Clinical Nurse (RN), Vascular Access (PICC) - 12hr Days .90

Clinical Nurse (RN)

The Clinical Nurse (RN) 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.

The 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.

What You Will Do

• Establishes therapeutic relationships
• Obtains accurate and relevant assessment data and interprets the data as normal vs abnormal
• Collaborates with the patient, family and members of health care team to develop an individualized plan of care
• Assesses a patient's and family's learning needs and readiness to learn
• Ability to rapidly grasp problem situations and respond quickly and appropriately
• Monitors own practices and assists in monitoring others for practices related to patient and employee safety and compliance to standards and policies
• Integrates multiple requests and work expectations by setting priorities, delegating tasks appropriately, and seeking assistance as needed
• Contributes to team building through participation in unit programs and meetings; contributes to positive morale, using constructive and effective conflict resolution skills
• Learns and utilizes the available technology for communication, documentation, and locating information regarding unusual clinical situations, diagnosis, and treatments
• Attains knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice. Demonstrates commitment to lifelong learning
• Communicates effectively in a variety of formats in all areas of practice
• Demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession
• Evaluates own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulations

Education Qualifications

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

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Able to communicate effectively in English
• 2 years experience inserting PICCs, preferred
• Ultrasound Guided PIV insertion
• Vascular Access Board Certification (VA-BC), preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• California Registered Nurse (RN) license

Physical Demands and Work Conditions Physical Demands

• Frequent lifting of patients and equipment, bending and stooping, and walking. The work environment involves moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g. working with risk of exposure of contagious disease, radiation or infection, working with emotionally disturbed patients. Precautions are routine for nearly all situations. The employee might be required to use protective clothing or gear.

Blood Borne Pathogens

• Category I - Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues

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.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $96.35 - $111.14 per hour