Clinical Nurse II (RN) - OR: Ortho/Neuro (1.0 FTE, 10 Hour Rotating Shifts, Scrub/Circulate)

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. Rotating - 10 Hour (United States of America). Must have ortho/neuro OR experience and scrub. This is a Stanford Health Care job. 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, maintains licensure and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and maintains current knowledge regarding the assigned patient population. What You Will Do Establish therapeutic relationships: creates and maintains a climate conducive to healing by being present to the patient and family, identifying and managing discomforts, providing emotional support and information, and guiding the patient and family through phases of illness, recovery, or passage to death in accordance with the patient’s goals and culture. 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 the health care team to develop an individualized plan of care; implements nursing and medical interventions safely; evaluates effectiveness of interventions and monitors patients for adverse responses and side effects. Teaching and coaching: assesses 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; teaches other staff members both incidentally and/or through formal roles such as preceptor or super‑user. Effective management of rapidly changing situations: rapidly grasps problem situations and responds quickly and appropriately; identifies the need for and activates emergency protocols. Monitors own practices and assists others: monitors their 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. Organization and work role functions: integrates multiple requests and work expectations by setting priorities, delegating tasks appropriately, and seeking assistance as needed. Management and delegation: learns and utilizes available technology for communication, documentation, and locating information regarding unusual clinical situations, diagnosis, and treatments; contributes to the knowledge and skill of other members of the nursing staff through formal or informal teaching, participation on shared governance groups, professional publications, and/or presentations. Education & Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university preferred. Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Able to communicate effectively in English. Licenses & Certifications American Heart Association Certification for Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers. California Registered Nurse (CA‑RN) license. ACLS certification may be required by the cost center where the position resides; please check AskHR for a complete listing. Physical Demands & Work Conditions Frequent lifting of patients and equipment, bending, stooping, and walking. Moderate risks or discomforts that require special safety precautions, such as exposure to contagious disease, radiation, infection, or emotionally disturbed patients. May need to use protective clothing or gear. Blood Borne Pathogens Category I – Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. These principles apply to all employees. SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for patients and families. Candidates and employees must adopt and execute C‑I‑CARE standards for all patients, families, and each other, aiming to empower patients and families to focus on health, healing, and recovery. Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non‑discrimination in all its policies and practices. No discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or perception of any of the above. Candidates with criminal convictions will be considered after individualized assessment. Base Pay Scale Generally starting at $96.35–$111.14 per hour. The final salary will be determined based on internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training. Additional Information Consult AskHR for cost‑center specific ACLS requirements. See CRONA: #J-18808-Ljbffr LE0010 Stanford Health Care