Registered Nurse Surgical Services

Shriners Children's • Boston, MA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) Surgical Services provides expert nursing care to pediatric patients undergoing surgical procedures, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and a safe perioperative environment. The coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care in the operating room. Supports professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family. Will function within the Shriners Hospitals for Children 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. Provides leadership through activities such as preceptor role, informal and formal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts. Delegates patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability and availability of resources. Possesses excellent communication skills; is skillful in mentoring and teaching; and may participate on committees or projects.

Requirements

• RN license in state of practice
• BLS
• PEAR, PALS, ACLS: Obtain within 1 year of employment as required by hospital

Nice To Haves

• BSN
• 2+ years acute care experience
• OR nursing experience
• Prior pediatric acute care, plastic reconstructive surgery and laser experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care in the operating room.
• Support professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family.
• Function within the Shriners Hospitals for Children Professional Practice Model (FOCUSED), which includes accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients.
• Provide leadership through activities such as preceptor role, informal and formal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts.
• Delegate patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability and availability of resources.
• Possess excellent communication skills; be skillful in mentoring and teaching; and may participate on committees or projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed