RN​/Registered Nurse​/OP Surgery​/PRN

Responsibilities

Northwest Texas Healthcare System (NWths) is a 495-bed system serving Amarillo and surrounding region. The system offers a combination of traditional values and advanced healthcare technology with a small-town atmosphere.

A hospital is only as good as its caregivers. We seek health professionals who are dedicated, passionate, and can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence.

Position: Registered Nurse / RN / Out Patient Surgery

Summary: Provides safe, competent nursing care for patients in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy. Provides professional leadership and support to the healthcare team. The concepts of Patient Centered Care provide the foundation for all nursing care. Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develops, implements, and evaluates an age-appropriate plan of care utilizing the nursing process, clinical skills, and patient education
• Maintains professional behavior when dealing with issues or conflicts, utilizing appropriate resources, as needed
• Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, families, visitors, and employees
• Assesses risks to patient safety and implement the appropriate precautions
• Complies with appropriate and approved standards, as outlined by the organization and accrediting agencies
• Complies with safety and injury prevention standards to minimize risk to self, co-workers, patients, and visitors
• The concepts of the patient centered care delivery model will provide the foundation for all nursing care.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

• Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program
• Current state nursing license or permit to practice nursing in the state of Texas
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire or within 30 days of start date and maintain certification throughout employment. This must be obtained prior to providing patient care.
• ACLS within 3 months of hire and maintain certification throughout employment
• PALS within 3 months of hire and maintain certification throughout employment
• De-escalation training within 90 days of hire; does not require maintaining
• Ongoing compliance with demonstration of clinically pertinent competencies as determined by the facility

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to 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.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.