Pediatric RN, PACU

Shriners Childrens Hospital • Portland, OR

42d • Onsite

About The Position

Shriners Children's is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families. 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. Schedule: PRN (in-person) Compensation range: The hired applicant's placement within the range is based on qualifications, professional experience and internal equity.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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

• All employees are eligible for medical coverage on their first day!
• In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service.
• Employees in a FT or PT status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans and a Health Savings Account (HSA) if a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) is elected.
• Additional benefits available to FT and PT employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more!
• Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans.
• Benefits may vary based on state law.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees