DRISCOLL HEALTH PLAN·Edinburg, Texas
The staff nurse provides direct nursing care to assigned patients within the Texas Nursing Practice Act scope. They plan and deliver effective patient care following the Driscoll Health System's vision and mission of excellence.
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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.
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.
BSN preferred. Current RN license in the State of Texas.
Candidates must hold a current RN license in the State of Texas and maintain AHA Basic Life Support certification. A BSN is preferred, and national certification in the specialty is required within four years of hire.
Market context
In Texas, nursing roles like this often draw steady demand in dialysis and other patient-care settings because employers need licensed LVN/LPN candidates who can start safely and learn specialized workflows. These positions can be competitive when they require a current license, preferred dialysis experience, and completion of a training program soon after hire. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm you meet the license, color-recognition, and training expectations before applying.
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