Nurse Resident
About The Position
Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family. Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below. Nurse Resident - Transition to Professional Nurse Program This program provides comprehensive extended nursing orientation based on current theories and concepts using evidenced-based practices. The Transitions Program was developed by expert competent professionals within Driscoll Children’s Hospital specifically for the novice nurse. Whether you are providing care to the neonate or to the adolescent, our program instructors and multidisciplinary professional staff are there to help build your pediatric nursing foundation in a supportive and structured environment. Master your professional practice and build your pediatric experience here at Driscoll Children’s Hospital. 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 is its advanced medical treatments and technologies. The core values at Driscoll Heath 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.
Requirements
- Must be graduating in May 2026 (or have graduated in the past year) from an accredited school of nursing
- Must submit complete application (see requirements below)
- BLS required upon hire
- Complete the online application
- Attach a cover letter that includes what interests you about nursing (specifically pediatrics) and Driscoll Children's Hospital.
- Attach a current resume
- Attach a recent copy of an unofficial school transcript
- RN license must be obtained prior to hire.
Nice To Haves
- GPA of 3.00 or higher preferred
- Optional: Attach up to 2 letters of recommendation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
