Pediatric RN, PACU (PRN)

Shriners Children's; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in pediatric specialty care seeks a dedicated PACU Registered Nurse to provide exceptional nursing care to pediatric patients post-surgery. This role involves collaborating with families and healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans, ensuring safety and comfort during recovery. The ideal candidate will possess a strong nursing background, preferably with a BSN, and be committed to fostering a compassionate healing environment. Join a team that values integrity, accountability, and innovation in patient care, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and their families.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

403(b) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Short and Long Term Disability

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• BSN preferred for nursing role in pediatric recovery.
• Must hold RN license in the state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Formulate individualized care plans with patients and families.
• Implement and document care plans in patient health records.
• Evaluate patient understanding and response to care.

Skills

Nursing Care

Patient Assessment

Leadership

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. 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.

All employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision 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 full-time or part-time 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. Additional benefits available to full-time and part-time 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.

Job Overview

The PACU Registered Nurse provides nursing care to our pediatric patients within the recovery room, performs assessments and interventions designed to keep the patients safe after surgery. The RN provides leadership through activities such as preceptor role and quality improvement efforts. Hours for this PRN position occur Monday - Friday, with 10 hour day shifts, minimum 2 shifts per month required.

Responsibilities

• Involves patient, family, and health careteam members in formulating an appropriate individualized plan of care and identifies expected outcomes based on nursing assessment and diagnosis.
• Implements the plan of care in partnership with the patient, family, and health care team members.
• Ensures all components of the plan of care are documented in the patient health record.
• Evaluates the patient/family's understanding of and response to the plan of care.
• Utilizes teaching strategies appropriateto the individual patient's condition and learning needs.

This is not an all-inclusive list of this job’s responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

BSN preferred

Certification/Licensure

RN in state of practice

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred