Clinical Nurse; RN), Vascular Access; PICC

Overview

Clinical Nurse (RN) – Day shift (12 hour) – United States of America. Responsible for delivering evidence‑based care within California Nursing Practice Act and hospital policies, performing the full nursing process.

• Establish therapeutic relationships, provide emotional support, and guide patient/family through illness and recovery, acknowledging cultural preferences.
• Obtain accurate assessment data; interpret normal versus abnormal findings; determine nursing diagnoses.
• Monitor and evaluate data frequently; implement therapeutic interventions; evaluate effectiveness and watch for adverse responses.
• Teach patients and families self‑care skills; adjust teaching based on learning needs, developmental level, physiological and psychological condition, and cultural variations.
• Tutor staff members, including formal preceptor or super‑user roles.
• Rapidly assess and respond to changing situations; activate emergency protocols as needed.
• Monitor own practice and assist others in compliance with safety standards and policies.
• Prioritize and delegate tasks appropriately; contribute to team building, unit meetings, and constructive conflict resolution.
• Utilize available technology for communication, documentation, and locating information regarding clinical situations, diagnoses, and treatments.
• Participate in shared governance, professional publications, and presentations.

• Active California RN license.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Vascular Access Board Certification (VA‑BC) or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years experience inserting PICCs, most recent insertion within the last 6 months.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

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

Frequent lifting of patients and equipment; bending, stooping, and walking. Exposure to contagious disease, radiation, or infection. Requires use of protective clothing or gear. Blood Borne Pathogens Category I tasks involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.

Stanford Health Care strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non‑discrimination in all employment policies. This role is open to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or criminal convictions (subject to individualized assessment).

Base Pay Scale: $96.35 – $111.14 per hour, determined by experience, education, specialty, and training.

Clinical Nurse (RN) classification is represented by the Committee for Recognition of Nursing Achievement (CRONA). CRONA website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..