Valley RN General Surgery & GI

Driscoll Children's Hospital; McAllen, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Driscoll Children's Hospital in McAllen, TX is seeking a Staff Nurse for General Surgery & GI to provide direct nursing care using the nursing process. You will plan and deliver care for an assigned patient population in a hospital setting.

Requirements include a Texas RN license; BSN is preferred, with continuous CPR certification and ASC course completion per timelines. Specialty certification should be pursued within four years of hire to support specialized care.

Qualifications

• RN license in Texas is required.
• BSN preferred for this role.
• CPR certification must be continuously maintained.
• ASC courses should be completed per Attachment A timelines.
• National Certification in specialty should be attempted within 4 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to an assigned patient population.
• Plan and deliver effective patient care using the nursing process.
• Maintain current competence according to ANA guidelines and service line standards.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Compassionate care

Communication

Education

RN license (TX)

BSN preferred

ASC courses

National Certification planned

Job description

Valley RN General Surgery & GI page is loaded## Valley RN General Surgery & GIlocations: McAllen, TXtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR112277# ****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 establishedstandards 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 theimmediate 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 Ao 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.