About this role
Stanford Nurses are recognized as bold leaders, compassionate healers, educators, and mentors, providing the highest standards of excellence in care while generating long-term impressions that continue to set SHC apart as the best place to work and thrive.
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.
Stanford's Cardiovascular Operating Room is globally recognized with a long history of excellence in surgical care. As a pioneer in heart transplant surgery, Stanford CVOR nurses are highly skilled, dedicated professionals committed to providing exceptional care to patients undergoing complex cardiac, vascular, and thoracic surgeries.
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 through teaching others and sharing expertise.
Requirements
- Current California RN license
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Maintain current knowledge regarding the assigned patient population
Responsibilities
- Provide hands-on care to patients practicing in an evidence-based manner within the Scope of Practice of the California Nursing Practice Act
- Perform all steps of the nursing process including assessing patients, interpreting data, planning, implementing, and evaluating care
- Coordinate care with other providers and teach the patient and family the knowledge and skills needed to manage their care
- Partner with the patient's family wherever possible to deliver family centered care
- Monitor the quality of nursing care provided
- Contribute to the profession of nursing through teaching others and sharing expertise in unit or hospital
Benefits
- Yearly education funds of $2,000.00
- Robust retirement matching program
- Career ladder and continued pay growth
- Free commute to work
- Relocation bonus
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