Stanford Medicine Children's Health
Clinical Nurse II, Labor and Delivery
Stanford Medicine Children's Health, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
Overview
Be among the first 25 applicants Company Description
At Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, we know world-renowned care begins with world-class caring. We combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family-centered care. We provide our caregivers with continuing education and state-of-the-art facilities, like the newly remodeled Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. We need caring, committed people on our team—like you. Join us on our mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time. Department Description
Our Labor and Delivery department consists of 10 labor/delivery/recovery rooms (LDRs), three ORs, three short stay/triage rooms, and three post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) beds. We deliver approximately 5,000 babies per year. Job ID : LP_00025887-1398
Job Summary The Clinical Nurse II is an RN that practices as a full partner on the health care team and consistently demonstrates safe practice within the organizational professional practice model. The Clinical Nurse II possesses the knowledge, skills and attitude to meet standards for competent professional nursing practice as specified in the Clinical Nurse II job description and reflects the organization’s mission and core values. The Clinical Nurse II independently provides patient care through the nursing process and accepts accountability for the nursing care of assigned patients, who may range in age from infancy to adulthood. The Clinical Nurse II demonstrates the competency domains of Patient and Family Centered Care, Evidence Based Practice and Research, Safety, Continuous Quality Improvement, Teamwork, Technology/Informatics, Professionalism, and Leadership. The nurse works with the inter-professional health care team to coordinate care across the continuum and to provide individualized care based on physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational, safety, and age-appropriate considerations. The nurse seeks feedback in leadership roles and ensures compliance with regulatory and accrediting bodies.
Essential Functions The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned. All duties are in accordance with the hospital’s policies and procedures including its Service Standards and Code of Conduct.
Performs all the functions of Clinical Nurse I
PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE: Recognizes the patient (or the patient’s designee) as the source of control and full partner in providing compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for the patient’s preferences, values, and needs.
Manages more complex patient care assignments appropriate to skill level
Participates in building consensus and resolving conflict in the context of patient care
Demonstrates the ability to see the "big picture"
Uses clinical experience and historical patient responses to refine practice
Discusses advanced care planning, values and end-of-life care with patients when appropriate
Evaluates and considers alternative approaches to establishing a healing environment
Engages in problem solving to address complex issues related to safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centered care
Ensures the systems within the area of practice support patient-centered care
EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE AND RESEARCH: Integrates best current evidence with clinical expertise and patient/family preferences for optimal care
Utilizes the EBP process: generates clinical questions, searches and evaluates evidence, applies to practice
Questions current practice and promotes clinical inquiry
Identifies need for revision of policies and guidelines as appropriate
Locates current evidence and resources related to clinical practice
SAFETY: Minimizes risk of harm to patients, families, providers and self through system effectiveness and performance
Serves as resource for safety concerns
Demonstrates problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills
Participates in analyzing errors and designing system improvements
CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT: Uses data and QI methods to identify problems and opportunities to provide safe, timely, efficient, effective, and equitable care
Participates in design, review and evaluation of QI data and initiatives at the unit level
Integrates QI initiatives into individual care plans
Links initiatives to PQMS
Focuses on improving health care quality
Identifies QI tools, methods and mindset
TEAMWORK: Engages in cooperation, coordination and collaboration to provide safe, quality outcomes within inter- and intra-professional teams, including virtual teams
Plans for effective team development
Articulates own position and supports discussions about patient care and the work environment
Initiates self-development as a team member
Applies leadership skills to support collaborative practice and team effectiveness
Demonstrates team values that focus on performance and organizational success
Describes roles and scopes of practice of team members and own role within the team
TECHNOLOGY/INFORMATICS: Uses information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision making
Serves as a resource for nursing documentation and care planning using technology
Models appropriate use of clinical systems to provide safe patient care
Promotes communication technologies that support clinical decision making, risk prevention, care coordination and patient privacy
Accesses and evaluates data from information systems to aid decisions
Ensures clear, concise, timely documentation
anticipates unintended consequences of new technology
Demonstrates understanding of IT systems in healthcare
Integrates clinical information systems to coordinate care
Stays current on technology trends
PROFESSIONALISM: Demonstrates commitment to nursing through lifelong learning, ethics, and professional involvement
Promotes ethical discussions and professional development
Engages in certification and mentorship
Supports process improvements related to ethical practice
Promotes ANA Code of Ethics and professional standards
Provides constructive feedback to peers
Encourages membership in professional organizations
LEADERSHIP: Applies innovative, systems thinking to evidence-based problem solving and decision making
Communicates confidently with diverse team members
Leads change when supported by evidence
Allocates resources effectively
Establishes credibility as a healthcare provider and resource
Recognizes diverse viewpoints and manages conflict
Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities and possession of licenses/certifications required is qualifying.
Education : Graduate from an accredited nursing program. BSN preferred.
Experience : Minimum of 1.5 years or 18 months of recent L&D experience, preferably in a center serving high-risk patients.
License/Certification :
Registered Nurse by California Board of Registered Nursing
Basic Life Support by American Heart Association (AHA) or RQI Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support
NRP Provider Card by AAP within 90 days of hire
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support by AHA within 90 days of hire or RQI Healthcare Provider Advanced Life Support
Fetal Heart Monitoring (Advanced) by AWHONN
Knowledge and Skills
SKILL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to perform functions as described in the position description addendum
Proficiency in operation of clinical equipment, computers and technology
FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP: Judicious use of materials and supplies
SUPERVISION: May supervise unlicensed assistive personnel as defined by law and policy
Physical Requirements The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Additional Information
PERSON AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE: The nurse places the patient and family at the heart of every decision and empowers them to be partners in their care.
Evidence Based Practice and Research: The nurse evaluates and integrates best current evidence with clinical expertise and patient/family preferences for optimal care.
SAFETY: Minimize risk of harm to patients, families, providers and self.
CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT (CQI): Use data to identify problems and opportunities to improve care.
TEAMWORK: Collaborate to achieve safe, quality outcomes within inter- and intra-professional teams.
TECHNOLOGY/INFORMATICS: Use information technology to support decision making and protect patient privacy.
PROFESSIONALISM: Lifelong learning and adherence to ethical standards.
LEADERSHIP: Apply evidence-based problem solving to promote changes in care delivery.
Pay Information
Pay Range: Compensation is based on the role's level and requirements. Salary typically ranges from the minimum to midpoint, dependent on education, experience, location, and internal equity. Minimum to Midpoint Range (Hourly): $92.64 to $106.87
Stanford Medicine Children’s Health values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. See the organization’s policies for details. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered in accordance with applicable laws.
Note: This description may include postings for related roles and locations.
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Be among the first 25 applicants Company Description
At Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, we know world-renowned care begins with world-class caring. We combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family-centered care. We provide our caregivers with continuing education and state-of-the-art facilities, like the newly remodeled Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. We need caring, committed people on our team—like you. Join us on our mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time. Department Description
Our Labor and Delivery department consists of 10 labor/delivery/recovery rooms (LDRs), three ORs, three short stay/triage rooms, and three post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) beds. We deliver approximately 5,000 babies per year. Job ID : LP_00025887-1398
Job Summary The Clinical Nurse II is an RN that practices as a full partner on the health care team and consistently demonstrates safe practice within the organizational professional practice model. The Clinical Nurse II possesses the knowledge, skills and attitude to meet standards for competent professional nursing practice as specified in the Clinical Nurse II job description and reflects the organization’s mission and core values. The Clinical Nurse II independently provides patient care through the nursing process and accepts accountability for the nursing care of assigned patients, who may range in age from infancy to adulthood. The Clinical Nurse II demonstrates the competency domains of Patient and Family Centered Care, Evidence Based Practice and Research, Safety, Continuous Quality Improvement, Teamwork, Technology/Informatics, Professionalism, and Leadership. The nurse works with the inter-professional health care team to coordinate care across the continuum and to provide individualized care based on physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational, safety, and age-appropriate considerations. The nurse seeks feedback in leadership roles and ensures compliance with regulatory and accrediting bodies.
Essential Functions The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned. All duties are in accordance with the hospital’s policies and procedures including its Service Standards and Code of Conduct.
Performs all the functions of Clinical Nurse I
PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE: Recognizes the patient (or the patient’s designee) as the source of control and full partner in providing compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for the patient’s preferences, values, and needs.
Manages more complex patient care assignments appropriate to skill level
Participates in building consensus and resolving conflict in the context of patient care
Demonstrates the ability to see the "big picture"
Uses clinical experience and historical patient responses to refine practice
Discusses advanced care planning, values and end-of-life care with patients when appropriate
Evaluates and considers alternative approaches to establishing a healing environment
Engages in problem solving to address complex issues related to safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centered care
Ensures the systems within the area of practice support patient-centered care
EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE AND RESEARCH: Integrates best current evidence with clinical expertise and patient/family preferences for optimal care
Utilizes the EBP process: generates clinical questions, searches and evaluates evidence, applies to practice
Questions current practice and promotes clinical inquiry
Identifies need for revision of policies and guidelines as appropriate
Locates current evidence and resources related to clinical practice
SAFETY: Minimizes risk of harm to patients, families, providers and self through system effectiveness and performance
Serves as resource for safety concerns
Demonstrates problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills
Participates in analyzing errors and designing system improvements
CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT: Uses data and QI methods to identify problems and opportunities to provide safe, timely, efficient, effective, and equitable care
Participates in design, review and evaluation of QI data and initiatives at the unit level
Integrates QI initiatives into individual care plans
Links initiatives to PQMS
Focuses on improving health care quality
Identifies QI tools, methods and mindset
TEAMWORK: Engages in cooperation, coordination and collaboration to provide safe, quality outcomes within inter- and intra-professional teams, including virtual teams
Plans for effective team development
Articulates own position and supports discussions about patient care and the work environment
Initiates self-development as a team member
Applies leadership skills to support collaborative practice and team effectiveness
Demonstrates team values that focus on performance and organizational success
Describes roles and scopes of practice of team members and own role within the team
TECHNOLOGY/INFORMATICS: Uses information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision making
Serves as a resource for nursing documentation and care planning using technology
Models appropriate use of clinical systems to provide safe patient care
Promotes communication technologies that support clinical decision making, risk prevention, care coordination and patient privacy
Accesses and evaluates data from information systems to aid decisions
Ensures clear, concise, timely documentation
anticipates unintended consequences of new technology
Demonstrates understanding of IT systems in healthcare
Integrates clinical information systems to coordinate care
Stays current on technology trends
PROFESSIONALISM: Demonstrates commitment to nursing through lifelong learning, ethics, and professional involvement
Promotes ethical discussions and professional development
Engages in certification and mentorship
Supports process improvements related to ethical practice
Promotes ANA Code of Ethics and professional standards
Provides constructive feedback to peers
Encourages membership in professional organizations
LEADERSHIP: Applies innovative, systems thinking to evidence-based problem solving and decision making
Communicates confidently with diverse team members
Leads change when supported by evidence
Allocates resources effectively
Establishes credibility as a healthcare provider and resource
Recognizes diverse viewpoints and manages conflict
Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities and possession of licenses/certifications required is qualifying.
Education : Graduate from an accredited nursing program. BSN preferred.
Experience : Minimum of 1.5 years or 18 months of recent L&D experience, preferably in a center serving high-risk patients.
License/Certification :
Registered Nurse by California Board of Registered Nursing
Basic Life Support by American Heart Association (AHA) or RQI Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support
NRP Provider Card by AAP within 90 days of hire
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support by AHA within 90 days of hire or RQI Healthcare Provider Advanced Life Support
Fetal Heart Monitoring (Advanced) by AWHONN
Knowledge and Skills
SKILL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to perform functions as described in the position description addendum
Proficiency in operation of clinical equipment, computers and technology
FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP: Judicious use of materials and supplies
SUPERVISION: May supervise unlicensed assistive personnel as defined by law and policy
Physical Requirements The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Additional Information
PERSON AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE: The nurse places the patient and family at the heart of every decision and empowers them to be partners in their care.
Evidence Based Practice and Research: The nurse evaluates and integrates best current evidence with clinical expertise and patient/family preferences for optimal care.
SAFETY: Minimize risk of harm to patients, families, providers and self.
CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT (CQI): Use data to identify problems and opportunities to improve care.
TEAMWORK: Collaborate to achieve safe, quality outcomes within inter- and intra-professional teams.
TECHNOLOGY/INFORMATICS: Use information technology to support decision making and protect patient privacy.
PROFESSIONALISM: Lifelong learning and adherence to ethical standards.
LEADERSHIP: Apply evidence-based problem solving to promote changes in care delivery.
Pay Information
Pay Range: Compensation is based on the role's level and requirements. Salary typically ranges from the minimum to midpoint, dependent on education, experience, location, and internal equity. Minimum to Midpoint Range (Hourly): $92.64 to $106.87
Stanford Medicine Children’s Health values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. See the organization’s policies for details. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered in accordance with applicable laws.
Note: This description may include postings for related roles and locations.
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