Graduate Nurse / GN / Registered Nurse /Acute Psych IV / FT / Day / Night

Job Description

Responsibilities

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: Graduate Nurse

Position Summary: The Graduate Nurse functions under the supervision of the Team Leader/Operations Supervisor. The Graduate Nurse assures provision of care to an assigned patient population in a professional manner, utilizing the nursing process and the principles of Continuous Quality Improvement in collaboration with other health team members. Supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence Standards to all customer groups

J ob Duties/Responsibilities:

Develops implements and evaluates an age-appropriate plan of care utilizing the Nursing Process, Clinical Skills and Patient Education. Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and employees. The nurse will assess risks to patient safety and implement the appropriate precautions. The nurse will comply with appropriate and approved standards. Utilizes the appropriate leadership skills in delegating and providing feedback concerning staff performance.

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
• (K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its + 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 corporation, annual revenues were $.8 billion in 4. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately , 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 all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Education, Training, Experience and Licenses/Registrations Required:

1. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
2. GN permitted by the State of Texas
3. 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.
4. Behavioral/Non-Behavioral Restraint Training
5. Patient’s Rights & Professional Conduct
6. Pavilion Specific Policy/Standards Review

For continued employment all licensed staff will be required to pass annual competency/return demonstration on high risk department specific policies /procedures and others as identified by department director/educator.

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

1. Ability to read and write in English.2. Ability to communicate with patients, families, staff physician, support agencies and others.
3. Ability to remain calm under stress.
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 pounds), grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing, and pulling.
8. Exposure to infectious organisms, agents and toxic chemicals.

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.