Clinical Nurse (RN)

At Stanford Health Care, we seek to provide patients with the very best in diagnosis and treatment, with outstanding quality, compassion and coordination. With an unmatched track record of scientific discovery, technological innovation and translational medicine, Stanford Medicine physicians are pioneering leading edge therapies today that will change the way health care is delivered tomorrow.

This role is an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) working in an outpatient Oncology Infusion Center administering chemotherapy, blood products, antibiotics, symptom management, and patient education. The patient population consists of Medical Oncology, Hematology, and Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT). This unit also provides services in the lab consisting of IV access for treatment patients at the same time they get their blood drawn.

The Clinical Nurse (CN) is an Registered Nurse (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.

- Graduate from an accredited nursing program (BSN highly preferred) - 1 or more years of acute care experience - 1 or more years of oncology experience preferred - Strong analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills required - Excellent IV skills - Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively in a complex health care environment - Current California Registered Nurse (RN) License - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association - Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy/ Biotherapy certification preferred at time of hire