Operating Room RN

Shriners Children's; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children's in Portland, OR is seeking a Registered Nurse to coordinate and deliver high‑quality pediatric care. The RN will educate families, coordinate transitions of care, and lead evidence-based interventions across the care continuum.

APR, BLS, PALS, and ACLS requirements may apply. The role emphasizes compassionate advocacy, teamwork, and professional growth within a renowned pediatric specialty care system.

Qualifications

• RN license in state of practice.
• BLS certification required; PEAR/PALS/ACLS as required by hospital.
• Strong documentation and patient education skills.

Responsibilities

• Assesses comprehensive data including physical, psychosocial, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual needs to derive diagnosis and plan.
• Modifies the plan of care based on ongoing assessment and patient response.
• Implements the care plan with patient, family and health‑care team in a timely, evidence-based manner.
• Documents expected outcomes as measurable goals using standardized language.
• Maintains a professional nurse-patient relationship and advocates for patients.

Skills

BLS Certification

PALS Certification

ACLS Certification

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Company OverviewShriners 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 DescriptionThe registered professional nurse (RN) is accountable for the coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care patient/family education and transitions of care. The RN supports professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family. The RN will function within the Shriners Children's Professional 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:Assesses comprehensive data including but not limited to physical, psychosocial, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual needs and interprets assessment information to derive the diagnosis or issues as defined by the patients condition.Modifies the individual;ized plan of care according to the ongoing assessment and reevaluation of the patient's response, status, and outcome indicators.Documents the expected outcomes as measurable goals and the plan in a manner that uses standardized language or recognized terminology.Implements the plan of care in partnership with the patient, family and health-care team members in a timely manner utilizing evidence-based interventions and treatments specific to the needs of the patient.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 of care.Maintains a professional and therapeutic nurse-patient relationship and serves as a patient advocate assisting patients.Utilizes current evidence-based nursing knowledge, including research findings, to guide and evaluate practice.Required Qualifications:RN license in state of practiceBasic Life Support (BLS)PEAR, PALS, ACLS: Obtain as required by hospitalPreferred Qualifications:Bachelor in Nursing2 Years in a Acute Care HospitalExperience in Pediatric Specialty of the hospitalKnowledge of regulatory agency requirements (i.e. The Joint Commission, State, and Federal agencies.)Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.