Clinical Nurse; RN), Oncology Multi-Specialty

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This Cancer Network Nurse Coordinator role supports the Oncology clinics of Cancer Center, Pleasanton, Castro Valley, and Emeryville. Utilizes independent decision-making to design, implement, coordinate, and evaluate a program of comprehensive nursing care for a specified patient population/clinic. Designs, implements, coordinate and evaluate education for the specified patient population and for other care providers working with these patients. Collaborates with others to ensure continuity of care and coordination of a wide variety of patient services.

Utilizes Performance Improvement methodology to design data collection systems/processes and identify opportunities to improve care/service for patients. 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://www.crona.org/.

NOTE:

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification may be required by the cost center in which the position resides. Please check AskHR for a complete listing of those cost centers requiring the ACLS certification.

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…