Part-Time Pediatric RN, OR

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is a family 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 defines us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

Job Overview

Shriners Children's is the premier pediatric burn, orthopaedic, spinal cord injury, cleft lip and palate, and pediatric subspecialties medical center.  We have an opportunity for a Pediatric Registered Nurse in our Operating Room.

 

Compensation:

Range: $44.14 - $76.80/hourly

 

This position is part-time, non exempt and benefits eligible. 

Compensation is determined based on experience and department equity. 

 

Responsibilities

The OR Registered Nurse provides nursing care to our pediatric patients within the operating room, performs assessments and interventions designed to keep the patients safe during surgery.  Our OR team enjoys a quality work-life balance.

Assessment and Diagnosis: Collects and analyzes assessment data to determine diagnosis/issues

Assesses comprehensive data including but not limited to physical, psychosocial, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual needs and interprets assessment information to derive the diagnosis or issues as defined by the patient’s condition. Uses evidence-based assessment techniques and instruments in collecting data and validates the diagnosis or issue with the patient, family and healthcare team members as appropriate. Prioritizes the data and information collected based on patient’s immediate condition or anticipated needs and identifies potential risks or barriers to the patient’s health or safety. Documents the data and information collected in compliance with established guidelines and reflective of the needs of the patient.

14 %  Outcomes Identification and Planning: Identifies expected outcomes and develops a plan that prescribes strategies which address health promotion and restoration, health maintenance, or health related problems or issues and alternatives to attain expected outcomes

Involves patient, family and healthcare team members in formulating a culturally appropriate individualized plan of care and identifies expected outcomes based on nursing assessment and diagnosis. Applies evidence-based nursing practices in developing the individualized plan of care to attain expected outcomes and continuity of care. Modifies the individualized plan of care according to the ongoing assessment and reevaluation of the patient’s response, status, and outcome indicators. Documents the expected outcomes as measurable goals and the plan in a manner that uses standardized language or recognized terminology

14 %  Implementation and Coordination of Care Delivery: Implements the identified plan and coordinates care delivery

Implements the plan of care in partnership with the patient, family and healthcare team members in a timely manner utilizing evidence-based interventions and treatments specific to the needs of the patient. Prioritizes interventions based on patient’s condition, preferences, situation, or anticipated needs and performs clinical treatments and procedures according to established procedural guidelines and protocols. Demonstrates compassionate behaviors of acceptance, caring and empathy for the patient and family. .Ensures that all components of the individualized plan of care, including modifications, are documented in the patient health record. Communicates relevant information through hand offs across levels of care and organizations.

12 %  Health Teaching and Health Promotion: Employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment

Utilizes teaching strategies appropriate to the individual patient’s condition and learning needs. Uses health promotion to support patients and families in developing skills that promote, maintain, or restore healthy lifestyles and self-management support. Maintains a safe, clean, and organized environment for the patient, families and staff. Seeks opportunities for feedback and evaluation of the effectiveness of the strategies used, including teach back.

10 %  Evaluation: Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes

Evaluates the patient/family’s understanding of and response to the plan of care. Utilizes systematic and ongoing assessment data to revise nursing diagnoses, outcomes, and the plan of care. Involves the patient, family and healthcare team members in the evaluation process. Documents the reassessment of patient status; patient and family participation and understanding; and the ratio