Registered Nurse (RN) Critical Care PACU

150 Shriners Hospitals for Children; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Shriners Children's – Portland is seeking a PRN Registered Nurse to join the PACU unit of the Surgical Services department. This RN role provides care during the pre- and post-operative phases of a patient’s surgical experience.

The RN practices within the Nursing Scope and Standards, demonstrating leadership, mentoring, and quality improvement efforts, while communicating effectively with patients and families.

Qualifications

• RN license valid in state of practice.
• BLS certification required.
• PALS certification required.

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 patient/family understanding of and response to the plan or care.
• Maintains professional nurse-patient relationship and advocates for patients and families.

Skills

Communication skills

Mentoring/teaching

Patient advocacy

Education

RN License (state of practice)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

PALS

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.

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

Compensation

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

Benefits

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

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.