Clinical Nurse (RN) - AAU Float Pool - 0.9 FTE 12-hr, Night Shift

Stanford Health Care•Palo Alto, CA

3d•$96 - $111•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse (CN) is a registered nurse who provides hands-on, evidence-based patient care within the scope 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 care with other providers; and teaching patients and families to manage care and prevent complications. The role 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 (BLS) 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 the AAU Float Pool at Stanford Health Care, with locations in Palo Alto and Redwood City. It is a 0.9 FTE position with 12-hour night shifts. 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 by the position's cost center; candidates are directed to AskHR for the applicable list. The role requires frequent physical exertion, including lifting patients and equipment, bending, stooping, and walking. Work may involve exposure to contagious disease, radiation, infection, and emotionally disturbed patients; routine safety precautions and protective clothing or gear may be required. The position is classified as Category I for blood-borne pathogens, involving exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. Employees are expected to follow Stanford Health Care's C-I-CARE standards to support an exceptional patient and family experience. These standards emphasize anticipating patient needs, guiding patients toward better outcomes, and coordinating complex care.

Requirements

Current California Registered Nurse (CA-RN) license.
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.
Epic Systems Electronic Health Record experience is required.
At least 1 year of RN experience in a cardiac telemetry setting.
Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university preferred.
At least 2 years of RN experience in an acute care setting in AAU, MEDSURG, Float Pool, or Telemetry strongly preferred.
MAGNET facility exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and families, provide emotional support and information, manage discomfort, and support care consistent with patient goals and culture.
Obtain and interpret relevant assessment data, identify nursing diagnoses, and monitor and evaluate patient status according to stability and need.
Collaborate with patients, families, and the healthcare team to develop individualized plans of care; safely implement interventions and evaluate their effectiveness and any adverse effects.
Assess patient and family learning needs and readiness, teach self-care and illness-prevention information, and adapt teaching to individual circumstances and cultural variations.
Teach other staff members, including through preceptor or super-user roles when applicable.
Recognize rapidly changing clinical situations, respond appropriately, 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 competing 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 nursing staff knowledge through teaching, shared governance, publications, or presentations.
Maintain nursing knowledge and competence through lifelong learning, communicate effectively in varied formats, demonstrate professional leadership, and evaluate own practice against professional standards and applicable requirements.
Follow Stanford Health Care's C-I-CARE patient-experience standards.