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GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:
The SWAT staff nurse (RN) is a Licensed Registered Nurse who provides direct nursing care to assigned patient/patient population in various units throughout the hospital. The SWAT staff nurse utilizing the nursing process, plans, and delivers effective patient care within the framework of Driscoll Children's Hospital vision of excellence and integrated care delivery. The SWAT staff nurse complies within the established standards and clinical guidelines reflective of evidence-based best practice. The practice of the SWAT staff nurse contributes to creating an environment that is patient-focused-family centered and designed to provide continuation of care and patient self-care competencies across the continuum.

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, skill, and/or ability 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.

• • Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.
• • Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
• • Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Current RN license in the State of Texas

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS.
Licensed in State of Texas as an RN
PALS Certified within one year of licensure
NRP Certified preferred
Certification in specialty preferred
APON Certification for CCC SWAT within 1 year of availability preferred
Cardio-Thoracic Critical Care Course for CCC SWAT within 1 year of availability preferred