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Clinical Nurse - OR

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  • Shifts Available: This is an 8/10 hour rotating sites and shifts position , every other weekend coverage, 36-40 hours/week
  • Work Location: Onsite; Redwood City CA, Palo Alto, CA

Duties And Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Ability to rapidly grasp problem situations and respond quickly and appropriately. Identifies the need for and activates emergency protocols.
  • 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.
  • Integrates multiple requests and work expectations by setting priorities, delegating tasks appropriately, and seeking assistance as needed.
  • Contributes to team building through participation in unit programs and meetings; contributes to positive morale, using constructive and effective conflict resolution skills.

Education Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or higher in Nursing from an accredited academic institution. (preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

  • RN - Registered Nurse
  • BLS - Basic Life Support

Experience

  • ED/ICU experience required
  • Two (2) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience