Pediatric RN, Team Lead

150 Shriners Hospitals for Children; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s is seeking a Team Leader to supervise clinical patient care and staff on an assigned shift. The role requires a BSN RN license in CA and at least 1 year of RN experience, with preferred pediatric or critical care backgrounds.

The position offers extensive patient care leadership on a fast-paced unit. Key responsibilities include developing individualized care plans, performing nursing skills per policy, and maintaining communication with the care team to ensure optimal

Qualifications

• RN licensure in CA (BSN) required.
• Minimum 1 year RN experience.
• Leadership experience preferred.
• Pediatric or Critical Care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivers a high level of care through assessment, intervention and reassessment.
• Plans individualized, measurable care based on growth, pathophysiology and therapies.
• Performs nursing skills safely and efficiently per policies and standards.
• Maintains clear communication with patients, families and interdisciplinary teams.
• Ensures regulatory standards and SHC policy are followed.
• Provides coaching and performance feedback to staff.

Skills

Leadership

RN experience

Education

BSN RN license in CA

1 year Pediatric experience

1 year Critical Care experience

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.

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, physician prescribed 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.

Every day, we provide innovative, compassionate care and conduct leading research that enhances the quality of life for children and their families. We invite you to explore the many rewarding career paths at Shriners Children's, from clinical and non-clinical positions to education and research opportunities. We're always looking for driven, compassionate professionals to join our team as nurses, physical therapists, medical assistants, administrative staff and much more. No matter where you're located, you'll find openings at our Shriners Children's facilities across the U.S., in Canada and Mexico and at our corporate headquarters in Tampa, Florida.

Eligible Shriners Children's employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance, retirement matching and so much more!