Posted Jul 23, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 24, 2026
About this role
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.
Requirements
BSN preferred
Current RN license in the State of Texas
BLS Certification (must be American Heart Association)
Advanced Specialty Courses (ASC)/Credentials according to Attachment A
National Certification in specialty must be attempted within 3 years of completing orientation
Experience working with neonates
Inpatient experience
Evidence-based practice
About the employer
Driscoll Health
Specialty Hospital
Driscoll Health System is a non-profit, community-based healthcare organization headquartered in South Texas, with Driscoll Children's Hospital serving as its cornerstone institution for over seven decades. The system encompasses Driscoll Children's Hospital, Driscoll Health Plan (a licensed HMO established in…
What reviewers appreciate
+Non-profit, community-based organization with a long-standing 70+ year institutional history
+Comprehensive benefits package noted by employees on Glassdoor
+Strong ethics and compliance program with board-level oversight
What reviewers flag
−Limited publicly available detail on workplace challenges from provided research sources
−Serves a broad multi-county region which may involve coverage across widespread South Texas locations
−Specific compensation data not publicly available in provided sources
Benefits: Employee reviews on Glassdoor specifically cite 'Great benefits' as a positive aspect of working at Driscoll Children's Hospital. However, specific details regarding health insurance, retirement plans, PTO, or other benefit components are not available in the provided research.
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