Clinical Nurse (RN) - 300P Pre​/Post (0.9 FTE, 12-Hour Rotating Shifts, On-Call Required

Position: Clinical Nurse (RN) - 300P Pre/Post (0.9 FTE, 12-Hour Rotating Shifts, On-Call Required)
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Rotating - 12 Hour (United States of America)

Performing established nursing procedures using clinical knowledge to care for patients recovering from general or regional anesthesia, and moderate sedation. PACU servicing over 20 OR and procedural suite. Surgical and procedural volume includes Orthopedics, General Surgery, Plastics, Ophthalmology, Neuro, GYN, GU, Robotics, Interventional Cardiology, Electrophysiology, and Interventional Radiology. Surgical and procedural volume is primarily inpatient and outpatients. Patient acuity is high reflecting med-surg and ICU patients.

This position will be floated within our perianesthesia region. Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above.

People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

Education:

Graduate from an accredited nursing program. BSN required.

Experience:

Required minimum 2 years ICU (Cardiac preferred). PACU background preferred in addition to ICU experience.

Licensure/Certification :
Current California RN License Current AHA Healthcare Provider BCLS and ACLS certifications; CPAN preferred.

** This is a Stanford Health Care job.*
* ** A Brief Overview*
* The Clinical Nurse (CN) is an RN who provides hands-on care to patients, practicing in an evidence-based manner, within the Scope of Practice of the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital policies. Within that role, the CN performs all steps of the nursing process, including assessing patients; interpreting data; planning, implementing, and evaluating care; coordinating care with other providers;

and teaching the patient and family the knowledge and skills needed to manage their care and prevent complications. The CN partners with the patient's family wherever possible, considering all aspects of care, to deliver family centered care. As a professional, monitors the quality of nursing care provided.

The Clinical Nurse is responsible for his/her own professional development, including licensure, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and maintaining current knowledge regarding the assigned patient population.

As a member of the nursing profession, the Clinical Nurse contributes to the profession of nursing through such activities as teaching others, sharing expertise In unit or hospital.

Please note:

A Nurse who voluntarily agrees to work in a "weekends only" position is not eligible for premium pay under Section 17.2.

Our Clinical Nurse (RN) job classification is represented by the Committee for Recognition of Nursing Achievement (CRONA). CRONA is an independent union for Registered Nurses at Stanford Health Care and Lucile Packard Children's Health Stanford. For more information, please visit the CRONA website at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

** Locations*
* Stanford Health Care

** What you will do*
* + The Helping Role Establishes Therapeutic Relationships:

+ Creates and maintains a climate conducive to healing through being present to the patient and family, identifying and managing discomforts; providing emotional support and information; guiding the patient and family through phases of illness and recovery/passage to death and in accordance with the patient's goals and culture.

+ Mobilizes the patient's strengths and abilities towards participation in recovery and control over plan of care.

+ Diagnostic and Monitoring Functions:

+ Obtains accurate and relevant assessment data and interprets the data as normal vs abnormal. Determines nursing diagnosis. Monitors and evaluates data as frequently as needed based on stability.

+ Plans and Implements Therapeutic Interventions:

+ Collaborates with the patient, family and members of health care team to develop an individualized plan of care. Implements nursing and medical interventions safely. Evaluates effectiveness of interventions and monitors patient for adverse responses and side effects.

+ Teaching and Coaching, Patient…