Clinical Nurse (RN), ICU Cardiac Surgery/Cardiology (J4) - 12HR Nights .90

0.9 FTE Full time Night - 12 Hour R2653660 Onsite 106010006 ICU 500P J4 Nursing PALO ALTO, 500 Pasteur Dr, California Night - 12 Hour (United States of America) J4 is a mixed Cardiac Surgery and Cardiology ICU. Cardiac Surgery is a 10‑bed unit with CABG, single‑valve repair/replacement, minimally invasive MVr and MVR, myocardial bridge unroofing, TEVAR, single‑lung transplant and aortic cases. Cardiology is a 10‑bed unit with mechanical circulatory support, pre‑heart transplant, cardiogenic shock, STEMI, pulmonary hypertension, and high OB risk. As an ICU Nurse at Stanford Health Care, you are part of the critical and tactical care of our patients and take part in the plan of care. You are an integral part of the care team! Locations Stanford Health Care What You Will Do 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 in accordance with the patient’s goals and culture. Mobilizes the patient’s strengths and abilities towards participation in recovery and control over plan of care. 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 patient for adverse responses and side effects. Teaching and Coaching, Patient and Staff Teaching: 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: Ability to rapidly grasp problem situations and respond quickly and appropriately. Identifies the need for and activates emergency protocols. Monitors and Ensures Quality Healthcare Practices: Monitors 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. Priorities: Contributes to team building through participation in unit programs and meetings; contributes to positive morale, using constructive and effective conflict resolution skills. Management and Delegation: Learns and utilizes the 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 one or more activities such as formal or informal teaching, participation on Shared Governance groups, professional publications and/or presentations. Education: Attains knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice. Demonstrates commitment to lifelong learning. Communication: Communicates effectively in a variety of formats in all areas of practice. Leadership: Demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession. Professional Practice Evaluation: 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. Please note: A Nurse who voluntarily agrees to work in a "weekends only" position is not eligible for premium pay under Section 17.2. Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Able to communicate effectively in English. Minimum 1 year ICU experience. 2 years of Cardiac ICU or General ICU experience preferred. Experience with MCS and other advanced life support therapies a plus. Licenses and Certifications American Heart Association Certification for Basic Life Support (BLS). American Heart Association Certification for Advanced Life Support (ACLS). California Registered Nurse (RN) license. 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. Physical Demands Frequent lifting of patients and equipment, bending and stooping, and walking. Work involves moderate risks or discomforts requiring special safety precautions such as protective clothing or gear. Exposure to contagious disease, radiation, infection, and emotionally disturbed patients is possible. Protective measures are routinely used. Blood Borne Pathogens Category I – Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue. Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non‑discrimination in all of its policies and practices. 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, disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, racial and ethnic groups, individuals 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. The 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stanford Health Care