Clinical Nurse (RN) - Wound and Ostomy Job at Stanford Health Care (PALO ALTO)

Job Description

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 https://www.crona.org/. 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.

Job Responsibility

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 and 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 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

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university preferred
Able to communicate effectively in English
12 - 24 months' RN wound care experience
Current American Heart Association Certification for Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
CA-RN (Registered Nurse)
Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN) within one-year of hire
Certified Ostomy Care Nurse (COCN) within one-year of hire

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