Clinical Nurse / Scrub Nurse (RN) - CVOR

5d5 days ago

Stanford Health Care

Palo Alto, US · Full-time · $192,000 – $222,000

About this role

Stanford Health Care invites you to join our legacy of hope and innovation as a Clinical Nurse and Scrub Nurse in our globally recognized Cardiovascular Operating Room. As a pioneer in heart transplant surgery, Stanford performed the first successful heart transplant in the United States in 1968, cementing our reputation as a leader in cardiovascular medicine.

In this role, you will provide hands-on care to patients undergoing complex cardiac, vascular, and thoracic surgeries. You will assess patients, interpret data, plan and implement care, and coordinate with other providers to deliver family-centered care, all while using state-of-the-art technology and equipment.

Our CVOR nurses are highly skilled, dedicated professionals who are committed to exceptional patient outcomes. You will be part of a multidisciplinary surgical team that values evidence-based practice and continuous learning, supported by a workplace culture that encourages personal growth and work-life balance.

Stanford Nursing offers a wide array of career advancement opportunities, including a career ladder, continued pay growth, and access to the latest healthcare innovations. We invest in your development with yearly education funds and a robust retirement matching program, ensuring your best is always waiting to be discovered.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in California.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Knowledge of and adherence to the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, and standards of care.
Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in a perioperative setting.
Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care and family-centered partnerships.
Willingness to work rotating 12-hour shifts and participate in on-call rotations.
Membership in or eligibility for the Committee for Recognition of Nursing Achievement (CRONA) as a represented nurse.

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on, evidence-based nursing care to patients undergoing complex cardiac, vascular, and thoracic surgeries.
Perform all steps of the nursing process: assessing patients, interpreting data, planning, implementing, and evaluating care.
Coordinate care with other providers and teach patients and families the knowledge and skills needed to manage their care and prevent complications.
Utilize state-of-the-art technology and equipment to fully contribute as a member of a multidisciplinary surgical team.
Partner with the patient's family to deliver family-centered care, considering all aspects of care.
Monitor the quality of nursing care provided and contribute to the profession through teaching and sharing expertise within the unit or hospital.
Maintain current knowledge regarding the assigned patient population and ensure compliance with licensure and BLS certification.