Per Diem / PRN Nurse RN - Oncology - $73-96 per hour

Per Diem / PRN Nurse RN - Oncology - $73-96 per hour at Stanford Health Care summary :

The Per Diem / PRN Nurse RN - Oncology at Stanford Health Care provides specialized nursing support for patients with gastrointestinal cancer. This role requires collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure quality patient care and guide patients through their healthcare journey. The position is part-time and focuses on coordinating care while promoting patient safety and education in a fast-paced environment.

Stanford Health Care is seeking a per diem / prn nurse RN Oncology for a per diem / prn nursing job in Palo Alto, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Oncology
• Discipline : RN
• Duration : Ongoing
• Shift : days
• Employment Type : Per Diem

0.0 FTE   Part time   Day - 08 Hour   R   Hybrid   10 GI Oncology Blake Wilbur   Nursing   PALO ALTO, 875 Blake Wilbur Dr, California

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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)

Nurse Coordinator, Gastrointestinal Oncology

Relief, 8 Hour Days - Palo Alto, CA

Clinic Days : Monday - Friday

The Gastrointestinal Oncology Nurse Coordinator (RN) is a relief position. This role is for an experienced registered nurse who is motivated to function in a fast-paced collaborative team with MDs, APPs, RNs, medical scribes and medical assistants. These teams work together to care for a robust clinical practice of patients with malignant diagnoses of gastrointestinal cancer. Our gastrointestinal oncology program is dedicated to finding cancer treatments that offer the greatest efficacy with the fewest complications which are based on a multi-specialty approach to cancer care.

We are dedicated to transforming cancer care and are committed to the quality of the patient experience throughout the continuum of patient care. The Nurse Coordinator (NC) will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with world-renowned medical oncologists and surgical oncologists who are experts in Gastrointestinal Oncology. The NC will also work closely with other members of the cancer care team who provide clinical trial coordination, multispecialty tumor boards, supportive care, palliative care, and survivorship.

This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview

Nurse Coordinator describes a variety of specialized nursing positions that provide professional support, planning, coordinating, and facilitating patient care for selected patient populations across the continuum of care, ensuring compliance with provider orders and established policies and procedures. This position utilizes the nursing process without providing direct patient care. Nurse Coordinators provide coordination and care for patients requiring assistance and support in accessing and managing their health care needs. As an integral member of the care team, they collaborate with other health care professionals to ensure continuity of care and coordination of a wide variety of patient care services. Responsibilities include coordinating patient communication, patient education, and preparing patients and / or caregivers for procedures and tests in collaboration with the health care team; ensuring continuity of care and coordination, identifying opportunities to improve patient care services; and assisting clinic management to identify and develop operational needs. This job description covers all classifications for Nurse Coordinators within the organization. All RNCs must meet all elements of the Essential Functions, and Qualifications.

Locations

Stanford Health Care

What you will do

Provides age-specific, quality, patient-centered care to all patients using the nursing process and standards of nursing practice with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of the human experience

Expedites appropriate care and treatment, using critical reasoning and astute clinical judgment especially given the patient may present with complex problems or potentially life-threatening conditions

Assesses, triages, and provides nursing consultation, performs follow-up and care coordination during face to face encounters or using telecommunications technologies during encounters

Applies appropriate nursing interventions, such as identifying and clarifying patient needs, conducting health education, promoting patient advocacy, coordinating nursing and other health services, assisting patient to navigate health care system, and evaluating patient outcomes.

Always focuses on patient safety and quality of nursing care during each encounter.

Interacts with patients during face-to-face encounters or through a variety of telecommunication strategies in the virtual environment, often establishing long-term relationships

Acts as partners, advocates, and advisors, assists and supports patients / families in the optimal management of their health care, respecting their culture and values, individual needs, health goals, and treatment preferences

Facilitates continuity of care using the nursing process, interprofessional collaboration, and coordination of and access to appropriate health care services and community resources across the care continuum

Collaborates with inpatient and other clinic staff to develop informational / educational materials appropriate for the patient population. Assesses learning needs of patient populations and develops curriculum / content accordingly.

Demonstrates leadership by inspiring others to achieve their best and acknowledging the positive contributions of staff in the manner they wish to receive it. Promotes team building. Participates in formal and informal development and evaluation of staff competency.

Maximizes productivity by focusing on goals, purpose and priorities. Completes written reports and projects within appropriate time frames. Reviews tasks, sets priorities, and revises plans for effective time management.

Pursues lifelong learning to update and expand clinical, organizational, and professional knowledge, skills, and abilities in professional practice

Utilizes performance improvement methodology to design data collection systems / processes and identifies opportunities to improve care / service for patients.

Other duties, as assigned including On Call responsibilities.

Education Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college / university Required

Experience Qualifications

Two (2) years of progressively responsible and directly related registered nurse (RN) work experience.

Oncology and or GI experience preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge in specialty area of practice

Knowledge of computer systems and software used in assigned work area

Knowledge of current theories, principles, practices, standards, emerging technologies, techniques and approaches in the nursing profession, the health care system, the responsibility and accountability for the outcome of practice

Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations; standards and guidelines of certifying and accrediting bodies; department standards, protocols, policies and procedures governing the provision of nursing care in the assigned work area

Knowledge of medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights

Knowledge of medical terminology; principles and practices of health promotion, risk reduction, illness and disease prevention and management; medications and drugs, common dosages, their physical and physiological effects, and possible adverse reactions

Demonstrated skills in teaching, educating, problem-solving, and critical thinking

Demonstrated skills in translating complex medical terminology for patients, and answering questions

Demonstrated skills in communication and effective interaction with others in challenging situations

Demonstrated skills in project development / management, if applicable

Ability to anticipate, assess, plan for, and manage physical, psychological, social needs, and quality of life of the patient and family / caregiver, and provide appropriate support, comfort, and reassurance

Ability to apply a professional nursing code of ethics and professional guidelines to clinical practice

Ability to evaluate, implement and, as necessary, modify a patient care plan to meet the needs of individual patients

Ability to integrate patient care with other members of the interdisciplinary health care team and provide direction or guidance to non-licensed personnel in assigned area of responsibility to ensure quality care

Licenses and Certifications

California Registered Nurse (RN) license

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

Blood Borne Pathogens

Category I - Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues

These principles apply to ALL employees :

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.

You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective :

Know Me : Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care

Show Me the Way : Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health

Coordinate for Me : Own the complexity of my care through coordination

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Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in  all of  its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and / or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale : Generally starting at $72.55 - $96.15 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.

Stanford Health Care Job ID #R2444901. Posted job title : Rn Nurse Coordinator (Rn), Gi Oncology - Relief

About Stanford Health Care

Stanford Health Care, along with Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley and Stanford Medicine Partners, is part of the adult health care delivery system of Stanford Medicine. Combining clinical care, research, and education to advance the understanding and practice of medicine, we provide compassionate, coordinated care personalized for the unique needs of every patient.

We are proud to provide patients with the very best in diagnosis and treatment. And we are pioneering leading-edge therapies that will change the way health care is delivered tomorrow.

Stanford Medicine is an ecosystem comprising the School of Medicine and the pediatric and adult health care delivery systems. Together, we harness the full potential of biomedicine through collaborative research, education, and clinical care for patients of all ages. Precision Health is at the core of what we do, preventing disease before it strikes and treating it decisively when it does. Together, uniting our diverse perspectives and collective expertise for the greater good, we are Stanford Medicine

Benefits

Keywords :

Oncology Nurse, Registered Nurse, Patient Care, Gastrointestinal Oncology, Per Diem Nursing, Healthcare Coordination, Nursing Job, California RN, Clinical Trials, Cancer Care