Clinical Nurse (RN) - AAU J7 - 0.9 FTE, 12-hr, Rotating Shift

Stanford Health Care•Palo Alto, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse is a registered nurse who provides hands-on, evidence-based patient care within the Scope of Practice 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 teaching patients and families to manage care and prevent complications. The role partners with families where possible and provides family-centered care, while monitoring the quality of nursing care. The Clinical 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 through teaching and sharing expertise. This position is at Stanford Health Care and is represented by CRONA, an independent union for registered nurses at Stanford Health Care and Lucile Packard Children's Health Stanford. ACLS certification may be required by the assigned cost center. The role involves frequent physical exertion, including lifting patients and equipment, bending, stooping, and walking. The work environment includes moderate risks, such as potential exposure to contagious disease, radiation, or infection, and may require protective clothing or gear. Blood-borne pathogen exposure is classified as Category I.

Requirements

At least 1 year of RN experience.
Able 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families, provide emotional support and information, identify and manage discomfort, and support patients through illness, recovery, or end-of-life care in accordance with their goals and culture.
Encourage patient participation in recovery and control over the plan of care by mobilizing patients' strengths and abilities.
Obtain and interpret assessment data, determine nursing diagnoses, and monitor and evaluate patients according to their stability.
Collaborate with patients, families, and the healthcare team 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 responses, developmental levels, health conditions, and cultural variations.
Teach other staff members through informal or formal roles, including preceptor or super-user activities.
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 identify opportunities for continual improvement.
Set priorities, delegate tasks appropriately, integrate competing requests and 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 groups, professional publications, or presentations.
Maintain current nursing knowledge and competence, pursue lifelong learning, communicate effectively, demonstrate professional leadership, and evaluate one's practice against professional standards and applicable requirements.