SWAT RN Level II RGV

Driscoll Children's Hospital; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Driscoll Children’s Hospital is seeking a SWAT RN Level II to provide direct nursing care to patients in Edinburg, Texas. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering effective care within the Texas scope of practice while adhering to clinical guidelines.

This position calls for an individual who has graduated from an accredited nursing school and holds a current Texas RN license. Join a compassionate team dedicated to excellence in pediatric care.

Qualifications

• Must have current RN license in the State of Texas.
• National Certification in specialty should be attempted within 3 years.
• Graduate from an accredited nursing school.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to assigned patient population.
• Plan and deliver effective patient care within Texas scope of practice.
• Comply with established standards of practice and clinical guidelines.

Skills

Patient Care

Compassion

Team Collaboration

Clinical Guidelines Compliance

Education

BSN preferred

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

Tools

BLS Certification

Advanced Specialty Courses

Job description

## SWAT RN Level II RGVApplylocations: Edinburg - RGV Hospitaltime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR111830# ****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 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 framework 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.**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:**—Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred.—Current RN license in the State of Texas.**CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATIONS.*** \* BLS required before hire* Advanced Specialty Courses (ASC)/Credentials according to Appendix A* o ASC courses should be taken at earliest opportunity, completed within 1 year and continuously* maintained ongoing* National Certification in specialty must be attempted within 3 years of completing orientation and* continuously maintained ongoing### About UsUntil 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.