Valley RN- McAllen Medical Plaza

Driscoll Children's Hospital; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Driscoll Children’s Hospital in McAllen, TX is hiring a Staff Nurse (RN) who delivers direct nursing care to a defined patient population within our health system. The role requires RN licensure in Texas and prefers a BSN, with opportunities for ASC certifications as part of professional development.

The staff nurse will follow the nursing process, adhere to ANA guidelines, and collaborate with the care team to provide high-quality pediatric care across service lines.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the State of Texas.
• BSN preferred requirement is stated in the job description.
• Advanced Specialty Courses (ASC) should be completed within specified timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to assigned patient population.
• Utilize nursing process to plan and deliver effective patient care.
• Adhere to Texas Nursing Practice Act and ANA guidelines.

Skills

RN

CPR

Education

BSN preferred

Texas RN license

Tools

ASC Certifications

Job description

## Valley RN- McAllen Medical PlazaApplylocations: McAllen, TXtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id: JR112117# ****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 o 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.### 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.We invite you to learn about Driscoll’s rich history and explore the laidback lifestyle South Texas has to offer.