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Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU

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Shriners Hospitals for Children

Sacramento, California

Posted Aug 17

Unit
ICU

What the listing says

Role

Term
Permanent
On the floor
Precepting expected
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

About this role

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

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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

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.

Supports the family centered care philosophy of Shriners Hospitals.

Collects and analyzes assessment data to determine diagnosis/issues

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

Implements the identified plan and coordinates care delivery

Employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment

Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes

Applies the principles of professional codes of ethics that ensure individual rights in all areas of practice

Integrates evidence and research findings into practice

Demonstrates leadership behaviors in practice settings, across the profession, and in the community

Required

Qualifications

CA RN License

BSN

CPR

PALS certification within 6 months of employment

Preferred

Qualifications

One year of specialty experience

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

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.

Supports the family centered care philosophy of Shriners Hospitals.

Collects and analyzes assessment data to determine diagnosis/issues

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

Implements the identified plan and coordinates care delivery

Employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment

Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes

Applies the principles of professional codes of ethics that ensure individual rights in all areas of practice

Integrates evidence and research findings into practice

Demonstrates leadership behaviors in practice settings, across the profession, and in the community

Required

Qualifications

CA RN License

BSN

CPR

PALS certification within 6 months of employment

Preferred

Qualifications

One year of specialty experience

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

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.

Supports the family centered care philosophy of Shriners Hospitals.

Collects and analyzes assessment data to determine diagnosis/issues

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

Implements the identified plan and coordinates care delivery

Employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment

Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes

Applies the principles of professional codes of ethics that ensure individual rights in all areas of practice

Integrates evidence and research findings into practice

Demonstrates leadership behaviors in practice settings, across the profession, and in the community

Required

Qualifications

CA RN License

BSN

CPR

PALS certification within 6 months of employment

Preferred

Qualifications

One year of specialty experience

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

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.

Supports the family centered care philosophy of Shriners Hospitals.

Collects and analyzes assessment data to determine diagnosis/issues

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

Implements the identified plan and coordinates care delivery

Employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment

Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes

Applies the principles of professional codes of ethics that ensure individual rights in all areas of practice

Integrates evidence and research findings into practice

Demonstrates leadership behaviors in practice settings, across the profession, and in the community

Required

Qualifications

CA RN License

BSN

CPR

PALS certification within 6 months of employment

Preferred

Qualifications

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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

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.

Supports the family centered care philosophy of Shriners Hospitals.

Collects and analyzes assessment data to determine diagnosis/issues

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

Implements the identified plan and coordinates care delivery

Employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment

Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes

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Requirements

  • CA RN License
  • BSN
  • CPR
  • PALS certification within 6 months of employment
  • Preferred
  • One year of specialty experience
  • 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
  • One year of specialty experience sdfsdfd

Place

City
Sacramento, California
Median rent
$1,779/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$87,321/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
7% above the national average

Sacramento area index 106.7, where 100 is the national average.

California's capital blends urban energy with easy access to nature, sitting where the Sacramento and American Rivers meet. Midtown's tree-lined streets and farm-to-fork dining scene give the city a distinct character, while proximity to San Francisco and the Sierra Nevada makes weekend escapes effortless.

Map showing the location of Sacramento, CA
Approximate location in Sacramento, CA. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities.

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