Outpatient RN- Victoria

40 Children's Physician Services of South Texas; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Driscoll Health System is seeking an RN staff nurse to provide direct nursing care within a defined patient population at our facilities in South Texas. The role emphasizes delivery of evidence-based care, adherence to nursing standards, and ongoing professional development.

The successful candidate will hold a Texas RN license, preferably BSN prepared, and maintain CPR certification. ASC certifications and specialty national certs are encouraged and supported by the system.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred.
• Current RN license in the State of Texas.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR) continuously maintained; may onboard with AHA or Red Cross CPR and transition to AHA.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to an assigned patient population, service line or clinic department.
• Plan and deliver effective patient care using the nursing process within Texas Nursing Practice Act.
• Maintain competence in the required skills and nursing practices as per service line assignments.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient assessment

ANA guidelines

Education

RN license (TX)

BSN preferred

CPR certification (AHA/Red Cross)

ASC certifications

National Certification in specialty

Job description

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required.

LICENSE, EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• BSN preferred.
• Current RN license in the State of Texas.

CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATIONS.

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR) continuously maintained. May onboard with AHA or Red Cross CPR and then transition to AHA upon first renewal.
• Advanced Specialty Courses (ASC) according to Attachment A. ASC courses should be taken at earliest opportunity but must be completed within timeframes specified on Attachment A and continuously maintained ongoing.
• National Certification in specialty must be attempted within 4 years of hire date for eligible role and continuously maintained thereafter.

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.