Clinical Nurse; RN - Stanford Nursing Research FTE

A Brief Overview

The Clinical Nurse (RN) provides hands‑on care to patients in an evidence‑based manner, performing all steps of the nursing process: assessment, data interpretation, care planning, implementation, evaluation, coordination with other providers, and education of patients and families. The role is within the scope of the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital policies.

Stanford Health Care

• Trial intake, review, and facilitation
• Appropriate study placement
• Staffing considerations
• Training and education
• Financial oversight for Patient Care Services
• Help maintain research integrity and patient safety
• General operational oversight

• Create and maintain a climate conducive to healing, providing emotional support and guiding patients and families through illness phases.
• Mobilize patients' strengths and abilities toward recovery and control over the plan of care.
• Obtain accurate assessment data, interpret it as normal or abnormal, determine nursing diagnosis, and monitor data as needed.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and the health‑care team to develop and implement individualized care plans, evaluating effectiveness and monitoring adverse responses.
• Assess learning needs of patients and families, teach self‑care and illness prevention, adjusting information based on responses and cultural factors.
• Teach other staff members, including precepting or serving as a super‑user.
• Respond rapidly to problem situations, activate emergency protocols, and ensure quality practices.
• Integrate multiple requests by setting priorities, delegating tasks, and seeking assistance.
• Contribute to team building, positive morale, and conflict resolution.
• Utilize technology for communication, documentation, and locating clinical information.
• Contribute to the knowledge and skill of staff through teaching and participation in shared governance and professional activities.
• Attain and maintain current knowledge and competence, demonstrating lifelong learning.
• Communicate effectively in all formats.
• Demontrad
  e leadership in professional practice and the profession.
• Evaluate own nursing practice relative to professional standards and guidelines.

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

• Effective communication in English.
• Oncology experience preferred.

• Registered Nurse (RN) license, state licensure or compact.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Stanford Health Care strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non‑discrimination in all its policies and practices, including employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or perception of any of the above.

Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and job requirements.

Base pay scale: $92.64 – $106.87 per hour. Final salary will be determined based on equity, experience, education, specialty and training.