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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 frame work 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.

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