Pediatric RN, Team Lead

Shriners Children's; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s in Sacramento, CA seeks a Team Leader to assist with clinical supervision of patient care and supervise staff on an assigned shift. The role involves planning, coordinating, and delivering high-quality nursing care within ANA and California BRN standards.

Requirements include a BSN, CA RN license, and at least 1 year of RN experience; preferred are 3+ years RN, leadership, pediatric and critical care experience. The pay range is $78.33–$110.59 per hour.

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• RN license in CA.
• At least 1 year RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Delivers high level of care using nursing knowledge and clinical judgment.
• Establishes care plans based on growth, physiology, and standards of care.
• Performs nursing skills safely, accurately, and efficiently per policies and licensure.
• Maintains open, accurate communication with patients, families and team members.
• Ensures unit compliance with professional regulatory standards and SHC policy.
• Provides coaching and clear expectations to staff and promotes teamwork.

Education

BSN

Job description

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

The Team Leader assists with clinical supervision of patient care and job performance supervision of all employees on an assigned shift. Plans, coordinates and provides for optimum patient care on the unit. Performs professional nursing services for patients with a variety of needs utilizing the nursing process and within the scope, ethics, and standards of practice as defined by the American Nurses Association and the California BRN Nurse Practice Act.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivers a high level of care through the utilization of scientific knowledge and professional judgment when assessing, intervening and reassessing a patient’s physiological and psychosocial needs.
• Establishes an individualized, comprehensive and measurable plan of care based upon knowledge of growth and development, pathophysiology, surgical interventions, psychosocial needs, physicianprescribed therapies, and standards of care.
• Performs nursing skills safely, accurately, and efficiently, as defined in SHCNC Policies & Procedures and in accordance with Evidenced Based Practice and within the scope of licensure.
• Demonstrates open, accurate and timely communication with team members, patients and families, interdisciplinary team members, and between departments to ensure effective therapeutic interventions.
• Maintains competency, adheres to standards of practice, and recognizes own learning needs to maximize professional development and optimal nursing practice.
• Ensures patient care is delivered and the unit is maintained in accordance with professional regulatory standards and SHC policy.
• Applies excellent communication and teamwork skills to maintain successful working relationships with team members. Listens effectively. Builds appropriate rapport. Uses diplomacy and tact.
• Establishes clear responsibilities and expectations for employees, hold employees accountable and provide proper coaching. Promotes cooperation with other work units. Ensures team members are treated fairly and encourages teamwork behaviors.

Required Qualifications

• BSN
• RN license in CA
• At least 1 year RN experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 or more years of RN experience
• At least 1 year of leadership experience
• 1 year Pediatric experience
• 1 year Critical Care experience

The pay rage for this position is $78.33 - $110.59/hour.

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.