ED Registered Nurse NOC 1900-0730

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley•Pleasanton, CA

6d•$80 - $98

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care using evidence-based practices and works within the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital policies. The RN carries out the nursing process by assessing patients, interpreting data, planning and implementing care, and evaluating outcomes. The RN coordinates care with other providers and teaches patients and families the knowledge and skills needed to manage care and prevent complications. The role supports patient-centered care in accordance with the hospital’s C-I-CARE Standards. Duties are general examples and may vary based on department or program needs; the RN may also perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
At least one year of prior acute-care Registered Nurse experience.
Current California RN license.
Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
Relevant departmental certification as required.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to read, write, and understand English.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to problem-solve and adapt to a changing environment.
Ability to use information and stay current with technology developments to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support patient-care decisions.
Ability to work both as a team member and autonomously.
Ability to positively influence others to meet patient needs and shared goals.
Ability to prioritize effectively to provide quality patient care.
Knowledge of healthcare principles, practices, and current trends, and of hospital-system organization and administration sufficient to provide clinical management, leadership, coordination, and operational direction for assigned areas.

Responsibilities

Collects and documents patient information through interviews, history taking, assessment of personal needs, and physical assessments.
Obtains and interprets accurate, relevant screening and assessment data, identifying normal and abnormal findings.
Determines nursing diagnoses and monitors and evaluates patient data as frequently as the patient’s stability requires.
Safely performs and documents care plans and nursing procedures consistent with standards of care and the patient assignment.
Evaluates intervention effectiveness and monitors patients for adverse responses and side effects.
Assesses and documents patient and family understanding in clinical records.
Promotes a healing environment by supporting patients and families, identifying and managing discomfort, and providing emotional support and education.
Teaches patients and family members information needed for self-care and illness prevention.
Recognizes and communicates ethical and legal issues related to patient care to the appropriate authority and completes incident reports.
Provides care that addresses the age-related needs of patients served on the unit, including growth and development principles.
Attends meetings and serves on departmental or hospital committees as assigned.
Supports department strategic and organizational goals.
Performs duties in accordance with the hospital’s C-I-CARE Standards.