Clinical Nurse (RN), Cancer Center Injection Clinic - 8-HR Days, 1.0
Company: Stanford Health Care
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: September 20, 2022
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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)
Clinical Nurse (RN), Cancer Center Injection Clinic
Full-Time, 8-HR Days, 1.0
The Cancer Center Injection Clinic Clinical Nurse (RN) is a
full-time, non-exempt position working 5 days a week, 8-hour
shifts. This position is planned to be a 1-year fixed-term
position, initially. This role will support the development of an
injection clinic at our Cancer Center Palo Alto location, which
will provide injectable medications to immunocompromised patients,
including but not limited to pre-exposure prophylaxis medications
for COVID-19 (e.g. Evusheld).
This is a Stanford Health Care job.
A Brief 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.
The Clinical Nurse is responsible for his/her own professional
development, including licensure, Basic Life Support (BLS)
certification, and maintaining current knowledge regarding the
assigned patient population.
As a member of the nursing profession, the Clinical Nurse
contributes to the profession of nursing through such activities as
teaching others, sharing expertise In unit or hospital.
Please note: A Nurse who voluntarily agrees to work in a "weekends
only" position is not eligible for premium pay under Section
17.2.
Our Clinical Nurse (RN) job classification is represented by the
Committee for Recognition of Nursing Achievement (CRONA). CRONA is
an independent union for Registered Nurses at Stanford Health Care
and Lucile Packard Children's Health Stanford. For more
information, please visit the CRONA website at
Locations
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What you will do
The Helping Role Establishes Therapeutic Relationships:
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 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:
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:
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.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Licenses and Certifications
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 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.
Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and
families to focus on health, healing and recovery.
You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars,
from the patient and family's perspective:
#LI-BS1
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.
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