Registered Nurse/Behavioral Health/Admission Evaluation(BH)/PRN/Night/Weekend Job Amarillo area,Texas USA,Nursing

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.

Position:
Behavioral Health / RN

Position 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.

Job Duties /Responsibilities:

1. Develops, implements, and evaluates an age-appropriate plan of care utilizing the nursing process, clinical skills, and patient education.

2. Maintains professional behavior when dealing with issues or conflicts, utilizing appropriate resources, as needed.

3. Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, families, visitors, and employees.

4. Assess risks to patient safety and implement the appropriate precautions.

5. Complies with appropriate and approved standards, as outlined by the organization and accrediting agencies.

6. 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.

Benefit Highlights:

Retention Bonus Program if offered.
Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired Companies and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit

Qualifications Education, Training, Experience and Licenses/Registrations

Required:

1. Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program

2. Must successfully pass any pre-employment assessment(s).

3. 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.

4. Current state nursing license or permit to practice nursing in the State of Texas.

5. De-escalation training within 90 days of hire; does not require maintaining.

6. Ongoing compliance with demonstration of clinically pertinent competencies as determined by the facility.

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

1. Ability to read and write in English

2. Ability to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors, and others.

3. Ability to remain calm during stressful situations

4. Ability to respond to pages

5. Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions.

6. Ability to repeatedly twist, squat and stoop.

7. Bending, lifting (minimum of 25 pounds), grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing, and pulling.

8. Exposure to infectious organisms, agents, and toxic chemicals

9. On call shift coverage as required by department

EEO Statement

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…

Registered Nurse​/Behavioral Health​/Admission Evaluation(BH)​/PRN​/Night​/Weekend

Registered Nurse/Behavioral Health/Admission Evaluation(BH)/PRN/Night/Weekend