Inpatient RN - 6th Tower / Med Surg
Where compassion meets innovation and technology, and our employees are family.
About the role
The staff nurse (RN) is a professional Registered Nurse who provides direct nursing care to assigned patient population. Utilizing the nursing process, the staff nurse 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 with 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 designed to provide continuation of care and patient transition management.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
- BSN preferred
- Current RN license in the State of Texas
Certifications
- BLS required before hire
- Advanced Specialty Courses (ASC)/Credentials according to Appendix A
- 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