Clinical Nurse (RN), AAU Medicine (B2) - 0.90 FTE Nights (12-HR)

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  • Stanford Health Care
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Location
Palo Alto ,CA 94306
Job Type
Contract
Visa
Any Valid Visa
Salary
PayRate
Qualification
BCA
Experience
2Years - 10Years
Posted
16 Dec 2024
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If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered.nnNight - 12 Hour (United States of America)nnNursing at Stanford Health CarennAt Stanford Health Care, the possibilities to explore your interests and advance your profession are limitless. Whether you're starting the journey as a new graduate nurse or a highly experienced nurse, Stanford can be the catalyst to empower and transform your career. Our highly engaged healthcare teams provide the needed structure and opportunities to achieve your desired professional growth. Browse our wide range of nursing specialties and practice areas. We'd love the opportunity to bring you on as part of the Stanford Health Care team.nnDiversity & Inclusion: Cultivating a workplace in which diversity is celebrated and all people are included, respected valued and appreciated as the most valuable asset of Stanford Health Care. Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) launched to be cultural catalysts, innovation hubs, leadership development and talent communities that contribute breakthrough results and advance a culture of inclusion and belonging for all. All groups are inclusive and everyone is invited to join and become an active member. For more information, please click on the following link: Health Care’s Professional Practice Model: The SHC Professional Practice Model (PPM) illustrates how nurses support the organization's mission, vision, and national professional standards of nursing practice. Symbolizing our patient-centered beliefs and values, the PPM exemplifies nurse autonomy over clinical practice and the practice environment, depicting effective communication between interprofessionals to result in high-quality patient care.nnANCC Magnet Designation: The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Model provides a framework for clinical, operational, and leadership practice, serving as a roadmap for Stanford Nursing's ongoing pursuit toward nursing excellence.nnWatson Caring Science: Beginning in 2007, SHC embraced Jean Watson's transformative "Caring Science" theory of human caring and love. This intertwining of "Caring Science" with nursing practice translates into increased intentionality and a deepening of authentic presence; thereby renewing nurse relationships through universal, ethical, and person-centered care.nn#LI-KS1nnOur 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 is a Stanford Health Care job.nnA Brief OverviewnnThe 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.nnThe 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.nnAs 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.nnPlease note: A Nurse who voluntarily agrees to work in a "weekends only" position is not eligible for premium pay under Section 17.2.nnLocationsnnStanford Health CarennWhat you will donnThe Helping Role Establishes Therapeutic Relationships:nnCreates 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.nnMobilizes the patient's strengths and abilities towards participation in recovery and control over plan of care.nnDiagnostic and Monitoring Functions:nnObtains 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.nnPlans and Implements Therapeutic Interventions:nnCollaborates 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.nnTeaching and Coaching, Patient and Staff Teaching:nnAssesses a patient's and family's learning needs and readiness to learn. Teaches needed information for self-care and illness prevention. Adjusts information and expectations based on responses from patient, developmental levels, physiological and psychological condition, and cultural variations.nnTeaches other staff members both incidentally and/or through formal roles such as preceptor or super-user.nnEffective Management of Rapidly Changing Situations:nnAbility to rapidly grasp problem situations and respond quickly and appropriately. Identifies the need for and activates emergency protocols.nnMonitors and Ensures Quality Healthcare Practices:nnMonitors own practices and assists in monitoring others for practices related to patient and employee safety and compliance to standards and policies. Looks for opportunities for continual improvement in patient care and the work environment.nnOrganization and Work Role Functions:nnIntegrates multiple requests and work expectations by setting priorities, delegating tasks appropriately, and seeking assistance as needed.nnPriorities:nnContributes to team building through participation in unit programs and meetings; contributes to positive morale, using constructive and effective conflict resolution skills.nnManagement and Delegation:nnLearns and utilizes the available technology for communication, documentation, and locating information regarding unusual clinical situations, diagnosis, and treatments.nnContributes to the knowledge and skill of other members of the nursing staff through one or more activities such as formal or informal teaching, participation on Shared Governance groups, professional publications and/or presentations.nnEducation:nnAttains knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice. Demonstrates commitment to lifelong learning.nnCommunication:nnCommunicates effectively in a variety of formats in all areas of practice.nnLeadership:nnDemonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.nnProfessional Practice Evaluation:nnEvaluates own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulations.nnEducation QualificationsnnBachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university preferred.nnRequired Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesnnAble to communicate effectively in English.nn12-24 months of acute care RN experience preferrednnLicenses and CertificationsnnBLS - Basic Life SupportnnRN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure And/Or Compact State LicensurennACLS may be required by your Cost Center. Reference AskHR Portal for additional information.nnThese principles apply to ALL employees:nnSHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family ExperiencennStanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.nnYou will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:nnKnow Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective carennShow Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better healthnnCoordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordinationnnEqual 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.nnBase Pay Scale: Generally starting at $89.08 - $102.76 per hournnThe salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.nnAt Stanford Health Care, we seek to provide patients with the very best in diagnosis and treatment, with outstanding quality, compassion and coordination. With an unmatched track record of scientific discovery, technological innovation and translational medicine, Stanford Medicine physicians are pioneering leading edge therapies today that will change the way health care is delivered tomorrow.nnAs part of our spirit of discovery, we also leverage our deep relationships with luminary Silicon Valley companies to develop new ways to deliver preeminent patient care.nnLearn about our awards ( and significant events ( .