Inpatient RN

Driscoll Children's Hospital • Corpus Christi, TX

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The staff nurse (RN) is a professional Registered Nurse who provides direct nursing care to an 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 frame work of Driscoll Health System's vision of excellence and integrated care delivery. The staff nurse complies within 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.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license in the State of Texas
• At least 1 year of nursing experience required.
• BLS required upon hire

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.
• 2+ years ED experience preferred.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• PALS and ACLS preferred or taken at earliest opportunity, completed within 1 year of employment and continuously maintained ongoing

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care to an assigned patient population.
• 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.
• Complies with established standards of practice, policies, and clinical guidelines reflective of evidence-based best practice.
• Contributes to creating a patient-focused, family-centered environment designed to provide continuation of care and patient transition management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree