Clinical Nurse - ENT Surgery - 1.0 FTE, Days (8HRS)

Overview 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. 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. The Clinical Nurse is responsible for her/his own professional development, including licensure, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and maintaining current knowledge regarding the assigned patient population. The Clinical Nurse contributes to the profession of nursing through activities such as teaching others and sharing expertise in unit or hospital settings. A note: some cost centers may require ACLS certification. Location: Stanford Health Care, 801 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA What you will do The Helping Role – Establishes Therapeutic Relationships: Creates and maintains a climate conducive to healing by being present to the patient and family, identifying and managing discomfort, providing emotional support and information, and guiding the patient and family through phases of illness and recovery in alignment with the patient\'s goals and culture. Mobilizes the patient\'s strengths and abilities toward participation in recovery and control over the plan of care. Diagnostic and Monitoring Functions: Obtains accurate and relevant assessment data, interprets data to determine nursing diagnosis, and monitors data to identify stability or changes; evaluates data to determine normal vs abnormal findings. Plans and Implements Therapeutic Interventions: Collaborates with the patient, family, and health care team to develop an individualized plan of care; implements nursing and medical interventions safely; evaluates effectiveness and monitors for adverse responses and side effects. Teaching and Coaching, Patient and Staff Teaching: Assesses learning needs and readiness to learn for patients and families; provides self-care and illness-prevention information; adjusts information based on patient responses, developmental level, condition, and cultural variations; teaches other staff members as needed (e.g., preceptor or super-user). Effective Management of Rapidly Changing Situations: Graspes problems quickly, activates emergency protocols when needed. Monitors and Ensures Quality Healthcare Practices: Monitors own practice and assists in monitoring others for safety and compliance; seeks opportunities for continuous improvement in patient care and work environment. Organization and Work Role Functions: Prioritizes tasks, delegates appropriately, and seeks assistance as needed. Team and Communication: Contributes to team building and morale; communicates effectively in various formats. Professional Practice Evaluation: Evaluates own nursing practice against standards, statutes, rules, and guidelines. 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. Licenses and Certifications Current American Heart Association Certification for Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS). CA-RN (Registered Nurse). Physical Demands and Work Conditions Physical Demands Frequent lifting of patients and equipment; bending and stooping; walking. Work may involve exposure to contagious diseases, radiation, or emotionally disturbed patients. Protective clothing or gear may be required. Blood Borne Pathogens Category I – Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. Equal Opportunity Stanford Health Care (SHC) is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all policies and employment practices. SHC does not discriminate 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, disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after individualized assessment. Base Pay Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $96.35 - $111.14 per hour. The final salary is determined based on internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a specific wage. #J-18808-Ljbffr