The staff nurse provides direct nursing care to patients by utilizing the nursing process to plan and deliver effective, evidence-based treatments. They also coordinate care across specialties and provide health education to patients and their families.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a current Registered Nurse license in the State of Texas and maintain Basic Life Support certification. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred for this position.
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Job description
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. STANDARDS OF NURSING PRACTICE ASSESSMENT
Collects pertinent data through initial and ongoing focused assessments to analyze the patient’s condition and follows through with appropriate reporting and actions. Conducts comprehensive assessments of patients' physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs
Utilizes appropriate tools to gather relevant data to inform patient care decisions DIAGNOSIS/ANALYSIS
Analyzes assessment data to determine actual or potential diagnoses, problems, and issues
Verifies the diagnoses, problems, and issues with the healthcare consumer and interprofessional colleagues OUTCOMES IDENTIFICATION
Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or situation
Collaborates with the patient/family to define outcomes integrating culture, values, and ethical considerations
Works collaboratively with other healthcare team members which may include other RNs, Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioners (NP), Physician Assistants (PA), Physicians and Medical/Nursing Assistants and administrative support staff to address patient needs promptly PLANNING
Develops, prioritizes, implements, and modifies an individualized evidence-based plan of care in partnership with the person, family and healthcare team
Contributes to creating an environment that is patient focused, family centered and is designed to provide continuation of care and patient transition management
Advocates for compassion, responsible, and appropriate use of interventions IMPLEMENTATION
Administers medications and therapeutic treatments using appropriate devices per clinical guidelines and orders
Recognizes and intervenes to address abnormal responses to medication therapy and initiates corrective therapy
Escalates patient care concerns or changing status until resolution is achieved COORDINATION OF CARE
Initiates appropriate referrals to the healthcare team based on assessed patient needs
Communicates with the patient/family, interprofessional team, and community-based resources for safe transitions in continuity of care
Ensures continuity of care by communicating effectively with patients, families, and healthcare providers
Acts as a liaison between specialties and sub-specialties, coordinating referrals and follow-up appointments as needed to support the patient continuity of care between inpatient and outpatient care
Performs phone triage, manages prescription renewals, and coordinates follow-up appointments and care plans tailored to patients’ needs if working in an ambulatory setting HEALTH TEACHING AND HEALTH PROMOTION
Identifies barriers to learning, develops and implements education plan based on assessed patient/family needs
that reflects the patient/family values, beliefs, developmental level, learning needs, readiness and ability to learn, language preference, spirituality, culture and socioeconomic status
Uses health promotion and teaching methods, including technologies to communicate health promotion and disease prevention EVALUATION Evaluates and reports pertinent patient response to interventions based on evidence-based best practice
Evaluates progress toward attainment of expected outcomes and revises plan as necessary. 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. Until 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.
