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

Stanford Health Care•Palo Alto, CA

1d•$96 - $111

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 Practice of the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, 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 teaching patients and families how to manage care and prevent complications. The CN partners with families where possible and provides family-centered care while monitoring the quality of nursing care. The role includes establishing therapeutic relationships; assessing and monitoring patient conditions; developing and implementing individualized therapeutic interventions; teaching patients, families, and staff; responding to rapidly changing situations and activating emergency protocols when needed; and promoting safe, high-quality care. The nurse prioritizes and delegates work appropriately, participates in team building and unit programs, communicates effectively, demonstrates professional leadership, and evaluates their own practice against professional standards. The Clinical Nurse is responsible for professional development, including maintaining licensure, Basic Life Support certification, and current knowledge of the assigned patient population. This position is represented by CRONA, the independent union for registered nurses at Stanford Health Care and Lucile Packard Children's Health Stanford. ACLS may be required by the assigned cost center. The position is listed as 0.9 FTE, 12-hour day shift. Base pay generally starts at $96.35–$111.14 per hour; the selected finalist's pay is determined by factors including internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse in an inpatient oncology setting.
Ability to communicate effectively in English.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) certification.
Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support for Healthcare Providers (ACLS) 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.

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, manage discomfort, and support participation in care and recovery.
Obtain and interpret patient assessment data, determine nursing diagnoses, and monitor patients according to their stability and needs.
Collaborate with patients, families, and the healthcare 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 adjust teaching to individual circumstances and cultural variations.
Teach other staff members through informal or formal roles, including preceptor or super-user activities.
Recognize rapidly changing clinical situations and activate emergency protocols when needed.
Monitor nursing practices for patient and employee safety and compliance with standards and policies, and identify opportunities for improvement.
Set priorities, delegate tasks appropriately, and seek assistance as needed to manage multiple requests and expectations.
Participate in team building, unit programs, and meetings, and contribute to positive morale and constructive conflict resolution.
Use available technology for communication, documentation, and locating information about clinical situations, diagnoses, and treatments.
Contribute to the knowledge and skills of nursing staff through teaching, Shared Governance participation, publications, or presentations.
Maintain current nursing knowledge and competence, communicate effectively, demonstrate professional leadership, and evaluate own practice against professional standards and regulations.