Pediatric RN, PACU - Part Time - 0.75

Shriners Children's • Portland, OR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Shriners Children's – Portland is seeking a PRN Registered Nurse to join the PACU unit of the Surgical Services department! This position provides care during the pre- and post-operative phase of a patients’ surgical experience. The RN will function within the Shriners Children's Professional Practice Model (FOCUSED), which includes accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients. The ANA Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice provide a basis for the practice of the RN. The RN provides leadership through activities such as preceptor role, informal and formal leadership roles and quality improvement efforts. The RN delegates patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability and availability of resources. The RN possesses excellent communication skills; is skillful in mentoring and teaching; and may participate on committees or projects.

Requirements

• RN License in state of practice, required
• Basic Life Support (BLS), required
• PEAR, PALS, ACLS, required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor in Nursing, preferred
• 2 years Acute Care Hospital, preferred.
• Experience in the pediatric specialty of the hospital, preferred

Responsibilities

• Collects and analyzes assessment data to determine diagnosis/issues.
• Outcomes Identification and Planning.
• Implements the identified plan and coordinates care delivery.
• Utilizes teaching strategies appropriate to the individual patient's condition and learning needs.
• Evaluates the patient/family's understanding of and response to the plan or care.
• Maintains a professional and therapeutic nurse-patient relationship and serves as a patient advocate assisting patients and families in developing skills for self-advocacy.
• Utilizes current evidence based nursing knowledge, including research findings, to guide and evaluate practice.

Benefits

• medical coverage on their first day
• 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service
• paid time off
• life insurance
• short term and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) if a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) is elected
• tuition reimbursement
• home & auto
• hospitalization
• critical illness
• pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level