Inpatient RN- PICU

DRISCOLL HEALTH PLAN • Corpus Christi, TX

13d

About The Position

The staff nurse is a professional Registered Nurse who provides direct nursing care to an assigned patient population, service line, or clinic department. Using the nursing process, the staff nurse plans and delivers effective patient care within the scope of the Texas Nursing Practice Act and in alignment with Driscoll Health System’s vision and mission of excellence and integrated care delivery. The nurse practices according to established standards of practice, ethical guidelines, policies, and guidelines reflective of the American Nurses Association and the relevant specialty service line. The staff nurse performs assigned duties and maintains current competence in the skills and nursing practice required for their primary area of work.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Texas.
• Maintain American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR) certification. Candidates may onboard with AHA or Red Cross CPR and transition to AHA upon the first renewal.
• Complete and continuously maintain Advanced Specialty Courses according to Attachment A and its specified timelines.
• Attempt national certification in the specialty within four years of hire for eligible roles and continuously maintain it thereafter.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to the assigned patient population, service line, or clinic department.
• Use the nursing process to plan and deliver effective patient care within the Texas Nursing Practice Act scope of practice.
• Practice in accordance with applicable standards of practice, ethical guidelines, policies, and specialty service line guidelines.
• Complete duties assigned for the primary work area and maintain competence in relevant nursing skills and practice.
• Perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or hospital administration.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed