Inpatient RN RGV Med/Surg

DRISCOLL HEALTH PLAN • Edinburg, TX

20h

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 nurse plans and delivers effective patient care within the scope of the Texas Nursing Practice Act and in support of 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 nurse completes assigned duties and maintains current competence in the skills and nursing practices relevant to their primary work assignment.

The role requires a current Texas RN license and continuously maintained American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification. Applicants may onboard with AHA or Red Cross CPR and transition to AHA upon their first renewal. Advanced Specialty Courses must be completed within the timeframes specified in Attachment A and continuously maintained. National certification in the specialty must be attempted within four years of hire for eligible roles and maintained thereafter. A BSN is preferred.

Requirements

• Current RN license in the State of Texas.
• Maintain American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR) certification; may onboard with AHA or Red Cross CPR and transition to AHA upon first renewal.
• Complete Advanced Specialty Courses according to Attachment A within specified timeframes and maintain them ongoing.
• For eligible roles, attempt national certification in the specialty within four years of hire and maintain it thereafter.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to an 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 established standards of practice, ethical guidelines, policies, and guidelines reflective of the American Nurses Association and specialty service line.
• Complete specific duties and maintain current competence in skills and nursing practice relevant to the primary work assignment.
• Perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration.

What This Job Offers

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