Clinical Nurse (RN), ICU Float Pool - 12hr Days .90

Locations Stanford Health Care 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 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 with other providers, and teaching patients and families the knowledge and skills needed to manage their care and prevent complications. Responsibilities Establish therapeutic relationships: create and maintain a healing climate by being present to the patient and family, identifying and managing discomfort, providing emotional support and information, and guiding the patient and family through illness and recovery. Diagnostic and monitoring functions: obtain accurate assessment data, interpret data, determine nursing diagnosis, and monitor and evaluate data as needed. Plan and implement therapeutic interventions: collaborate with patient, family and the health‑care team to develop an individualized plan of care, implement interventions safely, evaluate effectiveness, and monitor for adverse responses. Teach and coach patients, families, and staff: assess learning needs, provide information for self‑care and illness prevention, adjust teaching based on responses, and teach staff through preceptor or super‑user roles. Effective management of rapidly changing situations: rapidly grasp problem situations, respond quickly, activate emergency protocols, and monitor for quality healthcare practices. Organize and prioritize work: integrate multiple requests, set priorities, delegate tasks, and seek assistance as needed while contributing to team building and positive morale. Utilize technology: learn and utilize available technology for communication, documentation, and locating information related to clinical situations. Contribute to professional practice: engage in formal or informal teaching, participation in shared governance groups, professional publications or presentations, and lifelong learning. Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university (preferred). Current California Registered Nurse (CA‑RN) license. American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification for healthcare providers. English language proficiency. Physical demands: frequent patient lifting, bending and stooping, walking, and exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Equal Opportunity Statement 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 the above. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr