Company Overview
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.
With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations.
Job Description
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.
Key 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.
Required Qualifications:
RN License in state of practice
Basic Life Support (BLS)
PALS
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's in nursing
2 years Acute Care Hospital
Experience in the pediatric specialty of the hospital
Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.
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Shriners Hospitals for Children is a health system of 22 locations across the United States, Mexico and Canada that provides specialized medical care for children with orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate.