Nurse Educator​/RN​/Registered Nurse​/UBE​/Surgery

Northwest Texas Healthcare System (NWTHS), a 495‑bed system in Amarillo, Texas, seeks a Nurse Educator to support onboarding, competency validation, and continuous education for unit staff. The role includes assigning preceptors, coordinating orientation progress meetings, partnering with nursing leadership, and maintaining regulatory compliance with The Joint Commission, Texas Department of State Health Services, and the Board of Nursing.

• Assist new hires with onboarding and orientation, integrating assignment of preceptors and review of orientation packets.
• Coordinate orientation progress meetings with new hires, preceptors, and nursing leadership.
• Oversee annual competency validation for all units and support regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with organizational leadership to promote safety and Service Excellence standards.
• Participate in cross‑functional teams to measure, assess, and improve unit performance.
• Document and drive continuous improvement of unit processes and outcomes.
• Implement and evaluate new or enhanced services and training initiatives.

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Current Texas state nursing license or permit.
• BSN required or national nursing specialty certification within one year of becoming a unit‑based educator.
• At least three years of nursing experience; education experience preferred.
• Handle With Care certification, updated annually.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association, obtained before providing patient care.

• Competitive compensation and salary.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• Generous paid time off.
• Free basic life insurance.
• Career development opportunities and access to extensive continuing education.

All UHS subsidiaries, including NWTHS, are equal‑opportunity employers committed to providing a workplace of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries support recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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