Nurse rn Jobs in Amarillo, TX

Job Description

Responsibilities

NORTHWEST TEXAS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a -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.

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Position: Registered Nurse / RN / Surgery / PRN

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:

• 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.

Benefit Highlights:

• 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

Qualifications

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, preferred
• De-escalation training within days of hire; does not require maintaining
• Ongoing compliance with demonstration of clinically pertinent competencies as determined by the facility

Day Surgery (ASC):

1) ACLS within 3 months of hire and maintain certification throughout employment

2) PALS within 3 months of hire and maintain certification throughout employment

Surgery:

1) ACLS within 3 months of hire and maintain certification throughout employment

2) PALS within 3 months of hire and maintain certification throughout employment

Endoscopy:

1) ACLS within 3 months of hire and maintain certification throughout employment

2) PALS preferred

Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU):

1) ACLS within 3 months of hire and maintain certification throughout employment

2) PALS within 3 months of hire and maintain certification throughout employment

DISCLAIMER
Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a subsidiary of UHS, is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.