Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family.
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Job Description
General Purpose of Job:
The staff nurse (RN) is a professional Registered Nurse who provides direct nursing care to the assigned patient population. The staff nurse, utilizing the nursing process, plans and delivers effective patient care within the Texas scope of practice and within the framework of Driscoll Health System's vision of excellence and integrated care delivery. The staff nurse complies with the established standards of practice, policies, and clinical guidelines reflective of evidence-based best practice. The practice of the staff nurse contributes to creating an environment that is patient-focused, family-centered, and is designed to provide continuation of care and patient transition management.
LICENSE, EDUCATION, AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred.
- Current RN license in the State of Texas.
CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATIONS:
- BLS required before hire.
- Advanced Specialty Courses (ASC) / Credentials according to Appendix A of ASC courses should be taken at the earliest opportunity, completed within 1 year, and continuously maintained ongoing.
- National Certification in specialty must be attempted within 3 years of completing orientation and continuously maintained ongoing.
About Us
Until all children are well.
Driscoll Children’s Hospital and its specialty centers, urgent care centers, and after-hours facility serve a vast area covering 31 South Texas counties. The hospital is a 191-bed tertiary care center offering 32 medical and 13 surgical specialties. Combined with our non-profit, community-based Health Plan, Driscoll Health System is an exceptional workplace for anyone with a big heart and a drive for success.
Smiles, hugs, and a soothing touch are as much a part of Driscoll’s approach to treating children as its advanced medical treatments and technologies. The core values at Driscoll Health System are: Compassion, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship. These values are exemplified through every position - from treating the most critical patients hands-on, to maintaining a clean environment, to keeping the organization running from behind the scenes.
We invite you to learn about Driscoll’s rich history and explore the laidback lifestyle South Texas has to offer.
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