Clinical Nurse II (RN), Critical Care Transition to Practice Program starting March 15, 2027 - 0.90

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Clinical Nurse II (RN), Critical Care Transition to Practice Program starting March 15, 2027 - 0.90 FTE, 12-hour days or Nights

Job Description Summary

The Stanford Health Care (SHC) Critical Care Transition to Practice Program begins on March 15, 2027.

Applicant Timeline / Next Steps: Online applications will be accepted from Friday, October 9, 2026, through Friday, October 16, 2026.

Join our team of dedicated critical care nurses and transform your nursing practice! Stanford Nurses are recognized as bold leaders, compassionate healers, educators, and mentors, providing the highest standards of care while creating long-term impressions that continue to set SHC apart as the best place to work and thrive. Stanford Nursing offers a wide array of career advancement opportunities, access to the latest technologies and health care innovations, and a workplace culture that encourages personal growth and work-life balance while honoring its commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care.

To support your growth, we invite you to consider the Critical Care Transition to Practice Program. Designed for highly motivated and committed nurses, this comprehensive one-year training program provides bedside care hours with an experienced nurse preceptor, supported by clinical education and immersive training workshops.

Program Requirements:

CCTP Eligibility Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited ADN, BSN, or MSN program. Accredited online programs are included.
• Two years of Acute Care or Emergency Department RN experience within the last three years in the USA. (excluding inpatient psychiatric, post-anesthesia care, or ambulatory care units)
• No more than one year of ICU experience.
• At Time of APPLICATION California Registered Nurse (RN) license Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for providers issued by the American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association

Available Units May Include:

1. Neurosciences ICU - L4

2. Cardiology/Cardiac Surgery ICU - J4

3. Cardiac Surgery ICU - J2

4. Surgical, Trauma, and Transplant ICU - K4

5. Medical ICU - M4

6. Medical Oncology ICU - D1

Application Requirements:

• Cover Letter
• Resume & Work Experience: Must provide job title, responsibilities, and time frame for employment
• Application Questions Completed
  

A Brief Overview
The Clinical Nurse (CN) is an 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.

The Clinical Nurse is responsible for his/her own professional development, including licensure, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and maintaining current knowledge regarding the assigned patient population.

As a member of the nursing profession, the Clinical Nurse contributes to the profession of nursing through such activities as teaching others, sharing expertise In unit or hospital.

Please note: A Nurse who voluntarily agrees to work in a "weekends only" position is not eligible for premium pay under Section 17.2.
Our Clinical Nurse (RN) job classification is represented by the Committee for Recognition of Nursing Achievement (CRONA). CRONA is an independent union for Registered Nurses at Stanford Health Care and Lucile Packard Children's Health Stanford. For more information, please visit the CRONA website at https://www.crona.org/.

NOTE: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification may be required by the cost center in which the position resides. Please check AskHR for a complete listing of those cost centers requiring the ACLS certification.


Locations
Stanford Health Care

What you will do

• The Helping Role Establishes Therapeutic Relationships:
• Creates and maintains a climate conducive to healing by being present with the patient and family; identifying and managing discomfort; providing emotional support and information; and guiding the patient and family through phases of illness and recovery/passage to death, in accordance with the patient's goals and culture.
• Mobilizes the patient's strengths and abilities to participate in recovery and maintain control over the plan of care.

Diagnostic and Monitoring Functions:

• Obtains accurate, relevant assessment data and interprets it as normal vs. abnormal. Determines nursing diagnosis. Monitors and evaluates data as frequently as needed based on stability.

Plans and Implements Therapeutic Interventions:

• Collaborates with the patient, family, and members of the 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.

Teaching and Coaching, Patient and Staff Teaching:

• 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 patient responses, developmental level, physiological and psychological condition, and cultural variations.
• Teaches other staff members both incidentally and/or through formal roles such as preceptor or super-user.

Effective Management of Rapidly Changing Situations:

• Ability to rapidly grasp problem situations and respond quickly and appropriately. Identifies the need for and activates emergency protocols.

Monitors and Ensures Quality Healthcare Practices:

• Monitors own practices and helps monitor others for practices related to patient and employee safety and compliance with standards and policies. Looks for opportunities for continual improvement in patient care and the work environment.

Organization and Work Role Functions:

• Integrates multiple requests and work expectations by setting priorities, delegating tasks appropriately, and seeking assistance as needed.

Priorities:

• Contributes to team building through participation in unit programs and meetings; supports positive morale by using constructive, effective conflict-resolution skills.

Management and Delegation:

• Learns and uses available technology for communication, documentation, and locating information on unusual clinical situations, diagnoses, and treatments.
• Contributes to the knowledge and skill of other members of the nursing staff through one or more activities such as formal or informal teaching, participation in Shared Governance groups, professional publications and/or presentations.

Education:

• Attains knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice. Demonstrates commitment to lifelong learning.

Communication:

• Communicates effectively in a variety of formats in all areas of practice.

Leadership:

• Demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.

Professional Practice Evaluation:

• Evaluates own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules, and regulations.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Able to communicate effectively in English.

Licenses and Certifications

• Current American Heart Association Certification for Basic Life Support for Healthcare
• Providers.
• CA-RN (Registered Nurse).

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

Physical Demands

• Frequent (please list each item under Comments). The work involves considerable exertion such as frequent lifting of
• patients and equipment, bending and stooping, and walking. The work environment involves moderate risks or
• discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g., working with risk of exposure to contagious disease,
• radiation or infection, working with emotionally disturbed patients. Precautions are routine for nearly all
• situations. The employee might be required to use protective clothing or gear.

Bloodborne 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.

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.

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.