RN​/Registered Nurse​/PACU​/PRN

Job Description

Northwest Texas Healthcare System serves the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region, offering a blend of traditional values and advanced healthcare technologies.

Position:
Registered Nurse / RN / PACU

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 will provide the foundation for all nursing care. Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times.

• 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 implements 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
• (K) with company match and discounted stock plan

Education, Training, Experience and Licenses / Registrations

Required:

• 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 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 days of hire; does not require maintaining
• Ongoing compliance with demonstration of clinically pertinent competencies as determined by the facility