Clinical Nurse II (RN) - Operating Room (1.0 FTE/Full-Time, 10-Hour Rotating Shifts, Call Required)

Rotating - 10 Hour (United States of America) SCRUB AND CIRCULATE: GENERAL SURGERY, HEPATOBILIARY, GU/GYN, ROBOTICS, LIVER AND KIDNEY and TRANSPLANT Location: 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 practice of the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital policies. The CN performs all steps of the nursing process – assessing patients, interpreting data, planning, implementing, and evaluating care, coordinating care with other providers, and teaching patients and families 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, the CN monitors the quality of nursing care provided. The CN is responsible for his/her own professional development, including licensure, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and maintaining current knowledge regarding the assigned patient population. The CN contributes to the profession of nursing through activities such as teaching others, sharing expertise in unit or hospital. Note: A nurse who voluntarily agrees to work in a "weekends only" position is not eligible for premium pay under Section 17.2. Responsibilities Responsible for 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; guiding the patient and family through phases of illness, recovery, and 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. Planned and Implemented 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 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. Managing Rapidly Changing Situations Ability to rapidly grasp problem situations and respond quickly and appropriately. Identifies the need for and activates emergency protocols. Maintaining 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. 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 activities such as formal or informal teaching, participation on Shared Governance groups, professional publications and/or presentations. Education and Qualifications Education: 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 BLS - Basic Life Support RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure ACLS may be required by your Cost Center Base Pay Scale Generally starting at $96.35 - $111.14 per hour. Salary will be set based on various factors including internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. 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. C-I-CARE Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient‑experience and represents a framework for patient‑centered interactions. Execute the three experience pillars from the patient and family’s perspective: Know Me, Show Me the Way, Coordinate for Me. #J-18808-Ljbffr LE0010 Stanford Health Care