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Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient Clinic

Shriners Children's

Sacramento, California

$42.44/hr

About $88k–$171k/yr

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Posted Aug 18, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 24, 2026

What this means for you

Shriners Children's is a specialty hospital, so the case mix runs deep rather than wide. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $88k–$171k a year.

About this role

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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 registered professional nurse (RN) is accountable for the coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. The RN supports professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family. The RN 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. 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 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. 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 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. Ensure 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. Required Qualifications BSN Current CA RN license BLS PALS within 1 year of employment The pay range for this position is $42.44 - $82.23. Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.

Certifications

BLSPALS

Requirements

  • Current CA RN license
  • employment

About the employer

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Shriners Children's
Specialty Hospital

Shriners Children's is a century-old pediatric specialty healthcare system founded in 1922, originally known as Shriners Hospitals for Children. The organization provides high-quality specialty medical care to children and families regardless of their ability to pay or insurance status. The…

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What reviewers appreciate

  • Named Forbes Best Mid-Sized Employer 2025 by Forbes and Statistica Inc.
  • Medical coverage available on first day of employment
  • 403(b) and Roth 403(b) retirement plans with up to 6% matching contributions after one year

What reviewers flag

  • Organization is undergoing transitions from inpatient hospital model to outpatient and clinic models at some locations, which may create uncertainty for nursing roles
  • As a non-profit philanthropic organization, compensation may not be competitive with larger for-profit healthcare systems
  • Pediatric specialty care can be emotionally demanding, particularly when working with children who have complex orthopedic, spinal, or burn conditions
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Median gross rent
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Median household income
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