Inpatient RN

Driscoll Children's Hospital Corpus Christi, TX, US

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.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

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.

License, Education and/or Experience

-Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred.

- Current RN license in the State of Texas

- At least 1 year of nursing experience required. 2+ years ED experience preferred. Pediatric experience preferred.

Certificates/Registrations

-BLS required upon hire

-PALS and ACLS preferred or taken at earliest opportunity, completed within 1 year of employment and continuously maintained ongoing

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