Clinical Nurse (RN) - AAU Alternate Inpatient Care Areas (AICA) - 0.9 FTE, 12-hr, Day shift

Stanford Health Care•Palo Alto, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse (CN) is a registered nurse who provides hands-on, evidence-based patient care within the Scope of Practice of the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital policies. The CN performs 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 nurse partners with families where possible and delivers family-centered care, while monitoring the quality of nursing care provided. The Clinical Nurse is responsible for professional development, including maintaining licensure, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and current knowledge of the assigned patient population. The role also contributes to the nursing profession by teaching others and sharing expertise within the unit or hospital. The position is at Stanford Health Care and is represented by the Committee for Recognition of Nursing Achievement (CRONA). Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification may be required for certain cost centers.

Requirements

Current California Registered Nurse (CA-RN) license.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) 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 is preferred.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification may be required by the position’s cost center.

Responsibilities

Establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families and provide emotional support, information, and guidance throughout illness, recovery, or end-of-life care in accordance with patient goals and culture.
Collect and interpret assessment data, determine nursing diagnoses, and monitor patient status according to stability and need.
Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans; implement interventions safely; and evaluate their effectiveness and possible adverse effects.
Assess patient and family learning needs and readiness, teach self-care and illness prevention, and adjust 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 own and others’ 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 integrate multiple requests and work 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 locating clinical information.
Contribute to the knowledge and skills of nursing staff through teaching, Shared Governance, publications, or presentations.
Maintain knowledge and competence reflecting current nursing practice and commit to lifelong learning.
Communicate effectively in different formats, demonstrate professional leadership, and evaluate own practice against professional standards, guidelines, and applicable laws and regulations.
Maintain professional development, including licensure, BLS certification, and current knowledge of the assigned patient population.