RN​/Registered Nurse​/Labor and Delivery​/L&D​/PRN​/Nights

Responsibilities

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495 bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller‑town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities, to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.

A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.

• L&D Experience Preferred

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
• Assess 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.

An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for leadership development as a Registered Nurse (RN) with UHS.

Supportive and responsive leadership. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Free Basic Life Insurance

• Graduate of an accredited or NLN‑approved RN program
• Must successfully pass any pre‑employment assessment(s).
• BLS from the American Heart Association (or obtained during orientation) and maintain certification throughout employment
• Current state nursing license or permit to practice nursing in the State of Texas.
• De‑scalation training within 90 days of hire; does not require maintaining
• Ongoing compliance with demonstration of clinically pertinent competencies as determined by the facility.

• L&D Experience Preferred
• BLS from the American Heart Association upon hire until both NRP and ACLS are obtained
• NRP within 3 months of hire and maintain certification throughout employment
• ACLS within 3 months of hire and maintain certification throughout employment
• AWHONN Basic Fetal Monitoring completed within 90 days
• AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring within 6 months of hire
• AWHONN Intermediate/Advanced Fetal Monitoring alternating every 2 years
• HROB – Advanced fetal monitoring (AWHONN) required and must maintain while active on the HROB team

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.