Registered Nurse Surgical Services

The Shriners Hospital for Children; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement matching

Job summary

Shriners Hospitals for Children is seeking a Registered Nurse in Surgical Services to provide expert perioperative care to pediatric patients. You will coordinate nursing care, educate families, and support transitions in the operating room, aligning with the organization’s professional practice model.

Required RN licensure in the state of practice, BLS/PEAR, PALS, ACLS (within 1 year). BSN preferred; 2+ years in acute care or pediatric settings is a plus.

Qualifications

• RN license in state of practice.
• BLS, PALS and ACLS: obtain within 1 year of employment as required by hospital.
• BSN preferred.
• 2+ years acute care experience or nursing experience preferred.
• Prior pediatric acute care, plastic reconstructive surgery and laser experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care in the operating room.
• Support professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet patient and family needs.
• Function within the professional practice model (FOCUSED) with accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating and communicating all phases of nursing care.
• Adhere to the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice as a basis for nursing care.
• Provide leadership through preceptor roles and quality improvement efforts.
• Delegate patient care according to skill level, experience, acuity, and resources.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, mentoring and teaching; participate on committees or projects.

Skills

RN licensure

Basic Life Support (BLS)

PALS

ACLS

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.

Every day, we provide innovative, compassionate care and conduct leading research that enhances the quality of life for children and their families.

Job Description

Job Summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) Surgical Services provides expert nursing care to pediatric patients undergoing surgical procedures, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and a safe perioperative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• The coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care in the operating room.
• Supports professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family.
• Will function within the Shriners Hospitals for Children 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.
• Provides leadership through activities such as preceptor role, informal and formal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts.
• Delegates patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability and availability of resources.
• Possesses excellent communication skills; is skillful in mentoring and teaching; and may participate on committees or projects.

Required Qualifications

• RN license in state of practice
• BLS PEAR, PALS, ACLS: Obtain within 1 year of employment as required by hospital

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN
• 2+ years acute care experience OR nursing experience
• Prior pediatric acute care, plastic reconstructive surgery and laser experience a plus

Compensation

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

Career Opportunities

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.

Locations

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.

Benefits

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