pursue lifelong learning, and communicate effectively in varied formats.
Demonstrate leadership and evaluate own nursing practice against professional standards, guidelines, and applicable laws and regulations.
Uphold Stanford Health Care C-I-CARE standards by anticipating patient and family needs, guiding their actions, and coordinating care.