Job DescriptionJob SummaryThe Registered Nurse (RN) Surgical Services provides expert nursing care to pediatric patients undergoing surgical procedures, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and a safe perioperative environment.
Key Responsibilities- 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.
Required Qualifications- RN license in state of practice
- BLS
- PEAR, PALS, ACLS: Obtain within 1 year of employment as required by hospital
Preferred Qualifications- BSN
- 2+ years acute care experience
- OR nursing experience
- Prior pediatric acute care, plastic reconstructive surgery and laser experience a plus
Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.
