Registered Nurse II

Stanford Health Care; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care in Oakland, CA is seeking a Registered Nurse II to join Stanford Medicine Partners. This role supports the care team, performs patient rooming, assists with diagnostic tests, and helps implement the medical plan of care with compassion and precision.

You will work in the EPIC environment, monitor equipment, document thoroughly, and adhere to HIPAA and safety policies. The position includes travel up to 20% and requires nursing licensure and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of recent clinical experience in ambulatory or acute care settings preferred.
• RN II responsibilities under supervision within RN scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Rooming patients to keep providers on schedule.
• Assist with diagnostic tests and monitor medical equipment.
• Collaborate with care team to implement the plan of care.
• Accurately document information in EPIC and communicate updates to patients.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

EMR (EPIC)

Communication

Education

RN licensure

BLS certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Day - 08 Hour (United States of America) This is a Stanford Medicine Partners job.

A Brief Overview

Provides appropriate care to patients and their families in a compassionate and professional manner, within the Registered Nurse (RN) scope of practice as outlined in University HealthCare Alliance (UHA) policies and procedures. Assists the patients care team in implementing the medical plan of care.

Distinguishing Characteristics

RN II – Works under general supervision in performing the duties outlined in Level I and may perform specific patient care assignment such as help perform diagnostic tests and analyze results, operate and monitor medical equipment EG:EKG, and assist providers with specialized clinical procedures including conscious sedation within the RN scope of practice.

Locations

Stanford Medicine Partners

What you will do

• Rooming: Applies time management protocols to keep providers on schedule & minimize patient wait time.
• Consistently performs rooming procedure and follows rooming standards to ensure patient is fully prepared for the provider.
• EPIC environment: reviews charts for open orders, needed preventative services, HCC and P4P Measures. Assists the patients’ care team in implementing the plan of care for the patient in a collaborative and professional manner. Notifies patients of possible wait times throughout their time in the clinic setting as well as updating the provider wait times. Follows clinic protocols for late patients.
• Patient Care/Back-Office Procedures: Performs and assists providers with routine and/or specialized clinical procedures including conscious sedation within the RN scope of practice and department policies, in a timely manner. Administers ordered medications and vaccines in a safe, accurate, professional and timely manner following policies and procedures. Performs routine screenings and places orders for patients who are due for quality measures program point of care testing in a timely, accurate and efficient manner according to policy and procedure.
• Communication and Documentation: Accurately collects and transmits information between the patient and provider in a courteous, respectful and professional manner, within RN scope of practice. Communicates updates to patient requests on a daily basis until request is completed. Documents appropriate information clearly, accurately and in a timely manner, according to department and UHA policies and procedures no later than the end of the shift.
• Administrative Duties: Performs administrative duties in a timely, accurate and collaborative manner according to policy and procedures within the RN scope of practice, including, but not limited to: Retrieves voicemails and incoming faxes and handling at least once per hour. Preparing forms and managing prior authorizations throughout the shift, completing incoming work by the end of the shift. Epic environment: Assists providers with their in-baskets and open charts; monitor other MD and RN in-baskets when assigned.
• Supplies and Infection Control: Maintains exam rooms and nurses’ stations; stocking supplies, cleaning and disinfecting equipment and instruments after use on every patient. Transports specimens according to policies and procedures in a timely and efficient manner. Ensures equipment is working properly, notifying the appropriate person of needed repairs in a timely manner. Collaboratively performs departmental duties to ensure OSHA, infection control and accrediting body compliance, including, but not limited to, checking refrigerator/freezer temperature, checking medication/supply expiration dates, autoclave sterility checks, departmental lab QA, in a timely, accurate and efficient manner according to policy and procedure.
• All other duties as assigned including department-specific functions and responsibilities: Performs other duties as assigned and participates in organization projects as assigned. Adheres to safety, P4P’s (if applicable), HIPAA and compliance policies.

Education Qualifications

High School graduate or GED equivalent.

Experience Qualifications

Two (2) years of recent clinical experience.

Experience in ambulatory care environment preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Verbal and written communication skills demonstrate courtesy, compassion and helpfulness in a professional manner towards employees, patients and patient families. Basic high school math, English aptitudes and legible handwriting. Basic Windows skills to include keyboarding, mouse movement and computer data entry skills to enter patient information. Organizational and multi-tasking skills. Knowledge of medical terminology/anatomy and EMR systems. Ability to work with others in a flexible, cooperative and collaborative manner. Requires concentration to handle varying procedures and interruptions. See attached for physical requirements.

Licenses and Certifications

• Nursing\RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure And/Or Compact State Licensure
• Current American Heart Association Certification for Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

Physical Demands and Work Conditions Physical Demands Occasional Sitting. Constant Walking. Constant Standing. Constant Bending. Frequent Squatting. Occasional Climbing. Occasional Kneeling. Seldom Crawling. Constant Hand Use. Frequent Repetitive Motion Hand Use. Frequent Grasping. Occasional Fine Manipulation. Frequent Pushing and Pulling. Occasional Reaching (above shoulder level). Frequent Twisting and Turning (Neck and Waist). Constant Vision (Color, Peripheral, Distance, Focus). Lifting Frequent lifting of 0 - 10 lbs. Occasional lifting of 11 - 20 lbs. Occasional lifting of 21 - 30 lbs. Occasional lifting of 31 - 40 lbs. Seldom lifting of 40+ lbs. Carrying Frequent lifting of 0 - 10 lbs. Occasional lifting of 11 - 20 lbs. Occasional lifting of 21 - 30 lbs. Occasional lifting of 31 - 40 lbs. Seldom lifting of 40+ lbs. Working Environment Seldom Driving cars, trucks, forklifts and other equipment. Constant Working around equipment and machinery. Clinical equipment and machinery. Seldom Walking on uneven ground. Seldom Exposure to excessive noise. Seldom Exposure to extremes in temperature, humidity or wetness. Seldom Exposure to dust, gas, fumes or chemicals. Seldom Working at heights. Frequent Operation of foot controls or repetitive foot movement. Seldom Use of special visual or auditory protective equipment. Frequent Use of respirator. Constant Working with biohazards such as blood borne pathogens, hospital waste, etc.. Hazardous drugs included.

Travel Requirements

20% travel: These principles apply to ALL employees: Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience University HealthCare Alliance dba Stanford Medicine Partners sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families.

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 $60.26 - $79.85 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.

University HealthCare Alliance (UHA) is a physician network and medical foundation partnered with Stanford Health Care and Stanford Medicine. UHA was formed with a mission to provide excellent medical care through exceptional access and service in communities around the Bay Area and a vision to heal humanity through science and compassion, one patient at a time. UHA is comprised of three medical groups with over 70 clinic locations and over 350 board-certified care and specialty care providers. We are dedicated to providing the highest standards of clinical excellence in order to ensure access for patients to leading providers, while contributing to Stanford University’s well-respected Stanford Hospital and Clinics’ transformation into a broader and more integrated regional health system. Together, UHA and Stanford are pioneering new ways to practice medicine across multiple locations, using Stanford’s advanced resources to create seamless continuity of care for every patient.